Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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CARLIE LANE Oct 29, 2021

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Today, I speak with IFBB Pro and fellow Team Edge teammate Carlie Lane, who has a passion for fitness and decided to compete as a bucket list item back in 2016 and 2017. She won her pro card this year at Masters Nationals, her first national show, after taking nearly four years off from the sport. Carlie shares how she found herself inspired to try competing after a break up, although being the center of attention was something out of her comfort zone. She shares how she ultimately decided to work with Joe Discullo of Team Edge after some experience self coaching and dealing with post show struggles and rebounds.

Carlie shares tips on habit stacking and how she feels that one should embody the lifestyle and habits of a competitor before diving into a competition prep for the first time. She discusses setbacks that led her to take a break from competing and how she took care of her emotional health, an aspect of her life she realized she needed to prioritize and improve. Carlie emphasizes the difficulty yet importance of taking ownership of her actions and thoughts to make positive change.

Carlie talks about her experiences working with Team Edge and she learned that there can be a way to compete and prep without running her health into the ground. She shares what she has learned from her coach, Joe, with not only training but how macros and meal plans can be applied in different season of her journey.

Listen to hear Carlie's amazing journey of self discovery, reflection, and resilience, and to see what lessons she shares from her experiences along her journey!

Topics Covered: -Finding competing after a breakup -Winning your prep day by day -Post show rebound struggles -Traveling post show -The secret to habit stacking -Emotional health and love -Effort with your investments -Staying natural & prioritizing health -Loyalty to Team Edge -Lessons from setbacks

Time Stamps: [0:50] Celeste introduces Carlie.

[2:00] Carlie shares if she has a pre stage ritual.

[3:30] Celeste asks Carlie why she chose competing when she didn't like being the center of attention.

[7:50] Celeste asks Carlie if she had experienced a prep similar to the first one she had under Team Edge coaching.

[9:30] Carlie shares if any part of Joe's approach to her prep seemed scary, being a totally new strategy for her prep.

[13:40] Celeste asks Carlie about her post show experiences this prep.

[18:10] Celeste asks how the pro status has influenced Carlie's execution on her commitments, if at all.

[21:20] Carlie shares feelings about traveling after her show.

[25:40] Celeste asks Carlie which important habits lifestyle clients should establish before deciding to compete.

[28:10] Carlie talks about challenges or setbacks that took her away from bodybuilding in 2017.

[31:30] Celeste asks Carlie to share how she got to an emotionally healthy place and found her love.

[43:30] Celeste asks if Carlie's upbringing in the south influenced her decision to stay a natural athlete.

[45:45] Carlie walks listeners through her prep journey and how she keeps her health a priority.

[49:30] Celeste asks Carlie what's kept her with Team Edge over the years.

[61:00] Celeste asks Carlie if she was surprised about her overall win.

[68:15] Carlie talks about who she shared her backstage experience with.

[71:30] Carlie shares what she has learned from any injuries or setbacks.

[80:20] Carlie gives her best advice for novice competitors and for girls on their road to pro.

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200th Episode Special! Hearing from Listeners...Best Advice, Mistakes Made, & Lessons Learned Oct 28, 2021

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This 200th Episode Special features YOUR insights!

I asked the community about their best advice for new competitors, competitors on their road to pro, and what lessons they have learned from mistakes in their journey.

We get to hear from amateurs and pros who submitted their response through my Instagram story and I am blown away by the amount of responses and amazing insights shared! I will be posting screenshots of the submissions on my Instagram stories today too so you can go and follow or attach faces to names as you listen to the advice :).

You guys are so awesome and just knowing that we all have each other's backs in this community and want to see each other win is SO beautiful.

If this podcast has made a positive impact in your life, it would be so amazing if you could please rate it on iTunes and even leave a review :).

It means a lot to me that you guys are so engaged, listening every week, and willing to contribute. I feel blessed to do this and even more blessed by all the support. CHEERS TO 200 AND HERE'S TO HUNDREDS MORE!!!

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RACHAEL SAELER Oct 22, 2021

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Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Rachael Saeler, registered nurse who lives in Colorado. She began competing in 2015 as a bucket list item but got hooked after her first show. She won her Pro card at USAs in July of 2021. With each show she grows more confident and experiences less nerves before stepping on the stage. She looks forward to competing on the Pro stage to experience the backstage vibes and make friends.

Rachael talks about how she's had to go past motivation and rely on discipline to get her through tough parts of prep. She asks herself, "What will skipping this workout do for me?" Or she will ask herself how she would feel after eating a sweet treat that wasn't on her plan. She likes using macros during prep because of the flexibility it offers her.

In 2019, Rachael decided to prep because she in her husband were in different states and she needed something to help her through that and school. That's also when she decided to start working with her coach and take things more seriously. That's also when she realized she could turn Pro with more focused work. Every day, Rachael does something that will move her closer to her goal.

Rachael and Celeste talk about making gains in the improvement season and disconnecting from the number on the scale. Shifting focus to how your body is feeling and the strength you are gaining. She likes to take advantage of the improvement season to do fun trips with her husband that she can't really do during prep.

Rachael and I had a great conversation. I can't wait for you to hear it!

Topics covered include:

-Moving to Colorado

-Improvement season plans

-Working as a nurse

-Starting your day with a workout

-Studying to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

-Working with a coach versus prepping herself

-Goal setting

-Taking rest days seriously

-Gaining weight the right way

-Living an active lifestyle

-The comfort of routine during prep

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TIME STAMPS

[1:00] introductions

[3:00] pre-stage nerves

[4:45] moving to the Pro stage

[7:30] working as a nurse

[12:00] becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

[17:15] pushing through when things get tough

[20:45] working with Paul Revelia and Team Pro Physique

[23:30] her relationship with her husband

[26:45] her road to Pro

[28:40] being a strong competitor

[29:50] intention setting and meeting goals

[32:00] the importance of rest days

[35:00] improvement season progress

[44:00] doing fun things in the improvement season

[49:40] from CrossFit to bodybuilding

[53:45] moving cross-country during peak week

[60:00] her husband supporting her goal of becoming Pro

[64:27] advice for competitors

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ALLEX GRANGER Oct 15, 2021

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Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Allex Granger, a family nurse practitioner who lives in North Carolina. She began competing in 2019 and won her Pro Card at NPC Universe in 2021. Allex shares her early struggles about gaining weight and then how her classmates treated her when she actually did gain weight. When she learned about tracking macros, it helped her understand that one day or one meal of overeating wouldn't derail her progress. When she realized it wan't all-or-nothing, she was able to find balance and comfort in her body. As a nurse practitioner, it's also helped her realize many of her patients don't understand the nutritional benefits of food. She's learned to honor her hunger cues and cravings while still staying on track through counting macros.

Allex shares how she has gained perspective of what she wants and doesn't want for her body in every season. She speaks of the importance of shifting perspective to goals outside of her physique during improvement season. In working with her coaches, she tells the importance about giving detailed check-ins to be able to analyze the data to get the best results.

Currently, Allex is dealing with fractures in her feet after two 65lb dumbbells fell on her feet! She has had to modify her training because of this but is keeping a good attitude. After winning her Pro card, Allex experienced serious post-show blues. She almost felt like she didn't even deserve her Pro card because she was so stressed. She had to shift her focus to relieve some of her stress and was able to still make her Pro debut.

Allex has such a great story. I can't wait for your to hear it!

Topics covered include: -Early struggles with weight gain -Counting macros as a tool to understand nutritional value of food -Shifting mindset to growing in an improvement season -Setting performance goals -Eating enough to build muscle -Online versus in-person coaching -Training with broken feet -The importance of mindset in reaching your goals -Finding the right level of conditioning -Struggling with Post-show blues -Knowing when to push through and when to pull back -Having a mom who was a bodybuilding Pro -Losing with grace

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TIME STAMPS [1:00] introductions [2:45] early struggles with weight gain [7:17] counting macros as a competitor [11:10] prep versus improvement season [16:45] changing stage weight from season to season [18:25] gains in the improvement season [21:30] working with coaches [24:00] online versus in-person training [26:20] training with stress fractures [31:20] working towards her Pro card [35:45] finding the right level of conditioning [37:19] Pro debut at Republic of Texas [42:21] Post-show blues [46:20] Shifting focus away from competing [51:00] having support [53:15] having a mom who is a bodybuilding pro [60:33] your relationship with your body [64:00] advice for competitors

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2021 Bikini Olympia Special Oct 09, 2021

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Today's special episode commemorates all the women who have been on the podcast that are stepping on the Olympia stage today! I asked them to submit an audio answering 1 of 3 questions...You will be hearing those questions and some of the athlete's answers in this episode. Be sure to go back and listen to their individual episodes too! I am so happy for all these women living their dreams and inspiring us along the way to do so too.

A link to each of their past episodes can be found at www.celestial.fit/podcast

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KATHY SEITZ Oct 08, 2021

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Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Kathy Seitz, a lifetime athlete who is now a physician assistant where she works in surgery. She earned her pro car ant NPC Universe and works as an online lifestyle and posing coach. Kathy played Division III softball during college which always put exercise and competition in her forefront. Her sophomore year of college, she began to struggle with disorder eating and overexercising. After her coach approached her about it, she decided she needed to step away from softball to focus on her studies and having a healthy body. She fell in love with the weight room as she started to see how food fail her body to grow stronger.

Kathy began to use counting macros to experiment with what foods fuel her body best. Counting macros gave her the freedom and structure to really learn how different foods affected her and how she could best eat for success, mentally, physically, and emotionally. She believes it is important to understand why your are feeling certain feelings, and what they can lead to. Bodybuilding isn't the healthiest sport, so understanding different feelings can lead to peace throughout he process.

Kathy shares what it's like to work as a physicians assistant, specializing in surgery. She tells us about why she chose orthopedics and why the OR feels like home. She receives so much support from her co-workers. They have also become interested in bodybuilding as a sport and the prep lifestyle.

Listen in as Kathy shares her incredible story of resilience and self-discovery!

Topics covered include:

-Believing you belong on stage

-Life skills gained through sports

-Struggles with disordered eating and overexercising

-Finding bodybuilding

-Learning not to fear food

-Understanding the science behind bodybuilding

-Taking care of yourself by asking questions

-Setting short-term and long-term goals

-Working as a physicians assistant

-Managing work with bodybuilding

-Being prepared for anything

-Working with Paul Revelia

-Early days of competing

-Camaraderie in bodybuilding

-Nailing your reverse and lifting heavy to grow

-Working toward goals that aren't physique related

-Working towards the next big thing

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TIME STAMPS

[1:00] Introductions

[4:05] playing college sports

[6:15] falling into disordered eating

[9:45] finding bodybuilding

[15:45] transforming through bodybuilding

[17:20] proper fueling through counting macros

[19:45] understanding the process

[26:15] healing through the gym

[28:25] life as a physicians assistant

[34:20] questions for a physicians assistant

[37:12] growing confidence in her physique

[38:50] deciding to work in orthopedics

[44:10] time management

[49:50] having the right mentality

[51:00] working with Paul

[54:45] first contest experience

[59:59] growing confidence on stage

[61:00] friendships made through bodybuilding

[64:00] owning your look

[65:30] bringing confidence to the stage

[66:35] building in the off-season

[70:00] lessons learned in the off-season

[74:50] learning from failures

[80:00] trusting yourself

[81:00] changes after becoming a Pro

[83:00] life improvements gained from competing

[84:13] goals moving forward

[90:00] advice for competitors

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JODIE SWEENEY Oct 01, 2021

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In this episode, Celeste speaks with Jodie Sweeney, an IFBB Bikini Pro who set her sights on earning her pro card during the quarantine after years of dedicating her life to CrossFit. Jodie starts off the episode discussing her background in CrossFit and admits that although she wasn't ever "good" at the sport, she found herself drawn to the family feel and community aspect it brought. While she liked the overall training structure of CrossFit, Jodie feels she is able to push herself more in bodybuilding, as there is more of a demand for dedication and focus as there is only so much time an athlete has to be ready before show day. Jodie discusses how she found bodybuilding and how in the beginnings of her bodybuilding career she was able to train close to some of the well known gyms and prestigious shows in the area. She shares what it was like to train at JM Manion's gym while only being in her rookie year of competing. Jodie notes that her husband was the one who had always motivated her to try bodybuilding as he saw the potential she had to be successful in the sport. Since most of her training to her pro card was during the quarantine, Jodie explains how she prepared for that and walks listeners through each show and the lessons that she learned leading up to her pro win. Getting more personal, Celeste asks Jodie more about her family and what life was like growing up. While acknowledging Jodie's rough upbringing, Celeste also sheds light on the financial success Jodie has experienced on her own, and asks if she received any feelings of shame or guilt from her family about her success. Jodie openly discusses her family dynamic, what growing up was like and how that influenced her views on her future and the goals she set for herself. She also discusses the challenges that came along with the decision to live on her own at 19 and what she learned from those experiences. Jodie sheds light on the parallels between the discipline and growth required both from bodybuilding and her rough upbringing and shares how it's made her into the woman she is today. The two women discuss how life's challenges mold one into who the person they become and that there is so much more to someone and their story than what they share on social media. Next, Celeste asks more about Jodie's experiences with her coach and training, asking what inspired Jodie to make a coaching switch and what changed in her routine when making that switch. After hearing Jodie's story of life and bodybuilding, Celeste wraps up the episode by asking Jodie to share her best advice for novice competitors and for girls on their road to pro. Topics Covered: -Beginnings in CrossFit -Experience at JM Manion's gym in a rookie season -Improved work ethic via bodybuilding -Guilt from family around financial success -The affect a rough upbringing has on Jodie's approach to relationships -Living alone at 19 years old -Inspiration behind a coaching switch -Current approach to prep & improvement seasons CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH JODIE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jomarswe/?utm_medium=copy_link All links: https://linktr.ee/Jomarswe Time Stamps: [0:45] Celeste introduces Jodie. [1:40] Jodie shares her pre stage ritual. [5:50] Celeste asks Jodie about her background in CrossFit. [9:15] Celeste asks if Jodie pushed herself more in bodybuilding or CrossFit. [11:20] Jodie shares how she found bodybuilding. [15:35] Jodie talks about how she learned posing. [17:55] Celeste asks Jodie how it felt being at JM Manion's gym while still being a rookie. [26:30] Celeste has Jodie walk us through her 2020 season & share lessons from each show. [33:20] Jodie shares how it felt to turn pro and her current goals. [40:10] Celeste asks if Jodie feels bodybuilding has improved her work ethic in her corporate job. [46:40] Jodie shares if she felt guilt or shame when she started making her own money. [49:10] Celeste asks Jodie how her rough upbringing influenced how she saw her future. [53:10] Jodie discusses how not being close with family has affected her friendships & relationships. [55:40] Celeste asks about the benefits & challenges Jodie's experienced since being on her own at 19. [64:30] Jodie talks about what inspired her coaching switch & what changed in her routine. [73:20] Jodie shares her approach to her diet during her prep and improvement seasons. [76:40] Celeste asks Jodie's best advice for novice competitors and girls on their road to pro. [85:45] Jodie shares where listeners can find & connect with her further. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

CAROLINA ARAUJO Sep 24, 2021

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In this episode, Celeste speaks with Carolina Araujo, an IFBB Bikini Pro who has been competing since 2015, obtained her degree in psychology, and helps women love their bodies through weights and balanced nutrition. Carolina is also the cohost of the podcast The Center Stage. Celeste starts off by asking Carolina her pre stage ritual then transitions into asking Carolina about her background in psychology. Carolina shares what inspired her to pursue her degree in psychology and how her childhood and growing up in Brazil influenced said interest. She talks about how her studies led her to find a passion in developmental psychology to be able to better understand and help people. Carolina discusses the cultural differences between Brazil and New York in terms of the emphasis and value that was put on body image. Carolina mentions how her views shifted as she became aware of the cultural differences and how she handled those mindset shifts. Carolina talks about what inspired her to come to the US after having grown up in Brazil, and how having dual citizenship gave her the opportunity to pursue higher education in the US, something that is highly valued in Brazil. After learning more about Carolina's background, Celeste asks how she got into competing. Carolina shares how she got into weight lifting because of past injuries & for preventative measures, then realized she found a love for training. Research led her to find the sport of bodybuilding and she was inspired to try competing after learning about Amanda Latona. Celeste asks Carolina to share more about her first prep and how her approach and strategies have changed over time. Next, Celeste and Carolina discuss the habits that Carolina practices both in prep and the off season that set her up for success. Carolina talks about the importance of consistency yet allowing more flexibility in the off season. Also, she talks about supplementation. She notes that while supplementation has its time and place, girls should focus on the other important elements like sleep, hydration, nutrition, bloodwork, cortisol management etc. to ensure one's internal health stays a priority even when competing is not the primary goal. Carolina and Celeste then talk about confidence, to which Carolina shares her definition of confidence and she shares how fitness has helped her foster that for both herself and her clients. She also talks about why she started her business and how she goes about teaching her clients healthy lifestyle habits to help reach their goals. After discussing programming protocols she takes with her clients, she shares her best advice for novice competitors and for the girls on their road to pro. Topics Covered: -Inspiration to study psychology -Being Brazilian growing up in New York -Inspiration to come to the US -Differences between East & West Coast Meccas -What inspired Carolina to compete -Lessons learned from Carolina's first prep -Strategic time away from the stage -Habits for a successful prep and off season -Supplementation & cortisol management -Definition of confidence -Tips for new and national level competitors

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Time Stamps: [1:00] Celeste introduces Carolina. [2:35] Carolina shares her pre stage ritual. [6:30] Carolina discusses what inspired her to study psychology. [11:15] Celeste asks Carolina if what she experienced in her teen years was due to developmental psychology. [17:00] Carolina shares what sports she played growing up. [18:40] Celeste asks Carolina what inspired her to come to the US. [21:00] Carolina talks about what inspired her to move from New York. [24:50] Celeste asks Carolina if shes adjusting to the California lifestyle. [26:50] Celeste asks Carolina about differences between the West & East Coast Mecca. [30:15] Carolina shares if she misses out on getting feedback on the east coast Mecca vs here on the west coast. [33:00] Carolina discusses what inspired her to compete. [37:20] Carolina talks about her first prep and how her approach has changed over time. [41:40] Celeste asks what led Carolina to take such strategic time off. [46:55] Celeste asks Carolina if she felt she brought the changes necessary after taking an extended time off. [49:30] Carolina shares how she coped with this last season while falling short of her expectations. [63:50] Celeste asks Carolina about habits she practices both in prep and improvement season that fuel her success. [69:00] Carolina shares tips to manage cortisol and internal health both in prep and improvement season. [80:55] Celeste asks Carolina what confidence means to her, the role fitness has had in her self confidence & for her clients. [89:15] Celeste asks Carolina why she started her business. [96:00] Carolina shares her best advice for novice competitors & for girls on their road to pro. [99:30] Carolina shares where listeners can find & connect with her further.

