Ever feel like you aren't cut out for this sport? Or maybe that you're not worthy of this? (... I know I have!) Today our guest opens up about her limiting beliefs rooted in childhood and how she was able to create a new reality for herself. Get ready, because we go deep! Charvass Taylor doesn't only share her journey with us, but she shares her heart. After listening to this episode, I know you will be inspired and most certainly feel like anything in your life is possible!   Here's what you'll hear: [6:00] - Bikini Hack [13:30] - Feelings of unworthiness [24:30] - Knowing when to make a change [38:30] - Changing core beliefs [48:00] - Affirmations & Self-Talk [53:30] - Earning her pro card [1:02:00] - Becoming a pro so quickly [1:08:00] - Goals for this year [1:15:00] - Dear Diary   Find Charvass on IG @vassie03_ifbb_pro   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

Bikini Diaries

169: Creating a new reality with Charvass Taylor

Shaneeka Harmonson is the Bikini Diaries podcast's very inspirational guest of the day! She is a full time occupational therapist and posing coach. She is a woman of many talents who, after winning her pro status, won a lifetime sponsorship and full-time scholarship. She is a superstar with a very big heart who strongly believes that if she can do this than SO CAN YOU! Join our conversation to hear all about Shaneeka's switch from the OCB to the NPC, overcoming gut health issues, dealing with her height, and earning her pro card, along with some other prestigious awards. You don't wanna miss this one!   Here's what you'll hear: [6:00] - Bikini Hack [11:00] - How Shaneeka grew up [12:30] - Getting into body building [15:30] - First show experience [18:00] - Transitioning from OCB to NPC [22:00] - Nationals [24:00] - Winning a sponsorship [26:00] - Creating the perfect bikini body [28:00] - Tools & tricks to fit the mold [31:30] - Strategy to turning pro [33:30] - Taking some time off [35:30] - Getting her pro card [39:00] - Feelings of belonging & insecurity [43:00] - Gut health issues [47:00] - Doing her own tan [48:30] - Critiques [49:30] - Goals moving forward [51:30] - Dear Diary   Follow Shaneeka on IG @neek_fit85   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

168: Being small but standing out with Shaneeka Harmonson

On today's Bikini Diaries podcast, we have a very fun guest with LOADS of high energy! She has been competing for 7 years, she is a CEO and head coach of UppLift Training, and a registered nurse. We get up close and personal with Calysta Cornell about what went down behind the scenes in her journey over the years. She shares with us her reasons behind some personal decisions that will change her life forever. Can you make it to the top as a natural athlete? You sure can! She gives the dets about her personal strategy, so you're not gonna wanna miss this one.   Here's what you'll hear: [5:30] - Bikini Hack [13:00] - Getting started with competing [15:00] - Getting destroyed at nationals [21:30] - What happened after turning pro [28:30] - Pushing through and keeping on [30:30] - Working with somebody you trust [32:00] - Improvement season [36:30] - Intensifying training [40:00] - Competitive nature, spunkiness, and honesty [42:00] - 2021 [49:00] - Going into shows this year [53:30] - Bringing balance back [54:00] - Deciding to be a natural athlete [58:30] - The difference between a natural athlete and someone on PEDs [1:07:00] - Calysta's Goals moving forward [1:09:00] - Dear Diary   Find Calysta on IG @calysta_ifbbpro   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

167: Training at the next level with Calysta Cornell

Today we have a special guest who has been an athlete since she was 6 years old. She was once a competitive cheerleader and in just one short year became an IFBB bikini professional. Aimee Velasquez is currently a full time posing coach and a stay at home mother to her beautiful 3-year-old daughter. And did I mention she won the overall at USA as a natural athlete? Do you wonder how she turned pro in just one short year? Aimee's telling us all about her experiences at national shows, the importance of practicing posing, and her next steps. Get ready to be inspired by her story and her journey to the pro league.   Here's what you'll hear: [5:00] - Bikini Hack [12:30] - How Aimee got started with competing [16:00] - Differences between body building and cheer [19:00] - Turning pro so fast [21:30] - Not functioning after competing [29:30] - Changes with a new coach [32:00] - Revving up metabolism [34:30] - Going into nationals [38:00] - Getting 5th place [39:00] - Going right into the next national show [42:30] - What it was like to win [45:00] - Why Aimee became a posing coach [47:00] - Benefits for competitors [50:30} - What Aimee is currently working on [52:00] - Changes for the next show [53:00] - Goals moving forward [55:30] - Dear Diary   Follow Aimee on IG @fitnessbyaims or @toplevelposing   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

