Prep Life

International Competitions, Green Tans, and the Wellness Debate

Want to know the most up to date information about competing internationally? Or maybe how to prevent your tan from going green? If so you can find out more in this episode as @glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger and @chrisnicole_ifbbpro cover this and more! Additional topics discussed are the Glam Girl Bikini Challenge that starts in January. Sign up today here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/bikini-challenge-2022/ Other topics included are talks on the Wellness Division trends and posing do's and don'ts. You can find us on InstaGram @preplifepodcast and sign up for the team here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 

Leaky Gut

Have you wondered what Leaky Gut is and how you can go about preventing it? If so listen in as @glamgirlbikini coaches @chrisnicole_ifbbpro and @amyehinger fill you in. Leaky gut occurs when the tight  junctions between cells of your intestinal lining are compromised and can no longer protect you from foreign invaders, leading to inflammation and hormonal disruption. Some of the Key Takeways from the podcast:

• Your female hormones, your gut and your micro biome are intimately connected
• A healthy gut is essential for removing excess estrogen and avoid hormone imbalances
• Top causes of leaky gut include antibiotics, BC pills, chronic stress, high sugar diets, and low fiber diets
• Gut imbalance may be a cause for weight gain
• L-glutamine  https://1stphorm.com/products/glutamine/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini , omega 3shttps://1stphorm.com/products/digestive-enzymes/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini , NAC, zinc, vit D, slippery elm, chamomile, marshmallow root, probiotics, and digestive enzymes are helpful supplements to heal the gut
• Staying well hydrated throughout the day. Be conscious, however, of your intake at mealtime: Drinking while you eat can dilute the enzymes needed to break down your food.
• Considering intermittent fasting — a shortened eating window gives your digestive tract a break and may help you feel better.
• Eating a solid, nutrient-dense diet that’s high in produce and focuses on fiber.

Lifestyle Strategies to support your gut:

• Eat in a relaxed environment
• Practice mindful Eating. Be present with your food
• Avoid drinking lots of fluids with your meals
• Reduce stress
• Avoid moderate to intense exercise an hour after eating (rest and digest)
• Practice deep breathing as often as possible

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Deep Stress vs Deep Recovery

It's that time of year when stress can be at it's peak! This episode is about how you can get yourself out of the Sympathetic State– which is often called “fight or flight” and into the Parasympathetic State– which is often called “rest and digest”.

 

As you can imagine, most of us tend to be much too “sympathetic.” It might be our jobs, our homes, our bills, our relationships, traffic, or any other stressor that throws us into a “fight or flight” state.  But whatever it is,  chronic sympathetic activity leads to high levels of circulating cortisol and adrenaline, both produced by our adrenal glands (located adjacent to our kidneys).

 

When stress is chronically high and the adrenal glands continue to pump our cortisol and adrenaline, our “non-critical” functions are inhibited – things like digestion, liver metabolism and detoxification, cellular repair, immune function, and reproduction.

 

In essence, through several physiological interactions, we end up with:

 

1)    Poor blood sugar management and insulin resistance

 

2)    Depression, sleep disruption, and carbohydrate craving

 

3)    Decreased thyroid conversion and a reduced metabolism

 

4)    Altered sex hormone activity

 

5)    Amino acid loss from skeletal muscle

 

The areas of focus that @glamgirlbikini coaches focus on are: physical, emotional, environment, mental, existential, and social stress causes and methods of recovery. You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast You can apply for the team by clicking the link: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 

Action Steps to Develop Positive Daily Habits

Are you feeling like your identity is not aligning with your daily habits? Are you feeling frustrated because you are having trouble sticking to your goals? If so you will want to listen as @glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger and @chrisnicole_ifbbpro dive into ways to get positive habits set in place in order for your actions to align with your values. The habit producing process starts with I. for Inventory, then P. for Plan, T. for Track and R. for Review.  Also included in this episode are the 21 ways that Brian Tracy suggests from the book "Eat That Frog" to stop procrastinating and reach your goals.

Real Talk: PEDs Sarms and Drug Tested Events

Are you unsure or confused about the information out there on PEDs and Sarms and the use in the body building industry? Do you wonder if it's possible to turn pro, win an overall or go far as a bikini athlete without the use of Performance Enhancers? If you have ever wondered about that; or the different competitions that are drug tested, you won't want to miss this episode as @glamgirlbikini coaches @chrisnicole_ifbbpro and @amyehinger dive into these taboo topics. You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast and you can apply for the team by clicking the link: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 

Q & A: HRT, Bikini Trends, Waistlines and Menopause

Have you wondered how HRT, hormone shifts and menopause can effect your contest prep? Do you want to know what the latest trends are in bikini and how to get the tightest waistline? Do you have questions regarding nutrient timing or cardio training? Have you ever wondered what the most effective method for caffeine detox is? If so, don't miss this episode when @glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger and @chrisnicole_ifbbpro answer these questions and more! Order Adrenal Restore here: https://1stphorm.com/glamgirlbikini

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Build Muscle While Losing Fat: Re-composition 101

Build muscle while losing body fat; it's every bodybuilders dream right?@glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger and @chrisnicole_ifbbpro go through the steps on how to achieve this goal:

1. Training is the foundation of muscle building using proper technique, intensity and Progressive Overload Principal (POP)
2. Primary goal establishment. Determine if your goal is to build muscle or burn body fat.
3. Determine proper calorie set up-either a surplus or a deficit off your maintenance calorie intake
4. Macro set up- Get your protein grams set with the proper number to optimize growth.
5. Pay attention to the details especially if you have more experience training by: Getting more sleep, focusing on peri workout nutrition and prioritizing the proper supplements-caffeine, protein powder (for vegans) and creatine. Click the link to purchase:  https://1stphorm.com/glamgirlbikini

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The Science and Secrets of Diet Breaks and Refeeds

Have you heard about the latest on Diet Breaks and Refeeds? If not you will need to tune into this episode, as @glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger and @chrisnicole_ifbbpro dive into the most up to date studies on on these two topics. If you are looking for a way to preserve the most amount of muscle tissue, burn the most body fat and maintain a strong RMR while dieting; then you don't want to miss out on these scientific research secrets shared here.  You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast and Apply for the team here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 

Glam Girl Bikini Presents: IFBB Bikini Pro Jasmine Gonzalez

During this interview with Jasmine Gonzales @jazzyfresh.ifbbpro @glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger and @chrisnicole_ifbbpro give you an inside look at how this 2 time Olympian has become a posing leader in the industry, and an inspiration to all! She became a pro in 2017 and was able to earn her pro card in just eight months of competing. Prior to Competing she was an active duty Marine and served for six years before earning her pro card. Just a month after getting out of the military she earned pro status. She currently resides in California and will be moving to Florida soon. She is a posing coach right now and aspires to be a prep coach within the next couple of months. Her goal is to pass on her knowledge that she has gained over the last 4 1/2 years of competing onto women all over the world. To inquire about posing visit www.jazzyfreshpro.com Find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast and for inquiries on joining the team click on the link to apply: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 

Glam Girl Bikini Presents: Olympia 2021 Recap

Did you miss the 2021 Olympia? If so, and even if not, this is an episode you don't want to miss!! Be sure to tune in as @glamgirlbikini coaches @chrisnicole_ifbbpro and @amyehinger recap the top 10 IFBB Olympia Bikini Pros, along with the winners from the other categories. You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast You can apply for the team by clicking the link: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/