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 One of the SCARIEST things I’ve ever done...
A year ago I quit my day job to work for myself full time and it was one of the most freeing (yet scary) things I’ve ever done for myself I loved my jobs but working multiple jobs, running my own business, and being a full-time student, while also prepping for my bikini comps was just crazy I couldn’t go ALL in for myself in my business the way I needed to to make the impact I am committed to I stood up in front of a room of people (who I’d just spoken in front of) & promised to put my two weeks in I wrote it while waiting for my flight to board & legit almost missed my flight from NY to CA 😰 I didn’t tell anyone. I didn’t want anyone’s limiting beliefs or opinions to get in the way of me following my souls calling & true need at the time Once it was done I slowly put the word out and the responses were mixed but I knew what was best for me From there I launched my podcast, found my true niche that I love so so so much and just want to serve at the highest level and know I’m meant to be here to help, improved my wellbeing and way of life, and found a happiness I didn’t truly truly realize I could just “decide to have” until I did😍 When I was growing up (lol I’m still 22 and feel like I’m experiencing serious growing pains rn) my parents told me the best thing to do is what you love🙌🏻 I never ever did anything I didn’t love. I lived by this belief that I could make a living, be happy, & change the world by doing what I was meant to do It’s not always easy Sometimes I question if I’m crazy & should go back to a “regular” job Running my own business is really intense. But it’s taught me so so much and I’m always learning Every once in awhile I think I might just barge into big buildings and take them over (idk why lol) Often times I cry soooo intensely about the pains i want to heal in the world which lights my fire even more The best part? I wake up with this smile every day & I look forward to every task on my to do list because there was a time in my life I was longing to just be doing more for my mission so now I don’t take a single thing for granted What’s your big dream? What’s stopping you?
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Binging and Overeating... This can happen to anyone and I’ve see it happen to people who never saw it coming Unfortunately, this is all too common for #bikinicompetitors and usually begins after a season or set show is complete But why does it happen? It’s not always because you followed a clean eating meal plan It’s not always because you didn’t eat x,y,z foods for months on end It’s not always even because you have “no more willpower” This happens as a result of the psyche No meal plan can save you from this I mean, some people even say “I won’t do it again! Tomorrow, no more binging, or late night snacking, or eating everything in sight” Which in and of itself is a meal plan A plan for your meals Here’s the deal. Many of the things I listed can cause that or make it worse 100% the stats will even tell you that. The more you restrict the more you build up the desire to binge Hellooooo making a list on your phone of all the places or treats you’re gunna eat #postshow Something I see a lot of girls do is try to attack the problem where they can see it Like playing whack a mole. Instead of turning off the machine they hit the mole Only when it rears it’s head So what’s the root of this unfortunate cycle? I made an acronym highlighting 5 key components to overeating/“binging” (not always the same thing!!!) Beliefs Identity Naming Gaps Energy Beliefs: the truths we hold/live by with regard to ourselves and the world around us Identity: how we have defined and determined ourselves to be along with the behaviors, actions, and rules that fit that mold Naming: how we label foods, behaviors, and timelines of our life or expectations Gaps: the pieces of ourselves or our lives that feel void or have a disconnect to where we want to be Energy: the power we give to everything around us Now I could leave it at: the way we think/ things we believe about ourselves is going to impact our behaviors and our behaviors will either create a positive feeling (if it aligns with our identity and naming while usually closing the gaps) or a negative one (if it doesn’t align with our identity or naming and actually widens the gaps all of which creates guilt) I could also share that we have reinforcement of behavior that happens with our neurotransmitters by which when we perform a natural task, like eating, a reward is provided (such as energy, comfort, happiness, life) that is motivating enough to keep doing it. This happens with a release of dopamine when we eat When we eat meals heavy in carbohydrates we actually even release serotonin just from ANTICIPATING the meal itself and then it spikes even more when eating (hence why we feel like la la la la this is all good while we are doing it and then like poop after) It’s a literal high But, I can’t walk into your brain with you and turn these natural faucets off What I can do though, is work with you to eliminate these urges, behavior patterns, and the action provoking beliefs that trigger overeating or binges I’m not your therapist, or a recovery specialist and am not going to claim to ‘cure’ an eating disorder HOWEVER, it is undeniable that many of my clients have significantly transformed their relationship with food while working with me in my food freedom, post-show PTG process based programs, and mindset + self love consulting. Many of whom have actually experienced a massive shift within the first two weeks that they find themselves capable of sustaining with great freedom and ease Want to experience a complete shift in your relationship with food, your body, and your goals? Don’t know where to start? Fear that most programs won’t allow you to continue with your current coaching programs/meal plan? I would love to invite you to work with me My programs work in conjunction with your current meal plan and coaching. Everything provided is solely based on the inner work from your mindset, beliefs, identity, gaps, naming, and relationship to yourself and your body. I do not write meal plans for this This is a transformation of within that will naturally allow for the physical applications of work and knowledge to emerge and support you in a beautiful way. It’s not about putting up more barriers, it’s about taking them down and building peace of mind, greater sense of control, and ultimate freedom of mind around / about food Want to find out how we can work together? Send me a message now or contact me HERE or on Instagram @celestial_fit and let me know you’re looking for help and we will see if or how I can help you! Comment below with your main takeaways and share with someone you know who could benefit from this❤️  Ohhhh boy do I miss competing!
