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 Your mind can either be your best asset or your worst enemy as a competitor
Doubts are distractions that keep you from giving your all to your dreams If you’re not prepared to address those demons that tell you “you can’t” or “you’ll never” or “you won’t” or “you haven’t” That’s why I created the On-Demand Mindset Coaching Platform for Competitors I’m tired of seeing girls who could be killing it day in and day out be distracted by negative and limiting beliefs Competing is supposed to be amazing, fulfilling, and fortifying Your mind will make that difference The platform is comprised of step by step support based on a struggle you’re facing Glimpse at How it works: ➡️Log-In to the Private Portal . ➡️Open the On Demand System . ➡️Tap through a series of questions: •Are you on prep or your improvement season? •What are you struggling with most? (Body image, food relationship, negative self-talk, motivation/discipline, goals) •Choose and be prompted with more relative questions Example: you chose “on prep” then you chose “body image” then you choose “feeling like I won’t be ready for my show” and BAM instantly you are redirected to a step by step guide on how to move through this mental incapacity All developed with my knowledge and background in psychology and personal development as well as personal experience There is nothing else out there like this for competitors; imagine being on top of your nutrition, training, AND mindset?! Not convinced? You Don’t have to take my word for it 🤷🏻♀️❤️ I have a bunch of testimonials from our members who have experienced a difference in their prep & improvement season because of this platform on the sign up page The proof is in the pudding Click HERE to learn more and see the bonuses you get when you join
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 It’s funny because I was gunna follow this photo up with some elaborate caption about harming yourself or others but honestly, everyone’s always gunna have an opinion about what you’re doing and if it’s “good” or not
Just mind your own business and pay attention to your intentions behind your lifestyle Don’t worry about what other people are doing if you don’t want them worrying about what you’re doing If we just approach conversations openly and with consideration for the other persons needs, passions, and feelings we would have more loving outcomes You can’t stop someone from feeling weird about you pulling out Tupperware at a party but you also can’t be hating on someone who doesn’t It’s just not conducive to supporting others in having positive relationships with food or their body Be inquisitive but be respectful And if someone isn’t respectful of you, set a boundary that helps them better understand how to approach you There are ABSOLUTELY extreme cases where I’d say you FOR SURE should be worried about how someone is living their life but that’s not what this post is for I’m talking on a regular day to day basis, it’s not worth anyone’s time or energy Just focus on your own goals and being loving and supportive to others If someone’s trying to improve themselves and it’s coming from a positive place then what’s it to ya? Just because we act as mirrors to one another doesn’t mean we need to take those triggers out on each other oh, and if you do feel a bit triggered by someone’s lifestyle take it upon yourself to ask where that may be coming from as it pertains to you and your chosen lifestyle Alright touchy subject rant over, happy Friday ❤️😊  Eat your asparagus and stop complaining
Every time you complain with things like; “oh prep is so hard” or “I can’t believe what I have to do on this prep” Then the more you condition yourself to dislike it or not be motivated by it But when you have a positive outlook on every aspect of the process you will be more inspired by it So when it comes time to cook your meals or run the sprint or eat another piece of fish or whatever it is you have to eat, make sure your mindset is CELEBRATING that decision If you look at some of the most successful athletes in the sport, you are going to see a pattern They embrace & love the lifestyle & rarely complain about how hard prep is or how much they hate the improvement season Sure they have their tough days like all of us But most of these people just continue without constant complaints because they genuinely LOVE it & LOVE what the challenges & wins bring to their life This helps their mindset support them in the continuous pursuit of their goals which are ONLY possible to achieve with the process they are committing to every day! If the only thing you like about bodybuilding is getting on stage or the social media support, you aren’t going to go as far! In order to bring your best to the stage you have to be willing to go all in with the process & you can’t do that if you don’t actually like it You might think it “doesn’t matter” but your mind WILL create an aversion to what you need to do because it associates it with negativity (all sorts of chemical releases that the body doesn’t love!) So before you complain about this sport that you chose to do & GET to do... Think about;
Your love & commitment is what will keep you going through tough days! BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY Want mindset support at your fingertips? Click here to learn how you can use the On-Demand Mindset Coaching Platform for Competitors  The way you speak about yourself can be a powerful first step towards a better life & version of yourself!
