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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THERESA MENDOZA-CURA; First Show Tips, Dream without Limits, 7 year Road to Pro, Selfless Sport
Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Theresa Mendoza-Cura, who recently turned pro recently at the 2023 Muscle Contest Masters USA after competing for 7 years. She has been competing since December 2016 and has been working to earn her pro card 2018. She has competed in over a dozen shows and has worked to make the best out of the situation and used the time to really develop the physique she needed to earn her pro card. She just started offering posing to newer athletes, including feedback, critiques, and routine development. Theresa also co-hosted a podcast series called Bikini Talks. Theresa is also a wife, mother and total powerhouse!
TOPICS COVERED
-backstage behind the scenes
-dream without limits
-working towards a long-term goal
-balancing your physique
-trusting your coach
-taking time to grow
-involving your family in bodybuilding
-unselfish bodybuilding
-competing in Masters
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:10 backstage at a show
11:55 dream without limits
16:26 being humbled by the journey
20:34 working on feedback
29:01 trusting your coach, working with Michelle
33:30 changed to support muscles development
35:35 Theresa’s athletic background
39:30 finding bodybuilding
41:50 regrets from competing too much
43:04 family support
45:30 Is bodybuilding selfish?
53:45 sharing the accomplishment with your family
59:44 handling her reverse
64:23 plans for the future
66:28 competing as a masters athlete
68:58 advice for competitors
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