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In this episode, host Cheryl McColgan interviews mental health professional Celeste Rains-Turk. She specializes in helping individuals improve their relationship with food and body image. Celeste shares her personal journey of overcoming disordered eating and how it inspired her to help others. The conversation delves into the complexities of disordered eating, the impact of body positivity movements, and the importance of mindfulness in achieving a healthy relationship with food. Celeste emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to health and fitness, advocating for self-love while also recognizing the importance of caring for one's body. The episode concludes with practical strategies for changing food associations and fostering a healthier mindset around eating. Celeste shares insights on diet breaks, the impact of choices on long-term health, and offers resources for improving food relationships, including coaching programs and an upcoming wellness retreat. Connect with Celeste and learn more about the upcoming retreat at celestial.fit and follow her on Instagram. Takeaways Many individuals struggle with their relationship with food and body image. Disordered eating can often go undiagnosed due to its complex nature. Mindfulness can significantly improve self-esteem and body image. The body positivity movement has both positive and negative implications. It's essential to focus on health and longevity rather than just aesthetics. Self-love should not lead to self-destructive behaviors. A balanced approach to nutrition is key for long-term health. Understanding food relationships is crucial for emotional well-being. The cycle of restriction and bingeing can be interrupted by trust in oneself. The power of choice allows for healthier eating habits without guilt. Diet breaks can provide mental relief and improve long-term results. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/vcAQRWNmSbs Episode Transcript Cheryl McColgan (00:00.494)Hi everyone. Welcome to the Heal Nourish Grow podcast. Today I am joined by the lovely and very smiley Celeste Rains-Turk and I am really excited to chat with her today because she is a mental health professional. She specifically deals a lot with helping people with their relationship with food, has so many free resources for that and so many programs. And in addition to that, she is a prolific podcaster and I've basically been pod-stalking her for the last two or three months. Celeste Rains-Turk (00:07.45)You Cheryl McColgan (00:30.294)I know a lot about Celeste, but now I'm going to share that with you guys, because I just think she is a really amazing source of information and really a light in the world of health and fitness. So Celeste, all that being said, welcome to the show. And could you just share with people a little bit about yourself? How did you become attracted to this mental health work and what lights you up about doing this kind of work? Celeste Rains-Turk (00:53.403)Well, first of all, thank you for having me. I like your vocabulary usage. It's great. So what I'll start with what lights me up about this work because I think that lends insight into what got me into it. So what lights me up most about the work that I do is seeing people achieve something they didn't think was possible. So a lot of the people that I work with, they come to me almost on a last hope, a last resort. thinking is there any way I can actually heal my relationship with food and my body without sacrificing my fitness and physique goals? Because so many of them have been told by fitness professionals or mental health professionals that they cannot do both and I want them to know that they can. So it is incredibly rewarding for me to see them actually achieve that goal. That is amazing because they don't expect to do that. Now, as far as what got me into it was I personally Cheryl McColgan (01:32.974)been pulled by.

In this episode I brought on Celeste Rains-Turk. Celeste is a returning guest. She is known for her podcast Confessions of a Bikini Pro.In this episode we talk about excessive goal setting and when it can become unhealthy. We chat more about the bodybuilding space and how it promotes this "what's next" mentality. We dive in deeper on how the grass isn't always greener and how you need to nurture the phase you're currently in.Today's guestIG: Celestial_fit My website & for more information on my coaching serviceswww.nicoleferrierfitness.comMy go to supplementsShop Legion supplementscode NFFYour host Nicole Ferrier @nicoleferrierfitness on Instagram and tiktok

In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi welcome Celeste Rains-Turk (@celestial_fit), a leading expert in mindset and body image within the fitness industry. Celeste shares her unique journey, from entering the bodybuilding world in 2015—where she uncovered underlying disordered eating patterns—to shifting her academic focus from dietetics to psychology. Her passion for holistic health and mindset is reflected in her podcast, Confessions of a Bikini Pro, and her powerful tagline, “build more than just a body.” As a licensed associate counselor and author of Believe Your Way to Badass, Celeste is dedicated to helping others transform their relationship with their bodies and themselves.The conversation explores how body image evolves across different life stages and introduces “what if-formations” as an alternative to traditional affirmations. By questioning self-perceptions and aligning behaviors with a positive self-image, listeners can develop the skills to navigate body changes with confidence. Celeste, Heather, and Val discuss how body image challenges can arise at any age and emphasize the importance of anchoring self-worth in actions that align with personal values.The discussion takes a deeper turn into the intersection of identity, body image, and faith, highlighting the risks of tying self-worth solely to physical appearance. Through personal anecdotes, Heather, Val, and Celeste stress the importance of rooting identity in values rather than external aesthetics and navigating societal pressures that often challenge this balance. As they explore ways to improve the relationship with food and body, they discuss how flexibility in diet and mindfulness can lead to a healthier self-perception. The episode closes with insights on self-talk, self-care, and balancing aesthetics with personal and family values, encouraging a well-rounded approach to fitness goals that positively impact all aspects of life.

Celeste Rains-Turk is a national certified counselor with a BA in psychology, an MS in clinical mental health counseling and an associate science degree with an emphasis in clinical nutrition and dietetics.  Celeste works primarily with competitors to establish healthy mindsets towards food while also hitting their physique goals! Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183 @celestial_fit   Get your tickets for the Bikini, Fit Model, Wellness workshop with Glam Girl and Celeste: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/fit-model-bikini-wellness-workshop/    Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini   Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/    1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini 

In today's episode, we are joined by Celeste Rains-Turk, an industry leading expert in the area of food relationships, body image, post show struggles and mental health in the fitness industry.  Celeste is the host and founder of the “Confessions of A Bikini Pro Podcast”, the founder of “Build More Than Just A Body” where she guides competitors in their journey to making peace with food, their body, and their goals as well as the best selling author of the personal development book “Believe Your Way to Badass!”.  Celeste herself has been competing in bodybuilding for almost 10 years and with her training and education, she learned early on that there was a need for conversations and support for athletes struggling with body image issues, emotional eating, post-show blues and other mental health struggles.  Through her website, where she provides tons of free resources, her individual coaching program and her podcast, Celeste has helped so many women overcome the struggles they are facing and we were so honored to have her on the podcast to pick her brain and provide our listeners with many tools to help them have successful and happy competition preps!We were so honored to have this time with Celeste and we know our listeners will find so much value from this information packed episode!  We would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how much this podcast has helped you

#82 Join us as Celeste shares her journey of discovering her passion for psychology, building her business, and guiding others toward food freedom, positive body image, and improved mental health. Learn how she helps clients develop healthier relationships with food. Tune in for inspiring insights and practical advice on achieving balance and wellness. Don't forget to check out her book “Believe Your Way to Badass,” and her podcast “Confessions of a Bikini Pro.” Connect with Celsete! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/?hl=en YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@celestial_fit/playlists PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro/id1385048193 SITE: https://www.celestial.fit/home BOOK: https://amzn.to/46ALfuk

Celeste Rains-Turk, a National Certified Counselor, is equipped with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Dedicated to her mission of helping others Build More than Just a Body™, Celeste draws on her academic background, personal insights, and a wealth of experience working with thousands globally. Her focus is on guiding individuals to make peace with food and their bodies without sacrificing their fitness goals. BEcoming Relentless IG: @becomingrelentless_ Noa McCabe IG: @noamccabe_ifbbpro Celeste Rains-Turk IG: @celestial_fit Work With Celeste: https://www.celestial.fit/podcast Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast: https://www.celestial.fit/podcast

Join us in this insightful podcast episode as we sit down with the incredible Celeste Rains-Turk, a seasoned bikini competitor whose journey transcends the physical realm. In this conversation, Celeste opens up about her experiences in the competitive fitness world and how it has significantly contributed to her unique approach in development within the mental health coaching space.Explore the intersection of physical and mental well-being as Celeste shares her personal transformation and the valuable lessons she learned along the way. Discover how her journey became a catalyst for a broader mission—to build not only a strong body but also a resilient and empowered mindset.Through candid anecdotes and reflections, Celeste delves into the challenges she faced as a competitor and how those challenges shaped her perspective on mental health. Learn how she has seamlessly translated these insights into her business ventures, making a positive impact on individuals seeking holistic well-being.Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, or someone on a personal growth journey, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom. Join us as we navigate the dynamic landscape of self-improvement, mental resilience, and the transformative power of building more than just a body.Celeste Rains-Turk's story is not just about fitness; it's a testament to the profound connection between physical and mental wellness. Tune in to gain inspiration, actionable insights, and a renewed perspective on what it truly means to build a strong and resilient self.Connect with CelesteInterested in working with us? Start here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18z53V0tV9ZELZW4eYv0BskXc3fY4MCCI0Y9Au7Yesbg/editWatch this episode on Youtube here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJFsCcTb7uZShEhjGVOuYnWSXwo272dUC&si=R8bO0YudtWHjGeB-EveryCalorieCounts (Tim's) IG:https://instagram.com/everycaloriecounts?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Marina's IG:https://instagram.com/marinapietrifit?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==Ares Nutrition Code ECC15 for 15% off:https://aresnutritionnj.com/

Celeste Rains-Turk, a National Certified Counselor, is equipped with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Dedicated to her mission of helping others Build More than Just a Body™, Celeste draws on her academic background, personal insights, and a wealth of experience working with thousands globally. Her focus is on guiding individuals to make peace with food and their bodies without sacrificing their fitness goals.   Follow us on IG: @preplifepodcast @celestial_fit @amyehinger @leemarie183   Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/  Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini 

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In this episode I brought on Celeste Rains-Turk to discuss finding balance after dieting hard. We dove into the topic of post show blues and body image issues which can occur during this transition. We share our own personal experiences and tools we use with our clients so they can find balance post diet/show. Today's guest IG Celestial_fit Suits I recommend: Angel Competition Bikinis Online Coaching Get more help with your training and nutrition www.nicoleferrierfitness.com My go to supplements http://bowmarnutrition.com/nicole Your host Nicole Ferrier @nicoleferrierfitness on Instagram and tiktok

Today on BBR I welcomed back Celeste Rains- Turk who is the host of Confessions Of A Bikini Pro Podcast. You can find all her info and what we discussed in the time stamps below: Time stamps: (02:40) Why she created FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES (03:42) The wrong mindset going into prep (06:30) Our experiences with prepping to fix our previous prep's weight gain (11:00) Other important variables to track in prep other than scale (14:40) The risk factors with going into bodybuilding (17:19) The reality of women in magazines vs normal bodies (19:02) Her tips on mindless snacking (23:33) Self sabotage and it's detriment to goals (28:30) Cravings and decoding their cause (31:05) Introducing foods that are usually trigger foods (34:20) Why off season is harder than prep (39:00) The worst things to do post show (44:00) My tangent on how bodybuilding goals transfer to real life Related links/products mentioned: Ask me anything! E-mail diane@venusfitnessstudio.com  Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program The Goddess Body Project 12 week program at Venus New Client Offer at Venus  Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  Built Bars- Fave BossBitch protein bars *Promo code: Diane at check out* Find me on Instagram: dianeflores_IFBB_Pro Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch Bombshell Sports Wear Link for $10 off Guest: CONNECT WITH CELESTE- Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html  I hope you enjoy this episode and, if you do, please leave a written review on iTunes (huge THANK YOU to everyone who has written one so far).

