WBFF Competitor Holly Baxter in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Body Weight Loss Goals"

Holly Baxter, an Australian dietitian with a deep passion for fitness and wellness, proves that even the busiest lives can accommodate health and weight loss goals. Despite facing a week full of challenges—from moving stress to managing her spirited cat, Pepper—Holly remains steadfast in her commitment to her fitness journey. On Instagram, she shared, “Despite the ups and downs, I’m still pushing forward with my comp, aiming for a ~0.8% body weight loss per week.” Here’s how she stays driven and focused on her goals.

1. She’s open with her community

She looks to connect with her community, discussing everything from nutrition, workouts, and personal stories. “In this video, I talk about how the disruptions to my routine have affected my nutrition and food choices, training quality and quantity, and overall energy levels 💤. I also share some personal stories, including the heartwarming tale of how Pepper made his way back home after being missing for a whole year! Plus, I discuss the realities of balancing fitness with life’s unpredictable moments!,” she said on Instagram.

2. She’s always working on her body

She’s always looking for ways to improve. “For bikini competitors, performing fewer compound lifts like deadlifts, squats, and heavy spinal-loaded exercises (such as the RDL described in this video 🎥 ), while incorporating more isolation exercises can be beneficial for several reasons related to aesthetics and physique goals,” she said on Instagram.

3. She talks about health topics and educates

She wants to inspire her community online, bringing up health topics that are important to her with the facts to back it up. “In a previous post,” she said on an Instagram video, “ shared my interpretation of the current evidence on creatine monohydrate supplementation & muscle hypertrophy 💪🏽 While the findings in this area were somewhat underwhelming, did you know that creatine may offer other notable benefits, particularly for cognitive function?🧠 Let’s dive into the findings!”

4. She likes to eat healthy

She looks for recipes packed with protein to keep her fueled up for her work workouts, and feeling satisfied. “Fuel your next workout 💪🏽 with this delicious pulled pork bowl! 🥣🔗 For more high protein, macro friendly recipes, head over to my website 🌐, where you can find more great recipes, free nutrition [resource], educational books & so much more. Links in bio!,” she said on Instagram.

5. She strength trains

She prioritizes strength training in her workout routine. “Are you are tired of spinning your wheels and not making progress? It might be your current approach to resistance training 🥴. If you want to learn how to create the best resistance training program to help you reach your goals, check out my recent book publication 👉🏼 The Complete Exercise Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy 📚 Link in bio 🔗,” she said on an Instagram video of her working out. According to the Mayo Clinic, “your body fat percentage will increase over time if you don't do anything to replace the lean muscle you lose over time. Strength training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age.”

Gal Yates is giving her followers a glimpse into her life – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the WBFF champion shows off her amazingly fit figure in exercise clothes and bathing suits, highlighting the many activities that fill up her time in Marbella, Spain. “Best parts of my day 🙏❤️😍,” she captioned the Instagram post. “Perfect,” commented one. “Champion🥇,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Upper Body Work

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Gal works on growing her upper body. "I don't count reps for my upper body because I always try to go to failure and beyond," she told Body Building.

2. Heavy Lower Body Training

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She also trains heavy on her legs with a focus on trying to make her upper and lower halves symmetrical. "I do go to failure when I train my claves and hamstrings, though," she told the publication."My calves could be bigger, and I'm always trying to keep the fat off my hamstrings."

3. Eating 5 to 6 Meals a Day

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Gal has a thyroid condition, which translates to a slower metabolism. She tries to eat 5-6 meals per day, spread three hours apart. She also takes supplements.

4. Cheat Meals

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Gal is a proponent of cheat meals. "I don't believe in ‘healthy’ cheat meals. To keep the metabolism working fast, I give it something totally different than it's accustomed to having. If you have ‘healthy’ cheat meals on your ‘break day,’ your body is just going to continue to act like it's on a diet. Your metabolism may slow and you may start to plateau." Hers include ice cream, pizza, pasta, bread, or cheese fries, and sticks to just one cheat meal per week. "It's important to keep the balance," says Gal. "If you've really followed your training and diet 100 percent during theweek, there's no need to feel guilty or scared about having a cheat meal."

5. Focusing on Carbs, Protein, and Fat Sources

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"Competition and modeling require different looks. Sometimes, I need to be skinnier, other times more muscular. Some shoots I need to be softer, and for some, harder,” she told Body Building. "For pre-contest, I have fewer carbs, of course, and don't vary too much in my protein, carbs, and fat sources. I try to eat food that is low on the Glycemic Index and try to get my body to use fat instead of carbs for fuel."