#168 - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Competing in NPC Bodybuilding Shows | Part 1

Summary:   Today's episode is the first part of a 2-part series. Diane is joined by fellow coaches, Amanda Glitters and Ms. Alysha, as they break down what the judges are looking for in the bikini, wellness, and figure divisions, the diet and supplementation to get there, and what the training and cardio look like for each. Then, Diane breaks down the real-life timeline it took for her client to become stage-ready after losing 60 pounds. Key Takeaways:   03:43 - Transformation inspiration of someone who started competing in her 50s 04:26 - Who this webinar is for vs. who it's not for 05:19 - Who is Diane Flores? 06:54 - Who is Coach Glitter? 07:52 - Who is Ms. Alysha? 11:03 - What judges are looking for in bikini athletes 12:54 - An overview of a wellness athlete's body type  15:00 - Requirements for the figure division 17:51 - This is the MOST important part of your prep 22:11 - What are PEDs? 25:30 - Weight training: what does that look like? 26:47 - Muscle groups to focus on depending on your division 27:31 - Cardio exercises to implement vs. Cardio exercises to avoid 29:30 - Why you should not divert from your coach's training program 32:30 - Contest prep timeline with a real client 34:17 - Think about THIS when you're building 34:47 - The minimum requirement if you're looking to enter the bikini division 35:28 - What "shred mode" could look like for you 37:36 - Why you should NOT wait to lose the weight first before starting with a coach    Resources Mentioned:   Connect with the Coaches:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Full video webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiT29kW8f0c&t=1s  Instagram: dianeflores_IFBB_Pro Instagram: amandaglitters Instagram: eash_da_beast Ask me anything! E-mail: [email protected]        Work with Diane:   Apply to be on our Competition Team HERE Check out the New Client Offer at Venus  The Goddess Body Project 12 week program Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program Join the Sensual Dance Movement and feel confident in your skin Get your FREE backstage packing list for competition here       Fuel Your Body with the Goods:   Try Meal Prep Delivery with FitKitchen Code: Diane10  Try this Energy Shot from Magic Mind - Code: BBRadio Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  Fave Boss Bitch Protein Bars - Built Bars *Use Promo Code: "Diane" at check out Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch Nutrishop Supplement Shop - Code: BossBitch (free shipping)       Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch   Get $10 off Bombshell Sports Wear HERE For 15% off at Pseudo Force Studio Apparel, use Code: BossBitch Salty Savage Fitness Apparel Code: AmandaGlitters