The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast was established in May of 2018 as the first and only place where IFBB Bikini Pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most).
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There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post-show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE!
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GINA SWITZENY; Move on From Failure, Partner's Sacrifice, Habits of Consistency
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPTToday I speak with IFBB Pro Gina Switzeny a lifelong athlete who started lifting after graduating university. She struggled with her weight in high school and university due to never having proper guidance on health and nutrition. In 2008, she started working with a nutritionist who taught her about meal planning and macros. In 2011, she entered a fitness model contest where she saw Bikini athletes who were competing that day. From that moment on, she knew that was what she wanted to look like. She competed in her first show in 2012 and competed consistently for the next 10 years. Finally in 2022, she won her Pro Card at the IFBB Natural Pro Qualifier after winning the Overall Masters Bikini 35+. She is a virtual personal trainer and nutrition coach. Gina wants to help the general population find a way to prioritize their health and fitness.
Gina says, “There were so many highs and lows, but I was determined and stuck to it, and thus was able to continue to improve and finally win. To me it's been about the journey and falling in love with the process of improving yourself over time. Too many people think of health and fitness as an all or nothing pursuit, but to me that is the wrong mindset. It's about choosing to do better everyday, which little by little brings you closer to your goals.”
Topics covered include:
-compete as a lifestyle.
-body image issues for competitors
-loving the process
-moving on from failure
-having support from her husband
-staying close to stage weight
-improving every day
-goals for the Pro stage
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:35 life before bodybuilding
10:30 loving the process
12:37 lessons learned in bodybuilding
23:50 previous athletic activity
26:05 support from her husband
33:42 body image struggles
40:48 improving and staying consistent
44:10 changes between improvement season and prep
48:47 improving relationship with food
62:12 being a coach and trainer
66:18 advice for competitors
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