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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SABINA COSTEA; Never Trained to Professional Athlete, Food and Body Image Challenges, Law School & Competing, Immigrant Influence, Bikini Division Growth

SABINA COSTEA; Never Trained to Professional Athlete, Food and Body Image Challenges, Law School & Competing, Immigrant Influence, Bikini Division Growth

July 25, 20251 min read

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In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Sabina Costea, a 24-year-old law student based in Montreal, Canada. Raised by immigrant parents, Sabina learned early on the value of pursuing her passions and believing in what’s possible through dedication.

She was introduced to bodybuilding in August 2022 and stepped on stage for the first time in July 2023. Just one year later, at only her third show, she earned her IFBB Pro card. Sabina now has her sights set on her Pro debut while balancing life as a full-time student.

TOPICS COVERED

-Building confidence through bodybuilding

-Navigating prep while traveling

-Embracing growth during off seasons

-Body awareness and trusting your process

-Balancing competition with law school

-Canadian bodybuilding and her goals for the sport

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

8:30 finding fitness and bodybuilding

13:15 earning her Pro card

19:05 changing outlook on body and food

22:00 learning to trust yourself 

27:30 critiquing our bodies

30:45 risk versus reward

31:50 being in law school

40:06 goals for bodybuilding

42:42 building confidence

47:03 being an immigrant

52:05 working towards feedback

56:44 advice for competitors

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