Today on BBR I interviewed Celeste Rains- Turk who is the host of Confessions Of A Bikini Pro Podcast. You can find all her info and what we discussed in the time stamps below: Time stamps: (01:40) Her reason for starting the podcast (06:02) How she got into competing (10:58) Shifting from an athletes in objective sports to subjective (13:18) Binging post show (19:40) Going to National Shows and how different they are in comparison to regional shows (25:05) Celestes prep hacks (32:40) How did her podcast Confessions Of A Bikini Pro get started (40:30) What she's learned from interviewing so many bodybuilding pros (44:30) Offseason and appreciating your body and tips for transitioning into a softer body (51:45) Who she would love to have on the podcast (53:20) Connect on her website here and Instagram Related links/products mentioned: Ask me anything! E-mail diane@venusfitnessstudio.com  Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program The Goddess Body Project 12 week program at Venus New Client Offer at Venus  Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  Built Bars- Fave BossBitch protein bars *Promo code: Diane at check out* Find me on Instagram: dianeflores_IFBB_Pro Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch Bombshell Sports Wear Link for $10 off Guest: CONNECT WITH CELESTE- Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html  I hope you enjoy this episode and, if you do, please leave a written review on iTunes (huge THANK YOU to everyone who has written one so far).

Are you interested in making connections with other like minded women in the "Prep Life"? Are you wanting to get your season started on the right foot with posing and training techniques? Do you want to work on the mental side of prep and your mental fortitude when it comes to reaching and setting your fitness goals? If so, tune in as @celestial_fit and @glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger @chrisnicole_ifbbpro talk all things regarding the Season Kick-off Retreat. To register for the retreat click here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/2023-retreat/ To join the team apply here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast

Welcome back to Perspective Shift!In this week's episode we sit down with Celeste, a coach who helps women heal their relationship with food while gaining the body they want. She is a bikini competitor and public speaker. She is also the author of "Believe Your Way to Badass." Follow Celeste Here:WEBSITE: WWW.CELESTIAL.FITPodcast: www.celestial.fit/podcastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/celestialfitFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealCelestialFitPINTEREST:https://www.pinterest.com/celestialfit/LINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestialfitTIK TOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@celestial_fit

In this episode I bring on Celeste Rains-Turk MS to chat more about peoples relationship with food and how important it is during your fitness journey. Celeste and I dive deep into common struggles we see with those who have BED and a poor relationship with exercise. We address how you can still love your body and want to change your body at the same time. Lastly Celeste names some healthy coping mechanisms that do not involve food which you can apply for yourself! Disclaimer I am not a MD and this podcast was not created to diagnosis, treat or cure any mental or physical health issue. Today's guest IG: celestial_fit Suits I recommend: Angel Competition Bikinis Online Coaching Get more help with your training and nutrition www.nicoleferrierfitness.com My go to supplementshttp://bowmarnutrition.com/nicole Your host Nicole Ferrier @nicoleferrierfitness on Instagram and tiktok

When Celeste Rains-Turk signed-up for the Online SuperCoach 10X program, she was only 18 years old. After the program, she went on to start her own business, became a best-selling author, a successful podcast host, a public speaker, and a NPC Bikini competitor. Currently, she is completing her Masters Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, all while expanding her business, traveling around the country to speak, continuing her podcast, preparing for competition, and pursuing her Pro card into the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness! For show notes, links, information and How to Attract, Sell and Deliver like a Million Dollar Online Coach go to OnlineSuperCoach.com

Trigger warning: This episode does bring up issues surrounding eating disorders, dieting, and mental health issues. In this week's episode of Shamelessly Unapologetic, Celeste Rains-Turk, host of Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast, #1 Best-Selling Self-Help Author of 'Believe your way to Badass, and a current NPC Bikini joins us for a very raw and vulnerable conversation. In this episode, Celeste shares more about her journey with being a bikini competitor and how being a bodybuilder has affected her relationship with food. She is the subject matter expert in the competition world that focuses on mental health and unhealthy relationships with food. It's a great episode. Trigger warning: This episode does bring up issues surrounding eating disorders, dieting, and mental health issues. Main Takeaways from the Episode: How Celeste got into the bodybuilding world The challenges of battling disordered eating as a competitor and overcoming it How to stay empowered as a competitor regarding mental health and food Techniques to build a better relationship with food Be sure to follow Celeste on social media: Instagram: @celestial_fit Pinterest: @celestialfit YouTube: Celestial_Fit Celeste's Website: http://www.celestial.fit/ Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro/id1385048193 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shamelesslyunapologetic/support

VEGAN BOOTY TALKS Episode #45with a guest  Celeste Rains-TurkCeleste is an Author, Podcast Host, Bikini Competitor, and Mindset Mentor. She specializes in helping people make peace with food, their body, and their goals using psychology, personal development, mindfulness, and her signature PTG Process™.She is a highly sought-after coach and speaker in the personal development world and went on to write her #1 Best-Selling Self-help book, ‘Believe your way to Badass'.She is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to bring even greater support, knowledge, and counseling to continue expanding her lifelong mission of helping others to Build More than just a bodyIn this episode, we talk with Celeste Rains-Turk about food relationship and healthy mind according to a competition prep, eating habits, diet and self exception. Connect with Celeste: www.celestial.fitIG: PRESS HERECONNECT WITH Avrora: avroraprofit.comIG: PRESS HERESupport MY Podcast absolutely FREE-shop on Amazon using this link: www.amazon.com/shop/avroraprofitMY ONLINE COACHING and FREE CONSULT Press HereThank you for listening!Share with your friends and leave a review! Mahalo!01/25/22

On this week's episode, Laura sits down with queen of the bikini podcasts, Celeste Rains-Turk, host of the popular Confessions of a Bikini Pro podcast! Celeste not only has a bachelors degree in psychology, but also a masters in clinical mental health, and when she is not interview bikini pros she is a coach helping women build more than just a body! Celeste focuses her coaching on building positive relationships with food and their bodies, which is so important particularly for competitors. Check out everything Celeste does at the link below! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Catch us on Instagram at @bikini_things.Celestial Fit

Are you wanting to kickoff the competition season right? Have you been searching for an event in which you can connect with other likeminded women in the sport of body building? Are you searching for a place in which you can get strength training workouts, hiking in The South Mountain Preserve, HIIT cardio training, bikini posing practice, help with suit selection, and best of all mindset training and personal growth? If so, then join us in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa for an epic experience on Feb 19th and 20th! During this episode @celestial_fit dives into some of the many topics that she will be covering so that you can Build More Than Just a Body at this amazing two day event! Over the course of the weekend she will help individuals work on mindfulness, food relationships, self love, stress management and much much more!! You can register for the event by clicking the link: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/2022-retreat/ You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger To join the team click the link: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ 

In this episode, we interview Celeste Rains-Turk, who has her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health and specialises in helping women make peace with food, their body and their goals using psychology, personal development, mindfulness, and her signature PTG Process. We touch on all things mindset, self-love, embracing every phase of your journey, being kind to yourself, how to overcome binge eating, and so much more! Celeste's Instagram: https://instagram.com/celestial_fit Celeste's Services: http://www.celestial.fit/ Find us on social media: Business Instagram: @absbyalana @gemma.absbyalana Personal Instagram: @alanafayy @gemmaaferguson TikTok: @absbyalana

Today I am joined by Celeste Rains-Turk to talk about her work with athletes around the psychology of competing and handling the post-show period. For Coaching: www.levluptraining.com IG: @kaitannmichelle Celeste Rains-Turk's mission is to help competitors Build More than Just a Body by supporting them in making peace with food, their body, and their goals. IG: @celestial_fit Website: www.celestial.fit Resources like the free food relationship coaching series, post-show blues coaching series, and her services can be found at: www.celestial.fit/links

During this episode of The Center Stage we discuss Mental Health, Mindfulness and Making Peace with your food with Celeste Rains-Turk. We discuss Celeste's background and some of her personal experiences that have lead her to develop her coaching program and podcast platform, "Confessions of a Bikini Pro", a show guided towards sharing information about competing, health and well-being. To find out a little more about Celeste's work and a bit more about our hosts' own personal experiences through the wheel house of the bodybuilding world take a listen! Once again thank you so much for your continuous support! Please make sure to subscribe and comment below with your thoughts and questions.

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Celeste Rains-Turk specializes in helping women make peace with food, their body and their goals using psychology, personal development and mindfulness.   Throughout her time earning her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, she focused her research, reports, and studies on eating disorders, body image, self-concept, mindfulness, and personal growth.   While studying, she became a sought after coach in the personal development world and went on to write a #1 best selling self-help book "Believe Your Way To Badass." In this episode we discuss a healthy relationship with food, self love and more. Find Celeste's website here: http://www.celestial.fit/ Find Celeste's podcast Confessions of a Bikini Pro here: http://www.celestial.fit/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-podcast Find Celeste's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/       Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Disclaimer I am not a professional or MD and this podcast was not created to diagnosis, treat or cure any mental or physical health issue. Suits I recommend: Angel Competition Bikinis Online Coaching www.nicoleferrierfitness.com My go to supplements http://bowmarnutrition.com/nicole Best-selling Author of 'Believe your way to Badass', Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast Host, Bikini Competitor, and Mindset Mentor, Celeste Rains-Turk specializes in helping women make peace with food, their body and their goals using psychology, personal development, mindfulness, and her signature PTG Process. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing her M.S Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has made it her mission to help others Build More than Just a Body™. links: www.celestial.fit (main website) resources: Free Food Relationship Coaching Series: https://celeste-rainsturk.clickfunnels.com/free-food-relationship-mentorship Food Relationship Coaching Program: https://celeste-rainsturk.clickfunnels.com/food-relationship-healing-and-discovery-journal-program-with-celeste Free Post-Show Blues Coaching Series: https://celeste-rainsturk.clickfunnels.com/free-7day-post-show-personal-development-coaching-series

