Bikinis After Babies

This week, we have a fun episode for you as we share stories from our early competition days and reflect on how bodybuilding prep has changed over the last 10 to 20 years. From food choices, supplements, cardio, water manipulation, and show-day routines, in this episode we talk about how the sport has evolved into something more technical, more flexible, and much better for long-term health.

From tilapia-only diets and no-salt peak weeks to more data-driven, sustainable strategies, back then, we thought suffering was the strategy. We cut water, cut salt, and did cardio like it was punishment.  Now, we’re paying closer attention to biofeedback, recovery, sleep, steps, and what our bodies are telling us.

Same sport—way smarter approach. And honestly, we’re grateful for more science, more support, and less chaos so we can do what we love for longer and enjoy the journey every step of the way!!  

We want to thank our amazing audience for all of their support and love this season!  We hope that you enjoyed this episode and the inside scoop that we are sharing- it’s our way of giving back and adding value to your investment of time listening to our journey and supporting us along the way!  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!



About Momshell Method Fitness:
Ready 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!  

Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy

Contact your hosts:
Mandy Rochon 
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/ 
Facebook: Mandy Rochon

Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/
Facebook: Gillian Hughes

Mandy’s Posing Sessions
1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy
1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy

Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro
1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro

Nuethyx Formulations Supplements → 
https://nuethix.com/
(Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order)

Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com 
(Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 10% off your order)

MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout
(Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order)

Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com 
(Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)

The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com 
(Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)

Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order)

Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd


Creators and Guests

Host
Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
Co-Founder "Bikinis After Babies" Podcast, IFBB Bikini Pro, Certified Personal Trainer and Women's Nutrition Specialist, Online Fitness Coach
Host
Mandy Rochon
Co-Founder of "Bikinis After Babies" Podcast, Certified Personal Trainer and Online Coach, NPC Bikini Athlete

What is Bikinis After Babies?

Bikinis After Babies is the one and only podcast where real moms talk about their bodybuilding contest experiences. We are sharing the inside scoop, the nitty-gritty, the hardships and the victories as we navigate the rigors of competition prep while juggling family and careers. We’ll be joined by IFBB bikini pros who share their incredible stories of managing many responsibilities as athletes while defying stereotypes as women who compete in bikinis after babies!

Whether you’re a new mom thinking about stepping on stage for the first time, or a mom looking for inspo and insight on how to manage contest prep as a busy mom, this podcast offers helpful tips and inspiring stories for moms with big goals!! Make sure to rate, subscribe, and leave us a review to let us know how much this podcast has helped you 💕

About Momshell Method Fitness:
Ready 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!

Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy

Mandys Posing Sessions
1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy
1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy

Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro
1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro

Contact your hosts:
Mandy Rochon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfitness/
Facebook: Mandy Rochon

Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/
Facebook: Gillian Hughes

Momshell Method Fitness Supplements → https://www.momshell-method-fitness.myshopify.com
(Use code “BAB” to save 15% off your order)

Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com
(Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY” to save 15% off your order)

Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com
(Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)

The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com
(Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)

Labwork and Personalized Recommendations: Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order)

Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/3zySJ4C