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Beyond the Bikini RadioAuthor: Nicole Ferrier Fitness
Welcome to Beyond the Bikini Podcast. Where you can enhance not only your body but also your mind. HOST: Nicole Ferrier a fitness professional with my bachelors in exercise science and nutrition, certified personal trainer, competitor and online coach. This podcast was created for me to share more about my experience in the fitness industry, mental health, competing being a coach and more! I am here to help you gain clarity in your fitness journey and know that you are not alone in your struggles. Get ready to enhance your body and mind. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Ultra Lean isn't the Goal & How to Recomp EP436
Sunday, 22 February, 2026
We live in a time where influencers constantly promote extreme leanness as the standard. Perfect lighting. Perfect pumps. “What I eat in a day” at 1,800 calories. But what you’re not seeing? The hormonal stress, the food obsession, the low energy, the poor sleep, and the fact that most of those physiques aren’t maintained year-round or naturally.In this episode, I break down:Why staying ultra lean can tank performance, recovery, and hormonesThe psychological cost of constantly dietingThe difference between photoshoot lean and sustainable leanWhy most influencers aren’t telling you the full story about how they dietThe hard truth about recomping at maintenance when you’re already leanIf you’re sitting at maintenance hoping to build muscle and lose fat at the same time, I explain why that works for beginners but not for advanced lifters with low body fat. Muscle requires a surplus. Fat loss requires a deficit. Maintenance is exactly what it sounds like: maintenance.This episode is a reality check not to discourage you, but to free you. Progress requires phases. Intentional bulks. Intentional cuts. And understanding that being shredded year-round isn’t the flex social media makes it seem.If you’ve been afraid to gain weight to grow… or frustrated that your “recomp” isn’t working this one’s for you.Want to learn more about coaching?Apply for coaching nicole@nicoleferrierfitness.com
