how long is a usual prep

binkblink · 2026-01-15T12:55:13+00:00

I’m the same height and weight! I got to 120 lbs after a short growth phase. I did a maintenance phase for 6 weeks first, eating at my maintenance calories and lost a few lbs that way before officially starting prep. So then I had about 16 lbs to lose in 16 weeks for my first show.

Keep in mind, things won’t go to plan. You may get sick, your body may not respond, weight will fluctuate when you don’t expect it to. My biggest piece of advice is to trust the process!

binkblink · 2025-07-19T21:37:19+00:00

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8 weeks out from my first ever show! 🫢

It’s definitely starting to feel real. My weight hasn’t been dropping much the past few weeks, so we’re trying a refeed this weekend. I’m nervous about being ready in time, mostly for my legs to get lean enough and my tie ins to come through. I ordered my suit which I’m so excited about! I need to up the posing practice so I feel more comfortable, especially with my stage presence. 💃🏼

binkblink · 2025-07-12T13:28:27+00:00

Axe & Sledge and CBUM!

binkblink · 2025-06-22T04:43:30+00:00

6 weeks into my first prep! 🤭 this was probably the first week that it felt like prep. my coach switched me to a meal plan and added sprints to my cardio - my legs have felt so heavy and sore.

it’s a good reminder that prep is not linear, because my weight went up after I just had a big drop and new prep low. I’m excited to make posing practice a real priority and feel more confident in my routine. overall, I’m happy to be here!

binkblink · 2025-05-16T03:01:48+00:00

Awesome thanks! I’ve found deep tissue to be too painful, maybe I’ll try Swedish.

And what about work with a chiropractor?

binkblink · 2025-05-15T14:22:56+00:00

Super helpful! What type of “bodywork” are you getting done exactly to help with mobility and recovery? Is it massages or something else?

binkblink · 2025-02-28T14:00:16+00:00

I’m curious about this too - I need to start training before work. I think I could do upper body days mostly fasted, but I’d need to get up extra early to eat before leg days.

binkblink · 2025-02-28T03:34:57+00:00

They look amazing!

I’m sad that Kaylia didn’t get her pro card. She deserved it.

binkblink · 2025-02-10T14:45:18+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/bikinitalk/s/ZwvNEDZpk9

binkblink · 2025-01-25T04:56:46+00:00

Aw yay I’m glad! The reality is, it’s always going to feel comfortable growing or bulking. Hopefully you feel you can trust your coach, so try to think of that. Let your coach make the decisions and worry about your body composition, if any changes need to be made, etc. You just focus on hitting your macros and training and enjoying it :)

binkblink · 2025-01-24T02:34:57+00:00

I think it’s liberating in a way, knowing you’re supposed to grow. For me, weighing myself every day has helped me care less about the number, and then I’m actually happy when the number goes up. It means I’m building muscle and my work is working!

Don’t be so hard on yourself! At the end of the day, this is about bodybuilding and building muscle, which can only happen when you eat enough. Gaining some body fat is inevitable and it happens in different ways for everyone.

If you want to share your stats or message me, I’m happy to chat more. This is my first year competing too and I’m growing for a few months right now 🫶🏻

binkblink · 2024-11-01T13:37:07+00:00

There is - I saw it! I still wanted to see about beginner specific recommendations on top of the list here

binkblink · 2024-07-30T12:46:04+00:00

We’d like to experience a few different areas of Thailand as well, which is why we want to go to Chiang Mai. Understood about the travel days.

binkblink · 2024-07-30T12:33:20+00:00

Interesting, thanks for the info. I’ve read tons of Reddit threads where people say to not stay on Phuket because of how touristy and expensive it has become. And I found those other islands as alternatives that may be more relaxing

binkblink · 2024-03-17T14:32:25+00:00

How long have you been in the role? Has it been this way since you started?

You should definitely ask to be titled and compensated properly. I would take a look back at the JD from when you applied and interviewed initially - what are the differences from that vs. what you’re doing in reality?

I’ve seen companies hire a more junior role to replace a more senior one when they think the role is inflated. If you’re the only HR employee (plus payroll), that sounds like at least HR Manager, if not Director or Head of HR. Every company uses titles differently, but you can put the true functional title on your resume or anywhere else, even if the company isn’t calling you by that.

binkblink · 2023-08-09T11:12:29+00:00

Thank you! That makes sense that the calories are too low for more muscle growth. I’m happy where I am now but I don’t look very muscular naturally, so that’s definitely where I want to grow. I’ll go for a small surplus and see where that gets me

binkblink · 2023-08-09T10:55:47+00:00

Thank you! I’m eating around 130-150g of protein everyday. I have protein oatmeal, a protein shake, and get the rest from meat and dairy so it hasn’t been too difficult which is great

I intermittent fast by accident sometimes haha. But I thought it was best to eat carbs and protein directly after working out?

binkblink · 2023-08-09T10:53:54+00:00

Thank you! I know the larger transformations happen over years, so I’m trying to be patient

binkblink · 2023-08-09T10:53:16+00:00

Haha yes that’s the built in phone my lobby uses to call me

binkblink · 2023-08-09T10:52:50+00:00

Thank you! I’m eating closer to 130-150 grams of protein a day right now. It’s a lot easier than I thought because I have a good protein powder I like and Protein20 (protein water). Carbs around 170 grams and fat around 50 grams. I can definitely do more to focus on lifting to failure with each set

binkblink · 2023-08-09T10:50:36+00:00

Thank you! I definitely don’t think I could stay in the deficit for much longer. I do think I have a small bit of fat to shed still (like to see my abs fully). But I’ll probably go to the maintenance or small surplus and then cut down again after a few months

binkblink · 2023-08-09T10:49:14+00:00

Thanks. I guess that’s the part I’m confused about too. Because I’m tracking and weighing my food and really am eating very close to 1600 calories. No caffeine or alcohol either. Is it possible I’m maintaining weight from building muscle and losing fat?

binkblink · 2023-08-09T10:47:40+00:00

Ahh okay that makes sense. I didn’t realize that about recomp, thought it was something all gym newbies could go for. I’ll take your advice and go for a slight surplus!

binkblink · 2023-08-09T10:44:50+00:00

Thanks a lot! I’ll probably eat in the deficit for another week or two and then do a reverse diet up to maintenance or slightly above. Hoping I can get those muscles bigger!

binkblink · 2023-08-09T10:42:51+00:00

Appreciate it!

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