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 Transformation, especially in this sport, can happen rapidly while simultaneously very slowly. You can choose, in this moment right now, to radically change your lifestyle and this is a rapid transformation if you implement that change and actually make it your daily reality.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This choice, creates a ripple effect into long term change. It’s the daily choice to commit to the little details that lead to a transformation over not just weeks, or months, but YEARS! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve come to love this sport and the journey it requires. You build and chisel and test and tweak and it’s not always perfect or a masterpiece. Sometimes, you’re; too conditioned, not conditioned enough, not symmetrical enough, too this or too that. And many people RUN and HIDE from these truths and factors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But Isn’t that the name of this game? We are building our bodies. We are facing critique, judgement, praise, and pride. We are given an opportunity to challenge ourselves further every day of the year because this sport is not a one stop shop, it’s a commitment. The body shifts and changes overtime based on how we train, eat, and think. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just even looking at these two photos it’s clear that the outcome in gaining more muscle was achieved but now I have to focus on more conditioning and then I’ll have an even better aesthetic next time I step on stage. But if I didn’t accept this or look at it objectively then my emotions would get in the way of me improving! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you aren’t willing to grow, to condition, to change something, why are you doing this sport? No one forced you. If you’re not willing to do the cardio, lift the weights, run sprints, eat the food, cut or increase the food intake, why are you doing this sport? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re not willing to win, lose, or go back to the drawing board and test, tweak, manipulate, and change things just because the result won’t be immediate or because you’ve ‘already done all this’, why are you doing this sport? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Be in it for what it brings to your life, mind, body, and overall empowerment. If you cannot find peace & satisfaction in the internal wins and game, then how can you celebrate the external wins?
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One of my favorite things about being a coach is anticipating client needs.
I am ALWAYS thinking about my clients. When I know I have a client who is going through something or I get the intuitive nudge to guide my client through some things it ALWAYS ends up being very transformative. Sometimes it’s even the anticipation of what they DO NOT need. The more in tune I am with myself, the more tuned in I can be with my clients which is a HUGE reason why making myself a priority is a non-negotiable. If I do not take care of my needs, I am not as awesome of a coach and that is NOT okay and does not meet my standards as a fitness, self love, and mindset coach. I am so in love with what I do that I can’t help but get excited when I prep, facilitate, and witness transformation. I appreciate that I can openly share my love and passion here for other Badass individuals, coaches, and game changers. If you’re a coach, leader, or a soul looking for more self love, I made something for you and put it in the comments below. Just click the link to get it...my treat 🙂 Download the 18 Ways to Love Yourself Printable here and you’ll never go a day without the nudge for more self-love 🙂. https://celeste-rainsturk.clickfunnels.com/18-ways-to-love-yourself  3 STEPS TO TAKE WHEN STRUGGLING TO STAY DISCIPLINED
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Ask yourself; How do I know i am lacking discipline? How do I define discipline? Is this based on my own definitions or one I have been taught or conditioned to have? How would I define discipline in a way that truly serves me on my path to my highest self? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Once you’ve clearly defined discipline, ask yourself; What does the most disciplined version of me do differently? How does this version of me act, feel, and live? Does having this discipline actually help my higher self feel more aligned, empowered, inspired, and at peace with/ in love with life? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Based on number 2 ask yourself what you can be doing right NOW from that version of yours lifestyle. So, if that version of you is more conscious at every meal taking slower chewing time and tuning into how the body feels and this is something you feel you can start incorporating today, then do that. This makes it more achievable because you aren’t forcing yourself to dive all in and have this super ‘disciplined’ restrictive energy driving you, instead it’s just a new action inspired by your next level self. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I will say though, discipline isn’t usually the answer or the problem. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My clients find making healthy habits a priority becomes much easier with the deeper we go into their identity, self-love, and belief systems. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When we really connect them into their core soul codes they no longer feel taking these healthy action steps are as difficult or require tons of ‘will power’ and ‘discipline’ but rather, they begin to find ease where there was once resistance. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know that with more self love, comes more loving action and the identity takes on a new form. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you ready to truly feel the shift within you? The shift that transforms loathe into love and restriction into freedom/consciousness? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If so, send me a DM and I will be happy to evaluate your goals with you and see if or how I can help you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m opening up some time on my calendar this upcoming week to create space for these transformative conversations to occur. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Will you take advantage of this? Message me now, tell me your goals specifically and what you’re struggling with, then we will go from there.  I used to get pretty self-conscious about the way my lips went so high up in my moments of extreme happiness or laughter bursts.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I hated if pictures showed this. I would feel that it was ugly and excessive so I wanted to hide them because my gums were soo pronounced. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now? I love being happy and laughing more than I could ever care about how I look when I am being happy and Free and totally in the moment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My current self surrenders more to the embodiment of ‘being’ and this allows me to embrace each moment more. Now when I see a picture of me like this, gums n all, I am so grateful for this happiness because I can reflect upon many times in my life where my mind was my worst enemy and my depressed or anxious demons would torment me and rob me of my happiness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In no way am I perfect or always happy go lucky. Trust me, I struggle a lot mentally, emotionally, and physically as well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have really bad days where I doubt myself, question my every move, feel like a failure, and other negative emotions surface and run a muck in my head. But I consciously choose to recenter, Get help, refocus, channel energy differently, and prioritize just being me and being in the moment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I also honor my soul and my calling so much more. I do what I know needs to be done even if it is scary or ‘risky’ because I have a deep belief that when we follow our soul, regardless of how scary, everything does work out for us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s the point if you aren’t happy and totally in love with your life anyways? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can you relate to this? I’d love to hear from you💓 Be gentle now.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You know it is so much easier to compare yourself to others success than to recognize your own. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But it is ego consciousness that tells us this is more important than what soul consciousness knows to be true; your progress and your success is all that truly matters. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When our ego screams for validation we must ask our soul to provide comfort through acceptance. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We cannot let the way others look, act, or live dictate how we do. We are on our own journey, our own path and our own destination will be unique even if it looks similar on surface level. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sure, you might not be as x, y, or z but that doesn’t need to be what stops you from doing what you set out to do. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Focus on being a step above yourself not anyone else. If we pity ourselves or look down upon ourselves for things we do not yet have but others do, we send out a negative vibration that actually repels the very thing we desire most. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So celebrate others success and your own. The more positivity and celebration that is had for ‘wins’ the better and more likely you’ll attract more wins and winners into your life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Aspire to have your own best attributes but not in comparison to the best attributes others have built. You do not know their full story just as they do not know every detail of yours. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Imagine how much more you would accomplish if you were more concerned with your own growth and life than that of others? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am inspired to write this one week after my most recent show (pics are from this morning check in) as the mental side of this sport can be tricky when our body is regulating. I am learning to have love and graciousness to myself in this journey and spending time recognizing how far I have come in a little over a year straight of being 110% focused on growing in this sport. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #itaintovertillisayitsover #moretocome #makinithappen  CONTRARY TO POPULAR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING WORLD BELIEF:
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You don’t always have to fix something about yourself... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Some days you really can just enjoy the hell out of yourself, “flaws” n all, and just see yourself for the beautiful soul you are. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While yes, loving yourself is taking time to improve yourself, it’s also taking the time to embrace yourself fully for everything you have been, are, and will become. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Maybe the best thing you can do today isn’t actually the mindset work on all your limiting beliefs, or the identity work and visualization of your higher self, or the healing meditations, or the chakra clearing, or whatever else you normally do to uplevel, align, or grow... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Maybe it is simply making the decision to Stop and thank yourself today for every little detail that makes you YOU and every experience of your life, big and small, because it’s all made you who you are and you my friend are a frikkin rock star  What is ‘normal’ anyways?
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately ‘normal’ represents average and our averages for the majority of Americans (and other 1st world countries) aren’t all that impressive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •The average person is overweight. •The average person doesn’t fulfill their nutrient needs. •The average person doesn’t workout every day or even multiple times in a week. •The average person doesn’t journal, reflect, or tune into their soul/mind through mindset or identity work. •The average person doesn’t make tons of time for themselves unless it’s on social media or binge watching shows (does that even count though?). •The average person doesn’t find things to be grateful for everyday. •The average person isn’t doing what they love every day or even a few times in a month. •The average person isn’t making as much money they want to be, looking the way they want to look, or surrounding themselves with the things and people they’d like to most often. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is sad to me and it doesn’t even cover all the bases. We live in a world with an abundance of opportunities and yet, it is not ‘normal’ to seize them. WHY?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Being ‘average’ sounds really unfortunate to me and while that may hurt some feelings I’m not going to limit myself the way the world has taught us to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You shouldn’t feel bad for wanting or demanding more of yourself and or your life! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can BE more, ACHIEVE more, HAVE more, FEEL more, LOVE more. Literally, the universe is a huge bowl of energy and you have the power to align your own vibrations to those of which you desire to attain and you can MAKE IT YOUR REALITY. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Normal isn’t even close to my minimum standard for living life. Is it yours? Just because ‘most people’ do or don’t do something, should that reallllyyyy determine what you choose to do? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was inspired to write this because often times after a show I get asked “will you be able to be/eat/train/live more normal now?” And I always say, “THIS lifestyle IS my ‘normal’!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I recognize that my normal could be someone else’s extreme but I chose this and I choose it every day. It makes me feel alive, aligned, and accomplished. I LOVE the life I live even with the struggles it can present. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Of course, being off ‘prep’ means I can play more with the food I eat, the timing/length/intensity of my workouts, and the way I structure my life and other fun things I do. BUT, make no mistake. The ‘off’ time is JUST as important as prep time. This is when I’m making IMPROVEMENTS, therefore, slacking is NOT an option. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What helps me most is determining my needs, standards, and expectations. Setting boundaries, goals, and choosing my identity is helpful in the transition times as well as day to day life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Determine YOUR normal from the space of the HIGHEST version of yourself and watch your life begin to change before your eyes. Actions you take will be rooted in your soul’s deepest cravings and will be fully intentional; not reactive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ YOU HAVE THE POWER TO LIVE LIFE BY YOUR OWN DESIGN. What do you choose? Be an outlier or be an average...either way, it’s your choice! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re ready to recreate your reality and choose a new ‘normal’ but you’re not sure how to get there or where to begin, then message me right now with your vision for your ultimate/best reality and I’ll be happy to help you get a game plan together that gets you there. ❤️🙌🏻✨❤️ #transformationtuesday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
First set of photos are from April 6, 2018, I weighed in at 129.7lbs ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The second set of photos are from one day before my most recent show, July 20, 2018, at 120.4lbs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That’s 9.3 pounds lost Between these two photos. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I didn’t even realize how far I came after the building plan I did with my coach Joe with Team Edge. I find transformation photos like this to be so helpful and eye opening. Despite the hours in the gym, feeling differences, and making different conscious choices every day, there really is nothing like seeing the side by side comparison. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This last competition on Saturday I stepped on stage about 8-9lbs heavier than my second February show and about 4-6pounds heavier than my first February show. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We set the intention to build more muscle and we did! I also really love my shape and the effort I have been giving for the past 15+ months to competing is a way for me to truly honor myself and my goals and I am proud of myself for this! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This may not have been my most conditioned look but it was my most muscular. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can’t wait to determine plans for moving forward in this sport :) until then, we focus on a healthy reverse 🤗❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are some goals you have set for yourself? I’d love to hear about them! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also side note; For those asking... I always use EDGE SUPPS from Edgesupps.com leading into a show. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Particularly their: •Thermo Slim Pro (fat burner that works like magic, I now refuse to use any other product fat burner) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •Water loss pro (amazing for dropping excess water weight or bloat) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •Amino Re Pro (BCAAs that are magic for quick recovery!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can visit Edge Supps www.edgesupps.com and use code celeste15 at checkout to save money! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you have any questions about what products to use feel free to ask me! The code works for apparel too😍🙌🏻 A fifth competition under my belt being the 4th within the year since starting to compete again August 2017 and the 3rd competition of 2018 another great opportunity to learn and progress further in this sport. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I made amazing memories this weekend and I can truly say there is nothing better than knowing I have the best coach @joediscuillo And @ingridromero1 and @teamedge1 behind me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The outpouring love and support both near and far makes me so emotional and extremely grateful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This life has endless opportunities and so many of them have come through this sport. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am totally in love with this lifestyle, sport, and the process that each growth and conditioning season brings. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am not in a rush to accomplish the ultimate goal of being a part of the pro league. I am not in a rush to be anything. The only urgency I have is the urgency to improve day in and day out and THAT is what helps me continue taking steps forward. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have learned so much patience through this and will continue to practice it. This sport is not for people who just want a quick result or to look lean and shredded all the time without finding comfort in the process of building. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can’t put into words the peace I feel with where my mind is at and where my heart and soul are centering me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have much more to reflect on but this feels fitting for today. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A line that keeps coming to mind allll weekend is from an Eminem song, “a plaque and platinum status is whack if I’m not the baddest” and I’m just going to leave it at that. Just happy to have stepped on stage again. Every step is a step in the right direction because I am learning and growing (literally lol).
Proud of myself and looking forward to game planning and workin on this physique more! I got 4th place but honestly this was the first time I didn’t even wonder, worry, or get concerned with the trophy. I just wanted to see what was necessary for next time and I feel amazing about that. A new rap...hope this empowers you!
On the treadmill this morning I got super inspired and this rap flowed through me so I wrote it out so I could share with you! I hope this empowers, inspires, or motivates you to BE YOU and go all in for your soul’s goals! I believe in you!! If you feel inspired to Share this so others can benefit too that’s always awesome!! ❤️❤️❤️, PS here are all my lyrics written out: “Ask me why I do it or just watch me while I do it Either way you’ll see me goin hard everyday Pushin all the negative vibes out the way I ain’t here to impress you I’m here to impress upon you that you can do anything you set your mind to. Don’t believe me? That’s your problem But it’s okay bc together we can resolve em Yep those limiting beliefs Look yourself in the mirror and tell em You guys got nothin on me Caz I am committed givin my all before they say she done quit this Nah That isn’t you You’re worth more than that so go all in and be one of the few who Achieves their dreams and makes their goals realities The world needs the power you’ve been given So step up to the plate and start makin a killin. Makin a livin off doin what you love This ain’t a test No plan b c or d Choosin all of the above would be a disservice. you’re channeling your higher self Who focuses on plan a without gettin nervous But remember to honor the emotions Pain is a feelin that’s why they call us human BEINs And all that you’re experiencing is energy in motion Momentum It’s moving you forward Soon as you decide to torment em The demons I mean That live inside your head trying to keep you from feelin Free Trust me You got this Listen to your intuition No time for Wishin Focus on the task at hand and put anything that stands into your way into submission Caz every moment is a blessing and if there’s anything worth rememberin it’s that life is meaningful and you deserve to feel the pulses of the universe rushin through your body like bullets shot from a pistol. What are you waiting for Stop half assin You can Go all in or die with the vision that you never made happen.” |
Celeste Rains-Turk
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