GILLIAN HUGHES; 19 Year Road To Pro, Winning Self-Worth, Blending Families, Bikini After Babies

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Arisdelsy Cuevas, an online fitness coach who predominantly helps women live a healthy lifestyle so they look and feel their best. She has been competing for 6 years and won her Pro card at NPC Nationals in 2023. She lives in Las Vegas and is currently prepping for her pro debut!   TOPICS COVERED -how she became a Pro -beginnings in bodybuilding -longevity and biohacking -being a former cheerleader -nailing improvement season -holistic health in bodybuilding -finding your support system -being abundant   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html   CONNECT WITH ARISDELSY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arisdelsy/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 4:45 loving the stage 11:20 competing without goals 14:45 road to Pro 24:47 feedback after Pro card 28:25 prioritizing longevity 33:20 changing habits for health 39:20 helping clients live more holistically  49:04 having a supportive partner 55:30 being a first generation American  59:34 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Jasmine Gonzalez, a United States Marine who served 6 year active duty. In 2017, she earned her Pro card in last year of service transitioning from military to bikini pro. She qualified for her first Olympia in 2019, placing 9th. Between 2022 and 2023, she took a year a way from the stage to focus on her mental health. She qualified for the 2024 Olympia after winning the Atlanta Pro, and finally achieved redemption after winning third in the world at the 2024 Olympia! Jazzy is a competition prep and lifestyle coach, along with owning her own coaching business.    TOPICS COVERED -her rise to the top and the drastic fall back  -mental health decline in 2021 to 2023  -going for redemption -perseverance and the will to never give up  -breaking generational curses -biggest difference in prep coaching experiences -importance of having a clear, concise vision and approach to competing  -macros vs meal plan on prep -training intensity and how it changed over her career -show selection strategy  -what she wishes she knew when she started competing   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html   CONNECT WITH JAZZY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzyfresh.ifbbpro/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jazzyfreshifbbpro?si=h5MqOOA5lT8xtX2j Posing scheduler: https://posewithjazzscheduling.as.me/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 4:01 her career, so far 10:15 overcoming childhood and generational trauma 15:00 deciding to join the Marines after high school 19:08 prepping while in the military and going Pro 28:21 getting serious about bodybuilding 30:15 getting redemption and building self-belief 36:14 What she wishes she knew at the beginning  38:17 her approach as a coach 42:34 Train the Trainer course 47:01 tools for mental health 56:33 how her approach has changed over time 61:02 what the Olympia placing has changed for her 65:36 advice for competitors  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Maria Acosta, who just placed 7th at the 2024 Ms. Bikini Olympia at her debut! She is from Venezuela, where she started her bodybuilding journey 12 years ago, before coming to the USA to follow her dreams. She earned her Pro card at 2021 North Americans and now with 29 shows under her belt, she has accomplished so much as an athlete and a coach!   TOPICS COVERED -mindset -don’t compare yourself -overcoming bulimia and anorexia -shifting your mindset -fixing your relationship with food -controlling nerves  -changing training objectives -dealing with pressure -7th place at the Olympia -being a fan of the sport -avoiding comparison   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html   CONNECT WITH MARIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvbozo/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 3:38 her relationship with God 11:15 changes for success 15:06 focusing on your food relationship 21:43 worrying about being flat 25:09 differences between prep and improvement season 30:00 balancing mind and body 40:33 first callouts at the Olympia 46:55 feelings after first Olympia 54:01 helping clients avoid comparison 58:50 the love of bodybuilding 64:12 goals for the future 70:00 coming from Venezuela 73:23 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Carly Lamberts who has been competing since 2019 and has competed in 210 shows. She earned her Pro card in 2024 at NPC Universe. Outside of competing, she is a wife to another bodybuilder and dog mom to two corgis. She works full time in sales for Red Bull Distribution and as a posing coach. She shares how bodybuilding impacted the trajectory of her life, from trying to shrink herself to be happy to building her dream body and finding confidence, leaving a toxic relationship and finding her forever person!   TOPICS COVERED -journey to pro -the decision to switch coaches -fighting to get diagnosed -living with Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome -Pro card to cranial surgery -recovery post surgery and the importance of not taking movement for granted -importance of posing and starting early -core control and flexibility for posing -finding your confidence for stage -mental health and prep   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH CARLY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlyifbbpro/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 6:10 practicing to be on stage 9:28 overlooked keys to posing 15:03 her journey to Pro 23:46 changed between 2021 and 2024 season 28:22 switching coaches mid-season 36:52 Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome 45:57 approaching post-show with surgery on the schedule 50:30 recovering from cranial surgery 53:35 not taking fitness for granted 58:24 returning to fitness after surgery 65:05 continuing to progress 78:11 working towards the future 80:30 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

