My Deepest Struggle

If you were told to define how you want your life to be, you probably would never incorporate pain, struggle, shame, humiliation….name it. We all wish to have a smooth life with minimal obstacles if any. But surprisingly, if you sit back and reflect, some of the worst experiences you’ve faced probably led to great outcome. Beautiful success stories have been obtained from those very struggle.

Paige Lilly has been through such struggles to a point of contemplating suicide. Yet that very experience led to her discovery of Bikini competitions – which she now continues to register nothing but success. Paige is an IFBB Bikini Pro and Posing Coach. She is an Overall 2017 NPC Junior USA Championship Bikini winner.

In this episode, Paige pours her heart to you about how she was bullied since she was young, her suicidal thoughts, and how her horse saved her life. She will additionally share her visualization technique on winning and how she does it. If you are also wondering whether you should go straight into your pro debut after turning pro, you are in the right place. Paige has some great tips for you. 

Listen keenly till the end for a chance to win a free Skype Posing session with Paige. All you have to do is be the first to leave a review. 

Here we go! 

 

Takeaways

• Persevere and be persistent
• Go for anything you want, let no one stop you
• You are not doing this for anybody else, you are doing it for you
• Be steadfast and you will reach whatever goal you set out to reach
• Surround yourself with people who are benefiting and enriching your life
• Be passionate about what you do
• This is supposed to enhance your life, it shouldn’t be your whole life
• Don't ever listen to anyone who tells you can't do it
• Follow your heart and do what feels right in your heart of hearts
• Don't just be a sheep, educate yourself
• If you need help or advice, reach out to people you look up to

 

 

 

Important questions

[00:07:09] How many years have you been competing?

[00:07:22] What qualities make you a strong athlete?

[00:11:18] What keeps you motivated?

[00:14:08] What got you started in fitness?

[00:21:56] What was that pivotal moment when you realized you can become an IFBB bikini professional?

[00:28:04] Could you explain the method of visualization you use and exactly how that took you to the top?

[00:31:56] Would you recommend women going straight into their pro debut after they turn pro?

[00:39:37] Why do you think you started binging?

[00:42:54] What would you tell someone struggling with binging to get out that?

[00:44:20] Can you explain the overhead shoulder press method?

[00:45:45] What are your goals this year or next year or five years from now?

[00:46:35] You are testing to become a judge. How do you go about that?

[00:51:50] Who is your mentor in the sport?

[00:56:30] What advice would you give someone wanting to become an IFBB bikini professional?

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