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 When you have a goal and a vision for your future self that is so meaningful and clear that you believe it to be inevitable, your work will then reflect that
And if that is true for your physique, apply that to your relationships, business, and spirituality or anything else of value and importance to you Everything in my life that I’ve pursued with a clear vision (notice I’m not saying a clear path as we must remain adaptable in the path to the result), I’ve been able to achieve or surpass my wildest dreams Sometimes I haven’t gotten what I “wanted” but I got what I needed and it ended up being so much better Putting your head down and doing the work is not just a catchy phrase, it’s symbolic of your commitment to your goals as you execute on objectives Growth starts in the mind because if you have resistance, blocks, doubts, or other factors coming between you and the work required to act congruently with your ideal then your journey will be a bit bumpier than the person who has done the work in their mind, continuously does it, and remains present enough to be proactive What are you currently working towards with this unshakable belief that it is inevitable that your dream will be fulfilled?⬇️
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 There's something remarkable about being surrounded by incredible women who have journeyed through life, collecting invaluable experiences along the way
Today, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the extraordinary women who have had a profound impact on my life. 🙌✨ These women, with their abundant wisdom and unique perspectives, have become pillars of strength, inspiration, and guidance in my journey I went to this retreat to speak about mental health and the #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODYways but I walked away with so much insight from them! I admire them all so much. They remove fear from aging, show me anything is possible at any stage in life, and strength is an innate part of womanhood! Their presence has been a catalyst for personal growth, boosting my confidence, & offering me a powerful lens through which to view the world 🌺💪 Through heartfelt conversations and shared stories, they have gifted me with insights that I can now apply in my own life They have reinforced cherishing every moment, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, & never settling for anything less than my dreams💫🌈 Their experiences have shown me that resilience knows no age limit, & that there is immeasurable strength in embracing the beauty of each stage of life They showcased the importance of being yourself, embracing your sexy and femininity while owning their power, trusting their instincts, & striving for excellence, even in the face of adversity In a world that often tells us that youth is the only measure of success, this tribe of inspiring women have shattered that notion They represent the true measure of success in living a purposeful life, filled with love, kindness, & the pursuit of our passions💕✨ To all the incredible women who have uplifted me; thank you for your guidance, your love, & your belief in me Your impact is immeasurable. I am grateful for the bonds we share Let's continue to empower each other, & create a world where every woman can thrive! @hollyfitatfifty_ifbbpro thank you for curating this experience, I’m ready for 2024! #womenwithwisdom #mastersbikini#npcathlete #npcbikini  Happy Monday! This is a question I like to ask myself when I’m feeling stressed & overwhelmed
We all wear a lot of hats and when you’re going after many goals it can sometimes feel hard to prioritize It’s important to consider things like the deadlines, impact of that focus on your life, and resources needed (time, money, energy, etc) Maybe you are working on your side hustle but you have a big project due at work. Outlining the big project needs and crafting a timeline could be the best next step so you can then see how much time you can realistically allocate to your side hustle and make business adjustments as needed It could be that your family just went through something major and you gotta drop everything to be there for them, this doesn’t take away from your other purposes but it helps you focus energy on what needs you most right now The reason it can even help to ask yourself about the impact it can make on your life is because, if you’re like me, sometimes you put off the thing that really needs your attention & would make the biggest dent/relief, for minor things like cleaning the vaccum🤷🏻♀️😂 I have to catch myself to redirect my focus and attention when this happens. It’s not to say we don’t still focus on those other projects, goals, or tasks but we just get more strategic about where we are needed It’s also important to be mindful of not skipping steps and instead really think of things from if it was already done what would have had to happen leading up to it to bring that result to life? That’s another question I ask myself often and actually it’s a big part of ‘Operation Badass’ in my book, Believe your way to Badass, which you can find on Amazon I also have a goal prioritizing process I share with my on demand mindset coaching members & clients along with tons of other resources to support you in managing the mental demands of competing & LIFE You can DM me for the info or visit the link in my bio @celestial_fit and if you read to this point and want the resource for free, dm me that you want the goal prioritization sheet for free and I’ll let you know how you can get it🤯 Let’s #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY  I posted some photos on my story while in Mexico and some people expressed their wish to have confidence to embrace their body like I do
But I have my days too Sometimes it can be really easy to fall into comparison thinking or negative stories in my head Naturally we want to “fit in” to the norm because historically things out of the norm are more likely to be outcast or disrespected or maybe not given the time they deserve to be understood or heard It’s sad but true Existing in this corner of IG and this small niche of the fitness industry let alone the competitor world let alone the NPC and IFBB league it can be especially tough to embrace the different physiques over the seasons After spending time with other female competitors this past week I got to hear their thoughts & perspectives & many shared a similar sentiment For a lot of athletes, I notice it even at a subconscious level with comments about shape, weight, size… & it tends to happen much more often than maybe the general population would fixate on it Of course for many of us it can be with positive intentions to improve whether it’s to be better on stage that season or better next time we step on stage There’s always better This can make it difficult to stay present & celebrate the body that’s working with you to improve On my not so great body image days I try to focus on speaking life to my body & acknowledging all that I do for myself, my positive habits, & the goals I’m working toward/achieving On more positive body image days I try to take the focus off how I look & keep it on how I feel, am functioning & supporting myself in ALL life areas This is to avoid overly reinforcing an outcome/look instead of a process but of course hyping yourself up can be GOOD too Unfortunately many will be happy with their body a certain way but not acknowledge the detrimental behaviors which led to that body This can be true in any season…. I also find it helps to speak positively about myself & my body to avoid hypercritical thoughts Criticism is a nagging thought while gratitude & honesty are more flowing & grounding & can naturally inspire improved actions too! #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY  Pursuing your dreams is a blessing every day. Sometimes it’s going to be very challenging and make us question WHY we put ourselves through it. It’s important to know if the challenge that comes with the pursuit is worth the person you have to be to embrace it as well as to create the desired outcome. Often when we are right on the verge of achievement or excellence we back down because it pushes our threshold of comfort but it is also in those moments we improve our abilities, perspective, and resilience. Keep going💖
 Thank you to those of you who refer me, tag me to let people know I can help them, recommend my free resources blogs podcasts, encourage people to work with me 1:1 or within my platform or attending events
It means so much to me Running a business can be challenging and unpredictable. I love serving my community, clients, customers, listeners, and followers. I work hard because I have passion to serve, educate, and support. I also work hard because it’s how I make my living Supporting my business is not just paying me. It’s also all that I previously mentioned. I invested tens of thousands into my education out of pocket with no loans or debt, completed an internship for my clinical mental health counseling masters program which I graduated summa cum Laude (4.0 GPA entire program), completing a year of competition prep, and enduring very difficult things in my personal life that could have led me to quit on everything if it wasn’t for this strong purpose and calling within me I did this because I love this and believe so much in the BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY mission I set out on. But it would all mean nothing without an amazing community to serve. I can only do the work I do with support, clients, customers, etc. Thank you forever. 🫶🫶🫶  1) the building phase is where this physique was built & it’s where it will be improved, recovered, restored, & made better
2) stage lean looks & feels best on stage but the sport we compete in is not judging the best “walking around day to day life body” it’s judging the most stand out body on that day & that stage for the criteria of your division peaked to your absolute best. It’s almost like an exaggerated representation of our lifestyle & what it can do for someone just taken to an extreme. Ultimately though, the majority of our life and career is quite sustainable but that peaked body is likely not even desirable to sustain or able to maintain until it ticks all the boxes and you can do so in a healthy way and even then it still won’t likely be this stage ready body because helloooooo you’re not peaking every day you’re working to be better when you peak 3) your body has been through so much and if you long too much for a past version of yourself you’re taking away from what that version of you prepared your body to do now as you seek to evolve. You spend too much time looking backwards you will miss what you’re meant to be present in NOW 4) more booty n more cushion for when you sit or lean on things or lay down on the gym floor after a killer workout😊 5) your body is ever evolving not just season to season but literally meal to meal, day to day, set to set… it’s always in motion and responding to stimuli from you, your environment, & it’s own needs Your body’s purpose is to keep you alive so you can experience LIFE. Work WITH your body, appreciate her, nourish her, listen to her & learn to embrace and understand how she is responding to what you do or don’t do Bonus one: you can always get there again if you choose but it’ll be easier if you take the time to work on improvements of mind & body in this phase Would love to hear some of yours or what resonated with you!🫶 This is a photo from my last prep for nationals right after @musclecontest Sin City Showdown trying out some of the vegas gyms 😍 #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY more mental health resources linked in bio @celestial_fit  I got myself where a past version of me wanted to be and when I got there I found a new version of me I wanted to strive for and after that I realized there was more
When we pursue our goals, thinking big picture can help to make the small steps seem less scary and when we achieve every small step, even if it takes years, it boosts our confidence and belief that we can pursue even more It’s somewhat hard for me to put this in words but I think the sentiment is clear that it is worth celebrating where you are if a past version of you was working so hard to get here and then use that momentum to continue to improve I was thinking in the gym today how I’ve been going at this for so long and it’s a lot on my body day in and day out and I’ve had many mental demands to push through, overcome, and face It’s all been worth it because I have continued to improve in so many areas of my life even through big storms and challenges If giving up on a dream ever crosses your mind because of comparison, doubt, or the time it’s taking, really make sure you evaluate if you still love the pursuit before quitting on the dream because if the pursuit is adding to your life and your character, it’s worth it to keep going so you never wonder what would have happened if….💖 Photos from North Americans 2022, let’s keep working with passion and commitment for 2024💪❤️🔥  While there can be MANY reasons for 'falling off track' I find these 3 points to be most important to prevent it from continuing to happen
When you are 'really good' this means there is also a 'really bad' This type of language alone can be enough reason to believe that the mentality behind the plan is not where it needs to be to be successful or sustained When you implement number 1, be mindful of what is TRULY leading to falling off. Don't trust the first trigger you come up with, dig a bit deeper to discover what might be the reason for that trigger Number 2 is to bring awareness to what may or may not be beneficial for you to be focusing on or trying to execute on This is NOT to say you need to remove any challenge or not push yourself. BUT you need to really consider how continuously failing over and over again is actually working against your bigger goal Take the time to reevaluate, set some new realistic goals and commitments into your schedule, build your efficacy and then use that newfound confidence / restored trust in yourself to push your limit / raise your expectations again... Lastly, when you fall off track over and over and over again and you keep swearing to get back on point and this means new extremes, you are likely going to want to stop trying to blame the train (aka you) and start inspecting the tracks you are on...Maybe it is broken and you need to take a new approach Nothing wrong with this by the way, there are MANY ways to get your desired result--timeline might look different but sustainability, fulfillment, and empowerment in the journey are important for deeper satisfaction If you would like further support and guidance in breaking this cycle and overcoming the mental struggles which are holding you back from achieving your goals in any season or phase...DM me @celestial_fit or visit the link in my bio for resources and services like my netflix for competitors, the On-Demand Mindset Coaching Platform :) www.celestial.fit/ondemand let's #buildmorethanjustabody  It’s easy to tune out by going to the gym or controlling everything by eating with rigidity
Extremes are always easier than grey areas Being able to do those things with mindful execution, love for yourself, connection to your emotions & needs, a deep understanding of what drives you & how you can capitalize on that, & tools to grow internally in a way that makes any external desire inevitable & undeniable because you know, trust, & believe in your path… that will not only build an unstoppable champion mentality but it will also make your journey so much more fulfilling, empowering, & sustainable #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY is the mission I was put here to promote & serve I think the word “trademark” is fitting because it’s the mark of my trade, the mark I intend to leave in this world not just within the fitness industry The purpose is to support others in seeing that you can achieve & pursue all your goals while maintaining, healing, & working on your mental health If all we have to determine our worth is our physical body, we miss out on so much more within us While our body represents so much of our daily efforts it will never tell the full story You are beyond capable of overcoming limiting beliefs, behaviors, & habits Many of us enter a fit lifestyle as a means of coping with or satisfying our demons That strength you’ve been building, the discipline, work ethic, & drive can be applied to overcoming those difficulties I’ve unfortunately seen many, like I once did, run from their pain & use this lifestyle as a safe place or shield But I believe we can use this lifestyle as a weapon; challenge the fears, past, suffering & find that we are SO much more When I say more than a JUST a body it means we build the physique in conjunction WITH our life, mental health, peace of mind, confidence… Healing what mentally ails you helps you realize your dreams I use my personal experience as well as my education in psychology & clinical mental health counseling to support my clients, members, event attendees, & community |
Celeste Rains-Turk
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