166: One year to turn pro with Aimee Velasquez

Are you feeling like life has been tough? Like you just can’t catch a break? Every time you get just a little momentum something gets in the way and holds you back? Physically, it sucks, but mentally, it’s draining. Today I’m bringing on a coach who is the definition of perseverance. She’s a coach, posing coach, and just received her official invitation to the inaugural Arnold UK. In this episode, she shares her story of how she lives her life and preps with epilepsy. She was told by the doctors that she would never be able to compete again… but she proved them wrong. She has died and come back 4 times… and again, proved them wrong. Jade Wolfenden is strong, talented, and a light in this industry and she’s on the Bikini Diaries podcast today to tell you how you can also prove them wrong.    Here’s what you’ll hear:  [6:00] - Bikini Diaries [12:30] - Jade’s background [16:30] - Dying and coming back [21:00] - How Jade got into competing [23:30] - Different federations in bodybuilding  [30:00] - NPC in the UK [33:00] - Opening up the invitational [39:00] - How everything is different with epilepsy [42:00] - Role models [45:30] - Cultivating a strong mindset  [47:00] - Goals moving forward [49:30] - Dear Diary   Follow Jade on IG @jadekelsie_ifbbpro   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

165: The only way through is through with Jade Wolfenden

In this episode, we are learning SO MANY tips about health and nutrition while we talk with Ruth Montes. She's a life-long athlete and a primary care physician. She both practices and promotes wellness with and to her patients as recommended by global mandates. As a former and current avid athlete, now an IFBB Pro, she is passionate when it comes to fostering wellness via Integrative Medicine practices and in her long lived career in fitness. This lifestyle has compelled her to continue to promote wellness by living through it and in her daily career as a doctor. What should we eat on prep? What foods should we think about leaving out? Ruth is here to share her personal story of her experiences in the sport, all the while balancing caring for her ailing mother, navigating Covid, and earning her pro card.   Here's what you'll hear: [5:00] - Bikini Hack [13:40] - Being a life-long athlete and finding the sport [17:00] - What attracted Ruth to the sport [21:30] - Training often with your coach [23:20] - What Ruth's coach has taught her [30:29] - Balancing being a physician during a pandemic and keeping up with workouts [32:00] - North Americans [34:00] - Making the decision to go to clinicals [35:30] - Getting in recovery time [40:30] - How being a doctor has helped find success in the sport [45:30] - Foods to avoid [47:00] - Food plan in season [56:30] - Dealing with conflict and judgment [1:00:00] - Is bodybuilding unhealthy? [1:05:00] - A range of leanness [1:08:00] - Losing your menstrual cycle [1:10:00] - What's different since Ruth won her pro card [1:13:00] - Ruth's engagement story [1:16:00] - Goals moving forward [1:17:30] - Dear Diary   Follow Ruth on IG @ifbb_pro_drruth   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

164: Balancing being a physician, caring for ailing family, and keeping up with competing with Ruth Montes

Are you struggling with staying on plan? Do you have an internal battle that you face on a weekly or daily basis? Do you have feelings of guilt about not following your plan or getting off track during improvement season? Today, Christina Heath shares her experiences of how she continues to work to overcome her mental struggle with food. Additionally, this woman is such a huge inspiration, winning her pro card on just her third show ever! Talk about a huge success!   Here's what you'll hear: [4:30] - Bikini Hack [10:00] - Christina's journey to competing [14:30] - Preconceived notions of the sport [16:00] Relationships and competing [19:30] - Setting boundaries [20:30] How much does she pass up? [22:30] - Struggles with food [25:30] - Binging [29:00] - The secret to getting better with binging [36:00] - How to avoid the temptation to binge [39:30] - Christina's experiences on the stage [42:30] - Changing her physique in 4 days [46:00] - Getting the Overall [49:00] - Turning pro so fast [50:30] - Prepping for a pro debut [54:00] - Christina's goals moving forwards [55:00] - Changes after turning pro [57:30] - Dear Diary   Follow Christina on IG @christina.h7   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

163: Boundaries, binging, and back-to-back shows with Christina Heath

Today we have a professional bikini competitor with a full-time admin job, who is also a coach, posing coach, and stage glam makeup artist. In this episode she shares with us ups and downs about the sport... From what it's like to go through having body dysmorphia and feeling like you're never what the judges want, to looking and accomplishing your greatest victories. Jamie Collins shares it all!   Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] - Bikini Hack [18:30] - What makes bikini a mental sport? [26:00] - Training the wrong way [34:30] - Preparing for the stage [36:30] - Dealing with body dysmorphia [46:00] - Getting her pro card [55:30] - Taking a break from competing [1:01:00] - Dear Diary   Follow Jamie on IG @aslanfit   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

