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 Today would have been show day for me!
I had plans, like many athletes, to show up and compete! But plans change & even if we don’t have control of that change we can shift our perspective on it I took these check-ins yesterday & it’s been about 3 weeks of reversing with the goal of keeping conditioning My body has just continued to respond to adjustments which makes this an excellent time to LEARN & test things More data for me & my coach! I have so much pride and excitement seeing this because not only did I build this body but I am keeping her, supporting her, loving her, and progressing WITH her It is empowering and freeing to know that because I’ve taken & continue to take the time to BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY that my mind is working with me to fully do my best for her When I look in the mirror I don’t just see a physique I love and which is ever evolving. Reflected back is my work ethic, drive, commitment, & even vision! I can be proud of myself and my efforts before I judge myself, a number on the scale, or visible lines on my body—that’s Winning Above all else I see a woman who stands up for herself, her health, her growth, & her goals no matter what that means! None of us need a show or the stage to prove that or feel that. But when it’s time to step on stage, it’ll be game time! We’ll be more than ready, hungry to succeed, & prepared to perform! Celebrate yourself today!!! Especially if you had plans to compete, choose to recognize how far you’ve come and how far you’ll go! This is all a blessing & it’s happening for a reason!! When you see it this way and believe in this, you can make it this way!
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Your Body is Your Soul's Only Vehicle to Having a Human Experience; Start Loving Her for That4/1/2020  Your body loves you unconditionally
Her only job is to support you She serves to function and work for you at all costs, in any environment, and no matter what you’ve done to or with her She is your soul’s ONLY vehicle to having the most epic and fulfilling human experience When you love your body for these reasons, the rest doesn’t matter Her shape, size, data, appearance and all physical parts and pieces work themselves out when you love your body Because when you are centered in self-love you naturally are more inspired to and more likely to; move, nourish, speak to, and care for your body in loving and supportive ways Your body is powerful But she becomes more powerful when you choose to EMPOWER her You are not your body and your body is not you Two separate entities have come together to allow for engagement in the bliss of life To love your body is to release yourself of the expectations, shoulds, restrictions and conditioned beliefs so you can take action that your body genuinely needs If love is meant to be unconditional, non-judgmental, considerate, and present then how can you show up for your body in this way? What do you need to let go of? What do you need to embrace? What do you need to commit to? Love is always the next best step, what does that mean for you today? . . BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY Self-Sabotage Is Often a Result of Self-Worth Issues Not Will Power; Here's How I Tackle It3/22/2020  I can honestly say I am so proud of myself
Old thought patterns & versions of me have presented themselves multiple times since reentering a reverse diet / improvement / covid interim season I have had to mindfully implement & practice much of what I preach, believe in, & know is necessary to change the narrative & maintain my commitment to honoring myself The disordered eating behaviors of my past saying 'have a bunch of xyz & especially when no one is around’ but that’s an OLD pattern The self-loathing version of me has come up indiscreetly questioning if I’m really allowed to feel this good about myself or if I should sabotage my success But for every old pattern I’ve had, there is a stronger & more available combating neural pathway that steps in & says ACTUALLY__ I’ve been repeating to myself, especially in moments where I want to slow down or take it easier or give in to the old selves, “I am worthy of the results I have created” A lot of times self-sabotage is not a will power issue but a worth issue If you don’t believe you are worthy of your happiness, confidence, peace of mind, or healthy nourishment in any form then your brain will encourage you to find homeostasis Meaning, if you think one way about yourself but act in another, it throws the brain out of balance which some psych theories would suggest is absolutely undesirable & therefore we experience things like cognitive dissonance, guilt, shame, anxiety... What we really are seeking is alignment between our current living self & our ideal self But it’s not always so simple because if it was then you would have a new ideal self or a new self-actualizing ideal to achieve We are always in a state of growth & development & you have the power within you to make your reality that of your desired reality! I personally had to accept & embrace this as my new normal, new start point, & something I deserve so I can continue my progression! I reflect on how far I’ve come, the mental challenges I’ve beat throughout my life, & the commitments I’ve made to myself Regardless of standards, criteria, or goals outside of myself; I still deserve what I want & so do you! BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY  It’s so easy to let this happen, but in the long run it makes our life much harder!
Combat the stinkin thinkin and pave your own damn path following the nudges and whispers of your soul You were born for more!! Give that to yourself every day by saying HELL YES to your dreams and HELL NO to naysayers (especially the ones playing on repeat in your mind) . This was the message I needed to hear yesterday and had to tell myself a few times when confronted with the limiting beliefs of others! ❤️🧠❤️  What are the “shoulds” in your life?
I ask my clients this as a way of identifying how this common cognitive distortion is impacting their life Usually it comes with other distortions like all or nothing thinking, labeling, overgeneralizing, or double standards By identifying the shoulds you have in your life, you can identify limiting belief patterns, unnecessary pressure, as well as false stories & when you see those things, you increase your awareness & can be in a better position to eliminate “shoulds” & focus energy more on what “is” now Examples could include; “I should... ...be on prep by now ...weigh less than I do ....wake up earlier ...be more disciplined” Etc. While we are not to label these as “good” or “bad” we need to shift our thinking If something you think you “should” be doing is coming from a negative belief pattern, comparison, bias, or something that doesn’t really align with you or your values, it won’t serve you in a healthy, empowering, or fulfilling way Write down all your “shoulds”, then ask yourself:
Let me know if you explore & implement those exercise! I love walking my clients through my methods since I am a 3rd party which allows me to block their bias & dig deeper when necessary Plus with my background in personal development & psychology, I‘m really good at helping others discover their own answers & pursuing my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling has reinforced even more powerful methods to do so Last night I did a Workshop for my clients & On-Demand Mindset Platform Members on Trusting That You Can Get the Results you Want where I break down my process for this Following it can help eliminate self pressure & shoulds Want access to the training? Join the On-Demand Mindset Coaching Platform HERE  Is self-comparison really any different than comparing yourself to others?
In fitness & bodybuilding we are constantly reminded to “be your own competition” but what happens when we feel we have let ourselves down or maybe we aren’t “in our prime anymore” or “not as good as before” or “as xyz”?? . Is self-comparison really that fair when we are always evolving? I lrealize now it isn’t as constructive as we think it can be We only believe it’s constructive because it appears better than comparing ourselves to others but is it really? I don’t think it always is Self-compassion, recognition, and encouragement are different energies than comparison If you constantly put yourself down because you’re not “as ___” as you once were, then how does that help you? I mean, I personally feel like a whole new person now than 1 or 2 years ago In some ways comparing myself to myself is rewarding because I can see my growth physically & mentally But comparing my body to my past body just isn’t really as logical as I used to think it was unless it genuinely is coming from an empowering place I think we get so caught up in improving physically that we forget our other knowledge that numbers, stats, & our own body changes overtime with so many variables You can’t say you’re not as lean as you once were or as light or even as muscular because who you are now is someone very different with different experiences, choices, & beliefs The only version of ourselves we should be focused on is the one that is taking the next best step, the one that exists now & within our ideal reality Self-comparison walks a thin line between self-deprecating & self-motivating Make sure you’re choosing the one which is genuinely going to serve you in your growth journey It is best to root yourself as a seed in positive soil rather than expecting yourself to somehow blossom in a garden that sees no sunlight, gets no water, & has no one tending to it . #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY . I’d love to hear your thoughts on this I know comparing myself to myself has been both rewarding & disheartening, what’s your experience been?  3 SELF-LOVE JOURNALING PROMPTS:
1. If I were to truly love myself, what would I be doing differently than I am now? 2. What are the things I have judged myself harshly for that I truly don’t have as much control over as I thought? 3. How does my life reflect my relationship with myself? & What parts of that reflection need to change? As you reflect and dig into these questions consider how you feel as you shine light on some things you’ve maybe avoided facing for awhile now It’s important and necessary to take the time to touch base with yourself Like a personal meeting with yourself! If you want to get some more journal prompts I created a full deck of cards for you! Click HERE to download the free competitor card deck to get access to 3 different decks of cards One with more introspective questions, one with action step prompts, and one with I am / affirmations you can use! Hope you LOVE them and get as much benefit as others who have downloaded them and myself😻 You know the deal, we have to BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY Which means we have to go deeper than surface level!  Thank you body for supporting me in my endeavors every day
Thank you for allowing me to hug, high five, and shake hands Thank you for allowing me to walk, run, and do silly things Thank you for breaking down the food I give you into nourishment for every cell and function of yours for the function of me Thank you for communicating to me when I need to rest, recover, and let my energy out Thank you for doing your best for me even when I wasn’t doing my best for you Thank you for responding with my effort, goals, and needs Thank you for providing my soul such a strong and unique home I love you so much body, thank you for all of the above and more 🙂 —letter for my body and yours-- Our body is the one thing that is 100000% ours and works every day to support and serve us unconditionally Even when we don’t take care of our body she looks out for us! The more I acknowledge my body for supporting me in the goals I have; the more I feel connected to her and empowered to make more mindful loving choices What can you love and appreciate your body for today? #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY  Creating space can be more powerful than always doing doing doing
Sometimes we’ve done all that we need to do but we have left no room in our lives for what we have worked for to come through You know when you walk up to an elevator and the door opens as though it’s ready to receive you but it’s jam packed with people so you can’t even get in? The elevator’s missing function is knowing how much space there actually is to do it’s one job So you, the one thing the elevator “wants” to transport, can’t get on yet You may end up waiting and jumping on or you’ll take the stairs afterall Then the elevator comes back like “wait where’d you go?” You can’t expect opportunities or success or people to come into your life when you aren’t prepared to receive those things Creating space might look like clearing a shelf for new trophies, donating old clothing, setting boundaries with people in your life currently, letting go of something you’ve been holding onto but is ultimately not serving you All of this is a way of saying, “ok I’m finally ready to receive and I have the space to do so” Maybe it’s clearing a small space in a drawer for a future relationship or depositing money in the bank so your wallet is ready to take in more or it could be quitting a job to allow for more time in your business or with family or it could be taking things off your to do list and delegating so you have more creative space Regardless of what it looks like, creating space can help you feel open and able to receive a new reality! How can you make space today?👇🏻  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 |
Celeste Rains-Turk
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