GRL PWR Show Day Experience with Vegan IFBB Pro Natalie Matthews l Ep.14
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- Опубликовано: 5 май 2023
- Was this the last show of my season? What’s next? Join me as I compete in my third consecutive IFBB bikini pro show at the GRL PWR 2023 in Orlando, FL. In this action-packed show day vlog, I'll be sharing my experiences, challenges, and successes throughout the day. You'll get an exclusive look at my competition-day routine, meals, and final preparations, as well as my thoughts on competing in an all women event.
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The support that you guys have given me is unreal 💙 I’m so grateful for all of you. Thank you so much for watching, liking, taking the time to comment🫶🏽, saying hi at shows… you guys inspire me!!!
You really do have that “it factor”. There’s a certain sparkle to you and a light that no amount of challenge can snuff out. Have so much fun. You’re enjoying the process which is the most important thing. Love getting to watch your experience and learn. It makes me wonder if I would ever be able to compete one day- might need to look into the tested, natural show you mentioned.
In any event I’m cheering you on from Texas! 💗
Beautiful Soul, from a retired Pro in a different federation, I'm in awe of your HEART, your discipline, and the Grit that you're displaying. I'm so proud of you for navigating this challenging path in a natural, holistic, and plant-based way, especially in this subjective sport. My heart contracts and expands with all the feels that you're feeling. Know that you are a LEADER and even if it is hard to see it right now, you're trailblazing a new way for the sport, for others and for yourself.... regardless of the outcome, the way You Love and Live is creating something bigger than what is. All my love, all my Love. Nadine.
You look freaking amazing Nathalie and your positive vibe and kindness are such inspiring. I am following you since 2017 and you're definitely my favorite one to follow in every social since you are so natural, honest and real but a lion inside. You are loyal and never share critics or anything about someone else. I am impressed for everything you have done. The progress are real!! And it makes me believe I still can grow even as an advanced gym rat . Thank you for the person you are.
your resolve and excitement about the new plan made me smile and I'm really happy for you!! I wish you a ton of fun with this new approach and the moving shall be great as well :D
Thank you so much. I’m so excited for big move.
Damn girl, you got us all hooked!! This is such a nailbiter! When you win, I’m probably gonna ball my eyes out 😊.
Lol 🤣… I’m so happy you guys are enjoying the series.
Natalie, I’m so excited for you. I’ve been following you for 4 years now. Your such an inspiring person from a man and also I have been following for you for 3 years now!! 💜💜💪💪💙💙
Thank you so much for all the support 💙 we appreciate you.
You are an incredible person! Such an inspiration to all women..
Thank you so much beautiful 🤩
Yes!! The Ben Weider Naturals feels like the perfect show for you!! I can feel it in my bones!! 💕
I dont know what the judges are looking for but you light up the stage! I tried to look at the other women to get a better understanding of the sport but my eyes kept going back to you. Your smile your energy your enthusiasm. A true inspiration and number one in my book!!!! #veganwarrior!
Ugh such a great show!! Sandy’s speech had me almost in tears!
I know 🥹 soo good
Ahhhh! You and your team killed it! 💪🏼🌱 I’m THRILLED to hear that you’ll be doing the Ben Weider show!!! I’m hoping to do the amateur show again!
Yass Natalie! Plan in full effect 🥳 You looked stunning! Agree 💯 you have the it factor! 💙🇵🇷 🤩The quality of these videos are fantastic.
After following your journey for years, you have such an amazing soul. Continue to work hard, you got this!!!! And by the way you look flipping amazing. And you’ll see Olympia soon!!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for all the support 🫶🏽
Best of luck to you, Natalie, at this next show!! I loveddd watching the GRLPWR episode here and all the content you shared around it on IG last week!! I can hear the excitement in your voice following your heart to do this next show... I felt like I could hear the little girl in you light up! That's the best feeling.. following your joy. Sometimes it's easy to forget that we are meant to play and have fun within the journey, without all the pressure we place on ourselves about the destination! Great reminder for me!! And this episode was EXTRA inspiring as I'm planning to teach a women's strength training and meditation event next month and I totally agree.. being in the energy of other women is pure MAGIC!!! 👑💖 Thank you for all you do!!!
