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About Bodies By Stacey

MY JOURNEY

I have been into sports from the young age of 8; I got into fitness at 17 and completed my Personal Training course. Having been a gym lover for years, I finally became a bikini competitor in 2019.Over the last number of years, I have competed in various competitions under the guidance of well-renowned coaches, and the wealth of experience I have gained has helped me move forward.

My first ever competition in 2019 was an expo Irish Muscle Power where I placed first in Bikini Open Class; 2 months later, I competed in UKBFF and placed 3rd in the Wellness Category.

In 2019 I won PCA Ireland Bikini Trained Category, which left me qualifying for the Worlds. I did these shows under the guidance of Dave Fox and IFBB Pro Emma Fox, both from Pro Gym in Derry/Londonderry.

After this, I was very grateful to have Rob Whitfield from Team LRF in my corner when I competed in July 2021 at the Joe Weider’s Amateur Olympia in Portugal, placing 3rd in my category. This show was massive and such a great experience. I was able to stand alongside and meet many professional athletes and get the experience of travelling outside of the UK.

In my short time of competing, I have placed at every competition and loved the experience of it all.

Now to give back to others with the skillset I have!

FAQ’s About Me

How did you get into the bikini/bodybuilding competition?

I had been going to the gym for many years before I competed for more for a release rather than to get into shape. I always had stress in my job or my life, so I would go to the gym straight after work and use it as my time to unwind.

After many years, I decided to do some personal training with Emma Gormley ifbb pro, and I was just in awe of her. I couldn’t believe her physique; to me, it was mind-blowing. After watching some bodybuilding shows, I was amazed at how people looked and over time, and after chatting with Emma and her Partner Dave Fox we decided I should try one. From here, my love for the sport grew.

How many have you done?

To date, I have done four competitions, and I have placed at all of those.

Are you prepping for another?

I am not competing within the next 12 months, as I want to focus solely on my business. However, if and when I decide to compete, I will transition over to the wellness category as I believe my physique could be better suited for this category. However, I would have a lot of work to do, so the journey will be one to watch as I will have to go through an improvement phase/stage to grow my lower half a lot more. I am currently training in the gym for this category.

What’s your favourite meal?

When on a diet, my favourite meal is protein oats; you can see a video of how I make my oats on my Instagram page. My favourite cheat meal is pizza.

What is your favourite treat?

I love sweets, especially squashes and strawberry pencils. Sound like a baby. I also really enjoy heated brownies with ice cream.

Who is your favourite person to follow on Instagram?

Currently following

For knowledge

@teamlrf @bodybyvogue @jase_365 @elliotwise @teamatlasmtl

For training inspo

@figen.sahin_ifbbpro @fitness_bex @lauraliechap @_juliarene @megalyciasylvester

Best book you have ever read?

Probably the secret, however, I love listening to Tony Robbins

What keeps you motivated?

Firstly, I am not always motivated, and some days can be challenging for me, not just when prepping but in everyday life, but I know that this is normal, so I neer punish myself for not being motivated. I do believe habit and routine are key in life; having good structure and routine will also allow you to focus on yourself, by focusing on yourself that also enables you to care for others. I do have a competitive personality with a slight bit of OCD. I notice this more when prepping for a competition. If I have to do 15k steps a day, I will ensure this happens no matter what time of day they will be done. I don’t like to fail, so I give everything 100 per cent so that I can be satisfied no matter the outcome. So I think failure is what keeps me motivated, as strange as that sounds. I am very task-orientated, so I get great satisfaction when I complete a task.