In this conversation, Cheryl McColgan shares her journey of preparing for a NPC Fit Model bodybuilding competition at the age of 52. This episode is in vlog format and best viewed on YouTube although it’s still being released as an audio podcast. She discusses her training regimen, nutritional strategies, and the mental challenges she faces throughout the process.
Cheryl emphasizes the importance of protein intake, understanding ketosis, and the role of supplements in her routine. She also reflects on her daily activities, meal preparations, and the significance of maintaining a healthy body fat percentage while training for the fit model competition.
Takeaways
- Challenging oneself can lead to personal growth.
- Nutrition plays a crucial role in competition prep.
- Understanding individual carbohydrate needs is essential.
- Daily routines can help manage energy levels during prep.
- Supplementation can enhance performance and recovery.
- Protein intake should be prioritized for muscle synthesis.
- Meal prep can simplify tracking macros.
- Finding enjoyable foods can make dieting easier.
- Maintaining a healthy body fat percentage is important for women.
- It’s important to listen to your body during training.
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Episode Transcript
New NPC Fit Model Division
Cheryl McColgan (00:00.504)
So I’m back a little later in the day here getting ready to make my dinner, but I realized when I started editing the video that I did not really set this up very well. So I wanna put this at the beginning. I am sharing with you a day in what I’ve been doi
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