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Prep Life
Published by Glam Girl Bikini
- Health & Fitness
- Nutrition
Prep Life of Bikini Athletes
Listen on Apple PodcastsPublished by Glam Girl Bikini
Prep Life of Bikini Athletes
Listen on Apple PodcastsWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of going pro in bodybuilding? Are there important lessons to be learned while competing as an amateur? What stereotypes of the IFBB are true and what's totally false? Glam Girl Coach and IFBB Bikini Pro Marissa Willmott joins Leemarie on the podcast to talk about all this and more! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 @marissarenay_ifbbpro Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
Amy recaps her recent competition at Masters Nationals, how to decipher specific feedback, tips for competing on the national stage and what NOT to do between prejudging and finals! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
Q&A time! Backstage hacks, biggest lessons learned, straps and belts in the gym, how to support your close ones in prep and more! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
In this episode Amy recaps her experience at NPC Universe last weekend. From toxic tanning environments to bikini bite gone wrong and the explosive speed at which the Fit Model division is evolving, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini Angel Competition Bikinis use code: Glamgirl ProTan use code: Glamgirlbikini The Shoe Fairy use code: Glamgirl
In this episode Amy, Leemarie and Marissa discuss navigating the different stages of motherhood on prep, how to deal with the mom guilt, expectations and judgement, and how to raise healthy, well rounded kids in the midst of the extremely disciplined life of a bodybuilder! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
What's the difference between "low days" and "high days" on prep? What does the research say about double refeeds? How do we stay locked into our diets? All this and more PLUS an update on Amy's prep and next show! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
As competitors we know the importance of feedback. But there is also a cost to chasing critique especially when it comes to your physique! Judges feedback is important, feedback from social media? Not so much! Feedback can also sometimes seem conflicting - buzzwords like conditioning, fullness, size and density all need context! Tune in to hear our discussion and let us know YOUR feedback questions! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
Performance anxiety is common and to be expected! But is there something you can do about it? In this episode we talk about stage fright and nerves, shaky muscles and blacking out onstage. We give our best tips to calm down physically and mentally before you step onstage PLUS visualization techniques to practice during prep! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
Today we're joined by Mindy Irish, a fitness coach, competitive athlete, and one of the first 50+ Masters Fit Model Pros in the IFBB. After beginning her own transformation journey as a busy mom of four, Mindy built a successful coaching business and has spent more than a decade inspiring women to pursue strength, confidence, and ambitious goals at every stage of life. Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
Self doubt can hit you no matter where you are in your prep. In this episode we talk about how to work through fear of failure, worry that you're behind schedule, anxiety from comparison and more! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
Coaches Amy, Leemarie and Marissa join to tell crazy and hilarious stories from backstage to onstage - losing numbers, forgetting jewelry, running out of carbs and more! But first Amy recaps the Pittsburgh Power Pro Festival last weekend and shares her thoughts on the ever developing Fit Model Division! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 @marissarenay_ifbbpro Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
In this episode Amy and Leemarie talk about little know details that could make or break your stage package! Suit cut, sizing, connectors, how you wear your suit and whether to use bikini bite to hold it in place! We also discuss Tyler Manion's feedback on the first ever US Pro Fit Model Show and how you can interpret that for your own prep! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Special Shoutout to Angel Competition Bikini's for their helpful info! Use code: GLAMGIRL for your discount! Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
In this episode Leemarie interviews IFBB Pro Bikini athlete and Head Posing Coach at Glam Girl - Marissa Willmott! We talk about trends in bikini and fit model posing, the MOST important factor for stage presence, subtle things the judges are looking for and just how much you should be practicing before your show! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 @marissarenay_ifbbpro Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
In this episode we talk about the various elements of prep that can and often do change for different athletes AND for the same athlete in different stages of their competition career. Amy & Leemarie share personal and coaching examples of how each prep is different, with unique struggles and wins and how to navigate both while enjoying the journey to stage! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini Sign up for the Women's Posing Seminar this Saturday (May 2nd) at Beastified Gym in Overland Park! Link to register: https://proseek.chottu.link/Proseek3NFXT
Breaking news! Coach Leemarie announces that she is 4 months pregnant and in honor of that we are discussing women’s health in bodybuilding! Bodybuilding is often portrayed as an unhealthy sport. But we believe that for women, healthy preps and healthy hormones are not only possible- they should be the norm! In this episode we discuss how to spot signs of hormone deficiencies, how to stay healthy while competing, fertility after bodybuilding and how years of competing is helping Leemarie navigate the trenches of first trimester pregnancy… Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini Meg Ryan - Local KC Meal Prep IG: kc_meal_prep
If you’ve struggled with overeating, it’s not just about discipline. It’s about biology, environment, and hormones. And for the first time, we have tools that directly address those systems. Here’s a strict, evidence-based breakdown of the negative side effects of GLP medications from: 1. Peer-reviewed clinical trials (PubMed / NEJM / meta-analyses) 2. What is (and is not) documented from Dr. Amin Hedayat Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Articles referenced: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35210595/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585056/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40747302/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
Overeating is not just about willpower. In this episode we talk about evolving from an environment where food was scarce to one of abundance and convenience. We discuss the biological effects this creates and touch on one of the latest and trendiest weight loss methods- the GLP-1 medication. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikin
Karina Luna is an IFBB Fit Model Pro and dedicated athlete who earned her pro card December 2025 at NPC Nationals. Now preparing for her pro debut, she uses her journey to inspire others to build confidence, embrace the process, and push beyond their limits both physically and mentally. Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
A bodybuilding prep is hard, we ALL know that! But there are several small habits that can actually make your prep much harder or easier depending on if and when you start practicing them! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini
Not currently competing? You’re not out of the sport—you’re in the phase where real growth happens. In this episode, we talk about how to stay connected to bodybuilding, build your physique, and keep a strong sense of purpose without the pressure of prep. From improving weak points to protecting your mindset and setting meaningful off-stage goals, this is how you level up between competitions. Let us know in the comments: What’s one goal you’re working on right now outside of competing? Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini