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When Is a One Percent Gain Not Marginal?
To achieve great results in this crazy sport you have to apply yourself 100% – 33% training, 33% nutrition, 33% sleep and recovery. Hey,...

Pearly
Aug 21, 20232 min read


Our Minds are Amazing Too
Our bodies are incredible. We're given the gift of one incredible machine and we can programme it to do pretty much whatever we want it...

Pearly
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Wellbeing and Business - From a Different Perspective
So I'm a freelance website developer working closely with just a few small businesses here on the Isle of Wight. I work a little...

Pearly
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Pearly - the talent and the requirements from a coach's point of view
It's been quite a whirlwind. Eighteen months ago I was studying for my sports massage qualification, I was on leave from work, and...
Coach Coco
Jul 30, 20232 min read


Filming on set!
Wow, I was really surprised when I unexpectedly had an invite to be an extra on a music video being filmed on the Isle of Wight by the...

Pearly
Jul 24, 20231 min read


It’s Not All About Our Weight
Bodybuilding has taught me lots of new rules with regard to my appearance, body weight and my relationship with food. The media will have...

Pearly
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Anita’ s Garden
What great news to wake up to this morning. The recent kind and generous donations have meant that we have quickly jumped to 34% of the...

Pearly
Jul 12, 20231 min read


Who Needs a Comfort Zone Anyway?
Upened to me only last week. A photoshoot had been arranged so off I went to Studio 1 in Aldershot, a really great gym for the ...

Pearly
Jul 6, 20231 min read


I'm a Pro!
Someone asked me the other day what were my plans. I answered by saying that I simply want to ride the wave until it ended. Coco, my...

Pearly
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Isle of Wight Echo pick up on Pearly's wins!
This is the headline this week in the Isle of Wight Echo "Isle of Wight bodybuilder Pearl Dobson won 2 Masters Bikini contests at...

Pearly
Jun 15, 20231 min read


FIT X HR LABS Nottingham
Another great weekend had by all at the FIT X HR LABS Competition at Nottingham, UK. And obviously, as you can see in the first photo,...

Pearly
Jun 11, 20231 min read


Time to reflect
Stepping onto the Miss Universe Stage was truly beyond anything I could have dreamed of. The athletes were incredible, it was the...

Pearly
Jun 2, 20232 min read


PCA Miss Universe
Well what a great weekend we had at the PCA Miss Universe in Coventry! I took to the stage bringing my best package so far. Heavier and...

Pearly
May 31, 20231 min read


I love Coconut water
Since I started this journey , I have learnt so much about myself, about strength of mind, about body composition, in fact the list is...

Pearly
May 27, 20232 min read


T-minus 24 hours
A really early start yesterday, 6.30 ferry, 3 hour drive to Ultimate Fitness in Birmingham for a pump session. Pump sessions are pretty...

Pearly
May 27, 20232 min read


T-minus 76 hours !
All systems are go , as they say Seeing as Pearly is in the final stages of prep and of course in the middle of peak week I got...
Coach Coco
May 25, 20232 min read


Island Echo Article - me at the upcoming Miss Universe Competition
There I was, happily minding my own business, seven days out from the Miss Universe Competition being held this year in the CBS arena in...

Pearly
May 23, 20231 min read


Two Weeks Out!
In my wildest dreams I never thought I would be stepping on the Miss Universe stage – how does this happen? The last time I looked I was...

Pearly
May 18, 20231 min read


Visit to Southampton
Being part of the Bodybuilding culture is really special. Massive thank you to Ben, the Manager @gymgroup Southampton. He made me feel...

Pearly
May 13, 20231 min read
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