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Fit Model and Bikini Trends
Have you been wondering what the latest trends are in NPC/IFBB Fit Model and NPC/IFBB Bikini? If so, this is the episode to listen to find out. Be sure to…
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Stress on Prep: Fat loss, Digestion & Hormones!
We all talk about stress and how it can hinder fat loss but do you ever wonder how and why? Stress has a massive effect on fat loss and fitness and as…
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S#!+ They Don't Tell You About Judges Feedback
Do you ever wonder how to interpret your feedback from the judging panel? What should you do with the feedback you get? What if you get feedback that doesn't…
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Debunking Bikini Prep Myths!
Fat burners, tilapia & asparagus, hours of daily cardio - sound familiar? There are many common myths about bodybuilding bikini preps that are still widely…
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How Do I Know if I'm Addicted to Prep? Body Dysmorphia, Cheat meals & Relationships!
In this listener questions episode, Amy and Leemarie answer questions about discipline vs motivation, losing friends during prep, keeping relationships strong…
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S#!* They Don't Tell You About POST SHOW
What happens after you step off stage at your bodybuilding competition? Many competitors struggle with binge eating, bloating, weight gain, post show blues…
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S#!* They don't tell you Part 2: SHOW DAY
So you have dieted and done all the cardio, you made it through peak week and it’s time to compete! Do ever wonder just what to expect? From freezing backstage…
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Monetizing Your Fitness!
As bikini bodybuilders we know how expensive our sport can be! Have you ever wished you could turn your passion for fitness and competing into a career? Maybe…
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Pittsburgh Power Pro Recap!
In this episode Amy recaps the Pittsburgh Power and Fit Expo from Mother's Day weekend! History was made with the first EVER Fit Model Pro and natural pro…
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Mothers Day and Pittsburgh Pro Show Predictions!
Mothers day and the Pittsburgh Power Pro show are this weekend! Amy and Leemarie give their top 3 predictions for the winner of the pro show! Then we discuss…
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S#*+ They Don't Tell You About Prep!
Amy and Leemarie go into the dark corners, the random inconveniences and the sometimes hilariously pathetic side effects of doing a bikini prep! When sleep is…
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Bloodwork Markers for Bikini Competitors
As elite athletes it is important to get regular bloodwork done! But which markers are especially important for bikini competitors and why? When should you get…
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Mindset Hacks for a Hard Prep!
Bodybuilding Prep is NOT for the faint of heart! In this episode we discuss mindset techniques that set apart the average fitness person from the elite…
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Dealing with Food Noise in Prep!
Do you struggle with constant thoughts about food? Are your cravings out of control? Do you prep perfectly all day only to fall apart and binge at night? We…
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The Big Five Personality Test & Bodybuilding
Special guest Krysten Wyre (aka K-Rae) joins Amy and Leemarie to discuss the big five personality test and how learning about the strengths and weaknesses of…
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The Ideal Online Client: Beginner or Advanced?
As coaches in the bodybuilding industry, what do we look for in a potential client? Is it better to take on someone at the very beginning of their competition…
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Convenience VS Cost: Nutrition on Prep!
Saving MONEY or Saving TIME - Tips for Both! We all have busy lives and are always looking to save time and energy, right? And there is a myth floating around…
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Should Bikini Competitors get Botox? And other Skin Health Procedures...
As a bikini competitor you know how to get in shape! But have you ever wondered about getting botox? Does it effect your appearance onstage? What about tummy…
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Skin Health for Competitors
Do you know that skin health plays a role in stage appearance and ranking? Skin smoothness, firmness and complexion all fit under "Overall Presentation" for…
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Binge Eating 101: Why it happens and How to Prevent it!
Most of us have been there. You hit all of your macros all day long then all of the sudden you're staring at the bottom of an empty quart of ice cream or a…
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Help clients lose weight & get rid of stubborn belly fat during perimenopause?
Do you struggle with losing stubborn weight or belly fat? Are you tired all the time, fighting cravings, drinking more caffeine and having a hard time…
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Food Freedom for Competitors: Celeste Rains-Turk
Celeste Rains-Turk is a national certified counselor with a BA in psychology, an MS in clinical mental health counseling and an associate science degree with…
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Banned Fit Model Suit Cuts, Macros VS Meal Plan, Biggest Mistakes We Make in Prep
In this episode Amy and Leemarie discuss the first Fit Model win in the NPC and feedback from the federation on banning certain suit cuts from the division! We…
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Lauralie Pulls Out of the Arnold! Improvement Season Motivation, Avoiding Burnout, Staying Focused
Hot News! Lauralie Chapados, Miss Bikini Olympi and 3x Arnold Bikini Champ releases a statement that she will not be returning to defend her title of Miss…
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Jack Titone of NPC Midwest: EXCLUSIVE! New Natural Pro/Olympia Qualifiers,
Jack Titone of NPC Midwest joins Amy Ehinger for an interview full of exclusive breaking news about new natural pro shows, olympia qualifiers, growing the NPC…
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Hot News for the Fit Model Division, Mobility work, Gym burn out & Best Diet Hacks!
In this episode Amy spills some HOT news about the new Fit Model division including qualifying shows in 2025, new updates about competition suit cuts and…
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Q & A!! How to become a trainer, Fatloss after 40, Bodybuilding post babies!
Welcome to 2025! Our first Q & A of the year and we tackle topics like the best way to pursue a career in fitness and coaching, becoming a nutrition coach…
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2024: Podcast Year Recap!