Many of the people I work with express to me things like: “That’s just how I’ve always been” “I am a __ so I could never __” “Everyone in my family is like this, we are just made this way” “I’m always going to be __” But this language sends messages to our mind, reaffirming that we are comfortable & fine with where we are (even if we say and acknowledge we want to change our reality) Your identity is so powerful and will literally dictate the majority of your emotions and be the root of the majority of your pains When we constantly affirm to ourselves that we do not have the choice, and therefore the freedom, to change then we are constantly affirming that we don’t need to try because we conclude that it’s just not possible to change And even if others have changed, it’s not possible for you because that’s just how you’ve “always been” right? Interesting how we create belief patterns that support us in staying comfortable so we don’t challenge our homeostasis with things like personal development or mindset work “ahhh no I’m afraid of the dark”-our minds when we try to confront our own limitations & demons So when we use language that affirms that we are making choices for everything we are & all that we do, we are essentially retraining our mind to be comfortable with the concept of change because we have given ourselves the freedom to pursue it So, do you have something you ALWAYS identify with that could be holding you back? Not sure? Pay attention to your common descriptions of yourself this week in casual conversation, they’ll reveal themselves 😉 Did you find this post helpful? Need support with your mindset but don’t know where to start? I live & breathe this stuff You can get a copy of my # 1 best selling self help book “Believe your way to Badass” on Amazon Or you can contact me to learn about the work I do for those looking to uplevel in their mindset & therefore, their entire life The coaching, resources, and guidance I provide are always geared to you & your needs CONTACT ME TO INQUIRE OR HEAD OVER TO MY WORK WITH ME PAGE Chat soon 🙂 BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY  Pre-tans & carbs ➡️ post-tans & carbs
Kinda freaky to see these pics & think I’ll be doin this whole thing again before I know it I get butterflies thinking about it because I love it so much! I’ve honestly been feeling some pressure of prep since picking a show date Thoughts like; “Will I really be ready?” “What if I don’t look better?” “How am I going to do alllllll the things on my list?” “What if I give everything & it’s not even enough?” Blah blah bleh Good news is I know how to get through this negative self talk / doubt To be honest, I’ve even been going through my own On-demand Mindset Coaching Platform for competitors, it’s like an accountability thing for me really🤭 I made it for competitors but of course, I choose to benefit from it too because it's THAT good! . While any of us can be mindful of our less than productive thoughts, the trick is to have the right tools to turn them around Investing all our energy into the gym, nutrition, and posing just isn’t enough if your mind doesn’t support you I haven’t struggled with feeling motivated to get to the gym. Most days I’m prob too hype, I feel like I’ve fallen in love with it all over again really But when I start feeling that exhaustion kick in & the pain & discomfort that’s when having the mindset work I do every day comes in handy most It’s what allows me to go faster, add a lil more weight, redo a set that didn’t feel right, make sure food is to the gram, maintain positivity & push myself If you take one piece of paper, you can rip it no problem, if you take a stack of paper and try to rip it, you’re going to have some problems Think of this when it comes to your mindset supporting you in a highly demanding and independent sport If you never add more paper to your stack, you’re gunna be more fragile Make your mind stronger by adding new layers of self-love, understanding, peace, awareness, acceptance, drive, and whatever else you need Then in moments where the paper would normally rip, you won’t even be able to get a good enough grip on it to try That’s what this whole things about, we have to Build More than Just a Body P.S. Always rockin Ingrid Romero Bikinis! (you can save $$ w/ code celeste at checkout on their website :)  The person you’ve become would be helpless without the person you’ve been
And the person you are now is an asset to the person you’re becoming No matter how hard things get or painful things feel, it’s all having an impact on you It’s not meant to be a shortcoming that makes you weaker but a preparation for the strength you will need for yourself and for others It’s easy to feel hopeless in the worst of times But when you stick it out, you realize those were the times that actually made you who you are today Because when you commit to a loving, positive, accepting relationship with yourself; your life follows suit Things that could have been trauma to resolve become instant lessons instead Things that could have been devastating become part of your mission Things that are heavy and feel impossible to relieve, become your empathy and your strength It’s not a matter of what is happening around you, it’s about whats happening within you When I reflect on some of the hardest times and moments of my life I don’t see the same pain or the same hopelessness Reflected back is my mission, my purpose, my skillsets, my emotional intelligence, my empathy, my awareness, everything that makes me who I am I wouldn’t trade a single day of depression, anxiety, body loathing, binging, exercise purging, abusive behavior, confusion, fear, loss, mistakes, never enoughness, or all human issues and experiences for anything Because if it wasn’t for the person I was and the choices I made or the experiences I had, I wouldn’t be doing what I do now, living the life I live, experiencing and radiating positivity and love, or having a deeper appreciation for peace, happiness, health, and freedom You’re going to be okay, literally, and when you’re not, you’re going to be better for it BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY WWW.CELESTIAL.FIT  Have you noticed this too?
