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Every day is an opportunity to grow.
When you’ve decided that nothing can stop you from executing, you believe that showing up every day is the path to true fulfillment, you seize chances to be better than you were, and you’re willing to face yourself in the mirror and ask “how can I be better?â€â€¦you will find so much power in the journey. Every day I ask myself how what I’m doing satisfies my core values…this makes what I choose to do feel like a non-negotiable. When people ask me how I do everything I do or have done I have to really think about it because to me, if I decide to do something, it just gets done. My urgency and commitment to the task is generally so intense that I don’t stress about making it happen because I’ve already decided to take action that very moment. I believe the mentality of commitment, self-belief, focus, drive, congruency, personal growth has all allowed me to and will continue to allow me to have the longevity I desire in all that I do. ​Because if I do this every day, and focus on each day, then I really have nothing to worry about when it comes to the big picture…especially if my actions are aligned with this on a consistent basis.
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 2022 is going to be over in blink! 😯 Why not go out with a bang?!
Connecting with a community of like minded women that GET you can create lasting friendships and support systems... I’ve seen it unfold at EVERY #BuildMoreThanJustaBody live event and have no doubt that every one of these events will be the same If you want to develop the mindset required and learn the psychological and personal development tools for loving your body, having a healthy relationship with food, and connecting deeply with your goals then you definitely won’t want to miss one of these intensives! DENVER EVENT- 10/15/22 at 9am at the Stanley Marketplace. Learn more & Reserve your seat at: www.celestial.fit/denver TAMPA EVENT with @lexiemait - 11/12/22. Pre-Sale Discounted tickets are live. You can DM me to reserve your seat early before we blast out full registration page (this one is going to fill up fast fast fast! We have over 30 people on the first to know list already being contacted to reserve so if you want to get the chance, now is the time!) LAS VEGAS event- 12/14 & 12/15 will be part of the Olympia festivities happening at the @contestprepcenter the 14th will take place at the CPC, the 15th is a VIP day which will take place somewhere else special👀 Learn More and Reserve your spot now at: www.BuildMoreThanJustaBody.com  I was raised to believe I could do & be everything I ever wanted & I actually have & am.
I don’t always stop to celebrate how much I’ve been able to accomplish for myself, it’s usually onto the next thing. Sometimes it feels like “well that’s what is expected of me” other times it feels like “omg you sound like you’re bragging” or “you should be doing more” or “that’s all great but what about xyz”. But lately I’ve been trying to empower myself more and more to highlight what a boss I am. That sounds like “You have and are doing enough. You are badass. You are intelligent. You are a catch. You are strong as hell. You are a fighter. You do what you say you’re going to do. You have accomplished so much & it has been done with passion & love. You are amazing….” & it’s not that I never talk to myself this way. Because often I do. But sometimes the aforementioned questions come to mind. Esp if I’m saying it publicly. This past week I completed my masters in clinical mental health counseling. I invested in the program completely out of pocket which was a worthwhile investment that many wouldn’t understand especially when now I’m like “idk what ill do with this next other than apply lessons to my life & business”. I maintained a 4.0 GPA. I attended 2 residencies virtually bc of the world being shut down. I still ran & grew my own business & expanded my team to support me in doing less of what doesn’t help me help clients directly or grow personally. & I have been achieving many of the biz goals I set out to like speaking & contributing globally or hitting the podcast milestone. I grieve a traumatic loss. I showed up for clients & for myself & provided for others basic needs. I had some days that were so damn hard & it felt like there was no end in sight. I was tested. I was shown how important my values of freedom, impact, & love are to me. I gained SO much perspective on people, life, struggles, mental health, the care system, & my identity. I realized my worth & independence when I picked everything up & moved to a new place by myself. With more reflection to be done, I show up today to celebrate myself & thank you for being part of my reason to keep going💖
Your presence makes a difference in the world.
Maybe you don’t feel this way or always existed in environments that made you question this or downplay the magic that you can bring to others. But you are unique and no one is out there like you and what a tragedy it would be to hide yourself from the world when your life can be changed by being you and so can someone else’s. ​I hope you’ll take note of how your life, and loving your life with your light shining, makes a difference around you.  Every day I say let’s see what this body can do naturally with my willingness to push, demand more, and listen to her
I am not turned off by the extremes this sport demands of my mind and body I wake up and choose this. In fact, most days i wake up before my alarm because i CANT WAIT to get after it And the closer I get to these next two shows, and a break in the season, the more I embrace the demands being made of myself That’s how I know I am present in this. Because I can recognize that an end is inevitable and important but while I’m in it, I am going to be IN it I feel grateful to do this I can stop anytime But I don’t want to Even when I do question it or things are hard or life takes a left turn, I KNOW that committing to this makes me better By saying YES to my goals, even without a promised tangible outcome, I am reinforcing the belief that I am worth the commitment of the process and that is where I establish who I want to be and have been preparing myself to become Pursuing anything is the purpose of life To not pursue is to be stagnant and to be stagnant is to waste away Running water is much safer to drink than stagnant water after all I remind myself it is better to be in motion and vulnerable to the pains of life or the growing pains of choosing more than to be still and unfulfilled My mission has always been to #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY and in the path of bodybuilding we are ever evolving in the physical form but only with the support of the mental gains made Join me in fortifying the champion mentality, check out the numerous free resources and services offered to support athletes in establishing their most fulfilling and empowering preps and improvement seasons  If I won’t tolerate it from myself, I won’t tolerate it from others
Some part of what sparked my fitness journey years ago was a breakup that led me to desire more for myself & commit more to myself as an athlete & young woman Let’s go back… Young high school celeste received a picture from a friend of her boyfriend at a party with another girl on his lap who he was kissing all night I remember deciding in that moment that I would give myself the love, commitment, loyalty, trust, and adoration I deserved I wouldnt cheat on myself. I wouldn’t cheat my dreams. I said no more and I took on a mentality that made me a better athlete and a more disciplined person While some of this resulted in an intense all or nothing mentality and disordered ways, it was still a major part of my journey…a commitment to love myself the way I deserved to be loved This message has been very loud as of late as i navigate a new loss in love. To show up for myself & continue to recognize that I deserve for others to show up for me & I can expect this fairly because I show up for me While the HS breakup was not my main motivating driver, & I expand more on the spark to my fitness journey in my # 1 best selling book “Believe your way to Badass” (on Amazon)…it did teach me that I knew I deserved better & I’d give that to myself Today, I look in the mirror & I see a woman who loves herself, loves her body, loves others, & is more prepared to give to herself & receive from others what she knows she’s worth This past week, let alone month, has brought up personal challenges which have led me to make tough decisions but in honoring myself & choosing me, I’ve come to terms with these choices & know it’s not always easy to let go of things or people we love or thought we once knew or would have forever It’s a grieving process to let go & it takes courage By continuing to reflect & show up for me in the difficult times, I continue to prove that I am worthy, deserving, & capable of anything I set my mind to I hope if you feel a pull to recommit to yourself & ask more of yourself, that you will start in this moment with one small commitment. It could be hard, but it can change everything
SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS WITH FOOD AROUND YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Whether you get ravenous, have intense cravings, or you lose your appetite…this video breaks down a mindful process leading into your cycle to support decision making Take care of your body and honor her by listeningâ¤ï¸ To celebrate… there will be a LIVE party/ meet & greet next February in AZ where I hope to have guests from the show come to set up a meet n greet table, host panels & discussions, live podcasts, & lots of connecting & fun
This podcast has brought so many of us in the community together & shows us how deep this journey really is… an in person experience will be MAGIC If you want to know more details on that then visit: www.celestial.fit/podcastparty to add your name to the info list There are ONLY 35 limited edition crop tops available now that I special designed & had fully crystallized to celebrate this (swipe to see) you can order now at www.celestial.fit/croptop … From 2018 to now this podcast has been a source of pure joy & passion for me What started as an idea while running on the treadmill of myself garage has turned into something I genuinely would have never imagined I wanted so badly to shine light on the bikini division & the incredible athletes I wanted to learn more about what was happening behind the scenes for them. Who they ARE on and off the stage…. I also knew success leaves clues and thought what better way to understand the #roadtopro than from pros themselves? Since then I’ve had the most amazing guests, we’ve done cool series and feature episodes, and the vision is only getting bigger… It is an HONOR to do this I LOVE being able to bring you all new episodes every week. To hear that so many of you have goals of being on my show means SO much to me When I meet you guys in person or receive messages or read reviews my heart always swells with so much gratitude and it humbles me as it feels like such a privilege to have been the first podcast of this kind but to also be among your most meaningful moments of your journey from cardio to meal prep or getting your mind right throughout the day… THERE WILL BE A CELEBRATION PODCAST EPISODE RELEASED SOON WITH EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES👀🎉🤗  Bodybuilding brings so much peace to my life
It gives me a goal to aim and strive for every day which reduces the difficulties I face While it is not a replacement for deep inner work and healing, it’s certainly an amazing supplement When I started my fitness journey in my junior year of high school, I didn’t know what I know now But that’s part of what makes this great If I had known then, what I know now, I wouldn’t have all the lessons from the trials, set backs, experiences… I got into fitness and it saved me in many ways and gave me a passion and inner drive that I’ve focused on ever since It’s amazing what having aim in life provides me Whether bodybuilding or business, the ability to focus on something which can be ever evolving relieves so much anxiety, pain, doubt…because it gives me purpose and pleasure If I had nothing to aim at, I don’t think there’d be meaning in my life And the best part about what I aim towards is that the target keeps moving I can see the target, which means I can hit the target, and as I get closer, I realize there’s another one behind it and i can then assume there will be another one and so on to an infinite number of possibilities This inspires me I know that committing to my goals is not to reach a destination or an outcome or the “goal” itself but it’s to have purpose and make meaning of my life To some, bodybuilding or entrepreneurship or education can seem to be an unworthy cause But to me, it’s everything Because when other parts of life feel rocky or heavy or confusing, one thing I know is that I will show up for myself, my vision, my mission And I’m doing this, the pain is reduced to pebble sized rocks instead of boulders because I can be focused and fulfilled I’ve always told myself that I appreciate that the thing that keeps me up at night is also the thing that wakes me up in the morning To be so passionate and full of ambition is a flame I’ll always work to protect and foster because when I consider my future self looking back, I imagine what she will be most glad for is that she showed up, kept going, & lived in alignment with her values |
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