Prep Life

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 to running behind schedule to peeing with a spray tan, we’ve got you covered! We are dishing up all the things they don’t tell you about bodybuilding competitions!   Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie18...

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 you just want to offset the cost of competing or earn some of your supplements or apparel for free? Amy and Leemarie talk about several ways to monetize bodybuilding and fitness and turn your passions into profits! Follow us on IG @preplifep...

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 qualifiers are growing in the industry! We also discuss how to break up training sessions for the best results in the sport of bodybuilding. Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183   Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl...

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 how to involve your family in your competition prep and teach your kids about bodybuilding and prep in a healthy and balanced way!   Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183   Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikin...

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 not a thing, regular bathroom trips are like a christmas present and you hit a wall in the gym, you KNOW prep is getting real! But the reward is well worth it and THAT'S why we compete! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyeh...

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 your bloodwork done - before a bikini prep? After competition day? During your improvement season? In this episode we break it all down for you! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183    Join the team: htt...

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 competitor!   Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183    Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/     1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini      

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 GET IT! Food noise has been trending all over the fitness industry and in bodybuilding it's something we know well!  In this episode Amy and Leemarie talk about how to tell if it's hunger or food noise and how to handle the cravings! Follow u...

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 your unique personality can give insight into the methods you use in prep and off season for bodybuilding! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 Take the test: https://neu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_blrH...

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 career? Or do we prefer to start with someone who has competed before and is even nationally or pro qualified? What makes a successful online bikini client? Listen and find out! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @l...

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 since forever that eating healthy is way more expensive and that is simply not true!   You just have to know the tips and tricks to saving TIME and MONEY with nutrition on prep!   Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehin...

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 tucks or face lifts? And what procedures ACTUALLY help with loose skin, wrinkles or cellulite? We have the info for you! Plus feedback and reviews on what we've tried - what's worth the time, recovery and cost and what ISN'T! Follow us on IG...

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 bikini, wellness and fit model competitors! In this episode we talk about basic skin health, basic skincare routines, proactive and preventative measures! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183   Bikini, Fit...

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 dusty crumby chip bag...  Binge eating is a common issue among bodybuilders as well, coming off of a strict contest prep into an improvement season with more freedom when it comes to food! So how can we avoid triggers and urges but also what ca...

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 sleeping? Do you feel like you are barely surviving when you could be thriving? Welcome to perimenopause! Good news for you- coaches Amy and Leemarie have explanations and reasons behind your struggles to lose weight, plus practical solutions and pr...

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 an emphasis in clinical nutrition and dietetics.  Celeste works primarily with competitors to establish healthy mindsets towards food while also hitting their physique goals! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leema...

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 also answer more listener questions about mistakes we see in prep, meal plans vs macros and our worst stage day experiences!   Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183   Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Si...

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 Bikini International!  Do you have a hard time staying focused and motivated when you're deep into your improvement season? We have practical tips and tricks! What's the weirdest thing you've eaten on prep? We share our dieting hacks and zero ca...

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 Midwest, advice for the new fit model division and much more! Jack is a well known and long time NPC/IFBB promoter and judge. He shares from his wealth of knowledge and experience tips on how to choose your category and plan your competition...

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 styles and an exciting upcoming interview about the Fit Model Division with regional promoter, Jack Titone! Amy and Leemarie also answer listener questions on how to incorporate mobility work, overcoming gym burn out and our best and most recent...

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, getting fit and losing weight after turning 40 and if it's possible and feasible to start bodybuilding after you've had babies... Want to ask us a question? Send us a message on IG: @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183...

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 different federations and competing in masters! Amy and Leemarie recap the year and talk about how to set realistic and doable goals for the new year! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183   NEW YEARS CHAL...

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 for competitors? Will this cause more confusion with categories and judging? Just how competitive do you have to be to compete in this new division? How will this affect the growth of the sport of bodybuilding? What are the pros and cons?...

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 through all year long!! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183   JOIN THE NEW YEAR CHALLENGE: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/glam-grit-challenge/   Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini Join the team: https://w...

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 clients, either in bodybuilding or lifestyle. Hormone and cycle factors, societal pressures, body image insecurities, speed of recovery and resistance to building "bulky" muscle... There are so many factors that come into play when working wit...