Oh my gosh, that is so exciting… All women strength training and meditation event? Sounds epic! Best of luck!
Thank you so much for all the support, beautiful, I just feel in my heart 💜 like I have one more showing in me before I go into the improvement season💪🏽😜… I promise to make it a good one and make you guys proud.
@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef thank you!!! Yessss, love that 💜💪🏻🏋🏻♀️💖 let's grow! 🌱
You are going to rock that show!! I just cant believe you didn't win every show
You are incredible to continue to make the changes you need to bring a better package each time. You do pop on stage so keep that "wow" factor.
Women supporting women! 💪🏾💪🏾 yes to that! And I love how you’re always looking for ways to improve and move forward!
Thank you so much! Such a fun show 💙👯♀️
Thank you for updating us! Love following your journey and can’t wait to see you continue this year 🎉
Go Natalie! San Diego! You are a PRO. Be yourself. Have Fun! 🎉❤
Your look on stage was immaculate! The muscle development from your off season made you look much fuller than you have in the past. I feel you have a very high metabolism as the morning of the show your coach seemed a bit anxious for you to eat a lot more to fill out. Looking forward to seeing you back on stage soon!
Yep, my metabolism always speeds up when I’m lean. It’s always so hard to be on top of it.😅
Congrats on all of your progress and plans. So cool to watch you through this 😊
You look amazing, loving the blue on you. Natalie,
You've got what it takes to make it !
❤💪❤
Thank you so much 💙
*Probably my all time favorite name for a bodybuilding competition.* 😁
*And of course its only fitting for Natalie to be a prominent part of it.* 👏😎
Really cute name! It was an amazing event 💗
Hi from a natty, vegan, masters bikini first timer, I love your content and your recipes! It honestly is so inspiring following your journey all these years and it helps me to focus on my own lane and also gives encouragement. 💕 Best of luck and love your videos ❤
Thank you so much for the kind words 🫶🏽
I love your videos!!! The style and format and everything- amazing. 🤩
Love watching your journey and thank you for the shout out. 🙏🏻I think your plan is a solid one and I’ll be at Ben Weider so I’ll see you there!
Yes, of course… You said that on your live feed the other day, and I couldn’t agree more💙. Oh my gosh I’m so excited to see you in November… That’s been a bucket list show for me for the past 3 years so I’m really excited😆
To me you are the perfect example of a classy competitor in every way , and you’re vegan 🌱 ( me too ) you’re my absolute fave and I always looked to you for inspiration when I was competing ! Keep charging Natalie ❤
OMGoodness! Another one!! Yay! Yay! Yay! I love these videos from you so much! All the work and detail you out into it all is the best! ☺️💯❤️
Yay!!! So glad you’re enjoying them!
Beautiful Vegan and natural!! Your physique looks perfect!!!❤
“You’re a pro, you’re a pro, you’re a pro!!!” And don’t forget it 🤍
It was a really cool speech. 💜💙💗
Yes Natalie! Go get them at night of champs and then November! 🎉
I'm in tears behind this. What a beautiful experience you shared with us. I've been training for 1 year. I'm a novice and have so far to go, but I'm hopeful and after watching you. I've gained more. Confidence !!!! Thanks!!!
Thank you so much beautiful. You got this🫶🏽🙌🏽 stay strong 💪🏽
Wonderful video, congratulations on all your achievements, Nathalie!!!! Last week I thought: "I wish Nathalie & Torre Washington would meet". And now you mention you did meet him last week. Maybe you could do a collab.
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Glad to see a sport that is a True woman’s sport. Not infiltrated
You fixing that girl's crown for the pic... Girl, that says so much about you and your spirit. An amazing athlete and a beautiful soul. Congrats on your GRL PWR placement and excited for you mini-improvement season!