162: Learning what works for your body with Jamie Collins

Today we are chatting it up with a BRAND NEW pro! Not only is she a brand new pro, she's also a full-time coach living her dream life in her dream location, all while surrounded by people she loves. Sammy Houle joins the Bikini Diaries Podcast to share how it feels to have her pro card and what it took to get her there. Join our conversation about creating habits, intuitive eating, and the importance of finding a coach you connect with.   Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] - Bikini Hack [11:00] - How Sammy started to compete [13:00] - Gaining confidence [17:30] - Not seeing results with macros [18:30] - Challenges after event season [21:00] - Reversing out of the show [21:30] - Binging [24:00] - Change your habits, change your life challenge [26:00] - Working with a woman coach [28:30] - Reaction to turning pro [30:00] - Intuitive eating [34:00] - Powerfulness of Consistency [36:30] - Incorporating faith in the journey [38:00] - What changed when Sammy turned pro [39:00] - Secrets to prep [42:30] - Go to supplements [44:30] - The most exciting part of becoming a coach [46:00] - What sets competitors apart [46:30] - Sammy's goals moving forward [49:00] - What it means to dial in [50:30] - Dear Diary   Follow Sammy on IG @sammy_ifbbpro   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

161: Keeping it consistent with Sammy Houle

Our guest on the Bikini Diaries Podcast today is actually one of our OG listeners: Ashley Duncan! Years later, she is now a professional, telling her story on the show. Not only is she a professional, but also a mother, who began as a figure competitor, and after much contemplation switched over to Bikini and won her pro card! She's also a coach, coaching other competitors, and chasing her dream of making it to The O. She's sharing all about her journey from a figure competitor to a bikini competitor, and not leaving out any highs or lows.   Here's what you'll hear: [5:00] - Bikini Hack [22:30] - Why Ashley started competing [26:30] - Transitioning from figure to bikini [35:30] - Dealing with muscle atrophy [43:30] - Getting 2nd place [51:30] - How it feels to be a pro [54:00] - Balancing it all [56:30] - How fears affect Ashley's mindset [1:01:00] - Ashley's goals moving forward [1:03:00] - Dear Diary   Follow Ashley on IG @ashley_ifbbpro   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here for access!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

160: From figure to bikini with Ashley Duncan

It's our last day of Coaches Week! This was all done in hopes to provide you with more insight and to help you learn and grow.   Today's coach was competing in the late 80s and has been coaching since the early 90s. He is the owner of Team Absolute Physiques and he has turned many people pro. Dave Strickler joins the Bikini Diaries Podcast to share his philosophy all about when math meets science. We'll be talking about Dave's approach to timelines, recuperation, lowering stress, and nutrition, while always keeping in mind the basic math and science of it all.   Here's what you'll hear: [4:30] - Bikini Hack [14:00] - Math meets science [14:30] - Dave's approach to bikini [15:30] - Recuperation during training [18:30] - Dave's approach to cardio [20:30] - Nutrition [23:00] - Timelines for prep [25:00] - Adjusting for plateaus [29:00] - Posing the competitors [30:30] - Lowering stress [33:00] - Recommended supplements [36:00] - Coaching master competitors and athletes [39:30] - Out of the ordinary transformations [40:00] - Working with loose skin [41:30] - What it looks like to join Dave's team [44:00] - Team Absolute Physiques [45:30] - Rapid Fire   Follow Dave on IG @teamabsolutephysiques   ----->Register for my 30th birthday free posing giveaway here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/birthday-posing-giveaway   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here to get early bird pricing!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

159: Coach Special #10: Dave Strickler

Welcome back to Coach's Week! This week we are diving into the histories, philosophies, and learnings from top bikini coaches. At the end of each episode, we have a rapid fire questionnaire with each coach to get the real deets on what it takes to go pro.   Today's very special guest coach is the owner of See You Later Leaner. Adam Atkinson has had a passion for fitness and bodybuilding since he was a child. With now 20 years as a coach, he has had major success with not only coaching lifestyle clients, but also working with competitive body builders, figure, physique, wellness, and of course, BIKINI! With many first place wins and IFBB pro cards, we are so excited to learn from his expertise. He shares with us some mindset shifts to help us while in prep, and also educates openly on a safer to way to using PEDs and sheds some light on some unfortunate events happening in the sport of bodybuilding. Be prepared to learn and listen up!   Here's what you'll hear: [5:00] - Bikini Hack [18:30] - Peak Week [21:00] - Tracking sodium [22:30] - Show day [27:00] - Managing stress levels [29:00] - Adam's 8-week course [35:00] - Binge eating in body building [37:00] - Self-control [40:00] - Signing up for the course [41:30] - An extensive load of PEDs [48:30] - Common PEDs in bikini [52:00] - Negative impacts from PEDs [58:00] - Staying natural in the sport [1:02:30] - The future of See You Later Leaner [1:04:00] - Rapid Fire   Follow Adam on IG @seeyoulaterleaner   ----->Register for my 30th birthday free posing giveaway here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/birthday-posing-giveaway   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here to get early bird pricing!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

158: Coach Special #9: Adam Atkinson

Welcome back to Coach's Week! This week we are diving into the histories, philosophies, and learnings from top bikini coaches. At the end of each episode, we have a rapid fire questionnaire with each coach to get the real deets on what it takes to go pro.   The coach joining us today is the founder and CEO of Glam Girl Bikini. Amy Ehinger has a masters in educational leadership and a bachelors in health and physical education. She is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, NPC judge, bikini competitor, promotor, host of the Glam Girl Bikini Podcast, and a mother of 2... YES, you read all that right! I am so excited for you to learn and grow as we touch on so many topics that are going to help you succeed in your career.   Here's what you'll hear: [4:30] - Bikini Hack [16:30] - Onboarding with Amy [20:30] - Benefits of tracking your period [22:30] - When you get your period during peak week [25:00] - Cardio preferences [27:00] - Favorite HIIT routines [30:00] - Amy's approach to nutrition [32:30] - Allocations of macros [38:00] - Glam Girl Bikini [40:00] - Missing the mark [42:00] - Strategizing with first time competitors [45:30] - Future of Glam Girl Bikini [46:30] - Training mentors [49:00] - Rapid Fire   Follow Amy on IG @amyehinger   ----->Register for my 30th birthday free posing giveaway here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/birthday-posing-giveaway   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here to get early bird pricing!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

157: Coach Special #8: Amy Ehinger

Welcome back to Coach's Week! This week we are diving into the histories, philosophies, and learnings from top bikini coaches. At the end of each episode, we have a rapid fire questionnaire with each coach to get the real deets on what it takes to go pro.   Today we welcome 2 x Ms. Fitness Olympia - 2018 & 2019, 2018 Ms. Fitness International, 5 x IFBB Pro Champion, owner of Pro Physiques gym in Gilbert, AZ, owner of The Pros Online Personal Training, owner of FEARless by Whitney Jones Fitness apparel line, and promoter/owner of the NPC Whitney Jones Classic fitness competition... the list of today's guest's accomplishments goes on and on!! Whitney Jones joins the Bikini Diaries Podcast to dish out some really helpful advice that is going to take you to the next level.   You won't want to miss this one!   Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] - Bikini Hack [21:00] - The hardest thing about coaching [31:30] - Whitney's coaching philosophy [37:30] - Bloodwork and hormone levels [42:30] - Prepping with thyroid issues [47:30] - How to get the glute and hamstring tie-in [51:30] - Recovery modalities [52:30] - Best cardio to improve your glutes [56:30] - What it takes to get to the top [1:04:00] - Rapid Fire [1:12:00] - Meal plans or macros [1:13:00] - The future of Whitney and Bikini   Find Whitney on IG @whitneyjones_ifbbpro   ----->Register for my 30th birthday free posing giveaway here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/birthday-posing-giveaway   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here to get early bird pricing!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

156: Coach Special #7: Whitney Jones

Welcome to round 2 of Coach’s Week! This week we will dive into the histories, philosophies, and learnings from top bikini coaches. At the end of each episode, we have a rapid fire questionnaire with each coach to get the real deets on what it takes to go pro.     Up first, Ryan Hinton!    Ryan is the owner of Team Legacy. He brings a whole new perspective to the industry! With over 60 pros and 8 Olympia qualifications, 2 of which have placed in the top 10, Ryan has had a successful career that is still growing!   You will learn so much from him on this episode, so let’s dive in! And stay tuned for 4 more coaches each day of this week!   Here’s what you’ll hear:  [5:00] - Bikini Hack [9:00] - Ryan’s unique introduction to body building [13:00] - Leave the excuses at the door [14:00] - How you know your’e going to be a coach in elementary school [17:00] - You can’t take men’s methods and apply it to women [21:00] - How to find your ideal coach and ideal clients [23:00] - How do you manage onboarding and check ins at Team Legacy  [30:00] - You don’t need a peak week [32:00] - What does it take to go pro? [40:00] - A hard dose of reality for a pro to go to the Olympia  [43:00] - Coach Ryan’s Pros [51:00] - Ryan’s superpower [1:00:00] - Rapid Fire    Follow Ryan on IG @ryanhinton   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout    ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here to get early bird pricing!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   ---MINDSET-BASED PREP & LIFESTYLE COACHING--- The Stage-Ready Blueprint Apply (https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call)   ---THE BIKINI STOP SHOP--- Merchandise on all things bikini! Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast! Head HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBikiniStop)   ---BIKINI DIARIES FACEBOOK GROUP--- Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries (https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/)   ---ANGEL COMPETITION BIKINIS--- Use the code Bikinidiaries for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/) Don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! (https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/pages/free)   ---PRO TAN--- The highest quality competition tanning product!

155: Coach Special #6: Ryan Hinton

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