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 I’d rather starve for my dreams than be starved of them
I put everything I have into what I do because I know what it is like to not have what I do I know what it’s like to work multiple jobs just so I could have money to invest in my business I know what it’s like to work for others all day only to come home wishing to have more people to work for in my own mission I know what it’s like to be so sad & anxious that even waking up was a scary, heavy task I know what it’s like to feel so self-conscious that avoiding outfits, people, & events was easier than saying yes to new connections & experiences I know what it’s like to watch loved ones fight for their life I know what it’s like to be in so much pain that movement seems impossible I know what it’s like to be stripped of an identity that provided comfort & belonging in an effort to find a better place to be I know what it’s like to continuously fall short of my projected goals & outcomes & feel like it may never happen I know what it’s like to be so anxious around food, overcome with guilt over even a grain of salt, & feel like my body could never be good enough I know what it’s like to experience new places, people, love, opportunity, exhilaration... . I know what it’s like to be overcome with pride & satisfaction I know what it’s like to fight every day for my dreams-win or lose So when I say I won’t stop, & when people ask me why I do so much—how I do it, it’s not because I am unsatisfied—it’s because I’ve put EVERYTHING into what I’ve built, what I do, what I continue to learn, what I invest in, & the vision I have I have too much to lose to stop I have gained too much to back down I have tasted freedom, impact, & love & know that the life I want is fulfilled when I rise up My life mission to help others Build More than Just a Body goes so much deeper than surface-level because it is a part of me I won’t sleep on my passions or purpose—they mean too much to me to relinquish for anything “safer” I know I CAN which means I MUST It is not a matter of “if things work out” it’s a matter of continuing to make things work so I can celebrate this life every day
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 Mission Since Day 1: Help others to BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY
I had to go through a lot of pain to find my passions and live my life with purpose Many people in my circle comment on how much I work and how I’ll probably work until I drop dead It’s funny because it’s true I don’t even really consider this “work” in the same way others might identify with the word work To me this is a life commitment Transforming loathe to love in the minds of people all over the world is no easy task but my grandpa always said to me “a job worth doing is worth doing right” & that is the TRUTH I commit to my work, education, clients, and passion daily because I see this as a job worth doing In order to do the best job I can, I must be willing to do it right. I take pride in what I do & I don’t take it lightly The vision I have for the future of bodybuilding, athletes, women, teens, children...it spans well beyond my imaginable next 5 years, 10 or even 20 I’m in this for the long haul Not because of all the things I myself want to accomplish But because of all the people I see that need TLC, ideals that need modification, and beliefs that must be challenged and reinforced in a new light While I can accomplish a lot with my clients as they work with me on their mindset, self-love, personal development, psychology, food relationship, body image, and all things self-affect related... I want that impact to be so purposeful and so meaningful that it has no other option but to radiate out and into the hearts of others around that individual My three guiding values are: FREEDOM IMPACT LOVE And everything I do is to satisfy the vision & definition behind these I’m not here to run a business and be an entrepreneur and collect titles I am here to truly challenge norms, shift perspectives, and change the game My vision is big and sometimes scary, confusing, and seemingly blurry But the more I do, the further I go, and the more clear the vision gets I trust that it is not as much about getting somewhere but instead making the most of where I am trusting and believing it’s where I need to be  First day of residency was amazing and wanted to document this day and happiness and just how I feel
I am so thrilled to be pursuing my goals in many areas of life and acknowledge how empowering it is to give ourselves permission to say YES to our visions even when we know obstacles can and will come up Basically choosing to say yes to challenges that come with growth because it is so much easier than saying no out of fear of growth I’d rather know I took action and did the best I could than didn’t bother and always had a longing for something else I have never been one to expect my reality to change on its own I recognize and appreciate the experimentation that comes with creating something new & learning! And when I see my life and choices like an experiment, I can be prepared to learn more lessons without judgment or hyper criticism A scientist that brings emotion or bias into their work won’t create the best results so I try to be objective in my paths as well BUT with the understanding that emotions are such powerful teachers and if I am not present to them I may miss out on the big breakthrough, realization, or AHA moment that’s been waiting for me I feel so empowered after today’s first session and tomorrow I’ll be the first one up in the required skill evaluation but I am EXCITED about it and received such encouraging words from the Dr leading my class And he is super funny and cool which took the edge off I just love how I’m feeling seen and respected and understood. He’s also into CBT which is my fav too and he encouraged me to own my expertise and not hide it (others have been like don’t do that)—counseling can be weird bc of varying theoretical orientations and views and experiences etc I AM JUST ON A HIGHHH I AM SO GRATEFUL AND FEEL IM TRULY LIVING MY PURPOSE DAILY AND ON THE PATH TO EVEN MORE GREATNESS Let it be known though... I didn’t come here to play the game, I came here to change it ;) . I’ll let you make of that what you do  Making peace with food & my body gives me more space in my mind to be present with the people I love, cherish, & serve
When I say BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY it’s because I’ve been able to create a life of more joy, freedom, impact, & love because I have created those things within me I don’t spend every moment stressing over what I will eat, what is in the food, or how much I should allow I don’t stress about my body in a swimsuit or the way I’m looking next to a friend or family member or in the eyes of my boyfriend I don’t find myself in a constant flurry of missing out on the moment because I’m too focused on every calculation or every decision or possible judgment When I chose to heal my relationship with food, my body, & my goals It wasn’t just so I could be healthier mentally or be an even better competitor or trust myself more or develop a deeper meaning for the choices I make It was also so I could truly LIVE I don’t want a life where I’m overwhelmed with guilt, anxiety, shame, fear, self-judgment, limiting beliefs, or constant thoughts of shoulds, musts, & perceived “needs” to fit molds of “good enough” within identities I have chosen I had to “unlearn” many things I had to choose many new beliefs & behaviors I had to challenge perceptions & identities But committing to my peace of mind goes so so so much deeper than me just being at more peace around food in any situation or being comfortable with the things I do (or don't) choose to eat, or the way I felt in my body around others, or how I thrived as a competitor & will continue to for years to come because of my mindset The relationship I have with my body & with food shows up in every relationship of my life If that‘s not all the more reason to consciously commit to it everyday, then I don’t know what is You deserve to have peace with food, your body, & your goals so you can have presence in every other area of your life I’m here to help you do that To learn how we can work together & put your mind at ease so you can finally just BE visit the: WORK WITH ME PAGE PS I can’t even imagine the moments I must have missed in the past because of my nagging, obsessive, and negative emotion ridden thoughts; I know there were many 'snap out of it' moments that I couldn't seem to pul myself out of. So now that I can and have, I do my best to maximize these moments ❤️🙌🏻💆🏻♀️  Many of you know that not much has changed for me and I absolutely have no issue with being home all day
I hope to one day have a home with literally everything I need so I never have to leave unless it’s for events, competing, or travel! Haha! Anyone else? I wanted to show you what a normal day looks like for me #stayingathome or not •Wake up & think of 1-3 things I’m looking forward to that day then make my bed, wash my face, & drink lots of water & do some mobility •Do fasted cardio (not always fasted but when it is I do it right away!) right now it’s been all running •Eat my breakfast undistracted & usually outside of weather permits. I love to wake up with the sun & feel the air warm up around me. I focus on how the food is fueling me & tune into body •Lay a blanket down on the turf take deep breaths to smell the flowers & listen to the birds (I absolutely love this the most. I look forward to each day because I know it will always start off so nicely!) •Journal. This is a non-negotiable. I journal on things I’m excited about, achieving, accepting in my life, my identity, my goals, affirmations, future celebrations & then anything else I feel I need to focus on •I usually like to do my lift right after I eat meal 1 🙂 I love getting these “me things” knocked out before getting into my work because I have so much to do so I love being accomplished & in my zone first so I can better serve others but while my stomach rests I usually knockout daily business tasks & client check-ins (they send me daily reflections so I usually review in morning if sent in late at night) •Kill my workout happily with great music, weird dancing, & singing. And apparently sometimes match outfit really well •Of course I eat throughout the day but always immediately after workout. Otherwise I’m ravenous which doesn’t set my food decisions up well (I give a specific tool I use, to many of my clients to help with this. You can dm me if you want the inside scoop) •Business work; client calls, blog posts, emails, coaching work, podcast things, social media, logistics, follow ups, etc •Schoolwork. Mondays I usually knock out most of my school for the week then do follow up discussions & studying on Wednesdays & anything undone on Fridays •A stroll happens at some point in the day. This has been a new habit I’ve implemented & love. This is not for a workout. It is just for me to reconnect to myself since I give & grow all day •Time with loved ones & or more work •Bedtime yoga/stretching. This is new too & I knew I’d need to use my habit tracker for this (available to all my on-demand platform members) •I also spend time looking at vision board & my values each day •There are weekly to dos that depend on the day but I do set myself up for daily success when I plan my week ahead & I add tasks as necessary or as my creative mind goes as well as self-care or personal growth related extras as needed! What does a normal day look like for you?! I would love to hear!  I sometimes have to just stop and reflect on the girl I once was and how much I had to learn to love, accept, embrace, and challenge her in order to become the version of myself I am now
I am so happy and grateful to be so happy and grateful It is sometimes surreal to me to think of the reality I lived in day to day How the way I felt and the way I was thinking and feeling and living was impacting my entire view on life and infiltrating it with darkness Some people think I love mindset and personal development and psychology ‘just because’ and some call it “woo woo” or will day it doesn’t aCtUaLlY matter (I’ll save my thoughts on that for later) But It changed my life and allowed me to find peace from my own demons and find freedom from the ways I sought and harbored control as well as refuge from my own self It is hard to believe there was a time when I was so depressed and anxious to contemplate killing my self It is hard to believe there was a time when I forced myself to exercise after every morsel of food I consumed It is hard to believe there was a time when I felt I had to hide my body in shame of not fulfilling the expectations I thought others had for me It is hard to believe I wouldn’t even want to carry other people’s food or left overs in fear of someone seeing me with something other than a “clean bro diet” meal It is hard to believe that I felt I wasn’t worthy of the title “trainer” or “competitor” or “gym rat” without deep lines and conditioning and muscles popping It is just so sad to think I was so confined to the dark corners of my mind before despite having so much to be happy and proud of I was in a constant battle with myself which led to constant battles with my body and food and my identity But how rewarding and freeing and EMPOWERING it is to know that I was able to change that around and make complete peace with MYSELF, my body, food, and my goals It’s my mission to help others #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY and I feel we are only scratching the surface I don’t want others to go through what I did the hard way, I want to help guide you to the solutions you need with as much ease as possible You don’t have to go at it blindly❤️  I wake up every day on a mission and if I can accomplish that mission every day in some way, I have even more of a reason to be happy
Sometimes I fear coming across as too ‘in your face’ about the importance of psychology and personal development in becoming your absolute best self especially as a competitor But then again, I have always felt this nudge within me, this question that burns in my mind daily that eats at me when I try to hold myself back “BUT WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T?!” And that always motivates me into action. The pain I am here to help others move through is far greater than the pain of me seeming “too in your face” I don’t take what I do lightly, therefore it matters, therefore I’m going to take a stand for it Because of the breakthroughs I’ve facilitated with my processes, knowledge, support, and attention to detail; I know that my work works, simple as that I also know it would be a huge disservice not to share it with others When I think of the people who wake up self-loathing, with an unhealthy relationship with food and their body and their goals, or people who are stopped from achieving more greatness because of limiting beliefs and experiences from their past that need to be worked through, I GET FIRED UP I have a solution, a process, a method, a madness, a whatever you want to call it, that UNDENIABLY helps people WHY WOULD I HOLD THAT BACK IF IT ALIGNS WITH MY DEEP DESIRE TO ERADICATE SELF-LOATHE?! I just can’t So as much as I have struggled with saying, “no you know what, you NEED this” in times where it was necessary; I’m done looking back and wishing I would have just said something I have nothing to lose but the people who come to me for support do—that’s motivation enough for me to put it out there My mission is to help others BUILD MORE THAN JUST A BODY & it is not something I will one day say “yay mission accomplished!” NO it is a mission that is ongoing & ever evolving 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 😊🧠❤️🙌🏻  It hasn’t always been so easy for me just because I have my shit together now & help other competitors make peace with food, their body & their goals
I struggled, hard. I picked myself up fast but it was rough I was talking with my friend yesterday & she said it’s hard to imagine it was ever tough for you considering where u r now. That hit me I documented so much of my journey from last year to now. Embracing my body, taking on the challenge of putting my health first, gaining more weight, changing things, etc But it wasn’t the easiest job in the world just because I knew a lot of what it would take to get better I share many vulnerable videos & private snap chats I sent to robbie or my close friends when I was goin through it in this post (SEE ALL PICS ON INSTAGRAM HERE) I know way more now than I did last September luckily from my Psychology studies & of course experiences But it was rough Gaining more than 35 pounds after my last show gradually was a byproduct of me working hard to get my period back I wasn’t even 10lbs up from my show when people were making comments about my body Saying mean hurtful things & even receiving some DMs that weren’t so nice I didn’t feel the need to justify my weight gain or put it out there because I felt that perpetuates the problem of attaching weight to worth I didn’t say “ok I’m gunna gain x pounds to get my period back & make sure my ovaries are functioning” then go eat shit & stop moving I lifted heavy 5-6 days a week, ate in a surplus of healthy foods, & didn’t do cardio. I cut out all stress from my life Naturally, I gained weight bc this was different than my last 1.5yrs of prep I also struggled with food. That pic in the ice cream store? I cried after my sis sent me that I felt like a failure like a fraud I ate when I wasn’t even hungry & that thought ate me up I covered up my body many days. I snuck into the garage when no one was home to eat Oreos, I ate when no one was home because then they couldn’t call me out I felt lost like I’d never have kids or get my period or step on stage again like things were hanging on by a thread But I persevered, stuck to my self-love practices, became mindful, snapped out of autopilot & did what I needed to do without the pressure of expectations or “norms” . Now I’m healthy, have never loved my body more, & am competing out of pure love & Joy I have for it—not to change ME or my body I am happy to have gained the knowledge & expertise through my studies but feel my relatability & true understanding of this sport makes a big difference in the results I’m getting with my girls as they trust me when it comes to applying it & so do their coaches Thank you for reading all of this. If you did I truly appreciate you, hope you are okay, and am here for you❤️ If you’re looking for help with this. If you’re struggling post show. Or you’re having a hard time mentally with prep or the improvement season, REACH OUT FOR HELP I have a free 7 day post show coaching series, a competitor card deck with affirmations actions and journal prompts And on my YouTube I have videos on various topics like this and my blog with a competitor section If you are ready for more 1:1 support, which I believe is vital, I have coaching programs and mentorship opportunities to provide the support, care, and coaching needed to move through this If you’d like to learn more, Contact Me  “Never felt like an employee, always felt like CEO” - @russ
I don’t always talk biz on here but I felt inspired to write this today, hope it lights someone’s fire I’ve been building my business since I was 18 and always knew I wanted to work for myself. Always starting my own ventures since I was a young girl I’ve had this vision for a long time & haven’t stopped when things are tough I’ve invested over $40k into my business, personal development, mindset, & craft I’ve invested early mornings & sleepless nights committed to growing & learning so I bring something to the table that makes a real difference Things have changed a lot along the way because I have changed but they’ve never been better than they are now Of course this isn’t to say I don’t have new levels I’m committed to achieving. But this post really is about perspective I worked three jobs (Personal Trainer, Virtual Assistant, & Biz Co-Coach) while being a full time student AND building my business I went from celebrating 3 visitors on my blog to writing a #1 Best-Selling Self-Help Book, doing book signing, speaking engagements, & podcast features I went from having no one interested in my offers to controlled promotion & applications to be sure I am 100% there for my current clients I went from feeling kinda fulfilled to now fully aligned with my purpose & mission I went from launching events & having NO ONE commit, to now having an event that people are EXCITED about & committing to There was a time I thought I’d never be able to quit my jobs & only work for myself I kept my head up every day. I loved EVERYTHING I was doing too so don’t get me wrong. I just didn’t have the belief, trust, or ability to only work for myself Until one day I did AND PEOPLE STILL QUESTION IF I’LL KEEP GOING!🤦🏻♀️ If I didn’t give up then I damn sure can’t be stopped now👏🏻🔥 Everyday I wake up with passion & affirm, “WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS TOO IMPORTANT TO QUIT ON! PERSEVERE FOR THE PEOPLE WHO NEED THIS & HONOR YOUR MISSION!” & Everyday I show up I WRITE THIS TO SHOW YOU THAT YOU CAN DO THIS TOO! Whatever it is you want to do, GO DO IT! #bossbabemindset #successstories #alwaysgrowing |
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