EP. 07 - Post-Contest Dieting, Flexible Dieting vs. Meal Plans, & Science-Based Fitness | Interview with Laurin Conlin
On today’s episode of EMBody Radio, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lauring Conlin, Master’s in Exercise Science, IFBB Bikini Pro, owner/coach of Team LoCo Fit and LoCo Fit Tees, and all-around incredible female leader in the health and fitness industry. You can find time stamps for our discussion below along with all of the resources mentioned in the podcast. Enjoy!
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Find Laurin here:
Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat: @laurinconlin
YouTube: Laurin Conlin
Podcast: Redefine Healthy Radio https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/redefine-healthy-radio/id1263331875?mt=2
MASS Research Review (Monthly Applications in Strength Sport): https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/6865/37710
Bret Contreras: www.bretcontreras.com
3DMJ: www.3dmusclejourney.com
FitPro Development Webinars: www.fitprodevelopment.com
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Time stamps:
How Laurin got started competing and going from an amateur to a pro: 5:30-12:30
Overcoming the struggle of being a “fuller” athlete in the bikini division, how to set yourself up for success, and employing patience throughout prep and the offseason: 12:30-20:20
What motivated Laurin to go into Exercise Science in her undergrad and later pursue a Master’s degree, and the importance of higher education as it pertains to health and fitness: 20:21-26:23
Being a female in a STEM field and advice to women who want to pursue STEM majors/fields but may feel intimidated: 26:23-32:35
Going in-depth about Laurin’s graduate research on flexible dieting vs. meal plans and advice for students interested in going into research: 32:35-48:27
What lifestyle clients can learn from competitive athletes and vice versa: 48:27-52:34
How listeners who are interested in reading research, but aren’t necessarily involved in a science-based field and/or conducting research themselves, can consume research intelligently: 52:34-1:01:54
What’s the biggest mistake people make when trying to diet and when trying to grow muscle? 1:01:54-1:09:11
Laurin’s preferred approach to the offseason as opposed to a strict reverse diet, some of the detriments of a strict reverse diet, how much weight you should regain immediately post show: 1:09:11-1:18:40
What’s on the roster for Laurin in 2017: 1:18:40-1:19:17
Laurin’s thoughts on the “What the Health” documentary: 1:19:17-1:24:39
What makes Laurin strong, awesome, and unique: 1:24:39-1:25:53
Where to find Laurin and closing thoughts: 1:25:53-End