Thank you so much ☺️ I can’t wait to bring you along the improvement seasonimprovement season journey as well. People often forget that’s the most important season of a competitor. 🙌🏽
@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef Totally! And thanks for sharing about your plan to compete at the Ben Weiders Natural! I've never seen an all-natural competition before, super inspiring!
Keep Going Natalie! Build as you go! You've got what it takes! Beautiful! 💐❤️
Thank you so much beautiful
You’ve come such a long way to the point. Do what your heart tells you to do ❤. Can’t wait for another show day vlog 🤩
Yes💙🥲 thank you for all your support
I always wondered why you didn’t go into a full on bulk vs doing a lean bulk?
Congratulations 🎈🎉 thanks for sharing
Both approaches, have pros and cons… If I do a very aggressive bulk, I have to do a very aggressive prep to get more of that fat off… plus it could result in more muscle loss which as a Natural Athlete, I can’t afford to do. My improvement season was 2+ years so I need to be able to live in a physique that I felt confident in as well, but was able to still make improvements, strength goals, and muscle gains. This prep has been probably the easiest prep ever because I didn’t have to go to extreme protocols to lose the fat and get stage lean. I hope that makes sense.💙
I’ve done both approaches, and like I said, I just feel like both have pros and cons 💙
@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef Thank you so much for such a thorough answer. Yes, it makes so much sense. ❤️
Natalie you brought an amazing package to the stage !! You made some serious changes to your physique!! I feel that with all the women’s different divisions have changed especially with the points and how their scoring you ladies!! It has even changed for the men’s as well, so yes the women now are coming in bigger, fuller and looking like their on the Olympia stage. I feel it is genetics or PED’s for a lot of these changes now in women’s divisions, it is not like it used to be before😢 It will be awesome to see you back on stage again at Night of Champions!! You have the heart and determination to do what you do best and your awesome!! ❤🔥💪🏻
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words. I’m going to give it my all💙
Congrats Natalie!!! You look phenomenal!! I am looking at doing the Ben Weiders Naturals in Nov too! (NPC side haha) excited to see you continue to crush it!!🫶🏼
Omg 😱 let’s gooo!!!!! So excited for you. & Thank you so much. Hopefully I will see you there 💙
Natalie, you looked amazing at this show!! You keep bringing better and better physique to your shows, and I'm so happy for you! I think your placement in this show was awesome, and I can't wait to see your next show!
Thank you so much! I’m really happy with this showing 🙌🏽
I wish I could go to the San Diego show to support you! Go out there and keep bringing your positive energy with you! You look amazing - truly inspiring ❤ thanks AGAIN for always being so open about the process, sending good vibes for the next show!
Thank you so much beautiful! I will give it my all💗
All I can do is smile through these videos-you are such an incredible role model Natalie and I’m right along side you on your journey 🎉
Aw thank you so much 🥲💙
Was an absolute honor meeting you at girl power weekend and seeing up there on the stage! You were absolutely radiating 😍💫 Can't wait to see what you do next 🤍
Aw 🫶🏽thank you so much beautiful! The girl power will be a show to remember for sure🙌🏽
You looked amazing be proud of yourself!!! You are amazing!!!❤
Thank you so much! I’m Always proud 🥹 but never satisfied 💪🏽😜
So exciting!! You’re an amazing, inspiring, beautiful soul Natalie. Never stop going after your dreams. They WILL become reality! Things will just get better and better for you!! I’m looking forward to seeing George’s awesome video on The Night of Champions because that’s what you are, a CHAMPION 💪🏼🤩🏆 Excited to see your Miami apartment too! 💕
Thank you so much 💙 that’s so sweet of you to say, thank you. I am so excited to move to Miami. I feel like it’s home already.
Natalie you are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing with us!
Thank you so much for all the support
Taller gurls are always gonna look bigger.. you look fantastic ...bless you
Go, Natalie, GO! 🙌🙌🙌
Another amazing video!!! Helps me so so much with my prep life ! Thank you Natalie ❤️🙏
This is exciting and I'm wishing you all the best. I'm inspired by your continued discipline and positive attitude.
