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 Ashley came to me post-show expressing how she nailed her prep to the T & had no issues at all with sticking to her plan but when prep ended, she found herself struggling with binging, purging, & not knowing how to stop herself from eating & consistently eating to extreme discomfort.
She was consumed with thoughts about food, worrying about holidays and meals out & vacations (all of which she ended up crushing during the program by the way), & eating in secret. She told me she wants to become an IFBB pro one day & wanted to be an example to her daughter of what a healthy relationship with food could look like while pursuing her health & fitness goals. We texted a few times through my free text message blasts & DMs & she had listened to my podcast for a long time and knew working with me would be her next best step. I’m sooo glad she decided to reach out because by the end of the program she expressed to me that she felt like she had so many breakthroughs that her relationship with food was literally “night and day” as she can now trust and listen to herself as well as her body. I remember one time I acknowledged how she was showing up for herself and that stuck with her because it became an ongoing mantra I’d see in her daily journals and we’d discuss personally too. The journey is never perfect but her journey was full of lessons and opportunities for growth that she was willing to be honest about and address right off the bat! I’m so amazed by her and can’t wait to see how she continues to progress in her journey from here. Finding peace with food as a competitor is 100% possible and by having mental clarity, you’ll be able to have more longevity & patience because you have more insight. Ashley is a champion!! I felt so fulfilled reading these kind words from her especially because I know what she had overcome. If you’re interested in working with me in the 1:1 food relationship coaching program you can learn more at www.celestial.fit/foodfreedom. Whether you’re in prep, improvement season, haven’t competed before, or are taking time off, you can apply to work with me :) Let’s #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY
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 Progress update from this week :) coach has made some changes to the plan to up conditioning and I’m feeling good.
Really enjoying my prep and reminding myself each check in that I will step on stage when I’m ready and I’ll get ready so there’s nothing to stress about and to just enjoy the daily process which I really am. It can be easy to lose sight of that if we fixate too much on the end result we want. I am really excited to see what’s been built and being built but also really happy to be in such a state of peace with the process whereas in the beginning it was more challenging to “embrace”. It seems my body is recomping well too because even if weight changes aren’t dramatic or present my measurements have dropped and i feel & see changes, too. It’s pretty interesting to see how different every prep really can be and how much bodybuilding reminds me to be patient and have trust. Bodybuilding is one of the things that I get to do for me every day and it’s amazing how much we get to nourish our body and appreciate our body’s abilities through this sport. Plus this community is just incredible. As I prep for my 10th show I feel like a different athlete. I’m more “seasoned” and have a better understanding of needs, expectations, and changes. I still have a lot to learn and know that being an athlete is really a never ending commitment to learning opportunities for improvement. How is your progress going? Are you in prep or improvement season or taking time off? #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY @theshoefairy_ discount code: Celeste 🤗  What actions would you need to take? What behaviors would need to change? What belief systems would need to be re-written?
Many competitors tell me they just need more will power or discipline but I find that to be the most “popular” recommendation but it’s baseless when each individual who may appear to “need more” of that has likely experienced things that have prevented the development of this or have hindered the sustainability of it or beliefs and thoughts have stunted the potential for it. It’s not as simple as getting more will power and discipline. We must find out why you don’t have it now and look beyond surface level. I also believe we need to remove the judgment from the equation. Rather than saying you’re a failure or hopeless or a lost cause you might just say these xyz things are keeping you from optimized performance or maximized results and can be addressed. Truthfully, when you really want to change something and you have the support, guidance, trust, and patience to do so, you can become, create, and do nearly anything. Rather than harshly judging yourself or running away from the challenges, we can productively run toward them together and learn to capitalize on your current strengths and resilience as well as experiences to pursue more growth. I think one of the biggest mistakes in the fitness and competing industry is promoting this message that people can’t do things or won’t or are failures for not. We can recognize personality traits, protective factors, and circumstances that likely set someone up for more success than someone else while also encouraging that growth and change and success is possible for others too. If you’re ready to #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY and develop a champion mindset then click HERE to get your hands on a variety of free resources or to explore the ways we can work together in your journey to make the absolute most of it so it is fulfilling and empowering.  Will you join Amy Ehinger of Glam Girl Bikini and me in Arizona for a special 2 day retreat?! It is going to be a phenomenal event that will kick off the 2022 season with some special memories, lessons, & comradery Learn more & register with early bird pricing at: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/2022-retreat/ If you’re a client of mine or member of the on demand mindset coaching platform (past or present), have been to an event of mine in the past, or have done / are in the post-show program please select “build more than just a body member” at checkout to get the special client rate which is discounted further from the current pre-sale price. February 19th and 20th at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa we will be hosting this event with the following schedule: Saturday February 19th 9:00-10:00 am Celeste Rains Turk -Intro/ice breakers-common needs, intentions and commitments to the group and the weekend to foster desired transformation, first impressions and nerves, & vulnerability. 10:00-11:00am Upper body workout leader-Coach Amy. 11:00-11:30am Celeste- stress management, bottom up processing, mindfulness, coping skills on the go and in depth. Break 11:30-12:00 pm 12:00-12:30 pm HIIT workout leader-Coach Jamy. 12:30-1:30 pm Celeste- Food Relationship Discussion and Practice. 1:30-2:00 pm Change for posing/eat 2:00-3:00 pm Posing – Coach Chris Posing model/Leader-Coach Deb suit selection. Sunday February 20th 9:00-10:00 am hike on South Mountain Preserve with Celeste immersion-At the top of hike will be a daily ritual with body gratitude practice to support the intention setting for connection with body during the day. 10:00-11:00 am Body Image and self love + confidence with Celeste. 11:00-12:00 pm Lower body workout- Coach Brittany. 12-12:30 pm Break 12:30-1:00 pm HIIT Coach Christy/Drea. 1:00-2:00 pm wrap up with final activity-Celeste—implementation, intentions for moving forward, review of major takeaways for integration, ideal day structured to include practices, & accountability tools Learn more and register with early bird pricing today! I CANNOT WAIT!!! hope you’re as excited as we are This weekend my sister, @graceeeeee3 , and @wookie838 got married!!
