Are you constantly dealing with belly bloat during prep? Are you sick of dealing with a puffy stomach when you are working so hard on your nutrition plan and bikini training program? If digestive discomfort is something you are sick of dealing with then episode 59 is the episode for you! During this episode Bikini Coaches @chrisnicole_ifbbpro and @amyehinger dive into reasons you may be experiencing abdominal bloating during your contest prep. Some of the topics covered may be ableto help give you insight on some of the causes of bloating and how to combat it. Additional topics include: FODMAP foods, fiber, IBS, etc. All in all, if you are experiencing digestive inconsistency or irregularity then this is the episode for you! Also, be sure to check out the Facebook Page to catch the Facebook live Bikini and Wellness Posing Workshop Nov 2nd at 4pm CST. Our Facebook Page is: https://www.facebook.com/glamgirlbikini/ You can also find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini

IFBB Bikini Pro Mariss Renay @marissarenay_ifbbpro shares her journey from the NPC to the IFBB Pro League. Bikini coach @amyehinger interviews her regarding her recently earned pro status at the Olympia Amatuer in Los Vegas. During the interview she tells her story of what lead up to this incredible moment and the people that helped along the way. You are sure to be inspired by her journey as she was a single mom battling depression and anxiety that was able to find peace in the gym. During this interview she shares her training methods, dieting preferences, cardio modes and posing techniques. In addition she shares plans for her pro debut and much much more! This is an episode you don't want to miss as she is sure to inspire and motivate!!

It's been almost 1 year since the start of The Prep Life Podcast and @chrisnicole_ifbbpro 's IFBB Bikini Pro debut! We would like to take the time to celebrate an amazing year of podcasting in this anniversary episode with the chance to win a free tank top by re-posting your favorite episode on Instagram (Be sure to tag @preplifepodcast and 3 friends that would find value in your favorite episode)!! Thank you so much for being a part of such an amazing journey! We appreciate all of our listeners for allowing us to share our triumphs, tribulations and tips about all things bikini prep life!! Included in this episode are bikini coaches @amyehinger and IFBB Pro Chris Nicole's top 5 favorite episodes of along with insights on how these episodes have impacted them and the lives of the athletes they train. Also included in episode #57 are the final results of the Olympia Bikini winners of 2019 and how to qualify for next year's 2020 Olympia. Click the link to apply for the team: https://glamgirlbikini.com/glam-girl-bikini-application/ 

That’s right BIKINI OLYMPIA TIME!! Catch episode #56 as we give our commentary about tomorrow’s lineup on the top IFBB Bikini Pro competitors that will be hitting the Mr. Olympic stage!! CO-host Bikini Coaches @chrisnicole_ifbbpro and @amyehinger give you insights on how these pros made it to such a prestigious stage. Topics also include: strengths and highlights of last years winners @angelicaht @lauraliechap_ifbbpro @janetlayug @ashleykfit @isapecini explanation of this year's point system and the cash prizes that are awarded to these very prestigious athletes. Find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast and @glamgirlbikini Apply for the team at www.glamgirlbikini.com/glam-girl-bikini-application/ 

Do you struggle with POST SHOW BLUES? Are you feeling lost now that the big bikini competition is done? Well, you’re not alone!! Be sure to catch episode 55 as co-hosts and bikini coaches @amyehinger and @chrisnicole_ifbbpro recap North Americans. In this episode these bikini coaches share tips on heel selection, DIY tanning, and tips on how to fight the post show blues. If you too have had similar issues with your bikini competition prep; then this is episode for you!! Be sure to join us as we dive deep into how to live your best prep life and how to combat the post show blues! Visit: https://glamgirlbikini.com/glam-girl-bikini-application/ to apply for the bikini competition team. To get the 20% off discount on the heels we discussed in this episode visit: https://www.glamcompetitionjewelry.com/ and use the coupon code: GLAMGIRL20 For DIY tanning products, bikini bite, and skin prep visit:https://protanusa.com/ and use the coupon code: GLAMGIRL for 20 % off

Epsisode 54 dives into what to expect on competition day for bikini competitors. IFBB Bikini Pro Chris Nicole share what show day is like for her, how she overcomes nerves and her favorite parts of competition day. Other topics included are what to plan for the day before the competition and how to be prepared the day of. Bikini coach Amy Ehinger shares what it means to get first call outs and how to manage your appointment times for tan, hair and make-up. This is an episode you want to tune into if you are a first time bikini competitor and need a better understanding of what to expect at an NPC competition. You can find us on InstaGram @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @chrisnicole_ifbbpro Apply for the team at: https://glamgirlbikini.com/glam-girl-bikini-application/

In episode 53 we answer your bikini competition prep questions. Some of the topics included are: goal ideas that are not scale related, improvement season goals, eating carbs before bed, top five things in our gym bag, benefits of maca root, importance of sodium intake, prep friendly alcoholic drinks, how alcohol effects recovery, and the importance of hitting your daily fiber goals. You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @chrisnicole_ifbbpro and you can apply for the team at  https://glamgirlbikini.com/glam-girl-bikini-application/

Do you ever feel like you are fighting cravings constantly? Are you in a contest prep and looking for ways to get the foods you crave, but still stay on track with your bikini goals? If so episode 52 is the podcast for you! Bikini Coaches Amy Ehinger and IFBB Bikini Pro Chris Nicole give you their macro hacks when it comes to craving the typical obesogenic foods. In addition, they provide their top 10 ways to fight cravings and how to avoid pitfalls along the way. Additional topics that are covered are ways to incorporate the prep life in your family life and friendships. Apply for to join the team at: https://glamgirlbikini.com/glam-girl-bikini-application/ Find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @chrisnicole_ifbbpro

Episode 51 is an interview with Celeste Rains-Turk. She is an NPC bikini competitor and host of the ‘Confessions of a Bikini Pro’ podcast who specializes in helping competitors make peace with food, their body and their goals using a combination of psychology, personal development, mindfulness, and her signature PTG (Peace Through Growth) process. Throughout her time earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, she focused her research, reports, and studies on eating disorders, body image, self-concept, mindfulness, and personal growth. While studying, she became a well-sought after coach in the personal development world and went on to write a #1 Best-Selling Self-help book, ‘Believe your way to Badass’. She is the passionate about helping other competitors build more than just a body and believes that by prioritizing the inner work and developing a healthy mindset, competitors can have more fulfilling and empowering journeys. This podcast includes many tips, tricks and strategies to find peace with food and your body image.

Celeste Rains-Turk: Instagram @celestial_fit or visit her website: www.celestial.fit

Have you ever wondered if you are following the correct meal frequency for building muscle? Episode 50 dives into busting the meal frequency myth, and how many meals you should actually be eating in order to reach your bikini competition goals. Also included in this episode are the amounts of protein needed at each meal for maximizing protein synthesis; along with taking into account the person's size, training type and age. IFBB Bikini Pro Chris Nicole shares her experience with listeners and how she has transitioned from 6 meals a day to 5 in her improvement season. Bikini coach Amy Ehinger shares the psychological benefits of eating more frequently while in a contest prep. Finally co-hosts dive into the digestive benefits and explain how the migrating motor complex can impact the amount of meals an individual may choose. You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger and @chrisnicole_ifbbpro Apply for the Glam Girl Bikini Team at: https://glamgirlbikini.com/glam-girl-bikini-application/