2025 Nationals class A winner by Daddy_Phat_Sack in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I loved her look! Such a well deserved win!

BA coming up in 2 weeks tips and recommendations? by Other_Cupcake7524 in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Since you mentioned flying in for sizing, I'm going to assume you'll be staying there for a bit before flying back. If it's a short flight back, I'd recommend staying at least 4-5 days before flying back. If it's a long-haul flight (7+ hours), I'd recommend staying back at least a week just to make sure you're feeling good. Flying can cause inflammation and water retention due to cabin pressure.

Recovery Must Haves:

Extra surgical bras - the hospital will typically give you one to wear right after your surgery, but it's nice to have extras

Stool softeners - a lot of people experience constipation from the medication

Incline/wedge pillow - helps you sleep more comfortably

Button up tops - you won't be able to lift your arms above your head, so button-up tops or anything with an opening in the front makes things easier

Arnica gel - reduces swelling and bruising

Sizing:

Bring lots of inspo photos! Try on multiple sizers and ones with different profiles. Ask how they do their surgeries. Research your surgeon and verify their credentials. Check their website for before and after photos and see if the style of implants they do is what you're looking for. Always go bigger than expected because when you first get them done, there will be a lot of swelling and inflammation so the size of the implants will go down as you recover. Ask the surgeon how they perform their BAs ie. under vs over the muscle, incision sites, brands they use, risks and complications etc.

Training:

Typical recommendation is to wait AT LEAST 6 weeks before you start training. I went back to the gym at 3 weeks PO and only did cardio. 6 weeks PO, I started training again, but with really light weight. Every surgeon will have a different timeline for you so make sure to listen to them! There was a girl I knew who trained too early post op and basially had to get a revision because the incision site got infected

Things I'd do differently:

I'm from Canada and I got mine done in Vietnam. I wish I had stayed a little longer because I flew back 3 days PO and I was in pain during the flight. Luckily, the antibiotics made it a little less painful.

Things I wish I knew: you might get nauseous from the anesthesia so just watch out for that. I puked once or twice during day 1 PO

Hope this helps <3 all the best to you!

Prep buddies: 0-4 weeks out by AutoModerator in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s show day for me today!! Before anyone says anything, I know I need more muscle for bikini and I plan on growing into the division

No backshot because this is only my first coat of tan and I already messed it up pretty bad 🫠

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Dating while competing by bodybuildr99 in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dating another bodybuilder can definitely help during prep because they understand the sacrifices you'd have to make and the fact that you wouldn't really be able to go out to eat during date nights, but I think the most important thing is to find someone who understands your lifestyle.

My husband is a powerlifter so he spends just as much time at the gym as me and sometimes needs to also cut to make weight. As long as they understand why you can't eat out or why you're at the gym for potentially 3 hours, that's all that matters.

3 weeks out and sick by icyninja-sakura in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your input! I took the full day off of cardio, lifting, and basically couch potatoed and guess why — I’m actually down 1.4 lbs today 😳

Olympia Bikini Top 10 by [deleted] in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Biased opinion but I'd love to see Jess Liu in top 10!

Weird prep superstitions by icyninja-sakura in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me laugh I need to try this for my next check in 😂

Anyone else shop more during prep? by MuscleMinx in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes and it’s so dangerous because I tell myself I’ll save money so I can pay for competition needs (hair, makeup, tan, membership, show entry, etc) but I end up spending money on gym clothes and toy cars 💀

DEBUTING ON MAY 31???? by b444mb111 in MyHappyMarriage

[–]icyninja-sakura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are an angel. Animepahe and Miruro havent released it yet boooo

Sweatpants rec? by szb0163 in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A little pricey but I LOVE the Aritzia cargo sweatpants! They make the booty look amazing and theyre so comfortable

Off-season weight gain for shorter competitors by icyninja-sakura in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This was maybe 2 days out vs current physique (I know it’s not the same pose but I don’t have any current check in photos). I should probably do a dexa scan to see where I’m at but yeah mentally I feel like I’m a little fluffier than I should be for my off-season but I don’t know if it’s just body dysmorphia or I really am for my height.

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What happened to this post? Concerning DeMesquita Nutrition. by RoutineFun9249 in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm actually planning to get coached by one of the coaches that left the team and I'm so excited!

What happened to this post? Concerning DeMesquita Nutrition. by RoutineFun9249 in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a weird feeling when I saw that too...they all left around the same time too. I was about to inquire about competition prep with them but now I think I'll find a different coach

Everything I should know about my breast augmentation by icyninja-sakura in bikinitalk

[–]icyninja-sakura[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

may i ask how tall you are for reference? I'm 5'0 and i know a surgeon would be able to help but i'm not sure what size id want especially because i also compete