Self-love is the prerequisite to sustainable, enjoyable, and conscious decision making Not just in fitness of course, but I’m anything! I fully believe that when we love ourselves it is easier to take care of ourselves because, well, LOVE Unconditional love Just like what many of us seek from others, we must provide that to ourselves So if you want to take care of your body more...ask yourself where you need to heal, love, honor, listen, and support your body more It’s not a matter of just changing shapes THEN loving your body It’s about LOVING your body and reaping the reward of the care and consciousness that comes with that Plus, when you love YOURSELF you’re also going to be more inspired to pursue your goals and make positive decisions to achieve them If you struggle with this concept just reflect it onto something outside of you and your body Think of it like you and your significant other The more you fell in love, the more comfortable and willing you were to care for them, look out for them, cater to them, and make them happy Simply put, your answer to establishing greater habits comes from loving yourself Trading in Obsessive Perfection for Freedom without Sacrificing Consistency as a Competitor1/7/2020  Learning that flexibility IS OKAY was one of the best things for me in my time away from the stage
Since allowing myself to enjoy the foods my body asks for/ desires, I am not as food focused While I stick to my plan & love the nutrition protocol my coach gives me, I also will work things into my macros now which I NEVER would’ve done in the past Being in the 12ish weeks out range now, it‘ll be fewer swaps so I can give myself & my coach the most clear picture of what’s workin But I’m writing this to let you know that even with a black or white mentality, like so many of us have as athletes, you need to do what supports you longterm I knew I was going to be prepping & in pre-prep phase for awhile (since summer now) & while the food on my plan is super satisfying, sometimes you just want a protein treat 😛 I used to be SO obsessive about everything which added to the pressure I was putting on myself already Since allowing myself to make replacements, like green beans instead of spinach or a peach instead of an apple, I have felt more connected to my body & goals I’m not going off my plan eating chocolate because “i feel like it or it was there” & I’ve never struggled with discipline tbh so I never go off plan in prep But my definition of “on plan” has shifted slightly where I’m okay with using macros every once in awhile to make a swap when I want one! Doing this makes me feel even more empowered & I know that after my show, this freedom within myself, will allow me to sustain my results even further which is necessary in this sport that requires dedication & patience I don’t believe making peace with food comes from macros or a diet plan, though for things like disordered eating the diet absolutely plays a role in some cases, but I believe it comes MOSTLY from a mental shift The ability to say “I’m no less of a success for changing this & if anything it will make me more of a success longterm” takes identity work & courage Recognizing how you might be sabotaging your success & making the internal shifts needed to move through it is NECESSARY to become your best . BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY  What’s healthier?
Eating some Oreo cookies or eating some Oreos and feeling guilty, ashamed, fat, and unworthy leading you to restrict or do tons of extra cardio until you’ve burned all or more of the calories off and swearing to “have more willpower next time”? . What say you? While we need to be conscious of how we nourish our bodies, we should be just as conscious of what we think about those choices #foodforthought . I’ll preach this forever until the whole world knows it to be true, BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY . Ps don’t know if you can truly make peace with food? Get Inspired! Click HERE to see what’s not only possible but REAL Me n me doin our thing just 9 months apart (April 3, 2019 to January 3, 2020)
It’s been a long off season focusing on health and growth but I started a pre-prep mode off season program with my coaches summertime last year and we’ve been workin at it ever since Not racing to the finish line but I will say, when we compare this April 3rd from 2019 to April 3rd of 2020, it’s gunna be even more epic ;) I am very proud of myself in both these frames because I remember in April just being happy to be lifting heavier and having a period and being able to see visible muscle gains despite the fat I had gained too from making conscious (and at times very scary) efforts to restore my cycle Today I’m proud of myself because I never gave up on me. I always trusted in the process and in what my body and mind needed and here we are, reaping the reward of patience and self love Loving yourself in every season isn’t a froofy way of making you feel good; it’s about genuinely taking care of what you and your body needs and allowing positive energy to be what drives you Especially when things become challenging or don’t go “as planned” External motivation will dwindle and fade, so chasing the stage isn’t going to sustain your efforts Only intrinsic motivation can create the level of results and consistency you’re looking for long term And it helps if you actually love the process ;) Need support finding your inner why and feeling love and pride for your body in every phase regardless of circumstance? Join the On-Demand Mindset Coaching Platform for competitors today to receive instant access to mindset and personal development coaching that helps you be YOUR best for prep & improvement season This platform was designed to be quick, effective, and is very interactive! For more information and to sign up you can visit: https://celeste-rainsturk.clickfunnels.com/on-demand-mindset-coaching-for-competitors Imagine how much further you can go with a healthy, conditioned, and champion mindset |
Celeste Rains-Turk
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