For today’s episode, I wanted to do something a little different! In honor of the 2024 Olympia that took place last weekend, I am sharing my interview with our new Ms. Bikini Olympia, Lauralie Chapados. This interview took place after her second place win at the 2018 Olympia, after she crushed her 2018 season. When this episode was recorded she was prepping for the Arnold Classic and next heads to the Arnold Australia.   TOPICS COVERED -struggles as an amateur with finances  -working to earn a living -pressures of coaching herself -turning Pro in Canada -competing at a young age -mindset heading into competition -game plan is for the future -pursuing her dream as being an elite athlete -working on feedback  -having faith in her dreams -being an ambassador for the sport -posing tips -approach to building muscle -mental challenges and rituals   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH LAURALIE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraliechap/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 8:03 feedback from the Olympia 11:33 working on her confidence 15:30 coaching herself to working with a coach 21:10 goals for the future  27:47 starting competing at a young age 39:52 taking a leap of faith 48:50 doing what you love 54:00 posing tips 60:35 advice for competitors  64:45 turning Pro in Canada CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro AJ Myles, a 25-year-old full Canadian Pro who has been a full time online coach since 2021. She began competing in 2018, and has competed in 6 shows and earned her Pro card at the 2024 Toronto Pro Qualifier. AJ is an advocate of defining your own balance in bodybuilding in order to stoke your passion and foster longevity in the sport.   TOPICS COVERED -overcoming anxiety -abusive relationships -living life & finding your own balance -doing what makes you happy -starting a Masters program -how far will you go? -red flags in relationships -continuing to improve in life -concern versus responsibility   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH AJ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmyles.fit/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 8:08 unexpected things on stage 13:45 creating your own balance 25:10 life outside of bodybuilding 29:55 should be versus want to be  38:30 deciding to prep 46:21 the desire to go Pro 55:18 overcoming anxiety and abusive relationship 68:15 valuing yourself 75:15 learning overtime 77:35 coping with anxiety 88:45 taking things personally 95:05 speak your mind 97:00 skin care 104:37 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Selina Stansbury, a nurse practitioner who found fitness over 6 years ago. She competed in her first show in November of 2019 and earned her Pro card at her 6th national show at 2024 Universe. Since then, she has done two Pro shows in 2024. She runs her own business as a health and fitness coach, supporting lifestyle and competition transformations.    TOPICS COVERED -mental health and anxiety -posting on social media -coaching her husband -the real end goal -macros versus meal plans -being a nurse practitioner -preventative health -dealing with doubt -when to change coaches   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH SELINA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selina_ifbbpro/ Youtube: MYFITNP   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 3:30 your body is art 5:45 developing confidence 8:55 relationship with her husband 14:30 improvement season bodies 19:35 winning can’t be the end goal 25:35 lessons after Pro card win 30:10 macros versus meal plans 34:40 working as a nurse practitioner 44:45 journey to Pro card 50:01 knowing when to end your season 60:00 dealing with anxiety 68:05 switching coaches 74:30 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Allegra Brown, a sister, daughter, wife and a dog mama. She started competing in bikini in 2019 and has placed from the sea of 16 to 1st place at Nationals. She earned her Pro card at 2024 USAs. I love spending time with my family and my fur baby, hanging out on the lake and enjoying good vibes!   TOPICS COVERED -importance of feedback -being comfortable in the uncomfortable -reversing into shows -training with intensity and slowing things down -working on recovery -setting boundaries -finding the right coach and keeping open communication -mental health matters -finding the right coach   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH ALLEGRA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allegra_leigh_ifbbpro/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 3:25 making her Pro debut right after turning Pro 9:25 goals after turning Pro 13:00 changing training intensity  19:05 approaching balance in improvement season 23:23 setting expectations 31:35 making the most out of show weekend 38:30 lessons learned on the road to Pro 47:00 finding the right coach 54:53 dealing with moments of doubt 65:00 finding your why 67:55 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Gillian Hughes, owner of Momshell Method Fitness who has been competing since 2005 and was one of the first athletes to compete nationally in the NPC when they introduced the bikini division in 2009. After a few short breaks to have her children and go thorough some life changes, she earned her Pro card at 2024 Master’s Nationals at the age of 43. She also has a podcast with her best friend and fellow Momshell coach Mandy called "Bikinis After Babies”.   TOPICS COVERED -feeling "worthy" of earning pro status -going through a divorce  -competing while pregnant  -mindset for Pro -Bikinis after Babies podcast -being a Masters athlete -finding balance in fitness   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH GILLIAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 3:25 bodybuilding now versus 19 years ago 9:50 taking time off to have children 15:11 going through a divorce 21:22 lessons as a single mom 27:13 finding her self-worth 30:00 two weeks between shows 38:35 competing as a mom & masters athlete 43:35 common concerns from her clients 49:22 impact of bodybuilding on her kids 55:35 joining two families 60:32 what’s next 66:50 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Joanna Bolt, a lifelong athlete and full time registered nurse at UT Southwestern in Dallas working with a surgeon in the head & neck cancer clinic. Joanna began competing in 1992 but took many years off before she started competing in Figure in 2005. She won her Pro card in a natural federation in 2010 before taking another hiatus until 2023. She won her IFBB Pro card at 2024 Universe in the over 60 age group. She lives with her best friend, who also happens to be her sister, and has a supportive boyfriend, Scott, as well as a chihuahua mix who is a handful.   TOPICS COVERED -her history in fitness -changes in the past 30 years  -competing at 60 -working as a personal trainer -disordered eating -having a strong faith -community in bodybuilding -being a Masters competitor   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH JOANNA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannabolt_ifbbpro/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 9:29 getting into body building in the 90’s 12:30 coming back after surgery 26:30 overcoming disordered eating 30:39 normalizing bodybuilding 33:36 changing views on fitness 41:05 taking long hiatuses from bodybuilding 45:29 a week in the life 48:15 relationship with her boyfriend 56:30 views on age and competing in Masters 64:10 focuses for the future 67:45 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE