{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Bikinis After Babies","title":"Ep 97: Pittsburgh Perspectives: Prep on the Road and Highlights from NPC Masters Nats","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4163,"description":"In this episode of Bikinis After Babies we are sharing  updates on our prep journeys, and recapping the behind-the-scenes moments from our girls-coaches-trip to Pittsburgh for NPC Teen, Collegiate, Masters Nationals. \nIn this episode we discuss:\nA detailed discussion on the differences between regional and national shows, including judging criteria and stage presentation nuances.\nThe evolving landscape of fit model division and its misconception as an \"easier\" path0 what it truly entails at the highest level for conditioning, posing, and discipline.\nPersonal stories about Gillian’s son Brady’s first national competition and a reflection on coaching her own child on his  journey to the stage\nInsight into the mental and emotional aspects of competition, including experiencing the \"pre-competition gloomies\" and managing expectations.\nTravel and how this can affect the routines associated with preparing to compete as well as our travel essentials, skincare tips, and how we handle nutrition and supplements while on the road.\n\nThis episode offers a real look into the realities of bodybuilding, family life, and the importance of loving the process instead of just the stage results.  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions!\nReferenced in this episode:\nEpisode 70:  Brady “Born 2 Be A Beast” Becker: Growing Up as The Child of a Bikini Competitor Mom :Episode 70:  Brady “Born 2 Be A Beast” Becker: Growing Up as The Child of a Bikini Competitor Mom\n\nAbout Momshell Method Fitness:\nReady to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!  \n\nFollow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7hfAfgWnqnxszsl4OMyHRGofFimP_PbS-r9swOCFvmE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84NTIz/OWVlNGFlODllY2E3/M2U4ZmVhZTU1YTY1/MjZiZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}