Courtney posing in her purple competition bikini

The personal archive · Prep Files

She believed
she could,
so she did.

A personal collection of resources, tools, experiences and social shares from my competitions in the NPC IFBB league.

I received my PRO CARD status on December 11, 2022 at the Mexican National Championships.

From the first stage to the pro stage

The competition
journals.

Chapter 01

AQFF Mr. Cozumel 2019

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First bikini comp in Cozumel, Mexico.

Why did I compete?

10 week process

Challenges, costs & what's next?

Mr Cozumel Prep Series

Chapter 02

NPC Van Dyke Classic 2020

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Prep for first Canadian NPC comp.

Journey to the stage, Q&A

1 month update, benefits of a meal plan

Learning how to workout and walk... ?!

Unexpected hanges & training at home

VDC Prep Series

Chapter 03

NPC MX Super Show 2021

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Journey​ to my first Mexican NPC competition

Same Goals, New Approach

Meal Plan vs Sunday Brunch

Workout at Tulum Strength Club

100% Adherence at a Resort

Health Scare, Care & Supplements

Carbs in my Diet

Glutes Workout at a Resort Gym

Q&A

Protein & Fat in my Diet

Diving into a Deficit

Uncommon Truths about Prep

Mock Show Day

Peak Week, Show Day, Rebound

Super Show Prep Series

Chapter 04

NPC Cancun Classic 2022

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Vlog of my stage presentation, what the NPC judges are looking for (how I scored in relation), feedback from the judges, and protocols implemented for the next 5 weeks leading into the Pro Qualifier in Mexico City (Grand Battle).

Cancun Classic Recap

Chapter 05

NPC Mexico Grand Battle 2022

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Recap of my Pro Qualifier experience.​

Peak Week, Hormone Therapy & My Next International Adventure

Feedback, routine, post-show blues

Mexico Grand Battle Recap

Chapter 06

NPC MX Nationals 2022

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Originally intended as a 48h back-to-back international competition fiesta. Earned my Pro Card at the first show. A week of adventure, preparation, backstage, personal challenges and many emotions.

packing, meal prep service, glutes

carb loading, physique changes, show day!

IFBB PRO!? tan fail, post show routine, Olympia Amateurs

reverse diet protocols (bloodwork results, sleep issues, supplements, new foods), judge’s feedback, IFBB PRO debut ideas, post show blues

MX Nationals Series

Chapter 07

IFBB Pharlabs MX Pro 2025

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1. 2-3 Days Out

2. 1 Day Out

3. Show Day, Recap + Post Show

Pharlabs MX Pro

Beyond the stage

More from
prep.

Follow me on TikTok for more prep things like progress, hacks and things that aren't so commonly shared.

TikTok

Guest IFBB Pro Judge discuss what's required for the bikini division when they look for the 'overall package'.

B&B: the overall package

The mindset resource

Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBT)

Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBT)