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Creating a New Normal; 10 Steps I Took and What Happens When you Change the Way you Think11/11/2019  If you created your current reality, you can create a new one
Your normal might consist of being unhappy, sad, ashamed, full of guilt, empty, hurt, angry, or numb Your normal might be full of unsurprising events with some sort of lusting for a life that “could be but likely never will be” Your normal might feel uneasy, unpredictable, scary But it doesn’t always have to be this way and the only way it wouldn’t change is if you don’t Your next normal could be entirely different from your current narrative How? Change the way you think When you change the way your brain is wired, you’re inevitably going to be changing your actions, when you change your actions your results change and when your results change so does your experience of life It’s no longer feeling like something so far out of reach but now like something you can always take hold of and steer any which way you desire I don’t just say this as a psychology and personal development nerd Despite literature of more reliable case studies, eons of anecdotal evidence, and the mere fact that our brain is literally the epicenter of our functions... I’ve also witnessed it first hand I haven’t been deeply depressed or suicidal (something I never thought I’d be able to rid myself of) in years Because of this my anxiety has also decreased massively as I’m no longer fearful of myself or my thoughts While I’ve always been a VERY optimistic person (sometimes too much for my own good they say) My life has dramatically improved since making myself a priority I always had goals and dreams and chased them relentlessly whether it was athletics or school or career (Fun fact I even started my first business at 9 years old and carried on with the thought of pursuing that profession until junior year of high school! Can you guess what that was?) But the difference is now I feel like ME and I love this me because she is such a pure light form of who I’ve always known I could be When I would get depressed it scared me so much because I knew it “wasn’t me” I can remember being so enamored by the thought of death and yet feeling like I was just trapped in my own sad chemical ridden brain, I’d always give people support for their concern of me by saying “but it’s not me don’t worry it just comes over me, idk what it is” Even though it wasn’t my fault that this would happen, I had a LOT of responsibility to take And if I stopped EVERY positive thing I do for my mind now, I know it wouldn’t be long until I regressed to a dark and scary version of me Want to know some of the things that made the biggest difference for me? Here’s 10 just to scratch the surface:
Happiness can be tapped into the same way sadness can. This doesn’t mean you never experience any other emotions, it just means your baseline is more content, at peace, happy :) Imagine what will happen when you start chasing the idea of “being happy” and instead choose to simply become happiness
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If You Have Time to Weigh Yourself, You Have Time to be Grateful and Loving Toward Your Body10/27/2019  If you have time to get up, walk to the bathroom, and weigh yourself first thing in the morning you sure as hell have time to think about what you’re grateful for, what you love about yourself, and what you’re looking forward to today
So, What’s your priority going to be? . Today I am doing a photoshoot with and I’m SO excited Finally doing a shoot outside of a “stage lean” or “competitor lean” body and embracing where I am now WHICH I LOVE BY THE WAY I’m doing and did absolutely nothing to “prepare” for this shoot. I’ve drunk my water, ate my food, have had some artificial sweeteners and definitely didn’t do any extra cardio I’m on prep right now and have been for a few months and no way would I jeapordize my progress or the way I feel for a shoot at this point I’ve done photoshoot a hungry and thirsty and they suck. You just have headaches and never feel good enough That’s why I’m excited for today!! To just have a shoot having fun and being me! To show others that you can feel AMAZING in your skin and transform your relationship with your body to the point where you just love and embrace her without any gimmicks or conditions Me and Daraja Hill just discussed this on her episode of confessions of a bikini pro (it comes out in November) and she shared how much doing a shoot like this boosted her confidence and how she also did Nothing special to prep for it I feel like it’s so easy to get caught up in where we “were” or “should be” or “will be” that we forget to be happy where we are right now Your body is your souls greatest asset. Why wouldn’t you love and embrace her at every phase!? Especially when you’re honoring her, putting the work in daily, and making conscious choices; what’s not to love!? Hello Again, Did I Mention I LOVE What I Do? OH and I created a NEW Platform for Competitors...10/17/2019  Hi, I am Celeste Rains-Turk & I absolutely love what I do & the people I do it for🥰🧠
I help Competitors make peace with food, their body & their goals using psychology, personal development, mindfulness, & my signature PTG process Given the work I do, I’ve come to see & realize how common these problems are & how quickly they can creep up on us as athletes One day I thought to myself, ‘what if there was a place competitors could go to receive INSTANT on-demand mindset coaching, support, & guidance through a challenge they’re facing?’ Being a competitor myself I can definitely say I wish something like this existed when I started Lucky for you, I went through a LOT of these struggles that forced me to find solutions so now, you don't have to! After experiencing the post-show blues myself, healing my own negative relationship with food & learning to love my body in every season, I made it my mission to help other competitors Build More than Just a Body too I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology focusing my research reports, & studies on eating disorders, body image, self-concept, mindfulness, personal growth, & related topics (I am also earning my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling now!) While studying, I became a sought after coach in the personal development world & wrote a #1 Best-Selling Self-help book, ‘Believe your way to Badass’ I know that by prioritizing the inner work & developing a healthy mindset, competitors can have more fulfilling seasons The mental side of this sport is key to establishing longevity, ending the yo-yoing, & establishing goals beyond the stage Time is of the essence & you deserve an immediate solution Well, I listened to that thought that 1 day & decided to make this exact platform so that when you have a mental struggle, you will ALWAYS have a place to go to receive INSTANT guidance Learn more about how it works / what’s included & sign up by clicking HERE The easy to use On-Demand Mindset Coaching Platform is finally here! and only $9.99/month right now! You can start using it immediately from your mobile device or desktop! See you in there 😊🧠❤️🙌🏻  We came together as strangers and left as sisters, gathering with hope in our hearts for inner transformation, knowledge and growth.
When I walked into the doors of the Bayside Conference Room to see a beautiful view of the water, boats, and warm sunshine peaking in, I knew magic was going to unfold. Envisioning this event for years, going all in planning and promoting for it this summer, and seeing it come to life this fall was an absolute dream. I set powerful intentions each day for my event, leading up to it I especially spent time visualizing transformations occcuring, breakthroughs ensuing, and connections forming. As each woman walked in the doors I could feel the energy strengthen in the room; each and every person served a purpose there that I will always remember. I was amazed by the ways that each individual held space for the others, how they listened to each other, honored one another, and supported each and everyone there. I loved how they asked questions, spoke up about what they were going through, shared openly, and came with completely open minds. We cried, we laughed (a lot actually), we meditated, we walked, we learned. As much as I was the host and the leader of the workshop, this event taught me so much as well. As we discussed self-love, body image, food relationships, and mindset related topics I could FEEL shifts happening in the room. The energy in the room when we left it was even more beautiful than when we arrived. I have an overwhelming feeling of joy, gratitude, and purpose welling within me not only when I reflect but as I write this. Many of us didn't even want to leave! I am so grateful, so happy, that people traveled near and far to come to the event. We had girls from Florida, South Carolina, and Arizona! We had people drive from different parts of California too. All to come together and BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY. That my friends, is what wakes me up in the morning. If I could express how I feel it would be in the form of art with a heart exploding colors and lights. I have no other words to express what happened in that room other than, you really need to experience it for yourself to know. Where should I bring the next Build More than Just a Body LIVE Event?! I posted a poll on my story and have already received some great suggestions! Let me know where you want me to come next! :D Thank you so much to EdgeSupps and Ingrid Romero for Giving us SO many amazing supplements, apparel, and even DVD workout videos to support my attendees in their journeys, there was absolutely NO edge supps left. They CLEANED UP! lol! BamBody Nutrition and Stefanie Antorcha, Thank you so so much for providing us with your delicious Protein treats Hydration Junkie for gifting us 2 transporter jugs that I was able to giveaway to two of my Attendees that LOVE them OMG Custom Bikinis for so generously giving us TWO rental competition suits! SO Excited that two of the ladies are going to have suits for their next show I APPRECIATE YOU ALL FOR BELIEVING IN ME, THE VISION, AND THESE WOMEN. This event was even MORE of an experience because of all of YOU and THANK YOU Robbie for being my rock and support system through it all. More to come on his amazingness later <3 CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM CORY HAGEMAN WHO DOCUMENTED THE EVENT, I KNOW IT IS GOING TO BE AMAZING <3  En route to San Diego for my very first Build More Than Just a Body live event!
Feeling so full of gratitude and excitement!🤩 . The event has completely sold out! (Even beyond expectations!) although it’s technically “free” I filled every seat with a reservation! Woo! . I even have workbooks for everyone and I can’t wait for them all to arrive and us to grow, connect, and transform together! I am putting everything into this event and the some Yesterday I got news that my venue location cancelled on me! What the heck right!? But luckily I was able to pull something together I just put full trust in it being perfect the way it works out and the right people being in that room! Been a tough week but I have so much love in my life, blessings, and how could I ever complain doing what I love with all of this too!? Robbie Robbins is driving down with me and staying with me. I am so lucky to have such a positive supportive boyfriend who has literally been with me through ALL of the growth in my life Last time we were in San Diego I was speaking in front of hundreds of people at someone else’s event Now I am hosting my very own and I cannot wait 😭❤️ . Let’s do this! On world mental health day I’d like to announce I’m officially enrolled in Graduate School for a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
I AM SO EXCITED to be taking this next step in my education, knowledge, experience, and true expertise so I can continue serving my clients (current and future) at an even higher level I kept having these persistent visions of me leading group therapy retreats, having my own eating disorder recovery center with extra emphasis on overall self-concept and body image, I kept seeing myself speaking on panels, being the go to expert in the fitness industry on this, especially for competitors, and shining light on the dark places that many sweep under the rug or keep hush hush While I recognize the impact I am already making helping women worldwide truly transform their relationship with food, their body, and their goals Imagine the impact I can make as I continue to develop more knowledge and skills? The work I am passionate about doing is absolutely NOT to be taken lightly. Therefore, I’m ready to make my load a little heavier, dig deeper, and learn even more so I can continue supporting others in their journey I am looking forward to seeing where this takes me and eventually my business and mission and overall service What I’m doing is POWERFUL WORK but who says I can’t go after even MORE. Especially when it involves mental health, I want to be able to hit ALL the angles with my clients. No stone left unturned or up to someone else... Love you all and appreciate the support in advance 😍🌟🌟😊 I witnessed one of the most important people in my life hang on to their life by a thread, revived back to life by doctors, only to continue fighting for weeks
I was looked in the eye by this person after asking if they were happy to be saved & they shook their head no I sat in a chair in a cold hospital while a person I loved so much was slipping away & couldn’t even speak So many tears, fear, and darkness The worst part about it honestly is how much shame surrounds this subject To the point where they don’t ever want anyone to know or to ever discuss it It isn’t my story to tell. But the way I was impacted, is my story A very small, protected, minuscule fraction of a horrible time in my life It is indescribable what it feels like to drive someone you love to the hospital after finding them in a distressed state It is indescribable to hear voice mails expressing ‘I love yous’ that were meant to be ‘goodbyes’ . It is indescribable to hear them admit to harming themselves when the nurse asks It is indescribable to hear crying screams echo in places you are used to having peace It is indescribable to know someone you love died & was brought back to life It is indescribable to express how suicide impacts the people around us Rather than sharing my own story and struggles with depression, suicidal ideation, my attempt, and the incredible transformation, mindset, and life shifts I’ve had since that dark time in my own life, I share the story of almost losing a loved one to suicide Because on Worldwide Suicide Prevention day, sometimes we need the reminder that it can hit anyone, at anytime, even the strongest people who have seemingly endured it all, they need to be checked in on too Show grace, love, and understanding to people or don’t show anything at all Releasing judgment and stigma is an important step no matter if it’s someone who has those thoughts, has had an attempt and recovered, or who has been battling for years ❤️❤️❤️ I witnessed one of the most important people in my life hang on to their life by a thread, revived back to life by doctors, only to continue fighting for weeks I was looked in the eye by this person after asking if they were happy to be saved & they shook their head no I sat in a chair in a cold hospital while a person I loved so much was slipping away & couldn’t even speak So many tears, fear, and darkness The worst part about it honestly is how much shame surrounds this subject To the point where they don’t ever want anyone to know or to ever discuss it It isn’t my story to tell. But the way I was impacted, is my story A very small, protected, minuscule fraction of a horrible time in my life It is indescribable what it feels like to drive someone you love to the hospital after finding them in a distressed state It is indescribable to hear voice mails expressing ‘I love yous’ that were meant to be ‘goodbyes’ . It is indescribable to hear them admit to harming themselves when the nurse asks It is indescribable to hear crying screams echo in places you are used to having peace It is indescribable to know someone you love died & was brought back to life It is indescribable to express how suicide impacts the people around us Rather than sharing my own story and struggles with depression, suicidal ideation, my attempt, and the incredible transformation, mindset, and life shifts I’ve had since that dark time in my own life, I share the story of almost losing a loved one to suicide Because on Worldwide Suicide Prevention day, sometimes we need the reminder that it can hit anyone, at anytime, even the strongest people who have seemingly endured it all, they need to be checked in on too Show grace, love, and understanding to people or don’t show anything at all Releasing judgment and stigma is an important step no matter if it’s someone who has those thoughts, has had an attempt and recovered, or who has been battling for years ❤️❤️❤️I witnessed one of the most important people in my life hang on to their life by a thread, revived back to life by doctors, only to continue fighting for weeks I was looked in the eye by this person after asking if they were happy to be saved & they shook their head no I sat in a chair in a cold hospital while a person I loved so much was slipping away & couldn’t even speak So many tears, fear, and darkness The worst part about it honestly is how much shame surrounds this subject To the point where they don’t ever want anyone to know or to ever discuss it It isn’t my story to tell. But the way I was impacted, is my story A very small, protected, minuscule fraction of a horrible time in my life It is indescribable what it feels like to drive someone you love to the hospital after finding them in a distressed state It is indescribable to hear voice mails expressing ‘I love yous’ that were meant to be ‘goodbyes’ . It is indescribable to hear them admit to harming themselves when the nurse asks It is indescribable to hear crying screams echo in places you are used to having peace It is indescribable to know someone you love died & was brought back to life It is indescribable to express how suicide impacts the people around us Rather than sharing my own story and struggles with depression, suicidal ideation, my attempt, and the incredible transformation, mindset, and life shifts I’ve had since that dark time in my own life, I share the story of almost losing a loved one to suicide Because on Worldwide Suicide Prevention day, sometimes we need the reminder that it can hit anyone, at anytime, even the strongest people who have seemingly endured it all, they need to be checked in on too Show grace, love, and understanding to people or don’t show anything at all Releasing judgment and stigma is an important step no matter if it’s someone who has those thoughts, has had an attempt and recovered, or who has been battling for years ❤️❤️❤️  Last time I was in San Diego I went to this beach & asked a random couple to take this photo of me I have a security screen Which makes it INCREDIBLY difficult to see anything on it in bright sunlight This is a pic of me laughing as they tell me they aren’t even sure if they are taking a pic This could also be a picture of me presently being so happy and excited that I have 8 women committed to coming to San Diego with me on October 12th to learn the psychology and personal development tools required to make competing more fulfilling and freeing At my Free event for competitors! And a few spots left to be taken by more amazing competitors (maybe even you?!) We will be diving into how to Build More than Just a Body, and truly make peace with food, your body, and your goals Whether you’re in your improvement season or prep, you won’t want to miss this event I’ll be sharing many of the tools behind my PTG Process I developed just for competitors I am so excited!!!!!!🥳 I would love to see you there It is my first event and you best believe I’m going ALL out (all in?) With it!!!😊💓😭 It’ll be one for the books! Scroll down to see a photo of the cute venue I booked where soo many internal shifts & transformations will take place It is in North Park just minutes away from the beach, convention center (& The Fit Expo is that weekend so you can kill two birds with one stone!), & the famous ‘The Gym’ I’m committed to generating results, sharing tools, & supporting all attendees in such a way that they leave feeling impacted for LIFE Going into topics like body image, food relationship, mindset, post-show blues, prep, goals & values, life satisfaction, & SO MUCH MORE It’ll be a close knit group 😍 . Of course we will also be making deep connections, having fun, & enjoying our time together! Want to join us? CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW The event is free w/ a $35 butt in seat fee that I will pay back to you upon your arrival 🙂 . 9-2pm on Sat. October 12th I can take on 2-3 more people given the venue I booked has a 12 person limit I know everyone who shows up is meant to be there & I can’t wait to meet YOU😍🧠😊   I was honestly so nervous to ride a bike again. I thought I completely forgot how & I know they say you never forget but sometimes it can be scary to do something as an adult that you haven’t done since you were a kid
Your brain has so much more capacity & wiring for fear as an adult As a kid there is not as much maturity in the brain development so we take more risks and do things usually without full consideration for consequences or outcomes As an adult we are master storytellers & do an incredible job of convincing ourselves to stay safe This was a fairly irrational fear of mine. Especially because I’ve been craving the feeling of riding a bike for awhile now. I knew I had to go do it! I had even put this on my list of 22 things by or at 22 for my last birthday I also always fantasized about riding a beach cruiser! So this past weekend I did it!!! Not only did I get on a bike for the first time since I was a kid, but I got on a bike I’ve always wanted to try riding but never have! Luckily I had the support of Robbie who always brings such a light heart and fun spirit to everything which made me feel even more safe and happy I could not stop smiling I looked forward to doing this all week and now that I’ve done it I wonder why I kept convincing myself I may not be able to This served as a powerful reminder for me to continue embracing my inner child, face the fears that have been created from past experiences, & expose myself to the things I want to shy away from I definitely wouldn’t say I’m going to become an avid biker or start doing things just to do them But if I get the nudge & fear comes up, I’ll know it just might be a good idea after all Sharing this because I really hope that if there’s something you’ve been wanting to do or are afraid to do or unsure of...that you now choose to do it If you don’t love it, that’s ok no one says you have to But maybe you will! & that’s worth a shot 🙂 What can you commit to doing? Let us know so we can all cheer each other on! 😊🥳👏🏻  Feel like my shape has been coming in more and more each week! Which is so rewarding!
Been focusing on lifting heavier every session & having more control of each set to make sure I’m holding onto & even building muscle while leaning out & calories are still high I can tell my body composition is changing because I am fitting into clothing that hasn’t fit in a long time, I can see changes with my eyes, & I can feel changes; even my lifting belt notches have been proof! I’m super happy with this pace and where I’m at. At first I felt some “I want it now” feelings but now I’m like ooof there’s literally NO need to rush especially when I’m thoroughly enjoying this and all the learning that comes with it It really is about showing up and putting the work in. In everything in life you can’t create the transformation or results without consistent, conscious, and purpose driven effort That can only come from within you Each day is Mindset. Eat. Train. Sleep. Serve Clients. Love my People. Love Myself. Repeat This time around I’m being very conscious of not going on auto-pilot just because I’m following a plan Making sure every action I take is done with intent and backed by positive thoughts as well as consideration for why I’m doing it Not just eating the food to eat or because coach says so but because it makes me feel amazing or its nutritional benefits or it’s something my body likes And remembering to tune into my body through it all! Feeling super confident & happy with myself regardless of the pace makes the process so much more enjoyable 🙂 . Thanks for joining me 💓 |
Celeste Rains-Turk
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