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KIMBERLY GIER Sep 17, 2021

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Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Kimberly Gier, a registered nurse, trainer, and baker! She fell in love with competing after her husband convinced her to give it a try and turned pro after 14 shows! At her first Pro show, she had to compete on a severely sprained ankle. Despite her injury she made the decision to push through and worked with her doctor to make a plan to still train and compete. Kimberly talks about how the last 18 months have been a whirlwind for her with moving, getting married, switching coaches, having a revision of her breast augmentations, getting a new job, starting her own business, her husband having an accident, all while she was competing to turn Pro. Because she switched coaches right before getting married, she followed her intuition with food on her wedding day and her mini honeymoon. Kimberly firmly believes in appreciating big moments in life because there will always be another show but not another wedding day. All throughout her competitive career, Kimberly has prioritized her relationship with her husband. Even through preps, she has managed to still go on date nights and do different activities with her husband. He doesn't compete but is very involved with fitness. Competing has helped Kimberly find self-confidence and love herself for the first time. Overtime, her reasons for competing have changed, especially after switching coaches. She credits her coach, Casey, with helloing her shift her mindset. Kimberly shares so much about having a positive mindset and balancing life with competing. Don't miss her interview! Topics covered include: -you versus you -learning to lose -having the Pro mindset -prepping and competing with an injury -dealing with big life events -Having clear priorities and boundaries -Prioritizing relationships -Loving herself for the first time -Becoming self-aware -Competing as a creative outlet -Transitioning careers -Setting goals CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlygier_ifbbpro/ Baking business: https://www.instagram.com/kgssweettreats/ TIME STAMPS [1:00] Introductions [4:25] Competing as pro [7:00] Learning to lose [9:20] The road to her first pro show [15:30] Prepping and competing with a sprained ankle [22:50] Dealing with big life events and her husband's accident [30:40] Getting married while prepping [36:40] Prioritizing relationships [42:50] How she got into competing and finding confidence [47:40] Working on self-awareness [56:40] Why she chooses to compete [62:01] Competing as a creative outlet [68:50] Working as a trainer [75:00] Advice for competitors CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

ARIEL BARLEY Sep 10, 2021

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Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Ariel Barley, who earned her Pro Card less than a year after she started competing. She just made her Pro debut and placed 3rd. Then she won her second Pro show and qualified for the Olympia! Ariel talks about the team environment backstage at Pro shows and how she tried to focus on being in a good mood and making connections with other competitors. She likes to go into shows with expectations to help her motivation, but she doesn't attach her emotions to meeting those expectations. Since bodybuilding is a judged sport, she feels it can be damaging to place too much emphasis on placings.

After prepping herself for her first show, she decided to start working with a coach to help relieve the stress of having to make all the choices for her own prep. Ariel says her ultimate goal is to make it to the Olympia stage. Ariel talks about having mental fortitude as a competitor and how the mid can influence the body. She works hard to embrace all parts of bodybuilding, knowing that the discomfort will bring results.

Focusing on her mindset and mental health has impacted her not only as a competitor, but also in her daily life. It allows her to take a step back and not jump to conclusions. It also allows her to deal with the stress of other people's expectations in a health way.

Ariel shares how important mindset work is and shares so any great tips for competitors to use. Don't miss this episode!

Topics covered include: -competing as a new Pro -expectations going into Pro debut -transitioning to working with a coach -setting goals as a Pro -facing different challenges of competing -normalizing bodies during improvement season -mindset work -loving to read -doing your best if you're going to do something -dealing with pressure -handling feedback -analyzing things on a deeper level

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TIME STAMPS [1:00] Introductions [2:25] Competing Pro versus Amateur [6:00] Going into shows with expectations [7:55] Deciding to compete [10:33] Working with a coach [12:15] Goals as a Pro [14:15] Facing different challenges of competing [16:10] Embracing different parts of the process [18:10] The importance of not "hiding" during an improvement season [20:00] Daily work on mindset [27:00] Using her competitive spirit [29:30] Dealing with pressure [34:30] Putting in the work to support your beliefs [39:45] How bodybuilding can be life-changing [43:07] Advice for competitors

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