Shop Livbody Products @ livbody.com  Use the code “bossbodies” for 20% off your order   Dirty Bulking Helped Me Claim The Professional Title; IFBB Bikini Pro  While losing weight is mostly considered hard, weight gain can be an easy or complicated process depending on how well you address it. Your success in building muscles depends on your food choices, how much you eat and without a doubt the level of your training. Therefore, it is important to thoughtfully consider the food you choose to eat.  Speaking of muscle building, bulking is quite common in bodybuilding. What is bulking? You ask.  Bulking is where you supply your body with excess calories in order to add weight (muscles and fat). It's important to note there are two types of bulking: clean bulk and dirty bulk. Simply put, clean bulking is when you subject your body to clean sources of carbs and dirty bulking is when you subject your body to any food sources including junk to add calories.  These two types of bulking arguably have their own benefits, but which one is the best for you? Let's find out with Ashley Parker.  Ashley Parker is an IFBB Pro. She has been competing a little over a year, and she recently earned her pro card at 2019 NPC Jr. USA Championships where scooped Bikini Overall Champion title. In addition, Ashley is a Licensed Practical Nurse, but she took a break from that to focus on bodybuilding. She currently works at Arie. Her goal is to compete in the Olympia in 2020.   In today's episode, Ashley talks all about dirty bulking and how to put on muscle fast when you're starting from scratch. She is also going to talk about what it's like to finally claim an IFBB Professional title, the sacrifices she has made that have led her to this point, and what it means to be a pro in this sport.  Dive in and get comfortable.   Takeaways Keep going because you did not come this far just for the sake of it Create a better self and create an image for the judges Always work on yourself; always better yourself  Surround yourself with positive people  Always listen to your body Don’t compete with anybody; compete with yourself  Give it your all every time Trust your coach Be coachable Don't compare yourself; everyone is different Take the feedback from judges and apply it  Give your all and trust the process Keep your mind on the end goal   Important questions  [00:10:28] How long have you been competing?  [00:13:33] What keeps you motivated? [00:17:58] What did your husband think about you being in a bikini on stage? [00:18:26] What were your first impressions of the sport?  [00:21:57] Could you talk to us about the philosophy of bulking and then going into a cutting phase? [00:23:33] If someone was going through the same thing that you were going through putting on weight, how long do you think the process would normally take? [00:24:08] Did you do a dirty bulk?  [00:24:37] For the people who don't know what a dirty bulk is, can you explain what it is? [00:25:17] For how many months did you bulk for? [00:29:24] What would you say was the biggest thing that changed in your life once you started competing? [00:30:58] Did you ever think that you were going to turn pro so fast? [00:32:32] What kind of mindset did you need to have in order to keep yourself going and motivated and driven to achieve the overall title? [00:39:22] How many hours a day do you train in the gym? [00:40:02] How often do you train your glutes? [00:42:21] What exactly were the judges’ critiques after you won the overall? [00:43:54] What exactly are your long term goals?  [00:49:26] Do you feel pressure to use your social media account a little bit more? [00:52:25] Do you feel like it was all worth it to make the changes and sacrifices you have made in your life?  [00:54:54] What would you say were the biggest lessons that you've learned in the sport?  [01:01:17] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become a professional in the sport?   Instagram: @Ashleyparker_Ifbbpro Facebook: