Becky Pateman's incredible season in natural bodybuilding showcased her dedication and passion for the sport.
Becky Pateman's collaboration with renowned coach Joey Cantlin played a significant role in her success, providing personalized guidance and fostering a positive mindset.
Becky Pateman's victory in the fit body division at the WMBF Worlds reflected a changing of the guard in natural bodybuilding, with new champions showcasing exceptional skills and setting the stage for a promising future.
Deep dives
Becky Pateman's Impressive Season in Natural Bodybuilding
Becky Pateman had an incredible season in natural bodybuilding, competing in multiple shows and achieving great success. Starting with the ICN Cobb's Harbour Classic, she won the figure and Miss Classic figure titles. She continued her winning streak at the ICN Queensland State Championship, winning the Miss Classic figure again and placing in the top ranks in the Miss Figure category. Becky then competed in the INBA Team Australia show, where she placed first in the professional figure category, earning her pro card. She also competed in the WNBF Brisbane show, winning first place in both the figure and fit body divisions, and was awarded her pro card. Her journey culminated at the Natural Olympia in Las Vegas, where she won the professional figure category. Despite the unexpected success, Becky remained humble and focused on the experience and the opportunity to compete alongside incredible athletes. Her impressive season and dedication to natural bodybuilding showcased her determination and passion for the sport.
The Impact of Joey Cantlin's Coaching
Becky Pateman had the privilege of working with renowned coach Joey Cantlin, who played a significant role in her success. Despite it being their first season together, Joey provided personalized guidance and helped Becky overcome challenges related to diet, stomach sensitivities, and peaking for shows. His expertise and support allowed her to consistently present her best physique on stage and achieve peak performance. Becky's collaboration with Joey not only helped her navigate the physical aspects of bodybuilding, but also fostered a positive mindset and a sense of self-acceptance. She expressed deep gratitude for the knowledge and experience she gained from working with Joey.
Becky Pateman's Breakthrough at WMBF Worlds
Becky Pateman's journey at the WMBF Worlds was a culmination of her incredible season. Despite having no expectations and viewing the competition as an opportunity for experience, Becky's talent and hard work propelled her to an unexpected victory. Going against tough competition in the fit body division, Becky exhibited her impressive physique, securing the first-place overall win and her pro debut at the prestigious event. Her remarkable achievement showcased her dedication, resilience, and ability to perform at her best. Becky's success at the WMBF Worlds marked a major milestone and solidified her position as an extraordinary talent in the natural bodybuilding community.
New Champions and Changing of the Guard at WMBF Worlds
The WMBF Worlds witnessed a significant shift in champions, with many first-time pro debutants securing victories. This trend extended across multiple categories, offering a new era of natural bodybuilding excellence. Becky Pateman's victory in the fit body division was part of this changing of the guard, as the new generation of athletes proved their exceptional skills. The event showcased fierce competition, high standards, and outstanding performances from athletes worldwide. The impressive showing of new champions reflected the intense dedication, talent, and passion present in the natural bodybuilding community, setting the stage for a promising future.
Competing at a high level in natural bodybuilding
The podcast episode features an interview with Becky Pateman, who recently won the Fit Body title at the W.F. Worlds natural bodybuilding competition. Despite the smaller number of competitors compared to other competitions, the caliber of athletes at W.F. Worlds is high. Pateman talks about her decision to compete in Fit Body instead of Figa, and how she achieved the rare feat of winning the natural Olympia title in figure and the Fit Body title at W.F. Worlds in the same year, all in her rookie season as a W.NBF pro.
The importance of posing in natural bodybuilding
The podcast episode also discusses the importance of posing in natural bodybuilding, and how it can make or break the presentation of a competitor's physique. The hosts believe that a competitor who excels in posing in multiple divisions (figure, fit body, and bodybuilding) can be successful in any of them. However, they acknowledge that body type differences, such as height, can play a role in determining which division a competitor may excel in. Additionally, personal support networks and mental resilience are emphasized as important factors in navigating the post-competition recovery phase, where competitors often struggle with body image and mindset.
In our third interview following the 2023 natural bodybuilding season, we sit down with another historic champion with a truly outlier series of performances. This time, Australian phenom Beccy Pateman joined the Erics on Iron Culture to discuss her season, which culminated not only in her winning her WNBF pro card in both Figure and Fit Body, but also winning the WNBF pro world fit body title. As we’ve discussed, for an athlete to turn pro in the WNBF and win a pro world title in the same season is incredibly rare. Further, the weekend prior to WNBF worlds, Beccy won the Professional Natual Olympia Figure title in the INBA/PNBA. Winning two world titles, relatively early in one’s career, in two different federations, and in two different divisions nonetheless, is an even more incredible feat, which only a handful of athletes have ever done in the history of natural bodybuilding. Indeed, the athletes who have done so have, in most cases, gone on to become legends of natural bodybuilding. How did Beccy do it? What did it take for her to get to this point in her career and what is in store for her? Join us to find out!
00:00 Dr Trexler… Dr Helms…
05:22 Introducing Beccy
14:54 The timeline of Beccy’s journey
20:48 A recap of Beccy’s season
31:22 Testing for Natural Bodybuilding: urinalysis and polygraph testing
38:28 Winning her pro card at WNBF Australia and competing at The Natural Olympia
43:18 Competing in two divisions and working with Joey Cantlin
48:45 Beccy’s WNBF Pro debut and potential for the bodybuilding division
59:38 The recovery and what helped Beccy have such a successful season
