The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast was established in May of 2018 as the first and only place where IFBB Bikini Pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most).
The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the average gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.
There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post-show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE!
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AMANDA LAM; Asia vs America Culture & Standards, Integrative Nutrition, Chinese IFBB Pro Couple Goals, Excelling in YOUR Passion
Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Amanda Lam, from Hong Kong. She and her partner Isaac, are the first Chinese IFBB pro couple. She is the director of PUMP Personal Training Gym in Hong Kong and is also a transformation and Prep Coach. She is also an occupational therapist with 2 years working experience in the psychiatric department working with adolescents with autism, depression, and eating disorders. Amanda is currently studying functional medicine and integrative nutrition. She earned her Pro card in Hong Kong 2020 and has since placed second call outs at the 2023 San Antonio Pro and first call outs in Korea Pro and Japan Pro.
TOPICS COVERED
-growing trend of bodybuilding in Asia
-relationships in bodybuilding
-working on feedback & building glutes
-balancing all aspects of life
-from occupational therapy to coaching
-taking a break from bodybuilding
-having a heathy pregnancy & postpartum
-stress management
-pursuing your passion
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:27 competing in Asia versus USA
8:30 how her family views bodybuilding
14:10 having an IFBB Pro boyfriend
19:05 working towards the Olympia
26:00 balancing bodybuilding and her career
29:43 being a prep coach
30:59 leaving her hospital job to coach
36:44 taking time to start a family
43:50 studying functional medicine
48:30 lessons from bodybuilding
51:31 goals outside of competing
55:20 Amanda’s approach to prep
60:38 advice for competitors
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