Thank you so much 💗
Natalie you are fantastic and such an inspiration! You look amazing 😊
Thank you so much 💙
You are just amazing , all round fabulous human being .. you looked absolutely incredible ❤
Thank you so much
Well done Natalie!! I'm so proud of you young lady!
I admire you in so many ways l would have to write a book to express it all.😁
Wishing you all the best in San Diego! You are a true Champion!
Thanks George for another great video presentation!
Cheers to the both of you!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos.
You are awesome! I love how hard you work, your honesty and how kind you seem! And proving to the world you can build great muscles and be healthy naturally and being vegan! ❤
Thank you so much 🫶🏽💪🏽🌱
I'm excited to see you up against other natural pros!
Me too 😆
Im always anxious to see your latest video!!! So exicited and happy for you, cant waittttt!!! Congrats!!
Thank you so much ☺️ beautiful
Loved it!! 🎉🎉🎉
Your videos are so inspirational! I suspect all the ladies bringing Olympia level physiques each showv are not natural, which is frustrating as a natty+vegan. You did so well and I'll be rooting for you at your next shows!
Some are not enhanced (minority), some are enhanced. It’s a very normal thing these days in the sport 🤷🏽♀️
I just love to represent natty Bodybuilding on such a big stage. I love a challenge. So honestly, it doesn’t really bother me that some might be. However, having that one natural show gets me really excited😆
Great video!! George is doing an excellent job!! You are stunning and such a hard worker. You got this! ❤
Thank you so much
We are having a blast!
Thank you so much!
So excited for you to do Ben Weiders Natural show!! Inspired to see what’s possible naturally! Y como siempre gracias for sharing your journey! 💖
Thank you so much yeah, I’m excited to step on stage with the best natural physiques in the world. That show has been on my bucket list for the past three years and I haven’t gotten the opportunity to do it. It will happen this year.
i just want to say is thank you for making videos
Such a good vid, good luck at your next show, I'm sure you will rock it like you always do!!!
So proud of you!! 💙💙💙
Yay for the 4th show ❤️ looking forward to it 😊 enjoy it and keep shining 😊 totally offtopic, but I really love your gold necklace in the “interview” part of the video ❤️
Thank you so much! It’s fake🤣 it’s great quality though. From Melinda Maria Jewelry
@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef haha :D definitely fooled me :D
Awesome plan my girl!!!!!!!!!
Praying for you. 🙏😇❤️
You're a great inspiration!
Hello, nice video you are amazing and powerful im happy for you this made my day happy I enjoyed this so much have a nice day.
I just wanted to say how much I love this new video style and how inspiring you are to other vegan athletes (me including)! Keep going ❤
Thank you so much
I stumbled upon your page I love your outlook drive and commitment. I am definitely subscribing to your Channel. And I am wishing you all the love and success because your attitude alone will get you far
OMG the prettiest yet. ❤❤❤
This is my favorite video you ever made💙
yeah, good job on the editing, George! Also, your friendly expression always cracks me up!
never give up!! love it!! all the feels!!
Thank you so much 💙
😌😍😭🤩🥳 all the feels!!
Natalie, I’m so excited for you. I’ve been following you for 4 years now. I found you when i was vegan (i no longer am) but you were one of the pros that got me into bodybuilding. I can’t believe you’re doing the night of champions. That’s will be my first show ever. And would love to meet you !💕
Omg happy peak week beautiful 🤩 l can’t wait to give you a big hug 🤗
You look incredible!!! Wow❤
I think you are doing great taking care of yourself and keeping stress low. Congratulations on your accomplishments. How about you find how to start a vegan athlete show…?
Motivational video. I have continued to push my training limits… and healing and essentially my watching a transformation. Onward to all with beauty, gratitude and grace. Thank you.
Oh thank you so much. I appreciate you saying that.
Oh, I could never be a promoter… Those people put a lot of work into these shows.
@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef You are welcome. That makes sense...influencing and promoting big like that is not my strong point either...otherwise...I guess I would be doing it myself!😛😂🤣🥰
Wow 12 out of 23!!!! That’s awesomeeeeeeeeee❤ go Natalie
Thank you so much! These women are amazing and inspiring. Such an honor to step on that stage 💙
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Another great video ❤
Thank you so much
tough to hear about needing to grow more! but it's also a good thing that the league is not looking for skinny, waify ladies. you are a pro and appear to be in a very healhy place and have a beautiful physique!
Thank you so much! Yeah, it’s hard feedback to hear… after 2 years build phase.
At the end of the day it is a Bodybuilding/ muscle show so I gotta build some more muscle lol💪🏽…. The cool thing is that whenever I get this feedback, it means one thing…your girl gets to train hard AF in that gets me so fired up😜 and excited 😆
🎉 so happy for you. You got this❤
Thank you so much
Natalie ! Love your videos !
Love your physique and I love how youre a Vegan and a natural !
It honestly inspires me so much!!
I’m currently on my building season and trying to build as much as possible to bring a competitive physique for npc/ifbb here in Australia -
I was wondering would you try/consider competing overseas and gaining your Olympia qualification that way ?
Oh, thank you so much 🫶🏽you’re so sweet.
I would love to compete overseas one day.
Not going to lie.....it used to be a little painful to watch you get so thin when you competed. Always worried about you but not anymore. It seems so much healthier to be eating lots of calories plus you look fantastic. Your hard work really shows from years past. Good luck!
I’m definitely happy that they are awarding a more fuller look. I hope that they continue to do so. The conditioning I used to get to when I first turn pro was very painful to achieve. It did not look cute in person either. Lol. Look cool on stage but not in person.😅
Mad Love❤
Saludos happy Monday
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Have you ever considered the NGA ? It's an all natural division.
No… I don’t want to give up my IFBB PRO card. I worked really hard for it. If I switch federations, I will lose my pro status with the IFBB. My hopes is that the IFBB BW naturals becomes bigger and bigger each year, and they continue to add shows like that to the pro roster.🙌🏽💖 that would be pretty epic 😜
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I think the standards for bikini have changed so much now they want a lot bigger and more muscular than it was even 4 years ago. Like I feel like bikini is what fitness was 4 years ago now. Idk how I feel about that either.
I know😅 It’s evolving soo quick! Keeps me on my toes that’s for sure.
your a beautiful woman good luck on stage
Hi Natalie, I was wondering … when you were told to grow, did that mean grow everywhere like legs, shoulders, booty, or only certain areas? To my untrained eye you look insane. Always! ❤
Mostly booty/upper glute… and shoulders.
Even though it wasn’t the feedback that I was aiming to get… It gets me really excited that I get to train hard AF that’s my favorite thing. I’m not a fan of maintenance workouts which are a lot of isolation movements. Like I’ll do them, but I prefer to train hard and do a lot of compounds.😁
This is the first time I've watched a female body building event. I wonder why you tan your body but not your hands, feet or face. Please explain.
This is a great question… The tan is extreme, because we are going to be under really bright stage lights that will wash us out. If we don’t have tan, you won’t see the muscle definition, and lines. Even people with dark complexions have to get tan as well.
I do tan my hands and feet the morning of show day. I just wait to the end to do it. While I’m doing check-ins the day before, I don’t tan them because they will get a lot darker than the rest of my body since the skin is dryer in the area.
The face doesn’t get tanned because it will get muddy looking and uneven with make up on top. It is the job of the make up artist to make the face two shades lighter than the body so you can get some dimension. They do a really good job at blending it into the neck.
It kinda looks crazy in person, but under the stage lights everything just flows. I hope this makes sense. 😁
@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef Thank you for taking the time to explain. Now that I know the details I can sit back and enjoy your videos even more. You show that dedication and hard work really do pay off. When you have a passion that reaches beyond just a goal you will work even harder. You are an inspiration!
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