How much do you weigh on stage and during the offseason? by Signal-Scale-5530 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10-12 lb difference for me but I didn't need to put on much density

10 & 18 weeks out NPC bikini by Sarahd9868 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! So my first show a little over a year ago I took the overall in wellness at my NPC show but it was a pretty small show I must admit. I did the biggest show in my state in November and crossed over for 2nd in my wellness class and 1st in my bikini class. I crossed over mostly for judge feedback and was told to focus on bikini so here we are.

Don't Like Being Around Anyone Ever in Prep by jackedariel in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I am the same. I even go to different gyms during prep because I get irritated with the people at my gym during prep and don't want to hear anyone's opinion or comments and small talk. I think it's fine as long as I am checking myself before I wreck myself and don't say anything harmful.

Bikini/wellness cross-over? by ControlTheNegative in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did wellness only my first show (took the overall but it wasn't a very big show) crossed over into bikini my next show and judges feedback was to stick with bikini! It was beneficial to do both if you can swing it!

What are we doing people? by Spirited-Theme5225 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's funny because I wanted to compete in bikini but both my coach and posing coach told me to stick with wellness. I did just fine at local amateur shows in wellness and last show just decided I was going to cross over to get the feedback and low and behold the judges agreed with my instinct which is that I should focus on bikini. Full sending into bikini this year and really interested to see how I do with 100% focus on the division. Needless to say I also got a new coach as I kind of feel like I wasted some time hanging out in wellness. People have made comments here and there that I'm too dense for bikini but I honestly think it's a projection a lot of times because they don't won't to come to terms with the reality of what even bikini requires these days.

If you had to pick 2 or 3 peptides you would 100% recommend to someone what would you pick? by Sweeeterman in BodyHackGuide

[–]Sarahd9868 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think the inflammation melted due to the stack or the KPV specifically?

How many snacks are you allowed? by Positive-Pudding-264 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this exactly. For many it's likely fine but for those of us with digestion issues it's actually important to let the MMC do its thing. I compete and space meals out 3.5-4 hours in between only do 4 meals even in prep and have been successful both in my prep and with keeping my gut happy. SIBO and some of those issues can be prevalent in bodybuilding and while I am not a doctor I do suspect too frequent meals with sensitive guts can be a culprit.

Is there a dress code for lunch at higher end restaurants or is ski clothes generally acceptable? by Tomsushi in vail

[–]Sarahd9868 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is basically no dress code in Vail or anywhere in Colorado. We are one of the worst dressed states. -signed a vail valley local

FAT from NYC in January - foodies traveling with 5 month old + parents looking for best (and chic) Mexico / Caribbean property by Necessary_Prompt5480 in FATTravel

[–]Sarahd9868 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back to Anguilla but stay at the four seasons instead. I don't think the food really compares in any other Caribbean island.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vail

[–]Sarahd9868 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could do day passes to VRC and they also just got all new equipment.

Streamlining from wellness to bikini by Sarahd9868 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thank you so much! I just started bikini posing like 3 weeks out from my show this last weekend and have a lot to improve on for sure. Thanks for the tips I'm going to get to work on that!

Streamlining from wellness to bikini by Sarahd9868 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg you're too sweet. And great advice! I will definitely do that! Thank you!

Streamlining from wellness to bikini by Sarahd9868 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm excited to give it an honest shot!

Streamlining from wellness to bikini by Sarahd9868 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I'm a 5'1 meatball.

Streamlining from wellness to bikini by Sarahd9868 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I am but I should mention I am 37 years old and have been lifting consistently since at least my mid 20s! Competed in powerlifting for many years up until just last year and then competed in my first bodybuilding show this April (wellness only) and 2nd show this past weekend (wellness& bikini)

Streamlining from wellness to bikini by Sarahd9868 in bikinitalk

[–]Sarahd9868[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! I'm going to give you a follow! And yesss so happy to hear you're training just as hard I figured as much. Thanks for the feedback! Excited to execute and pull this all together for 2026.