It was so amazing to see them again and be reunited with my dad, aunt, friends/bridesmaids, and cousins too! I’m really grateful I got to stand by my sisters side and witness such a beautiful love story strengthen in commitment Definitely was sappy ❤️🥺  How freeing it is to feel confident, beautiful, and worthy ❤️✨ with so much in life that can disrupt my peace or make me feel uncertainty, it’s empowering & relieving to have peace and certainty within myself.
#BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY  What say you?
People thrive on routine as it helps us reorient to the day. When we don’t create a routine, we fall into one. Instead of making the conscious effort to connect with your body or mind at the start of the day you might scroll on social media or hit snooze multiple times. Rather than enjoying a nourishing meal you prepped the day before you grab whatever’s in the break room. As you’ve gotten used to certain creature comforts they become more and more cyclical. They determine your day and keep you feeling connected to reality. If you implement new habits or behaviors it might be hard at first but it’s worth it to support you in orienting yourself before trying to figure out what’s happening in the world around you. Preparing your mind and body to cope or handle or manage what the day brings is the least you can do for yourself. Setting up a routine that not only supports you in taking on your day but also in creating a new reality is so important to result generation. What you repeat is what technically makes up your life. So be sure that what you do the most often is creating the life you want to have and are happy to live in. It’s not just about the next thing but also about the now, establishing routines you enjoy and which serve you are great for longevity in your pursuits. What’s your daily routine consist of? Anything you have or are trying to change? I love hearing what a “normal” day looks like for people it’s so interesting! #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY  The athletes with heart, passion, and an understanding of their needs for longevity will eventually outperform the athletes who don’t have love or respect for the entire undertaking required to be a competitor.
Competing is not always what it appears to be. There’s a lot of variables to consider before stepping on stage, during your journey to it, immediately after, and months post-show. This includes the willingness to shine light on the dark demons keeping you from your fullest potential. It can be easy to push to your limits for 12 weeks but what if the next 40 are spent binging, doubting, judging, loathing…? Then was the 12 weeks really successful? I personally believe that it is not about which athlete does the most in the shortest period of time but it is about which athlete does the most, repeatedly, over long periods of time with adaptation to their body, goals, feedback, and circumstances. I am inspired more by those who do things in the way that’s best for them rather than what they think they “should” do to be seen as the “best” to others. This is not to say you need to sacrifice giving your all. This is to say you may need to sacrifice your idea of giving your all to support yourself in building confidence and insight to keep giving more. It is of utmost importance to prioritize your mental health along the way so you don’t hurt your relationship with with food, with the sport, or with yourself above all else because honestly, no one is immune to the impact competing can have on the way we see ourselves. Invest in your inner game as you invest in your physical results and just watch what happens when it comes time to shine. ➡️ WWW.CELESTIAL.FIT/ONDEMAND for on demand mindset coaching at your fingertips to support you in the mental demands competing brings 🧠👊🏻 #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY  Happy New Year🎉🥰 as we reflect on the past year and consider the year ahead, I wanted to share some things I like to keep in mind when setting goals for myself or helping others with theirs.
I understand how easy it is to want to go full speed ahead and I commend the spirit within many of us that urge us to do so. Without holding you or myself back, it is also important to be methodical and calculated in our approach to be sure we have sustainability. I hope you find these 3 keys helpful in setting yourself up for even more success🎆 You don’t have to be one who loves New Years resolutions or goals but to me, any new beginning whether it’s a week, month, day, or year is an opportunity to reevaluate and set goals so whenever you choose to do so, I hope you keep some of these in mind.  I don’t believe you have to go through hell to know that you can live with peace or light.
I don’t think you have to fight things alone to be considered strong or courageous or wise. I’ve had to ask for help with so many things in my life. The best helpers guide you to the answer that you already knew, educate, validate, support, listen, and help you in resolving problems that you haven’t yet productively coped with, while the okay helpers just give you the answer and rob you of the exploration. Getting help is nothing to be ashamed of. I think it is very courageous to ask for help. The more people I work with, whether through my business or in counseling, the more in awe I am of those who are willing to say they’re at one of, if not the, lowest points in their life and have the insight to recognize the benefit of support and then to have the vulnerability to explore how to get through this. The word that comes up for me when I see people, no matter the situation, is RESILIENCE. I say all of this because I know there are people silently struggling, thinking they have to hold it together or figure it all out on their own, if that’s you, please know that you don’t have to. You deserve to get through this and if going at it alone isn’t helping you, it’s okay to utilize resources & ask for help. My results have been accelerated when I ask for help or get educated or hire a mentor or coach. It doesn’t make me weak or incapable! I know when I can use help and when It may not be of benefit to me. Even asking a friend for support can go a very long way. There’s something so valuable about being held in unconditional positive regard while going through something so challenging. There is non-judgmental, willing to help, empathetic, and insightful support out there. Your mental health matters! #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY with me using tons of my free resources or explore options for mentorship. |
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