In this episode, I dive into10 bikini bodybuilding questions from Reddit’s Bikini Talk, covering everything from breast augmentation timing and macros during prep to judging standards, PCOS, menstrual cycles, and drug use in bodybuilding.

This is a practical Q&A for anyone serious about the sport — whether you’re new to competing or a seasoned athlete trying to stay educated and empowered.

Timestamps:

- [00:00 – 02:54] – Intro: Bikini Talk & filtering online advice

- [02:54 – 05:24] – Q1: Best body season for breast augmentation

- [05:24 – 07:23] – Q2: Is 20g of fat in prep too low for women?

- [07:23 – 10:29] – Q3: Judging confusion – bikini or wellness?

- [10:29 – 12:56] – Q4: PCOS and getting stage lean

- [12:56 – 16:47] – Q5: Menstrual cycle timing & synthetic progesterone risks

- [16:47 – 18:11] – Q6: Hair for competition – up vs down

- [18:11 – 21:19] – Q7: Weighted abs & waist thickness

- [21:19 – 27:00] – Q8: Where influencers “learn” bodybuilding coaching

- [27:00 – 34:27] – Q9: Staying disciplined while hosting family/friends

- [34:27 – 38:30] – Q10: Retatrutide & GLP-1s for athletes

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