I’ve fallen in love with every aspect of this sport. It’s a commitment day in and day out to be better than before. When I lift weights it’s not just to show up and workout. It’s to be conscious about every movement, every contraction, every damn lift. When I eat food it’s not just a matter of putting a meal together. It’s being meticulous about how much, when, and why I need it Every time I pose it’s not just about going through the motions. It’s seeing the angles, learning more about my body, and allowing my posing to transform as I transform as a person. Sleep is not just about hoping to get enough rest for the next day. It’s finding ways to capitalize on it to grow and recover Even drinking water isn’t to be taken lightly. It’s measured, specific, and has a purpose And the most important of all? The mindset. Every thought about my body, my food, my goals matters. Journaling, visualizing, and stepping into my highest identity every day is KEY to making everything else MEAN something deeper than surface level Every supplement, every check in, every thought, every meal, every workout, every rest day, every nights sleep, EVERYTHING It all works together to create a new version of ourselves. And if we can’t commit to growth in every area, then we are shorting ourselves. To execute perfectly on all the physical work without consistently building ourselves up as a soul, as a human, as a mind; It would be like having a computer without a monitor; useless... BUILD. MORE. THAN. JUST. A. BODY❤️💪🏻🧠 👆🏻That is my mission, my purpose, my commitment, To help other people do exactly that🧠 Things May not be Going According to OUR Plan, but they Might just be Going According to THE Plan...4/13/2019  Things May not be Going According to OUR Plan, but they Might just be Going According to THE Plan...
Sometimes our own plan gets totally laughed at by the universe and a new (much better) plan is delivered I personally expected to be stepping on the stage early this year, maybe even traveling for some and going to national shows to compete for my pro card But none of that was really in the cards for me and I feel now, 6+ months later, that it’s exactly what I needed! TIME, SPACE, BREAKTHROUGHS, KNOWLEDGE! In this time off I’ve not only gained muscle, strength, and more peace with myself and food but also patience and new lessons I truly believe this patience and these lessons I’ve learned are the things I’ll need when it comes time to truly dig deeper and deeper! Have you ever been surprised that your plans didn’t really go to plan? Ever set a master strategy up only for something to throw a wrench in it? I’d love to hear how you came out of it or how the new plan ended up being far beyond what you could have ever imagined! Comment below with a story, let’s inspire and instill hope in each other😍🌟  Many of the things others JUDGE you for, your tribe will LOVE you for😍🌟
It’s amazing what happens when you stay committed to yourself and your vision. The right tribe always comes only when you are true to yourself. Otherwise you attract the wrong people and never feel like you “fit in” or are “understood” Never let other people tell you how to live your life or be yourself because the don’t truly know you and you are a GIFT because you are unique. Find the people who see that in you! I’ve been so lucky and grateful to have so many supportive uplifting people in my life. 😊 Many of whom saw my best side even when I couldn’t. But I’ve also had many people judge me, tell me the approach I have isn’t ‘good’ or ‘going to work’, questioned if I’d truly achieve what I set out to, and warn me I should do anything but the things I thought to do. Many of those times, I knew they were wrong. I knew they were wrong because I already had enough validation within me. Without truly believing in, trusting, honoring, and loving ourselves, other voices will win. To remove power of others over our emotions and thoughts we must first find peace and strength within ourselves Never let the doubts, fears, and limiting beliefs of others become your own. And if they do, have the courage to realize it and address the matter head on. Not just because the outcome will be better. But also because you deserve to have your own belief system that serves you, empowers you, and takes you places you never even knew you could go... Letting your higher self run the show and other incredible people will appear. I’ve met / connected with amazing people like all of you, the pros on my podcast, other athletes, amazing biz lovers and go getters because I’ve been myself and nothing less! Main message for the day? Own YOUR magic 😍🌟  The ‘it’ factor doesn’t always come from a physique.
Many people even argue over who should have won or placed. But at the end of the day, one person ends up on top, only a few end up with medals/trophies, & only the best choose to keep fighting for their goals regardless of challenges How can you make sure you set yourself apart? Commit to the inner work the way you commit to never missing a meal or a cardio sesh. It will bring you into alignment with the physical actions and the physical result That’s why I’m on a mission to help bikini competitors to Build More Than Just a Body I never placed in shows until I addressed the relationship I had with food, my body, & my goals When I returned to competing in 2017 after 1.5 years off, a 30lb+ rebound in 3 weeks, and a ton of mental healing, my intentions were finally pure I loved myself more, so everything came from a beautiful loving space rather than a dark space of loathe for myself / body. The inner work is what let me go detach from the outcome... I wasn’t doing it for a look or a placing at first I was doing it because I really wanted to do it for me & just give myself a chance to show myself that I could compete without sacrificing having a normal relationship with myself & food If it wasn’t for the investments of time, energy, & money I made into expanding my mindset w/ various mentors, programs, & a psych degree then I don’t believe I would have won on my physique alone The physique is a 100% necessity. In order to develop a winning physique & presentation you need a mindset that aligns you to consistent positive actions to kill it regardless of how you feel🙅🏻♀️ I have developed tools, strategies, & practices that allow myself (& clients) to make peace with food & their body in the improvement season! I fully know & believe that the women who commit to working on themselves year round on EVERY level will outlast those who don’t Don’t put up w/ the Post-Show Blues anymore! Get out of the funk, embrace your body, be comfortable around food, & transform your identity w/ my signature process by Signing up for my free post show blues coaching series HERE  Let’s talk #healthyboundaries ⬇️
You’re not obligated to do ANYTHING!🙅🏻♀️ Yet many people say: I have to eat because it’s rude not to... I have to go out because if I cancel they won’t invite me again... I have to go to the gym because if I don’t then I’ll be judged by that girl who’s #teamnodaysoff I have to say, talk about, or show different things because that’s what everyone expects from me I can’t say no because then they won’t think I’m capable! And on and on It’s really serious actually... How much we live our lives according to others even if on a subconscious level But You have options. Do what’s best for you, do what’s best for them, &/or do what’s best for everyone. If you don’t want to eat the birthday cake, you don’t have to explain yourself. “I’m on prep” is a nice excuse when you’re on prep. But when it’s off season or you’re just living your life & don’t want the cake, you have to be able to set boundaries This is true for all those examples Boundaries are NOT effectively set with excuses or justification The best boundaries are set without pressure to explain yourself A healthy boundary allows everyone to feel honored & respected Instead of “I don’t want your damn bday cake” (rude) or “I can’t eat that, I’ll get fat” (offensive & false). We could go for something more reasonable like “wow looks great! No thank you though, I’m so happy to be here celebrating with you.!” Everyone is taken care of without any explanation needed! In this case, the only way feelings could be hurt is if someone is triggered by their own internal belief systems. In order to set a healthy boundary though, we have to have a healthy relationship with ourselves & our beliefs If we don’t fully honor ourselves as a person who tunes into our needs then we won’t be able to set a boundary that allows that to happen We must give ourselves permission to express our needs while still effectively expressing the love & gratitude we have for the other opportunities/people. Need help with this? Let's set up a mini boundary breakthrough session :) Send me an email with the subject line 'boundary' and we will set one up!  ⚒still building muscle⚒
My body has been through so much over the last 6-7 months let alone nearly 2 years. It’s amazing how much having passion or excitement for something can keep us pushing for more I have really fallen in love with competing and miss the stage and grind of prep a lot! But at the same time, I had other things to sort out that would ultimately allow me to come back even better I feel super amazing about myself, my body, and the way I’m living. I have goals in mind and I am doing what I need to do to get there Sometimes things are out of our control but consistent effort to the big Vision and the willingness to shift gears will ultimately be better than just surrendering to it as though it’s our reality forever Today I’m in an interesting place. I can’t seem to put words to what I want to express to you all There’s so much on my mind about how I feel, what I want to say, things I’m thinking about that I know could be beneficial for others And yet I can’t express it right now I’ve tried typing this caption out numerous times only to fall short of what I imagined Which tells me I have even more to learn from it all. I think this is a great opportunity to just say hey, hi, how are you I hope you’re all doing well!! Also hope you’ve have had an amazing end to the first quarter and beginning to the second one I have been running again which feels pretty refreshing. My workouts have been super rewarding. My mindset work is on point and makes me feel sooooo grounded and good My nutrition is consistent and nourishing My biz has so many exciting things happening :)) Just really trying to trust soooo much more right now that everything is happening as it’s meant to be What are you focused on for the next 3 months? What’s exciting you the most? How are you feeling about yourself and ability to make things happen? Are you ready to truly receive all of your goals as accomplishments? Would love to hear from you guys ❤️  Why Wouldn’t You Love Yourself?
Self-love is not always about looking for all these new reasons & ways to #loveyourself Sometimes it’s just realizing what’s not to love! When we see what we DON’T love, we shine light on the dark place. Think of yourself like a bookshelf, there could be a lot of books that you don’t love, but trying to squeeze in what you love or find alllll the things you do love would be a lot harder than just getting rid of what you don’t particularly love in the first place. We have to create space to let love in which means change is required! *brain screams in fear* Basically, if you want to love yourself more, become aware of what parts of you are NOT your ideal! This doesn’t mean you go: “Well, I hate all of me & the only thing I love are my lips so I’m never going to love myself” Let’s be real I used to be able to point out all these things I didn’t love about myself From physical characteristics to past mistakes or lil habits/quirks I had Next, I took note of why I wouldn’t or didn’t love those things. After that, I asked myself: “Of these things, what can I change or control?” Then, I let go of what I couldn’t change & I gained control of what I could. The things I could not change...I could learned to accept & love! This involved forgiveness, inner healing, rewriting belief systems, & a commitment to myself Much of what I used to loathe have now turned into things I love or have transformed! I have used my own experience, knowledge, practices, & processes with many other women & I know this is my purpose! I love love love working with women worldwide to increase their self love and make peace with themselves accept who they are, & see themselves worthy of all they truly desire I believe Self-love makes achieving our dreams easier as we become naturally inspired to take actions toward our goals as we see ourselves as worthy of it! Loving yourself should never be put off🥰🥰 Don’t wait on it, make yourself a priority and watch the rest of your life shift ❤️ . Ps I have a cute 18 ways to love yourself printable you can get HERE  Same Shirt, New Shoulders😯💪🏻
I posted the picture on the left in 2014 celebrating shoulder gains (yes, believe it or not) & took this pic on the right maybe in January this year to capture them! FIVE YEARS APART I think in the right pic I’m around 25 pounds heavier too! Prob from all the mental gains tbh 😜 Takeaway: BUILDING MUSCLE TAKES TIME!!! Okay before I get sappy, let’s get real, building muscle, as a natural female athlete is no joke. Even under PERFECT circumstances. And this is flexed! I still have a ways to go! Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in what still needs work that we don’t recognize how far we have come. You’ve heard it! Shoulders have ALWAYS been a major focus on growing for me. When I first started my journey into fitness I was still a volleyball player and had constant shoulder pain and couldn’t risk training them before a practice or game day! So I only trained them 1 or if I was lucky, 2x/wk! Now I train em 2-3x weekly! I could legit outline every practical thing I did between these photos but we’d be here forever. But the truth is, like we are different, so are our own bodies. Sometimes my body responds well to one stimuli for a solid 4 months then mixing it up, I reap better results. We are ever evolving! A transformation photo does absolute zero justice to the process and real transformation of lifestyle & internal mind that must occur to make this transformation happen I turned toxic relationships with myself, food, & my body into healthy, loving, & fulfilling ones😍 I also became educated in training and got certified, studies clinical nutrition & dietetics for most of my associates & almost a year in a bachelors program before switching to Psychology I invested a lot of time & energy into treating myself like a guinea pig & learning new things There’s a lot of habits, rituals, and people to thank for contributing to the growth I’ve had on all levels I’ve experienced the worst and the best of it all. But I’m grateful for all of it. I’m a whole different person between then & now Do everything with Purpose, passion, & persistence! Apply HERE for my online fitness, mindset, self-love, & or food freedom coaching❤️😊 Can’t wait to help you get there😍 |
Celeste Rains-Turk
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