NASIPHI LAILA SOBAHLE || FITNESS & LIFESTYLE

𝐌𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇 (@bodybyloleta_temp ) Your knowledge, Passion and Dedication to the sport is what sets you apart, it’s how you take care of ALL your athletes with so much love & respect yet so firm!!! And always educating us in the process!!! What a Way to end my rookie season, under YOUR guidance, a five week prep, I TRUSTED YOU, followed my plan to the T, Cried during training sessions with you but honestly those were and are the best ones,deep down, my biggest fear was Disappointing you and I think our first show together was a success, You sure worked your magic on this African Bald Baddie, This was my best best physique yet… we made so many improvements in just five weeks, it took you just five weeks to learn my body and how it responds!!! I guess what I’m trying to say here Coach is… Thank You for receiving me the way that you have, I am exactly where I’m supposed to be, IN YOUR CAMP!!! Here, I feel Supported, wholeheartedly!!! And for that, I am Grateful! Here’s to Our Growing Season Coach! A new experience for me that I am excited to experience with You!!! It’s time to WORK!!! _______________________••• Suit: @vcreations1 Show: @chanceyfitness ______________________••• #bodybyloleta #bodybuilding #bodybuildingmotivation #npcbikini #bikini #african #change

Sigh, where do I even begin when I have so much to say… 🙆🏾‍♀️ So, as many of you know, Yesterday was Show Day for Your African Bald Baddie and My Goodness… to my surprise, something happened, something that truly moved my heart, I am still so beside myself about this experience… Yesterday, at the @ultimategrandprix , I was recognized and awarded as the most INSPIRATIONAL athlete !!! I am in tears typing this bc if you know my story, you will understand that I walk a life that aims to Motivate and Inspire, especially in this sport… my story is one to learn about and I say this bc I have learned sooooo much from my very own story… See, The sport of bodybuilding is already such a lonely sport, lonely because of all that goes behind the scenes on competition prep and no one talks about Mental Health in this sport and these are the conversations I want to have, as bodybuilders, we go through the most, we are already involved in the most difficult sport in the world, one that is more mental than anything else and we choose not to talk about it! I want to change this narrative! In short, those that don’t know my story… I, for the first time admitted that I went through depression during COVID and having to go through a terrifying breakup that left me shattered and I resulted to alcohol, that’s where the weight gain came in, alcohol was my Vice to numb the pain but it took one picture to turn my life around and commit to the sport, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, I knew it would be difficult but we did it anyway! Today we are here… being recognized for all the efforts and hard work and I couldn’t be more grateful, honestly, I could have never done this alone, I had a support system!!! My Coaches @totalufitnessstudios @totalulife Didn’t even know how much they were helping me in my journey and Yesterday we celebrated the Victory! My trainer @fit_after_40_with_ally whose seen all of it, from the very beginning of weighing 153lbs to today weighing 105lbs! @mariane_fitstyle & @theserge_s Thank You for affording me the opportunity to represent this title! I am truly honored and humbled!!! My work is not yet done!!!

WOW!!! Where do I even begin when I have so much to say!!! I have been sharing my journey with you for a while now and THIS FINALLY HAPPENED! My Coach finally got me on stage and honestly, I could have never stepped on stage for the first time at any show but the @npctypopeclassic , this has by far been my highlight this year!!! Coach. We did this!!! You never once gave up on me, even on days I felt I wasn’t going to be ready, you assured me I would be and we kept working!!! Your leadership and guidance is Top tier for me and I could have never have landed in any space better than the space that you provide. I had watched so many YouTube videos on “Show Day” and and and … trying to “educate myself” on how show day possibly goes which for the most part helped but believe me when I say The Ty Pope Classic is run DIFFERENT, this is not your ordinary show and I mean that in every way!! This show will always hold a special place to my heart. We came . We saw . We conquered. We didn’t place as well as we wished but this experience has taught me that stepping on a bodybuilding stage is different for every athlete. We all do this for our own WHY! And it’s not always about the trophy or medal whilst that is a bonus. But it’s what my first prep has taught me, what I allowed myself to go through, the amount of work I dedicated to making sure I was deserving to stand tall up on stage and this package that Coach and I brought for a True Novice truly is one I am Proud of!!!! We received feedback from two judges and we are ready to work!!! To everyone that has stopped me in the hallways. The elevator, at the host hotel, sent me messages about how phenomenal my stage presence was considering that I’ve never done this before. Honestly… I have @darajahillfit to thank for that and what makes me happy is she was at the show to witness what she has taught me in the little time we have spent together at posing seminars and online! Daraja… MY HEART IS FULL!!! Thank You for serving in the sport and being the gem that you are!!! … @cjselitesuits , You are MAGICAL!!! You made sure I GLOWED on stage! Thank You sooooo much for my suit, I am a huge fan of your work!

Here. Bc the 40s weren’t doing what they needed to do we went right back to the 30s bc we still had to complete a workout session. ______________________________••• #bodybuilding #bodybuildingmotivation #bodybyloleta #npcbikini #athlete #bikini #growth #growthmindset #bulking

Here. Today marks the beginning of my journey with My Coach and now both My Coach and Trainer!!! I can’t even begin to tell you how EXCITED I am to be working so closely with Her. Prepare to get sick of me because I will be documenting this journey we have embarked on!!! The Hun is back and some serious GROWTH is about to happen!!! Dear Coach @bodybyloleta : Lead me and I will follow Give me the plan and I will execute __________________________________••• @cassiewelin , Thank You so much for always capturing these moments 🥰🫂 _________________________________••• #bodybuilding #bodybuildingmotivation #bodybyloleta #npcbikini #athlete #bikini #growth #growthmindset #bulking

What a Year, a Year I’d never trade for anything, a Year that forced me to Self Discipline and being ok with saying No to things that weren’t beneficial to my goal and newly found journey… we got to dance in 3 different stages and today, I sit here and I marvel at my progress, my transformation is one to write home about (iykyk), today, I am here, so content and finally found a place I call home (@bblfitness) and I cannot wait to see what we can do in the upcoming season but best believe… we will be UNDENIABLE!!! This year was to test the waters in the sport, getting on stage was a celebration of the work I had put in and not so much about the placings but in 2023… My Coach has assured me that we coming for EVERY DAMN THING and I am so ready to put in the work as soon as I am settled!!! Frame 1: July 2022 Frame 2: October 2022 Frame 3: December 2022 _______________________••• #bodybuilding #bodybuildingmotivation #weightloss #transformation #mentalhealth #bikini #bikiniathlete #npcbikini #african #africanchild

Here. Never knew how much I loved being part of a Team until I was a part of @bblfitness @bodybyloleta_temp ! Truly, Here , I am home, I belong and in the winners circle!!! Team Loleta came, saw and we conquered! Thank You for traveling with us Coach and @jojo__riley , this makes such a huge difference! Highlights of Traveling with Coach & Your Team : * Coach made sure we all checked in together, as a team! *Right after Athlete Checkins, Coach took us to her room and evaluated us individually * Based on her observations during the evaluation, she then took us out for dinner and ordered for us individually based on how we were looking * She woke up in the ungodly hours of the morning as if she was the one competing just to take a look at how our bodies were looking once again before we get ready for Pre-Judging so she decides what we eat leading to Pre These are just a few of my highlights, there’s more but what stood out for me is how she evaluated each athlete and fed them accordingly to achieve a certain look and I was SURPRISED I must say! My body did things I never knew it could do! This was by far my best and most favorite stage look I won’t lie!!! Each evaluation with Coach left my jaws dropping as she would pin point certain improvements and so forth!!! I absolutely LOVE the personal touch My Coach has for ALL her athletes !!! Talk about being in the right place at the right time!!! ________________________••• Coach: @bodybyloleta_temp Show: @chanceyfitness ______________________••• #bodybuilding #bodybuildingmotivation #teamwork #team #unity #bodybyloleta #tampa #winners #winnerscircle

Here. I sit here putting this caption together with so much GRATITUDE in my heart!!! Filled with so much LOVE & JOY!! Feeling tremendously BLESSED, Beyond! These three ladies are literally my newest friends, as many might know, I lost a lot of friendships when I ventured into the sport of bodybuilding this this year and truthfully, I am more than ok with all the failed relationships because they would have somehow hindered me from growing into this! These three women (pictured) have literally been my Pillar, in many ways in the sport!!! The sport is already such a lonely one when one is on prep but I never felt alone with these huns!!! @the_black_dahlia1 I can’t believe we’ve only been friends for exactly 12 months, having to meet at a Posing seminar we both randomly decided to attend and we clicked from day one and today we are here, not only here but I’ve earned three gorgeous baby girls (Your Daughters) 🥰 j truly and wholeheartedly appreciate You!!! And everything you stand for!!! @phenomkb_ifbbpro another 12 month friendship and you’re the baby sis I never had, You’re the goofball, the one that’s easily misunderstood but means well! Thank You for the love and respect you have shown me and continue to show me, I will always be your biggest cheerleader!!! @jada_gainz Sigh, six months into this and you’re like a sister to me! To think I went to support you at your first show back in April @klash_championship_series when I didn’t even know you, only from social media, I knew we would make good friends and today we are here!!! Thank You for all that you are to me! And lastly, I do apologize that I didn’t tell none of you that I won’t go on stage as Your African Bald Baddie and In a Yellow suit and you guys completely missed me at Pre-Judging bc u didn’t recognize me in the new look! 😂😂😂😂😂 I Love You My Huns and Thank You for ALWAYS rooting for Your African Bald Baddie! What a Great way to end the season at The @chanceyfitness (The Holiday Classic) I look forward to celebrating all your wins in 2023 My Champs!!! 💛 ______________________••• #bodybuilding #bodybuildingmotivation #sisterhood #friendships #gratitude #fitness #mentalhealth

Left (Oct 26, 2022) Right (Dec 10, 2022) Where do I begin when I have so much to say? I wish I could really start from the beginning but your African Bald Baddie is Exhausted and feeling all the post show feels ! This prep was very short (5.5 weeks) to be exact but I can’t even begin to tell you how my body has changed, how my mindset has taken a complete turn and how my mental state was at Peace, i did not want to stress about anything where this prep was concerned, I literally just allowed Coach @bodybyloleta_temp to do her thing, she gave me the plan and I executed, I TRUSTED her! I watched my body changing with each passing week, I drove two hours to her to get my Glutes & Hammies MURDERED, those that have trained with her will understand what I mean by that statement!😂 We decided to jump on the @chanceyfitness (The Holiday Classic) Show, which is the last NPC Show In Florida and ohhhhh man, Did your African hun not have Fun on that stage!!! I knew we had brought in a completely different package, Coach already knew what I was lacking as a Novice Bikini Athlete and we worked … Not only did we change my body composition but we also changed my whole entire stage look, we played with Hair and changed my suit color and I couldn’t be happier with the complete look!!! Coach, Our first show together was a huge success, to think we’ve only been together for 5.5 weeks but we presented my best physique yet is an understatement!!! I cannot wait for our growth and building season that’s about to commence bc Your African Girl is READY!!! Here’s to our warm up show and many more to come! Your work is INCREDIBLE, I can now say I’ve witnessed it first hand!!! I am exactly where I am supposed to be and at the right time being under YOUR guidance!!! 🫂 We brought home 🥇 in Open Bikini Class C & 🥉 in Novice A This was a huge show, I lined up with 20 phenomenal athletes in Novice Class A and 10 Athletes in the Open Class C! @chanceyfitness Thank You for a Great show and taking very good care of us!!! What a great way to end my rookie season ! 🙏🏾 So Blessed and Thankful!!! ________________________••• Coach: @bodybyloleta_temp 💛 _______________________

Wow! It was just 6 weeks ago when I competed in my second bodybuilding show and that was the @ultimategrandprix !!! Where has the time gone? I can’t believe that I am welcoming My last Peak Week for the season! See, we all have DIFFERENT (Very different) reasons as to WHY we are in this sport and one of my goals for my rookie season wasn’t so much about the placing in each show I did, Yes, the placing is definitely the cherry on top but that wasn’t my goal, I was happy with the Progress and transformation and the stage became a place of celebration for my hard work! I had set a goal of doing 3 shows in my first year of competing and this weekend we get to step on stage again, our third show and that is The Holiday Classic in Tampa, with a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT LOOK altogether! I am pretty sure you guys won’t even recognize me 😂 Five weeks ago, I started working with @bodybyloleta_temp and honestly, truthfully, wholeheartedly THE BEST DECISION YOUR AFRICAN BALD BADDIE HAS EVER MADE TO DATE!!! I’ve witnessed my body change in just five weeks and cannot wait to step on stage for the first time under HER guidance. I am ready for an improvement season, where the focus will be building and GROWING but what excites me the most is the KNOWING that I am in such capable hands !!! In the comments down below, what do you think we are changing for this show? I mentioned we bringing a completely different look to a point where I don’t think you will recognize me, what do you think we changed? ______________________________••• #bodybuilding #bodybuildingmotivation #athlete #npcbikini #bikini #bikinigirl #bodybyloleta #fitness #fitnessmotivation #mentalhealth #bodytransformation #transformation #gym #gymmotivation #lifestyle

FLASHBACK FRIDAY Sigh, where do I begin, when I have so much to say? Starting from the beginning would make this post a novel and you already know that Your African Bald Baddie can write, so we not going to do that!!! Firstly, I’d love to thank @danrayphoto for ALWAYS capturing these beautiful memories for the athletes, Your work is INCREDIBLE!!!🙏🏾 But man, What a journey this has been, i can’t even begin to tell you how much this sport has SAVED ME!!! From the loud noises of the world and myself and for that, I am here to stay!!! I’ve watched my body TRANSFORM in ways I never could imagine, the dream still seems so far but I know that each and every day, we are taking the necessary steps towards achieving that! This is where I’ve learned PATIENCE!!! You are not in a race, and I am a firm believer of DIVINE TIMING!!! See, the thing is, we are all in this because and for different reasons, Your journey is different from mine so comparing myself to anyone would be silly, I am ABSOLUTELY PROUD of the walk I have walked and I continue walking with the guidance I am under! Your story is so so soooo different and unique & not worthy of comparisons! Do what you can do to the best of your ability, You will sleep well at night knowing you have it your all!!! Two shows down and we working on ending My First Season with one more, The work is never done and we are here for the constant GROWTH!!! ____________________••• Show : @ultimategrandprix MUA: @karenne_styles Suit: @cjselitesuits Shoes: @theshoefairy_ Jewelry: @theshoefairy_ Tan: @hotspotcompetitiontanning ____________________••• #bodybuilding #bodybuildingmotivation #npcbikini #athlete #weightlosstransformation #weightloss #bikini #bodypositivity #fitnesslifestyle #discipline #consistency #motivation #africa #african #bald

Here. Fully PRESENT!!! And Yesssss that is @yarishna._ behind me!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Here, I was waiting for my buddy @little_lil_lifts to perform her Women’s Physique Solo and my phone was ready to snap!!!!🥰 @c.d.r.visuals continues snapping my most intimate moments!!!🥰🥰🤌🏾🤌🏾 Show: @ultimategrandprix Promoters: @theserge_s & @mariane_fitstyle _________________•••