2024 was a year full of competitions, prep, reverse dieting, interviews with the pros and special epsiodes with experts on hormones, posing tips, competing in…
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Bonus Episode: NEW NPC Fitness Model Division - Our Raw & Unfiltered Thoughts
In this BONUS episode of the Prep Life, Amy and Leemarie breakdown the criteria for the newest division of the NPC - Fitness Model. Is this the next best thing…
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How to Hit Your 2025 Goals
Set goals for 2025 and actually hit them! Here's our best tips on how you can set the right goals for yourself, break it down into practical steps and follow…
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Coaching Women: The physiological & psychological differences
Do women need to be coached differently than men? In this episode Amy and Leemarie go through the unique considerations for coaches when working with female…
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NPC Drug Tested Competition Info!
Amy and Leemarie go over specific requirements of the drug tested NPC shows as well as recap Masters USAs last weekend in Anaheim CA!! Follow us on IG…
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Competing Internationally, Drug tested NPC events & Newbie Competitor Tips!
Amy recaps her competition in the Bahamas and gives tips and advice for competing overseas. The NPC announced a new drug tested pro qualifier in Pittsburg for…
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IFBB Pro Jason Theobald: Cortisol and Fatloss
Jason Theobald is an IFBB professional, bodybuilding and lifestyle coach. Jason has contributed to various studies and articles focusing on the effects of…
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Tips to Stay Motivated til the end of 2024: Pt 2
Are you struggling to stay motivated as we near the end of the year? Do you lose momentum when the holidays come around? Have you found yourself thinking…
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Olympia 2024 Recap!
Amy and Leemarie talk through the 2024 Olympia results! Including the top winners of each category, the top 15 in bikini and top trends in suits, heels and…
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IFBB Masters Pro Bikini Athlete: Merica Abaddo
IFBB Masters Pro Bikini Athlete Merica Abaddo on fitness in your 40s and 50s, competing as a Masters Bikini Athlete, skin health, competition season planning…
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15 Tips on How to Stay Motivated: Part 1
Motivation is a huge buzzword and very helpful in reaching our goals! But how do you stay motivated? How do you navigate set-backs in a bodybuilding prep? How…
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IFBB Pro Bikini Lisa Reid!
Lisa Reid is a new Pro Bikini competitor in the IFBB from Australia! Lisa tells Amy and Leemarie about her ten year journey to PRO, how she has learned to pose…
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Olympia 2024 Predictions!
Coaches Amy and Leemarie go through last years top 15 bikini competitors at the Olympia, who is and is not competing this year as well as some other top…
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Amy Ehinger & her coach, Savana Sharp, WBFF Pro
On this episode Leemarie interviews CEO of Glam Girl Bikini, Amy Ehinger and her prep coach, Savana Sharp! Savana is a WBFF Pro competitor, a suit stylist and…
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Everything You Need to Know About Nationals!
Have you competed in a regional show and got nationally qualified? Maybe that is your goal! How do you know what path to choose to compete at a national level?…
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More Meals or Less Meals: What's best for Fat Loss?
Does meal timing and frequency have a significant effect on fatloss? What about appetite control and inflammation? Have you ever heard that intermittent…
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How to Reverse Diet out of a Show
Have you struggled with your reverse diet after a bikini competition? Do you wonder how to transition into an improvement season without binges or excessive…
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Favorite Things: Prep Life edition!
Coach Amy and Leemarie talk about what they are loving for prep life right now! From new discoveries to old standbys, food, supplements, motivational…
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WBFF vs NPC: Amy Ehinger's experience
Coach Amy Ehinger shares about her experience prepping for and competing in the WBFF vs in the NPC. How did she train differently for the two federations? What…
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Bikini PRO Holly Baxter: IFBB vs WBFF & Mental Health in the fitness industry
BRAND NEW IFBB PRO Bikini Competitor Holly Baxter joins Amy and Leemarie to talk about her many pro cards in different federations (including WBFF) and what…
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WBFF Vs NPC: Cost & Judging Criteria
Coach Amy just competed in her FIRST WBFF show! In this episode she explains the differences in judging criteria for bikini and fitness in WBFF versus bikini…
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Masters Nationals Recap!
Coaches Amy and Leemarie go over Masters Nationals results for Amy's client last weekend (spoiler alert: she placed 4th!!) and talk about competing as a…
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Glam Girl Head Posing Coach: IFBB Pro Marissa Willmott
Introducing our NEW HEAD POSING COACH!! The Glam Girl team has always prided ourselves on providing posing sessions to our athletes, included IN YOUR PACKAGE…
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Gillian Hughes - Competing, Mom life and coaching - how to master it all!
In this episode, Gillian Hughes, the "dinosaur of bikini", OG competitor, coach and mom shares her best advice on how to stay consistent over the years with…
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Growth Mindset in Prep!
How important is mindset when it comes to a bikini competition prep? Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? Amy and Leemarie go through how you can…
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Traveling On Prep!
Are you on prep for a bikini competition or bodybuilding show and need to travel for work or vacation? Traveling on prep can be stressful but there are ways to…
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Why is the Scale Fluctuating??
Are you doing everything right and following the plan but keep seeing the scale go up and down? As bikini competitors this can be challenging, not only for our…
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From Offseason to Prep! Keys to a Smooth Transition
As bikini competitors, we make it look easy! But we all know the transition from an improvement season or off season into a competition prep is ANYTHING but…
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Turning Tragedy into Triumph and Going Pro
IFBB Professional Wheelchair Bodybuilder and Glam Girl athlete, Sharla Peterson joins the Prep Life Podcast to talk about how she used her mindset and faith in…