by darinstarr | Apr 2, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
What Metabolic Adaptation Actually Is This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Previously I’ve written about hormonal changes and fluctuations during prep, and as we broaden the discussion here to talk about the wider...
by darinstarr | Mar 31, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Hormonal Changes During Bikini Prep (What’s Normal — and What Isn’t) This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! One good trend I see in bodybuilding is the number of people I see who come to me looking for a coach, but...
by darinstarr | Mar 26, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
How Long Your Prep Should Really Be This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! I won’t lie, I love numbers too. How long is prep? What will my stage weight be? How many calories will I be eating? The true answer sounds...
by darinstarr | Mar 24, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Multi-Show vs Single-Show Strategy This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Once you’ve settled on a show – or at least a general range of dates where you want that show to be – it’s only natural to think: “Hey…since I’m...
by darinstarr | Mar 19, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Bikini Federation Comparisons (Choosing the Right Lane) This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Helping people find the right show is a big part of my job as a prep coach. Understanding why some shows are better (or...
by darinstarr | Mar 17, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
The Long-Term Bikini Timeline (What Most Athletes Don’t Plan For) This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Ok, we’ve talked about timing and judging requirements in previous posts – if you haven’t seen those, open these...