In this week’s episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with IFBB Bikini Pro Morgan Smith. This 23 year old bombshell started competing in 2018 and turned pro at her second national show! She has a bachelor’s in political science with future dreams of attending law school. Her daily activities include coaching a successful traveling softball team and working in the painting business with her boyfriend.  Celeste and Morgan kick off the episode by discussing Morgan’s road to become an IFBB Pro. Her passion for bodybuilding started during her college experience and needing to find a community after leaving softball. Morgan missed the team dynamic and the mental challenges of playing a rigorous sport. Morgan believes bodybuilding can be a team effort but enforces that it does rely on constituent individual challenges.  Morgan states she is competitive to a fault. She emphasizes that she wants to place well, not just get on a stage. She states that 110% is the bare minimum in this sport, and there is always something a competitor can do to improve. Morgan tells listeners to focus on personal growth instead of comparison to avoid burn out.  Celeste and Morgan advice fellow competitors to enjoy their time in the NPC by recognizing the friendships and opportunities made in the community. Morgan reflects on a moment she was told, “You cannot succeed in this sport.” Reflecting on her competitive nature, she was mentally ready to prove them wrong by hiring a coach and buying home equipment. Her mindset as an IFBB Pro is now focused on complete intention in the gym. Morgan states she did not want to use the pandemic as an excuse and feels empowered to consistently improve herself during the pandemic. Morgan explains her emotional process of turning Pro and the doubt she had prior to her win. She was one week out from the show that awarded her a pro card, and she believed she would not get a high ranking after being in 3rd callouts the week prior. She is now self-coaching while in search for her next team and online coach that puts focus on attention to detail. Celeste and Morgan go all in with talking about social media pressure, learning to step back, and finding the right people to surround yourself with. Celeste believes the pressure to show up on social media is often due to personal judgement, trying to make a name of themselves, and fear of failing their friends. Morgan wraps up the episode by giving her best advice to new competitors and women aspired to reach the IFBB league. Morgan’s genuine demeanor and words of wisdom create an episode you do not want to miss! 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 MORGAN: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_mor_gainz/​ TIME STAMPS: [1:27] Morgan’s pre-stage ritual [3:14] Morgan discusses her emotional road to becoming an IFBB Pro. [5:53] Morgan talks about leaving her hometown, the college experience, and missing softball. [9:24] Celeste and Morgan discuss the initial push to compete. [12:02] Morgan reflects on her prep approach throughout the years. [19:01] All about mindset and staying motivated during the pandemic. [25:02] How Morgan changed her mindset as an IFBB Pro. [30:26] Morgan talks all about her waist training. [35:44] Morgan and Celeste talk about feedback from judges & the emotion of turning Pro. [52:20] Doubt and having a coach who believes in you. [1:01:18] Morgan explains why she left her previous coach. [1:05:25] How Morgan finds the right people to support her. [1:18:09] Morgan and Celeste talk about prioritizing health over constant competing. [1:29:12] Morgan talks about going to Law School, discipline, and balance. [1:38:22] Morgan gives her best advice to aspiring competitors and IFBB Pros. 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

I am so fired up for today's episode and to share this guest with you today! Celeste Rains-Turk is a best seller author, podcast host of Confessions of a Bikini Pro, and all around badass when it comes to knowledge from both formal education and years of coaching experience. In today's episode, we dive into her journey, disordered eating, mindful eating, and much more!   Time Stamps:   (0:16) Celeste Intro and What You're In Store For (3:06) Celeste's Journey (8:20) The Value of Coaching and Mentorship (10:29) Bodybuilding and Disordered Eating (14:00) Instagram Engagement (20:40) Creating Healthy Associations with Food (25:05) Resistance (34:13) Intuitive and Mindful Eating (45:18) Celeste's Current Manifesting (47:55) Where to Find Celeste ---------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram! @celestial_fit @carolineofenstein ---------------------------- For Free Resources, Ebooks, and to Apply for Coaching CLICK HERE! (Make sure you're subscribed to easily use the link)

In today’s episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk interviews IFBB Pro Denetra Blackshear. A former Hip-Hop dance professional, Denetra stumbled into the world of bodybuilding and has not looked back since.   A current member of Team ProPhysiques, as well as a personal coach to lifestyle clients, Denetra enlightens listeners on all of her exciting experience in and outside of competing.  In this episode you will find tons of knowledge and advice on both the expected and not so expected!  Denetra shares about her passion for participating in Comic-con events and how it has given her a unique perspective on the importance of inspiring others.  She also humbly opens up about her experience as a black woman in the IFBB Professional League.  Denetra is clearly a huge ambassador of the bikini division, and it shows through the way she presents herself and her experiences! 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 SHARON: instagram: www.instagram.com//denetrabfit Time Stamps [00:50] Celeste opens the podcast, introducing IFBB Pro Denentra Blackshear [1:55] Celeste asks about a pre-stage ritual [2:40 ] Denetra shares her background in HipHop, and how she found her way to bodybuilding [6:00] Denetra shares her first show experience, her path to pro and some fun experiences along the way [10:31] Denetra shares the aspects she appreciates about competing [13:58] Celeste inquires about the connections Denetra has made through competing [18:30] Denetra shares about her life outside of competing [23:45] Celeste asks Denetra to expand on some of her previous experiences with previous coaches [30:20] Denetra talks about the importance of the offseason [32:46] Celeste asks how Denetra support her own coaching clients [35:00] Denetra expands on how she motivates her lifestyle athletes [38:52] Celeste and Denetra talk about working with Comic-Con players and how she got involved [45:30] Denetra share how she is a very supportive personality [46:45] Denetra talks about how she helped influence a fellow competitor [49:50] Celeste asks Denetra to expand on any misconceptions about Cos playing [53:13] Denetra shares about what it is like being a black woman in the IFBB pro league [58:28] Denetra talks about her experience being placed center stage by Sandy [61:50] Denetra shares her experience competing in Korea and the logistics with International travel [67:44] Denetra elaborates on her current mindset as she preps for her upcoming show, Chicago Pro [73:58] Denetra shares some “pro tips” [76:45] Denetra shares her best advice for girls who have never competed and girls on their road to pro [79:00] Denetra gives her social media contact information 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

​In this week’s episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk has the pleasure of interviewing IFBB Bikini Pro Belinda Rivera. This cheeky pro started competing in 2015 and won her Pro Card at the 2018 North Americans in the 40 and over category. She has been working with Lifestyle Physiques since the beginning of her bodybuilding career and has accomplished this while being a loving mother to her two beautiful daughters. To begin, Celeste questions Belinda about her late start in bodybuilding and her opinions on being older than most of the girls.  Belinda never expected to start her hobby at age 39 and winning her IFBB Bikini Pro Card one year later. She admits to being physically active throughout her whole life, but her passion for fitness began after the birth of her second child. She gives credit to her fitness background and sports for her transition to intense dieting for competitions. Belinda does enforce that this sport is personal and requires intense discipline rather than a team dynamic. Belinda states she only competed in one show a year to get back in shape when she was an amateur. She made the decision to move to the National stage after placing top 5 in an open and master division. Even though she was incredibly nervous and self-conscious, Belinda went on to win her Pro Card at her first National show! She thanks her coach, Ray from Lifestyle Physiques, for taking her competition to the next level by aligning with her core values of professionalism and sportsmanship. Celeste and Belinda discuss the value of having a quality coach and provides an inside perspective of the coach-client relationship. Belinda tries to be reasonable with her clients and would rather motivate her team rather than tear them down when they do not complete their plan. Furthermore, Celeste and Belinda have an open-ended conversation about the nutritional and mental approach to dieting. Belinda is happy to share her knowledge and experience within the community regarding growing muscle and improving posing. She explains that everything she does as a coach should be expected in the athlete. Belinda relies on her team for group posing, one-on-one sessions, and is open to advice from other coaching. Belinda details her journey of a fitness hobby turned career. She admits that her children being older helped with the personal and financial obligations and felt comfortable leaving the home to accomplish her aspirations. In addition, Belinda feels that her experience in life made her a more competitive and goal-oriented individual. Finally, Celeste and Belinda discuss all things improvement season, balance, and daily habits for success. Belinda tells viewers to “always remember your why” and to embrace the lifestyle. Furthermore, she also details her daughter’s opinion of her bodybuilding career. Spoiler alert – her daughter is one of her posing coaches! 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 BELINDA: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buzybel_ifbbpro/ coaching: https://www.instagram.com/sharksportstucson/ Time Stamps: [1:14] Celeste asks Belinda her stage ritual. [2:01] Belinda shares her late start in bodybuilding. [3:25] Celeste asks Belinda if her fitness background helped with her mindset in bodybuilding. [5:40] Belinda shares her thoughts on competing in the open division. [7:45] Belinda discusses her strategies on registering for classes/journey to the Pro stage. [17:44] Celeste and Belinda discuss the importance of having a supportive coach. [19:12] Belinda talks about her experiences as a coach/approach to competition prep. [25:02] Belinda opens up about her growth in the sport to include building muscle and posing. [27:16] The girls discuss their regimen on and off season. [28:55] How Belinda turned a hobby into a career. [32:32] Celeste asks Belinda how she is able to balance her career/when to step away from the stage. [41:41] Belinda shares her daily habits that contribute to her success. [45:29] How competing has affected her relationship with her daughters. [52:33] Belinda gives her best advice to amateurs and competitors on their road to pro. 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

VEGAN BOOTY TALKS Episode #14with a guest  Celeste Rains-TurkCeleste is an Author, Podcast Host, Bikini Competitor, and Mindset Mentor. She specializes in helping people make peace with food, their body, and their goals using psychology, personal development, mindfulness, and her signature PTG Process™. Throughout her time earning her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, she focused her studies on eating disorders, body image, self-concept, mindfulness, and personal growth. While studying, she became a highly sought-after coach and speaker in the personal development world and went on to write her #1 Best-Selling Self-help book, ‘Believe your way to Badass'.She is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to bring even greater support, knowledge, and counseling to continue expanding her lifelong mission of helping others to Build More than just a bodyIn this episode, we talk with Celeste Rains-Turk about VEGAN as a way of food restriction, looking on mindset problems during competition prep, and much more...! Connect with Celeste: http://www.celestial.fitIG: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/CONNECT WITH Avrora: https://avrorafitnesscoach.wixsite.com/avrorafitness/my-storyIG: https://www.instagram.com/avroraprofit/?hl=enSupport MY Podcast absolutely FREE-shop on Amazon using this link: www.amazon.com/shop/avroraprofitSignature Bands Program here: https://avrorafitnesscoach.wixsite.com/avrorafitness/shopMY ONLINE COACHING HERE: https://avrorafitnesscoach.wixsite.com/avrorafitness/registration-preorder-hereThank you for listening!Share with your friends and leave a review! Mahalo!

In today’s episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk interviews IFBB Professional Nadia Szymanowicz.  Currently, Nadia is a lifestyle and contest coach with Camp Jansen. Nadia started competing in 2017 and has done 6 shows with her 6th being 2020 National Championships where she won her pro card and the overall. She has  a love for travel but has settled in Florida with her boyfriend and their two Frenchies. After talking about pre-stage rituals, Nadia gives insight to her overall mood and mindset backstage before her big moment.  Nadia also goes into detail describing her lifestyle before competing, and how it has helped her to shape the competitor she is today.  Celeste and Nadia discuss the various ways athletes can choose to follow a plan, whether that be a meal plan or macro dieting.  Nadia shares various ways that macro dieting has helped her with flexibility in her current meal plan based lifestyle.       Nadia sheds light on a somewhat taboo subject of the competing industry: Performance enhanced drugs.  She gives listeners great advice through openly sharing her experiences and reasons for becoming a PED enhanced athlete.  Nadia shares invaluable information about making the decision to begin using PEDs, and the importance of trusting ones coach throughout this process.       Throughout the interview, Celeste and Nadia talk about the importance of being patient, trusting the Universe and all of its plans in store.  Nadia emphasizes that we should never fear waiting, but rather trust the time and use it to our benefit. She continues to share the ways waiting has helped her in life and in competing, and has ultimately given her much success.       A true student of the sport, Nadia explains how the most important aspect of competition prep is the relationship we develop with ourselves.  She wants listeners to know that it is important to sign up for the journey, not the destination.  This episode is packed with fruitful bits of advice and knowledge, and Nadia shares them willingly, openly, and unapologetically. Truly an episode you will want to hear again and again! CONNECT WITH NADIA: Website: www.thecampjansen.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/nadzzilla All links: https://linktr.ee/nadzzilla CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ Episode Time Stamps 00:44 Celeste introduces Nadia onto the podcast, highlighting her accomplishments and hobbies 1:35 Nadia talks about her pre-show ritual, and being present in the moment  5:28 Celeste asks if Nadia has felt a need to socialize with other competitors backstage  9:20 Nadia talks about her life before competing 11:40 Nadia elaborates on how her results improved after focusing on her nutrition  14:00 Nadia talks about the ways tracking macros has shifted her views of food 17:20 Celeste and Nadia elaborate on the idea of “maximizing” meal plans and swaps 18:25 Celeste asks if Nadia believes its possible to have a healthy relationship with food on/off prep 20:56 Nadia describes some of her “disordered” habits she has battled with  24:30 Nadia talks about some of the ways she works through tough cravings  28:01 Celeste inquires about when Nadia and her coach decided she was ready to compete at a national show 28:37 Nadia talks on the importance of setting micro goals in preparation for the national stage 34:50 Nadia talks about starting with her new coach, Matt and the adjustments they made 37:41 Celeste elaborates on the importance of taking adequate time to make improvements  38:45 Nadia describes several aspects competitors can look out for to track progress  43:05 Nadia continues and describes the ways we can asses biofeedback  47:06 Celeste inquires about Nadia's training in the off season vs in prep 51:06 Celeste asks about the ways Nadia's nutrition changes in off season vs prep 54:03 Nadia describes ways she learned to recognize signs/symptoms in her body and the different ways on how to take action 56:25 Celeste inquires about Nadia's decision to be a PED enhanced athlete  56:30 Nadia elaborates and discusses the various PEDs she has supplemented  62:19 Nadia talks about her decision to take her PED usage online 67:30 Celeste confirms Nadia’s statement that using PEDs does not define her as a competitor  70:18 Celeste asks about Nadia’s micro goals before her top goal of the Olympia 72:30 Nadia describes her decision to soak up her experience of winning the overall at nationals instead of jumping into another show  73:30 Nadia talks about Sandy’s feedback at nationals  75:45 Nadia talks about some of the ways she handled stress during her peak week  78:52 Nadia explains the ways she trusts her timing and enjoys the process  80:02 Celeste inquires about how Nadia approached her training after such a large win 82:50 Nadia talks the various ways she struggled post show physically and mentally 86:36 Nadia explains how she will continue to do what works for her, until it stops working 87:37 Celeste asks for advice for someone who has never competed and someone who is on their way to pro 97:00 Nadia shares her contact information CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

If you have ever struggled with your relationship with food or your own body, then this episode was MADE for youCeleste specialises in helping female competitors make peace with food, their body and their goals using psychology, personal development, mindfulness and her signature PTG processShe has written a no1 best selling book 'Believe your way to Badass' and is on a mission to help women build more than just a body To find out more about Celeste & her mission: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/Website: http://www.celestial.fit/Free food relationship coaching series: http://www.celestial.fit/foodseries.html

In this episode Brenda and Julia are joined by Celeste Rains-Turk to get real and raw on using psychology, personal development, and mindfulness to help bikini competitors build more than just a body! We chat overcoming disordered eating habits, values, motivation, and more!Celeste on Instagram: @celestial_fit♡ Subscribe to RAWring Twenties on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqIjQO1tys3_U-aaHYkHUuACheck out our website and shop the new merchandise: ♡ www.rawringtwentiespodcast.comContact #R20 Squad! ♡E-mail: RAWringtwentiespodcast@gmail.com♡Instagram: @rawringtwentiespodcastHost personal pages: ♡Brenda @balancewithbrenda, @officialbrendaa♡Julia @jbtolchRAWring Twenties Podcast is presented by eBay, the world's best destination for discovering great value and unique selections!

This week, host Celeste Rains-Turk sits down with Chris Nicole cohost on the Prep Life podcast who started her competition journey in 2015 as a hobby and prepped for one show a year. She holds certifications in both nutrition and exercise from NPTI along with Precision Nutrition Chris starts off by sharing how the encouragement of a friend initially brought her to competing as well as her desire to take her fitness hobby to the next level. She shares how her type A personality played a large roll in her journey and how it had attached her own self worth to her adherence of her plan.  As the episode progresses, Chris talks about her own history with disordered eating. She shares how inquiries from friends and family about her weight loss made her only want to control it more through over exercising and under eating. It was a pivotal moment when she was lying on her back and realized she could see her own skeleton that made her realize that she needed help. This history doesn’t hold her back in her preps, however, because she has learned how to properly frame her mindset around her goals so that they are healthy. She shares the importance of setting a goal for a certain leanness for a temporary time and not to live at. Chris continues to talk about her most recent show and taking last place. She shares how she felt in denial of it for quite some time, but after a few months she realized how disappointed she was in the placing. Chris talks about how she tried to control her reverse despite what her coach wanted her to do and how they were able to sit down and develop a plan for making the most of the improvement season. On the note of physical health, Chris shares her own struggles with hypoglycemia as well as scoliosis and the impact that both have on competing for her. She talks about how hypoglycemia causes her to rethink the way that most people would eat in a prep and experimenting with what works best for her. Because of the scoliosis she has had since a young age, Chris talks about modifications she has had to make to her posing in order to appear balanced while on the stage. Throughout the episode, Chris’ passion for mental health and self improvement is apparent and she talks about one of the tactics she uses in order to get the most out of every day. She shares the important aspects of her morning routine and the appointment she creates with herself as well as the daily discussion she has with her boyfriend that features two important questions to positively reflect on the activities of the day. As the episode comes to a close, Chris shares her best advice to both new competitors and those on their way to their pro card. In this insightful episode, she continues to stress the ever important theme of competing and life in general, “Your value doesn’t come from the things you do, it comes from who you are.” CONNECT WITH CHRIS: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrisnicole_ifbbpro/ ALL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/chrisnicole_ifbbpro HEAR HER COACH SERIES EPISODE WITH GLAM GIRL: http://www.celestial.fit/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-podcast/coaches-series-glam-girl-bikini CONNECT WITH CELESTE:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ WEBSITE: http://www.celestial.fit/ EPISODE TIME STAMPS [2:50] Pre Stage Rituals [4:10] Increasing stage time to one minute as an IFBB Pro [6:33] Transitioning a fitness hobby to a competition career [8:23] Using the perfectionist mentality in life as an athlete [10:47] Putting Self worth into adherence [13:17] The drive to compete [15:31] Pivotal moments that stressed the importance of mental health [18:22] Previous struggles with disordered eating [23:53] Changing a mindset around getting leaner [27:02] Placing last at her most recent show [34:21] Feeling pressure to perform a certain way as an IFBB pro and a coach [38:34] The impact being an IFBB Pro has on coaching [44:12] Feedback from shows [47:21] Managing Stress and Hormones in the improvement season [51:19] Handling gut health and hypoglycemia while nourishing her body [55:32] Impact scoliosis has on competing [1:01:11] Prioritizing a morning routine [1:06:47] The impact reviewing the day has on the approach to goal setting [1:11:12] Best advice for the girl who’s never competed and the one who’s on the road to pro

In this week's episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk has the pleasure of speaking with Chelsea Stonestreet, a 29 year old business development director for Spooner physical therapy and a realtor in Arizona who also provides online lifestyle coaching. who used to be a competitive boxer before having her now 8 year old daughter. She started bodybuilding 3 and a half years ago and fell in love with the structure of prep as it was one thing she could control in her life on her mission to be confident in her body post baby.  Even though she didn’t love being on stage, was told she couldn’t be successful in the sport due to severe stretch marks, and getting second callouts all at her first show she decided she could do better and proved to herself she was the only one who would define her success. This sparked the next 3 years and ultimately after 12 shows a first place and pro card win at NPC Universe. This soon to be wife and step mom serves as a powerful example that anything is possible if you put in the work and never give up. Chelsea explains to Celeste about her first show-day experience and insecurities about wearing a bikini. Even though Chelsea has been successful in the IFBB division, she was once told at the amateur level that her stretch marks on her abdomen would hold her back from success.  Due to her competitive nature and desire to better herself, Chelsea dove into self-improvement eventually earning her IFBB title at NPC Universe after twelve shows. Chelsea now reflects on her past struggles and successes before stepping on stage to truly enjoy the experience. Chelsea discusses her previous passion for boxing. She states that competitive boxing and bikini bodybuilding have similarities, mostly by subjecting yourself to the judgement of hundreds of people in the crowd.  Chelsea oftentimes has to reflect on her boxing experiences to get herself calm her nerves, “You can get into a [boxing] ring and get yourself knocked out, you can throw yourself in a bikini and go on stage” Furthermore, Chelsea states her strength of digging deep and pushing further than last time allows her to shine in competition prep.   Celeste asks Chelsea why she decided to transition from boxing to bodybuilding. Chelsea believes getting punched repeatedly will affect her mental and physical long-term health. Although she has always loved the sport of bodybuilding, being a single mom made her weigh the importance of family over injury. She will occasionally “hit the bag” for stress relief and cardio during her offseason.  Celeste and Chelsea discuss her training on prep and post season. Chelsea focuses on increased calories and heavy lifting in the offseason as she is able to build muscle easily. As a lifestyle coach, she develops circuit style training and bodyweight exercises while keeping the main focus on movement.  Chelsea informs Celeste on her body improvements over the years. During her final national show, Chelsea was told she was too lean and conditioned and was able to feed herself up to the next show.  Chelsea advises listeners to find a trustworthy and quality coach that gives adequate feedback as feedback from the judges can be confusing and frustrating.  Celeste explains that if you love the sport, you will continue to pursue it despite the differing feedback of judges. Chelsea discusses how minor details matter for placement. Suit color is a priority for her coach and believes red is the best color for her overall package. Chelsea emphasizes that stage presence and overall package, to include your suit color, can be the difference between placement.  Chelsea tells Celeste she has never been told by a judge that her stretch marks affected her placement. Chelsea has been micro needling to improve the color and density of her stretch marks and has noticed great changes. Chelsea shares that both herself and Fiancé earned their IFBB pro cards at the NPC Universe! Prior to meeting her Fiancé, she accepted being a single mother. Chelesa admits to initially being scared of being a step-mother but has fallen in love with her Fiancés children over the years.  Chelsea is proud to have influence on young children and to provide siblings for her daughter. Celeste and Chelsea praise the newest Bikini Olympian and are happy to see a mother win the title. Furthermore, Chelsea values quality family bonding and makes sure to have family dinner every night without cell phones.  Finally, Chelsea tells Celeste her goals as an IFBB Pro while providing listeners and fellow competitors advice on reaching the IFBB stage. Chelsea’s impressive background and humble demeanor provides an episode you do not want to miss!   CONNECT WITH CHELSEA: https://www.instagram.com/chelsearose_ifbbpro/   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ FREE RESOURCES, DISCOUNTS, AND MORE: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html TIME STAMPS [2:10] Chelsea’s stage ritual [4:57] Chelsea discusses her first show and insecurities after having a child [6:50] Chelsea’s boxing career and how it has impacted her  [10:17] Celeste and Chelsea discuss her reason for leaving boxing [12:46] Chelsea’s diet and lifestyle during prep and offseason [13:45] Chelsea’s favorite exercises [16:18] Chelsea’s coaching tips and tricks/her training approach to clients [17:40] How Chelsea’s training has evolved over the years/advice on receiving feedback [26:00] Chelsea discusses the importance of stage presence and overall package [29:01] Chelsea’s IFBB Pro debut experience [31:44] Chelsea discusses her stretch marks [35:40] Chelsea shares her experience of watching the Olympia 2020 in person [37:13] Chelsea opens up about her family life and being a single mother. [41:13] How Chelsea has prioritized her family and career. [45:10] Chelsea discusses her businesses and hobbies outside of bodybuilding [46:55] Chelsea gives advice on first-time home buyers [49:05] Best memories as an amatuer/future plans as an IFBB Pro [51:24] Chelsea's advice for competitors reaching for their Pro cards.

