The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast was established in May of 2018 as the first and only place where IFBB Bikini Pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most).
The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the average gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.
There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post-show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE!
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KELSIE WOODHOUSE; Plan the Work & Work the Plan, Macro Friendly Meals, Obstacles are Bonuses, Family Dynamic
Today I speak with IFBB Pro Kelsie Woodhouse, a 38 year old, married, working mom of 2 living in the greater Seattle area as a Washington native. She works full time as a Business Development Director in the engineering and construction industry, and she loves to cook and bake. She grew up cheerleading and started self-guided weight lifting in 2016. Five years later, she decided to realize a bucket list item and start prep for her first competition. She researched coaches and started with Chris Melancon of Team Legacy and have stayed with him since. She first competed in July 2021, where she placed first or second in all of her classes, and went on to win the overall at her next show. Her first National level show was Team Universe in 2022, where she place 9th in Masters 35+ and 13th in her Open class. In July 2023, she won the overall at a regional show and then won her Pro card at 2023 Masters Nationals.
Kelsie shares how she manages to compete, work a full time job, and still be present as a mother and wife. You don’t want to miss this interview!
TOPICS COVERED
-time management
-making space in your life for competing
-balancing your priorities
-prep on a macro plan
-saying yes when the universe says no
-loving to cook
-consistency wins
-it’s up to you
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:30 normalizing what isn’t normal
6:30 working the plan
11:03 developing mindset and mentality
14:10 lessons in overcoming obstacles
16:40 wearing different hats
22:55 having hobbies outside of competing
27:30 favorite prep friendly recipes
30:45 better not perfect
33:25 family dynamics with competing
38:50 support from husband
44:30 taking yourself too seriously
49:45 looking back on her journey
55:30 choosing her coach
59:45 changes to earn a Pro card
65:39 advice for competitors
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