In this episode two badass podcast hosts come together to help motivate and inspire you. We talk all things bikini body building and give you as Celeste likes to call them, "golden nuggets".Celeste Rains-Turk is the podcast host of The Confessions of a Bikini Pro, psychologist, bikini competitor, author and more! She does it all. Celeste specialized in helping  athletes build healthy relationships with food post show. Follow her on Instagram @celestial_fit---------------------------------------------------SHOP MY MERCH https://www.bonfire.com/store/savana-sharp-fitness/Follow Me! Instagram ➭ @savanasharpfitness https://www.instagram.com/savanasharpfitness/ Youtube ➭ Savana Sharp F;tness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxp5bC6JYH3xlTCpAf6YUw ---------------------------------------------------F A Q-what's your real name? Savana Sharp-what's your Instagram?  @savanasharpfitness https://www.instagram.com/savanasharpfitness/ -how long have you been competing? This will be year 4 -how many shows have you done? Working on #7-who is your coach? Coach Adam with Team Elite Physique -how old are you? 24-how tall are you? 5'7”---------------------------------------------------DISCOUNTS:Competition Heels and Jewelry ➭ The Shoe Fairy code “SAVANA” 10% offhttps://shoefairyofficial.com/ Competition Suits ➭ Angel Competition Bikinis code “SAVANAS” 10% off https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/  Fitness Apparel ➭ ELEVA code “SAVANA10” 10% off https://elevaclothing.com/  Women's Fitness Apparel ➭ JustStrong code “SAVSHA10” 10% off https://juststrong.com/?rfsn=3747244.1b8c0c  Fitness Apparel  ➭ Skywear Threads code "SAVANA" for 10% offhttps://skywearthreads.com/discount/savana Fitness Supplements ➭ Steelfit code “SAVANAS” 10% off https://steelfitusa.com/  Fitness Supplements ➭ Cutler Nutrition code "SAVANA11" 11% offhttps://jaycutler.com/collections/updated-supplements Edible Macro Friendly Cookie Dough ➭ The Lion's Choice code "SAVANA" 10% offhttps://www.thelionschoice.com/

On this episode of coaches' series Celeste Rains-Turk features the power couple behind Team Cosmic Bodies featuring Lauren Dannenmiller who has a BS in Health Science and has been a guest on the show as an IFBB bikini pro who won the 2017 NPC National bikini overall champion title and competitor Kyle Burns who has his BS in health and exercise science and is in pre doctorate stages for physical therapy.  ​ Celeste starts off the episode by asking Lauren and Kyle to share their coaching philosophy. Kyle explains how their priority is to take the most responsible approach possible and heavily emphasize educating their clients. Celeste then asks Kyle what inspired him to pursue his doctorate in Physical Therapy while also running his business. After discussing his goals in terms of his education, Celeste uses Kyle’s response to transition into the question of how he and Lauren know how far they can push an athlete. Lauren shares her thoughts on how both the athlete’s level their goals help determine how hard she will push them during their prep. Both Lauren and Kyle highlight the importance of trust and communication with their clients and how that affects the levels they are willing to push them to. Next, Celeste asks them how they prioritize their energy and focus since they coach clients at various levels and goals. Then, Lauren, and Kyle discuss their thoughts on a natural athlete’s potential for success in the NPC given that they may not be genetically gifted. Lauren and Kyle share their experiences and insight about the importance of patience and understanding that natural athletes, especially new to competing, need to be realistic with their expectations and timelines for their goals and how “living the lifestyle” will benefit them long term. Lauren, having been a natural athlete her entire competing career, shares valuable insight from her own experiences and again emphasizes how patience is key for both success and longevity in the sport. From there, Celeste asks Lauren and Kyle how they prioritize their clients hormone health. Lauren mentions why her and Kyle prefer longer preps for their clients and how that method allows for refeeds and diet breaks which both can help maintain healthy hormone levels for as long as possible during prep.  They also mention how tracking a female competitors cycle adds to their data collection for their prep and how it plays a role in how they can better coach their clients. Celeste then asks Lauren and Kyle how they deal with the mental and emotional demands involved with coaching. The couple shares that although it’s still a work in progress, they have learned from their mentors about the importance of setting boundaries and specifying days or time away from work. They share that they feel this will give them not only longevity in coaching but allows for them to invest time and attention to their relationship. Next, Celeste asks Lauren and Kyle what they feel makes a good coach and team. The couple discusses what they feel is important and also mention goals they have for the future of Team Cosmic Bodies while still sticking to their principles and philosophies. Celeste then asks Lauren and Kyle what important questions an athlete should ask during the initial interview process and afterwards they share some of their coaching pet peeves. Celeste then asks Lauren and Kyle’s opinion on politics in competing. The conversation transitions into athlete qualities, and Celeste has Lauren and Kyle share what they feel separates the good from the phenomenal athletes.  After discussing coaching philosophy Celeste starts the hypothetical round of questions. Celeste starts off the round by asking: if she was a competitor with overall wins under her belt, wanting to hit the national circuit yet is looking for a new coaching approach, why would she hire Lauren and Kyle. Lauren shares her experiences on her journey through various national shows on her road to pro and explains why those lessons make her a great coach. Next, the couple discusses how they address clients who express that they don’t feel they are ready for their upcoming show. Lauren and Kyle also share what they would like a first time competitor to know before deciding to commit to a contest prep. Celeste then asks how the couple approaches training and nutrition when a client comes to them after a bad rebound. Lastly, Celeste asks if Lauren and Kyle would still put an athlete on stage if they have executed their plan to a tee, except for their posing and stage presentation. Celeste then moves on to the rapid fire round of questions, asking the couple to give short one-sentence answers to topics such as waist trainers, macros vs meal plans, fed vs fasted, and HIIT or steady state cardio, water cutting and supplements. Based off of their responses, Celeste takes the lead and asks Lauren and Kyle to expand on their thoughts on water cutting during peak week and before a show. Next, Celeste asks the couple to share why they advocate for the use of creatine. After discussing creatine and other supplementation, Kyle shares his thoughts on waist trainers. To conclude the episode, Lauren and Kyle tell listeners where and how they can find and connect with them further.  CONNECT WITH TEAM COSMIC BODIES:Team Instagram: www.instagram.com/teamcosmicbodies/ Website: www.teamcosmicbodies.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbcjRZI6xOxUgopZ2BwH7w Lauren: IG: www.instagram.com/laurendannenmiller/ All Links: linktr.ee/laurendannenmiller Kyle:IG: www.instagram.com/kyledburns1/ CONNECT WITH CELESTE:INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ WEBSITE: WWW.CELESTIAL.FIT Post-Show Blues, Food Relationship Coaching, & On-Demand Mindset Coaching for Competitors: www.celestial.fit/work-with-me.html Time Stamps:[0:50] Celeste introduces Lauren and Kyle, the coaches and owners of Team Cosmic Bodies. [2:00] Celeste asks Kyle to share the team’s coaching philosophy. [5:48] Celeste asks Kyle what inspired him to go for his doctorate while running his business. [8:50] Lauren and Kyle discuss how they know how far to push their athletes. [14:00] Celeste asks Lauren and Kyle how they prioritize their focus and energy with clients of many different levels. [15:45] Lauren and Kyle share their opinions on an athlete’s potential for success in the NPC if they are not genetically gifted. [19:45] Lauren and Kyle share how they discuss with their clients realistic expectations, goals, and timelines for muscle gain in natural athletes. [21:55] Celeste asks Kyle and Lauren how they prioritize their clients hormone health. [28:00] Lauren and Kyle share how the deal with the mental and emotional demands involved with coaching. [32:30] Celeste asks what makes a coach a good coach and a team a good team. [36:00] Lauren and Kyle discuss what questions they feel athletes should ask before hiring a coach. [38:15] Lauren and Kyle share their industry pet peeves. [41:35] Celeste asks Lauren and Kyle about politics in competing. [43:40] Lauren and Kyle talk about the differences between good and phenomenal athletes. [46:10] Celeste starts the hypothetical round of questions. [57:50] Celeste starts the rapid fire questions. [59:45] Celeste asks Lauren & Kyle to expand on their response to water cutting. [61:50] Celeste asks why Lauren & Kyle advocate for the use of creatine. [63:30] Kyle shares on his thoughts on waist trainers. [69:30] Lauren and Kyle share how listeners can connect with them further.

Today, host Celeste Rains-Turk interviews Adam Atkinson of See You Later Leaner who has had a passion for fitness and health since he was young as his dad and he created their own home gym which sparked a passion for lifting much like his fathers passion. He has been a powerlifter and nationally qualified bodybuilder himself.  He turned his love of lifting into a career training at a local YMCA in 2002 with his issa certification. As his client base grew he founded SYLL in Columbus, Ohio to provide proper nutrition on top of training. He has been coined the diet doc of his town and works with people from all walks of life and of course competitors. His success in the NPC, IFBB, and other federations has led to many top placings, pro cards, and ultimately dream making which is his true passion   In this educational and informative episode, coach Adam discusses the personal and professional trials and tribulations he tackles as a contest prep coach.   Adam and Celeste dive deep into topics concerning Adam’s coaching philosophy, prioritizing the health of his clients, and ways to make sure the body is ready for the rigors of prep.  Adam elaborates on the attributes and separating factors between good athletes versus athletes that are truly exceptional.   He goes on to talk about the use of PEDs with amateur athletes, and sheds light on the rumors associated with “politics” in competing.  In the rapid-fire round, Celeste inquires about many hot topics in the realm of bikini prep; Adam answers, providing listeners with his honest and experience based input.   Adam’s level of commitment to his clients and passion for coaching radiates throughout this episode, as he provides touching and personal experiences during his time as a competition prep coach.   Of course, Adam provides ways for listeners to connect with him on social media, as well as his website.  This is certainly an episode you don’t want to miss! Connect with Adam Instagram: https://instagram.com/seeyoulaterleaner Website: https://www.seeyoulaterleaner.com Connect with Celeste:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/celestial_fit Website: http://www.celestial.fit Episode Time Stamps: [1:34] Celeste introduces Adam to the show  [2:20] Adam’s coaching philosophy  [3:45] Adam talks about how he prioritizes health with his athletes  [6:04] Talking about determining how far to push an athlete  [7:42] Hormones/panels to run to determine if someone is healthy for prep  [9:40] Adam explains a “sympathetic state”  [11:57] Adam shares what potential clients should look out for before seeking a coach [14:36] Attributes that make a good coach/athlete team  [17:17] Characteristic of good athletes vs phenomenal athletes  [19:37] Adam talks about the demands and struggles of coaching  [21:40] Adam describes how he prioritizes the needs of different IFBB Professionals  [25:45] Can natural athletes do well in the NPC if they are not genetically favored? [28:50] Politics in competing?  [32:45] Celeste gives various hypothetical competitor scenarios, Adam answers how he would address them accordingly  [37:03] Adam describes how he would help a struggling client post-show [38:40] Putting a competitor who has a great physique but struggles with posing on stage [41:38] Adam talks about benefits/risks of waist trainers  [42:50] Adams take on the “if it fits your macros” vs “meal plan” dieting  [46:25] Limiting water intake/cutting water [46:43] Steady state vs HIIT cardio workouts  [47:03] Best supplements/vitamins for competitors  [49:15] Adam talks about an experience where he had to fire a client  [50:10] Adam describes how to get the most out of steady-state cardio sessions

In this week’s episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with newly crowned IFBB Professional who played and coached club and collegiate volleyball and has been competing since 2016 and just went pro at NPC universe 2020, while working as a sales executive marketing rep for Ticor Title and living the wife and dog mom life, Maeghan Egli, to discuss the ins and outs of her road to her pro card.   Maeghan starts by sharing what initially got her interested in the sport and how she began her first prep with a novice coach. She talks about how they learned about the methodology and competing together and how maybe honey-glazed salmon was a little too complicated of a meal while prepping.    In her first two years of competing working with this novice coach, Maeghan talks about how she went to her first national show with no understanding of the weight that nationals carry and what it truly means to earn a pro card, despite walking away from that show with a 4th place title.   Although she received an incredible placing, Maeghan talks about the day of prejudging for her first national show when she experienced a scare – passing out prior to stepping on stage. As someone with a very all-or-nothing mindset, Maeghan learned the importance of listening to her body and eating or drinking water when she needed it, especially because the incident left her with 12 stiches underneath her chin.   As the episode progresses, Maeghan shares the importance of researching a coach and what factors influenced her decision to hire a coach that had more experience in the world of competing than she did as opposed to someone who would learn along with her and the experiences and expectations she had of herself when working with this more experienced coach.   Maeghan shares in depth about her no-excuses mentality and how it has brought her this far in not only competing, but in her career and her marriage. She shares the importance of routine in her daily life and how her athlete mentality has influenced her to become the best possible version of herself, which includes merging her professional life with her competition and fitness life. Maeghan shares about all the wonderful opportunities that have presented themselves to her since she made the decision to no longer isolate each part of her life.   As the episode draws to a close, Maeghan shares how her strategies have changed between Universe and North American’s as well as the feedback she has received and how she plans to grow and change (which also includes a surprising, uncommon area where she is looking for growth). Maeghan talks about how her suit and hair color have changed over the years and the reasoning behind the decision to make these changes.   In perfect Confessions of a Bikini Pro fashion, the interview wraps up with Maeghan sharing her best advice for those new to competing as well as those looking to go pro. This wonderful, insightful and relatable episode, Maeghan shows how to live by the words “If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way; if not, you’ll find an excuse.” CONNECT WITH MAEGHAN: https://www.instagram.com/maeghanegli/   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ EPISODE TIME STAMPS   [1:20] Pre Stage Rituals [3:02] The first Prep [5:04] Working with a novice coach [7:13] Knowing when to switch coaches [10:18] Stepping away from a show and taking time to grow [12:33] Showing up at nationals with a love for the sport over nerves [13:12] Passing out before the stage [16:30] How passing out changed a view on bodybuilding [21:59] Signs your body is giving you that you need a break [24:25] Working with an experienced coach [25:56] Expectations of a new coach [27:36] Post-Wedding Prep [29:00] An athlete mentality and it’s influence in life [33:01] Leaving no room for excuses [36:19] Developing a morning routine [39:08] Managing a work schedule with competing and a marriage [43:01] Sharing her business and fitness together on social media [46:10] Inspiration after earning a pro card [47:38] How being a pro effects the way you show up for yourself [49:15] Current goals with no show in mind [50:45] Favorite exercises for glutes, hamstrings and shoulders [52:07] The difference between Universe and North American’s [54:09] Peaking strategy leading into Universe [57:22] Changing Hair Color [58:40] Feedback on suit color [1:00:13] Best advice for girls who have never competed before and those on the road to pro     Life long athlete, played and coached club and collegiate volleyball, went pro at NPC universe in 2020, wife and dog mom [1:20] pre stage ritual: chatting with the girls in line, no specific ritual, in deep conversations with those around her to distract herself from nerves [3:02] first prep in 2016 and inspiration for competing – longer prep because she had been seeing a trainer at her local gym for winter/summer break to stay in shape for volleyball then go back to college, came back after graduating and the trainer saw her, even though she wasn’t training for a purpose. There was a local one in may of the next year and she was all in for it, it was the first time he had prepped anyone, super cheap training like $100/month, started in NOV 2016, intention of may 2017 show. [5:04] working with a coach who had never prepped anyone before – fancy, complicated meals, was hard to control variables, 4 or 5 weeks into prep she was getting leaner and it was obvious he didn’t know what he was doing so he brought one of his friends in and asked for help, after 1.5-2 weeks into that she fired the trainer because the other guy was doing the work and she asked the other guy to prep her. Stayed with him for the first 2 years of the competition [7:13] Knowing when to switch coaches – her old coach and her were learning and experiencing things together, she got to the point where she wanted to pursue it in a more competitive way and she felt that she needed someone that had more knowledge than her, not someone who was learning with her. She hired Shane Heugly because he had been in the game and knew what level she wanted to be at as opposed to growing linearly. If you’re wanting to look at other coaches, talk to your coach about it, let them understand what your thoughts are and be transparent. She wanted someone who was already competitive at the level she wants to be at. [10:18] Stepping away from your first national show and taking time to grow – the universe delivers when you’re ready because I stepped on to that national stage not knowing what a procard was and what placing meant. She was just enjoying training and doing it because she loved the sport. Her husband proposed to her two weeks before nationals, wanting to get married in a year, so after this show she’s going to focus on life and wedding stuff, before she even received her placing she knew she was going to take time off, she knew she wasn’t going to compete until 3 months after her wedding minimum. [12:33] Showing up at nationals with a love for the sport over nerves – placed 4th at first national show, she thinks that  [13:12] passing out before stage – follows her plans to a T – i.e. if plan says eat at 8am, won’t eat at 7:59 or 8:01, woke up that morning dehydrated of prejudging, had to get her tan touched up and got super dizzy standing in line for touch ups and passed out in the tanning tent, woke up instantly and had hit the underside of her chin on the fan in front of her, split open her chin, stepped on stage for prejudging with makeshift bandages under her chin, held a tissue there seconds before she stepped on stage, went to the ER later that night and got 12 stitches, went back and did finals with stitches in her face. Lessons learned – don’t cut water, don’t drink wine the night before and EAT if you’re dizzy! [16:30] How passing out changed her view of bodybuilding – it’s hard because it could have been prevented had she eaten before she went to tanning, get in the mindset in competing that it’s so hardcore you should push through the suffering, you need to recognize your limits. Stepping on stage is not worth your overall health. In that moment I felt like I had to push past it, but it’s important to know that you do have to go to extreme levels, but if it comes down to “I’m going to pass out” just eat and drink some water. The fact that she hit the only part that the judges couldn’t see was insane. She knew that passing out was on her, her coach didn’t tell her not to eat or drink, she made that decision. Also judges will disqualify you if they know you passed out. [21:59] Body giving you signs you need a break – 3-4 weeks out from USAs, her body was stalling, not losing weight, was doing HIIT and steady state cardio (2-3 sessions/day) and nothing was changing. Coach at the time reached out to friends and was like “what do I do” and the coaches gave little pieces of advice (i.e. parking further away, increasing overall NEAT). Was getting so tired that despite cardio going up, daily activity was going way down, wasn’t doing anything, that was negating the cardio. Didn’t properly address it, didn’t reverse properly after the show, tried to do macros but had no idea how to, was overeating at time, her body eventually “gave up” and she got to a weight where it didn’t change, but she wasn’t comfortable with it [24:25] Shows with an experienced coach – never doubted whether or not she would be ready [25:56] Expectations with a new coach – didn’t want to do macros, she just wanted to feel good, did a meal plan “with options”, interchanging her proteins/carbs/fats. Got a meal plan implemented and was focused on making her coach happy – helped that she was a collegiate athlete. She wanted to know if she was going to get results with him so focus was to be 100% so she could be focused on that. Cardio was down and food was up, had a really good maintence while adhering to the plan [27:36] Post-Wedding Prep – started at a high maintence and worked into the prep, started with a mini-cut for 4 weeks before the wedding and then started prep 1-2 weeks after she got back for nationals in November. Shane is slow to change things with her athletes. “If your body is still responding, there’s no need to change anything”. [29:00] An athlete mentality and it’s overall influence in her life – had a coach say one time “if it’s important to you, you’ll find a way, if not, you’ll find an excuse”. It became engrained in her and has looked at that in all areas of her life. If it’s truly important to you, you’ll make it happen. Was late to practice because her car was towed and made her run lines because she was light. If you wouldn’t have parked in the tow zone, you wouldn’t have gotten towed, then you wouldn’t have been late. If you want something, you won’t let anything stand in the way. “you’re either growing or dying, there is no stagnation” [33:01] Leaving no room for excuses – adding things into a routine. Wanted to read books and recognized that she needed to set it in the schedule, developing a plan around her goals. Started reading during steady state cardio because she was “wasting” time via Instagram/music so she started reading during steady state to maximize. When the gyms shut down she implemented a bedtime routine where she would read before bed, helped relax her. Added a morning routine and started reading during that time too. She was noticing that things she would learn about in books would show up in life and she was able to handle situations better because she had more knowledge from the books. Our brain is attunded to be mindful of the things that happen to us. [36:19] The beginning of the morning routine – miracle morning by Hal Elrod, spent the first 20 pages arguing with the book lol and then she said ok, I’m going to try this, then she tried it. After the first 3 days (which sucked),  then she started the morning routine and then noticed that the anxiousness that had cropped up in COVID world was beginning to melt away. [39:08] Managing a work schedule with competing and a marriage – sales and marketing rep for a title company, pre covid she was meeting with real estate agents and learn how they market themselves, then try to fill the holes in their business. When covid happened, zoom became king, had to get appointment with clients via zoom because realtors initially wanted to meet when things went away, then it got to the point where everyone did zoom all the time and they were over it lol. Relationship wise, he is a grower for family dispensary, it’s all he’s been doing and they were considered essential so literally nothing changed for him, he still worked his regular job and regular hours. She’s home when he comes home for lunch which is different, but nothing really changed. They saw each other more because she was working from home and not 45 minutes away. She also had two extra hours because she didn’t have that extra drive time. Didn’t have to wake up at 4:30 anymore and could wake up at 5:30. Prep wasn’t easy, but easier in terms of fitting things in. [43:01] Sharing her business (title company and fitness) on social media – tried to keep fitness and normal life separate in the beginning because she thought it would be looked down on by people who don’t know anything about the sport. She wanted to remain professional, and FB was her business side of things whereas IG was all the competing stuff. Noticing clients and potential clients had a huge wow factor when they found out she was a competitor. When business and health align, you flourish. The more she combined the two worlds, the more she is seeing inspiring people and getting business opportunities she wouldn’t have otherwise gotten. [46:10] Feeling differently after earning her procard, shift in goals with the sport – felt the fire to work hard and reach the procard goal, but she feels more relaxed now because there is no show in mind and there isn’t a big “all or nothing” mentality right now, but at the same time, feels so motivated and excited and wants to be better, but once she got her procard, her level of intensity increased. Super motivated and inspired, yet calm about it [47:38] how does being a pro effect the way you show up for yourself – train harder, pushing harder and failing more with weights, now isn’t just “going through the motions” and her husband went to her with the gym for the last 4 weeks of her prep so her husband could spot her and she couldn’t take short cuts. Even in the garage gym, she feels like she’s been on another level and pushing even harder [49:15] Current focus/goals – wants to properly reverse and wants to know what she will do to make herself competitive at the pro level. Wants to go in with intention. Need shoulders, glutes and calves, so on those days, she’s hyper focused because she knows she needs to really push until failure. Also added calves in on another day  [50:45] Exercises for glutes, hamstrings and shoulders – hip thrusts (HEAVY), tie between dumbbell shoulder press (with husband spotting so she can go heavy) and lateral raises seated (feels like it puts more focus on her shoulders), hamstring curl machine [52:07] what set her apart at universe as opposed to north americans – posing 100%, her north americans posing was “cringey” lol. The DJ at north americans was awesome, so the DJ was awesome, and she was way too excited and she practically ran on stage and posed way too fast and ran off. Practiced being slower with headphones on to super fast music (lots of latin music) and focused on being slow so the judges will focus on her and show off what she worked for. [54:09] Peaking strategy different than past experiences – body was super on fire. 1.5 weeks out she looked in the mirror and was like “I look good”, and she doesn’t really feel that very often, but she knew it was the best she ever looked, even her husband was like “this is the best you’ve ever looked”, this show she didn’t hardly carb load the day of the show (only the day before). Only had one meal before going on stage and shane’s wife said she looked perfect, didn’t need extra carbs or salt, felt like she looked really good with this approach, even though it wasn’t planned that way [57:22] Changing hair color – changing her hair color for life, she didn’t change it because of competing. Started going blonde in college because she wanted to be but had naturally dark brown hair. It was a lot of maintence so she went back to natural color and stepped on stage with brown hair. [58:40] Feedback on a suit color – have control over suit color, jewelry, everything before stepping on stage. Was first red, then switched coaches and tiffany suggested a couple colors went for like a more purple, but then went blue and they did well in blue so they’re sticking with it. [1:00:13] Best advice for girls who have never competed and those on the road to pro: get a coach that knows what they’re doing from the get-go and do your research. Interview your coaches and pick the one that best aligns with you. Be a student of the sport. Be patient on the road to pro and be willing to work hard because the sport is not for everyone. Not everyone is meant to be a professional bikini competitor. [1:02:15] Connecting via social media

This week's guest is the wonderful Celeste Rains-Turk who you may recognise as the host of Confessions of a Bikini Pro podcast.As well as being an NPC bikini competitor, Celeste is a mindset mentor specialising in helping people make peace with food, their body and their goals and is the author of the number one best selling self help book ‘Believe Your Way to Badass.' Combining her passion for the sport, her experiences with disordered eating plus her qualifications and passion for psychology, personal development, mindfulness, Celeste works closely with competitors to help them develop healthier relationships with food. In this episode, we dig into a bit more about what that entails, some tips and tricks and we answer a LOAD of listener questions too. Competitors of ALL levels will get so much out of this episode!We spoke about:⁠Her current prepWhy she started her podcastCeleste's competing historyTaking a long time off between shows to build her body and repair her mindsetGetting her period backBattling with how we identify and speak to our selvesHow and why Celeste got into the work that she does helping people repair their relationship with food and their bodiesCommon struggles for competitors (change, post show, food focus)Differences in pros/amateurs, age differencesWriting a best selling book - ‘Believe Your Way to Badass'Listener Q&As!! How do I stop binging post show/shoot? What protocol to implement post show to not fall into the binge/restrict cycle How do you break from the all or nothing mentality? How to find the line between reversing and getting your life back? How to improve body image & self love/acceptance, while always working to change your body? Common mistakes you see athletes make post show Tips to manage the festive season (especially while in prep) And SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Celeste, learn more about her journey and her food relationship coaching services you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ and http://www.celestial.fit. You can check out her podcast on Apple, Spotify and wherever you like to listen to your podcasts!If you love the episode don't forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x

In this week’s episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk has the absolute pleasure to interview IFBB Professional Shanae Dicicco. Known as one of Australia’s best bikini pro’s, Shanae qualified for the 2018 Australian Nationals and now works to develop her name as a posing coach. ​ Shanae kicks off the episode by sharing her biggest weakness. She admits to always being nervous and even stumbled on stage at Muscle Contest Japan. Celeste praises Shanae for sharing her vulnerabilities Previously trained by her Bodybuilder ex-boyfriend, Shanae oftentimes eating way more than necessary to grow. After stepping off stage feeling “blocky and bigger than the other girls,” Shanae invested in a coach that specialized in bikini. She explains how it took several years to transform her shape, focusing on slimming her waist and posing versus trying to grow her deltoids.  Celeste and Shanae discuss the fallout from their shows being cancelled this year. Shanae admits to an uncontrolled rebound and began to eat for comfort after losing her job. She discusses how she had to do a full prep to reverse out of the significant calorie increase and a 15-kilogram weight gain. Shanae has now learned how to maintain, properly reverse, and occasionally indulge without rebounding. Shanae discusses the process of being an IFBB Profession in Australia. Shanae explains the standard in Australia being quite competitive and is thankful for the influx of competition coming to the IFBB. Her goal is to compete in the Olympia however has been held back this year due to COVID restrictions.  Celeste asks Shanae her daily habits to success. Shanae became a manager for ambassadors of a company after being laid off from her job this summer.  Prior to the IFBB, Shanae states she had dreams to be an actress but found it hard to maintain her muscular figure. She now focuses on pushing her body to the absolute potential, finding complete confidence in the process of building muscle. Finally, Shanae gives listeners her best advice on their road to Pro. Shanae’s vulnerability and success story gives listeners an episode they do not want to miss! CONNECT WITH SHANAE: https://www.instagram.com/naedicicco/ CONNECT WITH CELESTE: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ EPISODE TIME STAMPS: [1:34] Shanae's stage ritual [4:33] Shanae’s Arnold Debut story [6:27] Shanae discusses how she had to change her training routine to fit bikini division [12:37] How Shanae feels about her shows being cancelled/rebounding/Future show plans [18:04] Off-season diet/how Shanae maintains her calorie intake [20:48] How to become a IFBB Pro in Australia/Her goals in the IFBB [25:03] Shanae’s daily habits for success [28:18] Shanae’s life and mind set prior to fitness/IFBB Pro league [33:40] Shanae’s advice to listeners stuck in a bad mindset/pressure to maintain a lean figure [38:13] How Shanae and her partner train together [39:32] Shanae gives her best advice for new competitors and future IFBB Pros

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Celeste Rains-Turk as a response to many questions I've been receiving lately asking about how to improve relationships with food and body image issues.Celeste is currently earning her masters In clinical mental health counseling, and is already well known for her ability to coach physique athletes to a health outlook on food & their bodies.Today's episode is a deep dive into potential strategies applicable to...- Improving body Image- Fear of foods- Bingeing- Obsessive tracking...and much more.Follow Celeste on IG: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/?hl=enCheck out Celeste's website: http://www.celestial.fit/Check out Celeste's book Believe Your Way To Badass: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Your-Way-BADASS-Interactive/dp/1539147401Listen to Celeste's podcast Confessions Of A Bikini Pro: http://www.celestial.fit/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-podcastApply for online coaching with our team: https://jeremiahbair1.clickfunnels.com/coachingapplication44092172

In this week's episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk welcomes IFBB Pro, holistic nutrition expert, and Puerto Rican bombshell Mia Sanchez.  After finding her passion in bodybuilding, she quickly rose to the ranks by winning her pro card at Universe in 2016. In addition to her love for fitness, Mia has her bachelors in Communication Studies, is an excellent writer, painter, and a great advocate for mental health in the IFBB division. Celeste and Mia begin the episode by discussing Mia’s journey into fitness. Mia explains how she was an overweight child and was made aware of her food choices since age 13. After removing red meat from her diet, Mia began to feel confident in her new shape which gave her the courage to start a fitness journey. Mia states that bodybuilding opened her eyes to everything she can achieve aesthetically. Celeste asks Mia about her journey into bodybuilding. States she found an advertisement in a magazine several years ago. Mia states she was initially laughed at by her peers, however she persisted and grew her passion and fell in love with the bodybuilding atmosphere. This passion grew even more after placing well at her first show. Mia’s current goal is to be invited to the Arnold Classic or be qualified for the Olympia. Mia openly discusses with Celeste about feeling exhausted during prep. She has learned to “embrace the suck” while keeping focused on beating her best package. Mia tells viewers to appreciate the outcomes, follow the plan, and be proud of the journey. Mia explains her post operation breast augmentation complications. She states she has had to have several reconstructive breast surgeries throughout the years. Mia started her social media accounts the morning after her breast augmentation for other competitors to follow her recovery. She admits to feeling pressured to have a social presence after winning her Pro Card and felt as if she had to share her whole life to the fitness world. Over the years, Mia let go of the pressure to be an influencer and focus on impressing the judges instead. In addition to bodybuilding, Mia’s true passion is writing, painting, and being surrounded by loved ones. Mia opens up about her coach, grandmother, and dog passing away last year. She explains to Celeste the began to doubt her presence in the IFBB professional stage and worry about hiring a new coach. Mia made the choice to take time off, visit family in Puerto Rico, travel across the United States, and prioritize her mental health by seeing a holistic psychologist. Mia admits to not knowing the feeling of “being off a diet” before taking time off and believes her diet break helped her achieve an amazing package. For her next competition prep, Mia explains to Celeste how she will be putting primary focus on her recovery. She loves the process of getting ready for stage, but admits she needs to also love the recovery part. Mia is excited to get massages, take a few days off from cardio, practicing yoga, and laying on the couch. In addition to physical rest, she will be keeping her journaling, story writing, and painting as a priority. During her coaching, she encourages quiet time and advocates for her clients to prioritize her Mental Health. She recommends her clients have five obtainable, positive, and simple goals to reflect on each week, especially for her lifestyle team members. Intrinsic motivation, confidence, and discipline is hard to teach, and recommends coaches to be slow on their approach. Not focusing on her negatives and acknowledging her fears. Mia and Celeste end the episode by giving her best advice to women who are new to competing. Mia’s interesting journey to fitness, nearly 5 year history in the IFBB division, and unique perspective on recovery makes an episode you do not want to miss! Connect with Mia Sanchez: https://www.instagram.com/miaifbbpro/ Connect with Celeste Rains-Turk:  https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ EPISODE TIME STAMPS: [1:42] Mia’s pre-stage ritual [5:46] Mia’s approach to getting shredded/stage ready [8:47] Celeste asks Mia her journey into bodybuilding [11:15] Mia’s challenges with prepping/bodybuilding [14:32] How Mia has changed her approach to prepping/recovery throughout the years [21:50] The pressure of social media when joining the IFBB [28:25] Mia’s hobbies outside of bodybuilding [38:43] Mia’s opens up regarding her coach passing away, stepping back from the stage, and prioritizing mental health [49:28] What Mia will be focusing on for her next prep [1:00:04] Mia’s approach to coaching in regards to Mental Health [1:11:13] Mia’s struggle with Social Anxiety Disorder, public speaking, and interviews [1:19:06] Mia’s best advice to new and upcoming competitors

Celeste Rains-Turk specializes in helping Competitors make peace with food, their body and their goals using psychology, personal development, mindfulness, and her signature PTG Process™. Throughout her time earning her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, she focused her research, reports, and studies on eating disorders, body image, self-concept, mindfulness, and personal growth. While studying, she became a sought after coach in the personal development world and went on to write a #1 Best-Selling Self-help book, ‘Believe your way to Badass'. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to bring even greater support, knowledge, and counseling / therapy to competitors so they can receive even deeper help from someone who gets it and doesn't believe you have to stop competing to heal what mentally ails you. Connect with Celeste Rains-Turk Instagram    For show notes, links, information and How to Attract, Sell and Deliver like a Million Dollar Online Coach go to OnlineSuperCoach.com

In episode two of the Returning Guest series, host Celeste Rains-Turk sits down for a second time with Crisis Counselor, Master student of gerontology, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Personal Trainer, Kate Abate to dig deeper into Kate’s life outside of competing. Although she is not actively competing, Kate shares how she has continued to make her body a priority. As discussed on her previous episode, Kate has struggled with her gut health and talks about her continued journey to improve her digestion. She shares about the Autoimmune diet she has been following and it’s impact on her overall gut health and colitis. Beyond that, Kate discusses her own hypermobility and the levels it can work at outside of simply “being flexible”. She shares how the hypermobility works its way down to her internal organs and joints and the correlation that exists between her hypermobility and her physical and mental health. Kate studies gerontology which is the study of the aging process. Kate talks about the aging process as growth and development. She talks about how even though the body no longer grows taller, it grows and develops in many other fascinating ways. She specifically talks about mental health in the older population by asking the question, “Have you ever seen an 80 year old freaking out and stressed about something?” Because she is receiving this new degree, Kate talks about how she wants to expand her business once she receives her diploma. Just like getting this degree is allowing her to “pivot” in her own life, Kate wants to be able to reach those who  have also reached a pivot point in their life, whether it be in fitness, lifestyle, wellbeing or even a financial pivot. Even through all of this future planning, Kate shares how she is able to bring herself back to the present moment and enjoy every day. As the episode progresses, Kate talks about how she began her career in crisis counseling, stemming from trauma she experienced in her own childhood and in her 20s. She talks about how she was able to heal from this trauma and how she used a difficult time in her life to launch her into the world that is crisis counseling. Kate shares some of the best things that have come to her personally from crisis counseling and how to speak out when feeling the shame that is accompanied by the violence of a sexual assault. In this powerful episode, Kate’s words inspire hope and optimism for the aging process, healing through trauma and sexual assault. EPISODE TIME STAMPS: [2:10] Kate’s focus while not actively competing [4:04] New implementations to help with gut health [9:15] Hypermobility [12:15] Mental and physical needs evolving with age [14:02] Aging as growth and development [15:35] Correlation between mental health and hypermobility [20:58] Pursuing higher education in gerontology [24:50] Business vision [28:45] How the interest in gerontology was sparked [32:06] Bringing yourself back to the present while planning for the future [36:02] Pivoting [38:36] Experience as a crisis counselor [41:12] The best things that came out of crisis counseling for her personally [47:52] Having an open conversation regarding sexual assault [52:04] Working through her own trauma [57:47] Best advice for someone going through trauma National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline (RAINN) HOTLINE SUPPORT: https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline CONNECT WITH KATE: www.instagram.com/misskateabate/ CONNECT WITH CELESTE: www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

In this week's episode, Celeste Rains-Turk reintroduces Tamara Haddad, a previous guest from the beginning of her podcast who has since retired from the IFBB division. While she may be retired from competing, Tamara is still well-known for her excellent posing coaching and active in supporting other competitors.  To Begin, Tamara opens up to Celeste about her last show, the Arnold Classic Australia, in 2017.  She admits to post-show months of rebounding, feeling depressed, and unmotivated. Tamara explains how her biggest struggle was learning how to balance fitness as a lifestyle instead of a competition. She states it took approximately 9 months to get back into shape and how the slow and steady approach gave her the lifestyle shape she always dreamed of having. Tamara is thankful to have had the chance to compete at The Arnold and Olympia and uses her experiences to coach other competitors to these elite stages.  ​ Tamara explains how the hardest part about overcoming post-competing blues is the mental changes and lifestyle adaptations. Tamara tells Celeste how she used to believe you couldn’t take rest days, and now realizes that taking rest days allows for muscles to heal, bones to repair, and mind recovery. Tamara no longer has food guilt and chooses to eat three fuller meals instead of five portion-controlled meals.  Tamara and Celeste discuss the heavy and often disregarded topic of addiction in the bodybuilding sport. Tamara admits she was addicted to competing, Adderall, Xanax, and sex which reared its ugly head after retiring. Tamara decided to cleanse her body, mind, and soul and admits to having a predisposition to extreme addictive characteristics. She started her recovery by doing a 90-day commitment, sun healing, and focusing on spiritual growth. ​While Tamara was afraid of her true self without the title of IFBB pro champion, she worked with God to release those stigmas. Tamara happily expresses she is now three months clean of prescription substances! Celeste and Tamara open up about the breakup from her fiancé and how she was struggled with intimacy with partners since. In addition to healing herself, she admits to Celeste how she avoided masturbation to build up her “spiritual soul” She states since her 90 day commitment cleanse, she is now able to have a sexual relationship with a partner and raise her vibrations/energy.  Tamara states how online competitions is “the future of bodybuilding”. She praises the division for transforming to an online stage and is pleasantly surprised how successful the first one was in July. In the future, she is hoping the Top 10 gets more prize money to help boost audience participation and reimburse competitors for their hard work.  Finally, Tamara gives viewers advice to competitors who feel addicted to the identity of the sport. Tamara’s honesty and open conversations provide an episode you do not want to miss! Connect with Tamara Here: www.instagram.com/tamarahaddad7/ Connect with Celeste Here: www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ TIME STAMPS: [3:24] Life and Goals after retiring from the IFBB division [8:52] Learning to step away from the extremes of competing [16:56] Tamara’s spirituality, addiction to prescription drugs, and healing.  [23:24] Staying abstinent/avoiding masturbation/raising your vibrations [35:21] Tamara discusses her opinion on online competitions [46:56 ] Advice to competitors who feel addicted to the sport    

Celeste is on a mission to help others start Building More than Just a Body by emphasizing the importance of self-love, confidence, mindset, wellness development, behaviour change modification planning, and long-term success strategies all coming together with the proper training and nutrition programs. She is on a mission to help others be, achieve, and have anything they desire in life which she believes is 100% possible with the proper focus and mindset. She believes everyone deserves to embody and radiate confidence in who they truly are, every day. Not forgetting she is also the host of CONFESSIONS OF A BIKINI PRO PODCAST If you missed her previous episode you can listen to it here. In this episode, we discussed the unhealthy relationship with food (binging, overeating, over-restricting, avoidance, punishment, guilt, not knowing how to find a balance, etc.)? -Body image (seeing your body differently than it really is—i.e. like a balloon)? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -Feeling confident in your skin as you begin building muscle and getting your health back even when that means more fat begins to come back? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -Setting new goals and creating a new identity now that you are no longer on prep? You can learn more about Celeste via her website www.celestial.fit and by connecting through her Social Media.  For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  

In this episode of the Mind, Set, Game podcast, I sat down with Celeste Rains-Turk who is the founder of Celestial fit. Celeste is a badass online fitness coach changing lives every day by emphasising fitness, health, wellness, self-love and self-confidence building strategies. For more information about Celeste visit www.celestial.fit and connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram