Fucki It! I’m Done!

All I had to do was quit. That's it. I quit. It's annoying, discouraging, and mentally draining to constantly change who you are to please others. It's even more annoying when you have to do it at the expense of your happiness. 

We all want money. I get it. But I'd rather be broke and be happy. No amount of money should you allow to compromise your happiness. Reason being, happiness is an exceptional recipe for many great things. If your job no longer brings you joy, chances are your time is up. I mean it. It's time to quit. I love being in control of how I spend my time, my day and my energy. I also love helping others. 

Why am I telling you all this? Because I know you could be struggling to get out of a situation that is pulling you behind. A situation that is an obstacle to your happiness or even achieving your goals. 

This episode is all about myself - what I was doing, what I am currently doing and what my plans for the future are. It's all about who I am and what I stand for. I will also talk about why I started this podcast and how it has continued to impact lives.   

I will also touch on four different points that I want you to sit and think about. These points may help you get out of the situation that you're in so that you too can start living a happier life as well as live to your fullest potential. 

The four points

1. Your why 

2. Your environment 

3. Filling up your cup 

4. Believe in yourself 

Trust me by the time you're done listening you will have a different perspective. 

Let's go!

Takeaways 

• We all have a purpose on this earth 
• We can make things happen and we can affect people in a positive 
• Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. 
• Trust in yourself
• Extreme situations call for extreme decisions 
• Get rid of everything else that does not align with your why
• Some people are meant just for certain things in your life
• When you start believing it, others will believe it as well

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Relationships Struggle While Competing

By competing, we all strive to gain victory when we step out of that stage. However, the prepping process is not always easy. It’s a difficult plight. While your attention shifts to prepping for the competition, your relationship with family and friends is at risk of going down the drain.

As a matter of fact, when you immerse yourself to competing, things are going to change. Relationships will be affected either negatively or positively depending on how well you address the foreseeable change. So, how do you strike a balance between your relationships and competing? I had the pleasure of speaking to Sonia, who’s will share how she lost relationships while competing. 

Sonia Lewis is an IFBB Bikini Pro. She was the overall Bikini Winner in the 2018 Arnold Amateur where she turned pro. Dues to her outstanding performance, she has been invited to go to the Arnold in 2019. Her goal is to compete in the Olympia. 

In this episode, we’ll dive deep and talk about relationships: how we've lost relationships in the past and how things change when we're deep into competition prepping. Sonia talks how she has absolutely no balance when she's in prep, as well as her love life.  Additionally, she will share on how relationships with her friends and her family are just so stinking hard to manage. 

I’m sure you struggle with this too. So let’s go! 

Takeaways

Always stay ready so you don't have to get ready

Talk to your family and friend about what competing takes

Find a balance between competing and your relationships 

Even if you have stretch marks, you can still compete

Just like it takes time to build your muscles, it takes time for your skin to tighten up 

Be confident with yourself 

The more shows you do, the more comfortable you get on stage

Compete with yourself, don't compete with other people

Competing definitely teaches you great practices of health

Do thorough research on your coaches, you just can’t trust everyone

Important Questions

[00:06:46] How many years have you been competing?

[00:07:33] What is your favorite quote that keeps you going?

[00:10:12] What exactly keeps you motivated?

[00:12:36] How did you start your bikini journey?

[00:23:24] Can you quickly explain the Arnold to everyone just in case they don't know what it is?

[00:26:09] How exactly were you able to balance being in this negative energy, having a child, and going into this competition? 

[00:27:50] What exactly gets left behind when you start competing?

[00:29:43] How did the relationship with your child change?

[00:31:40] Do you ever regret growing out of some of the old relationships that you had?

[00:37:09] What's your remedy for stretch marks?

[00:42:10] If you could change anything about the sport, what exactly do you think you would change?

[00:48:53] What exactly would you tell someone who's struggling through their first competition?

[00:50:56] What do you think has been your biggest struggle?

[00:55:02] What piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional in the sport?

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Relationships Struggle While Competing

By competing, we all strive to gain victory when we step out of that stage. However, the prepping process is not always easy. It’s a difficult plight. While your attention shifts to prepping for the competition, your relationship with family and friends is at risk of going down the drain.

As a matter of fact, when you immerse yourself to competing, things are going to change. Relationships will be affected either negatively or positively depending on how well you address the foreseeable change. So, how do you strike a balance between your relationships and competing? I had the pleasure of speaking to Sonia, who’s will share how she lost relationships while competing. 

Sonia Lewis is an IFBB Bikini Pro. She was the overall Bikini Winner in the 2018 Arnold Amateur where she turned pro. Dues to her outstanding performance, she has been invited to go to the Arnold in 2019. Her goal is to compete in the Olympia. 

In this episode, we’ll dive deep and talk about relationships: how we've lost relationships in the past and how things change when we're deep into competition prepping. Sonia talks how she has absolutely no balance when she's in prep, as well as her love life.  Additionally, she will share on how relationships with her friends and her family are just so stinking hard to manage. 

I’m sure you struggle with this too. So let’s go! 

Takeaways

Always stay ready so you don't have to get ready

Talk to your family and friend about what competing takes

Find a balance between competing and your relationships 

Even if you have stretch marks, you can still compete

Just like it takes time to build your muscles, it takes time for your skin to tighten up 

Be confident with yourself 

The more shows you do, the more comfortable you get on stage

Compete with yourself, don't compete with other people

Competing definitely teaches you great practices of health

Do thorough research on your coaches, you just can’t trust everyone

Important Questions

[00:06:46] How many years have you been competing?

[00:07:33] What is your favorite quote that keeps you going?

[00:10:12] What exactly keeps you motivated?

[00:12:36] How did you start your bikini journey?

[00:23:24] Can you quickly explain the Arnold to everyone just in case they don't know what it is?

[00:26:09] How exactly were you able to balance being in this negative energy, having a child, and going into this competition? 

[00:27:50] What exactly gets left behind when you start competing?

[00:29:43] How did the relationship with your child change?

[00:31:40] Do you ever regret growing out of some of the old relationships that you had?

[00:37:09] What's your remedy for stretch marks?

[00:42:10] If you could change anything about the sport, what exactly do you think you would change?

[00:48:53] What exactly would you tell someone who's struggling through their first competition?

[00:50:56] What do you think has been your biggest struggle?

[00:55:02] What piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional in the sport?

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I SURVIVED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND A CRAPPY COACH

Definitely, you hire a coach with a hope that they will help you realize your full potential or achieve your professional or personal goals. But sometimes your coach may do more harm to you than good. Now, as a learner, is it advisable not to just follow blindly on the things your coach asks you to do. This way, you will be in a position to tell if your coach is helpful or they’re just after your bucks. Sometimes also you have to listen to your gut feeling. I’m excited about this episode because this is absolutely what Jasmine will be talking to us about. 

Jasmine Gonzalez is an IFFB Bikini Pro, and a US Marine Veteran. She is currently a Posing Coach. 

In this episode, Jasmine will shed some light on inappropriate and harmful tactics a prior coach used on her and how she fired the coach. She will also share a life-changing story on how she attempted suicide three times and how she survived. In addition, she will talk about how she escaped domestic violence, as well as how she turned pro in less than a year. 

You might get teary so please keep your hanky close. 

Here we go!

Takeaways

• When you feel you've reached the end, talk to someone.
• The first sign of feeling like you have nothing else is when you need to reach out
• Work with a coach that believes in you
• Question why you feel certain way before moving 
• If you have something festering in your mind, always reach out to somebody
• Stay away from things that trigger your mental health
• Surround yourself with a good support network 
• If you're not mentally right, you can't help anybody else
• Do it, you can definitely do it. 
• Listen to the right people, do the right thing and you'll succeed

Important Questions

[00:06:08] How many years have you been competing?

[00:15:08] Why did you start your fitness journey and how did you get into competing?

[00:18:15] What prompted you to get in the military?

[00:20:11] Do you think that joining the Marine Corps had anything to do with maybe trying to find an escape from what happened to you when you were younger? 

[00:21:54] When you got married, did you feel like you got married for the wrong reasons, then? 

[00:22:41] Was it something where it happened and then you knew right away this wasn't for you?

[00:25:01] Is there anyone that helped you through all of this?

[00:25:36] Why did you feel that suicide was the answer?

[00:27:42] Were there any words of advice that you want to tell someone contemplating something as severe as taking their own life?

[00:28:48] How is your recovery process through this all?

[00:31:58] When did you decide that you wanted to become a professional in the sport?

[00:35:45] What made you really stand up against coach? 

[00:40:06] How was the process of getting out? 

[00:51:54] How do you use your professional card for good? 

[00:58:30] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional in the sport?

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I SURVIVED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND A CRAPPY COACH

Definitely, you hire a coach with a hope that they will help you realize your full potential or achieve your professional or personal goals. But sometimes your coach may do more harm to you than good. Now, as a learner, is it advisable not to just follow blindly on the things your coach asks you to do. This way, you will be in a position to tell if your coach is helpful or they’re just after your bucks. Sometimes also you have to listen to your gut feeling. I’m excited about this episode because this is absolutely what Jasmine will be talking to us about. 

Jasmine Gonzalez is an IFFB Bikini Pro, and a US Marine Veteran. She is currently a Posing Coach. 

In this episode, Jasmine will shed some light on inappropriate and harmful tactics a prior coach used on her and how she fired the coach. She will also share a life-changing story on how she attempted suicide three times and how she survived. In addition, she will talk about how she escaped domestic violence, as well as how she turned pro in less than a year. 

You might get teary so please keep your hanky close. 

Here we go!

Takeaways

• When you feel you've reached the end, talk to someone.
• The first sign of feeling like you have nothing else is when you need to reach out
• Work with a coach that believes in you
• Question why you feel certain way before moving 
• If you have something festering in your mind, always reach out to somebody
• Stay away from things that trigger your mental health
• Surround yourself with a good support network 
• If you're not mentally right, you can't help anybody else
• Do it, you can definitely do it. 
• Listen to the right people, do the right thing and you'll succeed

Important Questions

[00:06:08] How many years have you been competing?

[00:15:08] Why did you start your fitness journey and how did you get into competing?

[00:18:15] What prompted you to get in the military?

[00:20:11] Do you think that joining the Marine Corps had anything to do with maybe trying to find an escape from what happened to you when you were younger? 

[00:21:54] When you got married, did you feel like you got married for the wrong reasons, then? 

[00:22:41] Was it something where it happened and then you knew right away this wasn't for you?

[00:25:01] Is there anyone that helped you through all of this?

[00:25:36] Why did you feel that suicide was the answer?

[00:27:42] Were there any words of advice that you want to tell someone contemplating something as severe as taking their own life?

[00:28:48] How is your recovery process through this all?

[00:31:58] When did you decide that you wanted to become a professional in the sport?

[00:35:45] What made you really stand up against coach? 

[00:40:06] How was the process of getting out? 

[00:51:54] How do you use your professional card for good? 

[00:58:30] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional in the sport?

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How To Create A Healthy Relationship With Food

We all have to eat. No doubt about that. But what, when, and how much you eat is all under your control. What and how much you eat especially tend to reflect on your physique. Unfortunately, if you do not eat right you are likely to become overweight, risk health problems or even depression. Now, making the right food choice and eating the right portion can be a struggle for many of us, and sometimes we find ourselves having to deal with that in this sport. But worry no more as Laura is in the house today to talk you through those struggles.

Laura Norton is an IFBB Bikini Pro. She is also a Graduate of CVT School, currently working as a Veterinary Technician.

In this episode, Laura is set to talk to you about creating a healthy relationship with food. She has created a formula that has definitely helped her tackle her struggles when it comes to food. Additionally, she will share very important tips on how to change your mindset when you're getting that food feel. That’s not all. She is going to answer a very important question–did losing the weight ever make her a happier person?

Let’s go!

Takeaway 

• If you set your mind to it, you can achieve anything
• Find happiness other than in food
• When you need help, reach out to someone you trust and talk your heart out
• Be prepared for body weight fluctuation
• There's a time to be lean and there's time to put on muscle and gain weight
• Make yourself a priority
• Everything you preach you need to practice 
• You are in control of yourself
• Learn and understand your body
• Never compare yourself with other people
• Cultivate the right mindset 
• Keep showing up, don't run your body to the ground
• When you need time off, take time off 

Important questions 

[00:05:18] How many years have you been competing?

[00:13:27] When did you actually start your fitness journey?

[00:16:38] At what pivotal moment did you decide you wanted to become an IFBB bikini professional?

[00:18:00] Tell us a little bit about that deep end.

[00:20:24] When you got off stage did it take you long to gain the weight? 

[00:21:20] How did you recover from this?

[00:28:20] Is there anything else that you would say to encourage someone who's starting their weight loss journey?

[00:30:16] Do you feel like your weight change made you happy or was it something that is something that is a little bit deeper?

[00:37:57] What methods would you give us in order to keep a tight tummy?

[00:40:03] Is there any kind of methodology that you use to depict how long your bikini prep should be per each competition?

[00:45:02] Do you ever feel like this whole lifestyle has affected you in a negative way?

[00:48:49] Do you have a mentor in the sport that's definitely helped you along the way? 

[00:52:06] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional in this sport?

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How To Create A Healthy Relationship With Food

We all have to eat. No doubt about that. But what, when, and how much you eat is all under your control. What and how much you eat especially tend to reflect on your physique. Unfortunately, if you do not eat right you are likely to become overweight, risk health problems or even depression. Now, making the right food choice and eating the right portion can be a struggle for many of us, and sometimes we find ourselves having to deal with that in this sport. But worry no more as Laura is in the house today to talk you through those struggles.

Laura Norton is an IFBB Bikini Pro. She is also a Graduate of CVT School, currently working as a Veterinary Technician.

In this episode, Laura is set to talk to you about creating a healthy relationship with food. She has created a formula that has definitely helped her tackle her struggles when it comes to food. Additionally, she will share very important tips on how to change your mindset when you're getting that food feel. That’s not all. She is going to answer a very important question–did losing the weight ever make her a happier person?

Let’s go!

Takeaway 

• If you set your mind to it, you can achieve anything
• Find happiness other than in food
• When you need help, reach out to someone you trust and talk your heart out
• Be prepared for body weight fluctuation
• There's a time to be lean and there's time to put on muscle and gain weight
• Make yourself a priority
• Everything you preach you need to practice 
• You are in control of yourself
• Learn and understand your body
• Never compare yourself with other people
• Cultivate the right mindset 
• Keep showing up, don't run your body to the ground
• When you need time off, take time off 

Important questions 

[00:05:18] How many years have you been competing?

[00:13:27] When did you actually start your fitness journey?

[00:16:38] At what pivotal moment did you decide you wanted to become an IFBB bikini professional?

[00:18:00] Tell us a little bit about that deep end.

[00:20:24] When you got off stage did it take you long to gain the weight? 

[00:21:20] How did you recover from this?

[00:28:20] Is there anything else that you would say to encourage someone who's starting their weight loss journey?

[00:30:16] Do you feel like your weight change made you happy or was it something that is something that is a little bit deeper?

[00:37:57] What methods would you give us in order to keep a tight tummy?

[00:40:03] Is there any kind of methodology that you use to depict how long your bikini prep should be per each competition?

[00:45:02] Do you ever feel like this whole lifestyle has affected you in a negative way?

[00:48:49] Do you have a mentor in the sport that's definitely helped you along the way? 

[00:52:06] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional in this sport?

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Breaking Barriers: The First Persian Bikini Pro 

When you embrace taking bold steps, you definitely are set to breaking certain barriers. And sports—specifically bikini—is a great way to breaking some of those barriers. While barriers could be your culture, religion or even people around you, the gifts and talents inside you, when cultivated, can help you overcome those obstacles. 

Mahsa Akbarimehr is an IFBB Pro, who made history as the first-ever Persian woman to earn a Bikini Pro Card. Mahsa grew up as an athlete but she was limited to what she could do by religion as well as policies imposed by the government. It's truly remarkable that she came from a country that did not allow bodybuilding. But not only did she go after her goals, she also exceeded them, paving way for many other Persian women to do exactly the same thing. She is now an inspiration to so many people around the world. Mahsa story is a perfect example that dreams truly do come true. 

In today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Mahsa about her background and her journey to the United States. She will also share how she began competing and how she became the first Persian IFBB pro.   

So let's get close and personal!

Takeaways 

• Cultivate your dreams, they will one day materialize
• Work on perfecting yourself all the time
• Be patient with yourself 
• Don't let negative things said about you bring you down
• Just pay attention to the positive people in your life
• Be consistent 
• Be serious with your goals
• It's not just about training or being active, strong mindset counts
• Don't get yourself in the sport unless you are ready

Important Questions

[00:05:28] How many years have you been competing?

[00:05:55] When did you turn pro and where?

[00:08:56] What keeps you motivated?

[00:10:35] Why do you compete?

[00:14:12] How did you fall into a fitness journey?

[00:20:53] How did you as a family deal with the criticism from everyone else?

[00:22:33] What would a Persian woman in Iran be doing as an activity because they wouldn't be swimming?

[00:25:01] Why did you move to the US? 

[00:30:40] What advice would you give to someone in the Middle East wanting to do exactly what you're doing now?

[00:32:43] How do you break past these stereotypes of being what you are?

[00:47:35] What are your goals in this sport right now?

[00:48:46] Are you accepting clients right now?

[00:49:17] Could you tell us a little bit about Mahsa Collection?

[00:53:15] What is one advice you would give to someone wanting to become a Bikini Professional?

 FOLLOW Mahsa

Instagram: @mahsa_ifbbpro

Website: www.mahsafitness.com

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Breaking Barriers: The First Persian Bikini Pro 

When you embrace taking bold steps, you definitely are set to breaking certain barriers. And sports—specifically bikini—is a great way to breaking some of those barriers. While barriers could be your culture, religion or even people around you, the gifts and talents inside you, when cultivated, can help you overcome those obstacles. 

Mahsa Akbarimehr is an IFBB Pro, who made history as the first-ever Persian woman to earn a Bikini Pro Card. Mahsa grew up as an athlete but she was limited to what she could do by religion as well as policies imposed by the government. It's truly remarkable that she came from a country that did not allow bodybuilding. But not only did she go after her goals, she also exceeded them, paving way for many other Persian women to do exactly the same thing. She is now an inspiration to so many people around the world. Mahsa story is a perfect example that dreams truly do come true. 

In today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Mahsa about her background and her journey to the United States. She will also share how she began competing and how she became the first Persian IFBB pro.   

So let's get close and personal!

Takeaways 

• Cultivate your dreams, they will one day materialize
• Work on perfecting yourself all the time
• Be patient with yourself 
• Don't let negative things said about you bring you down
• Just pay attention to the positive people in your life
• Be consistent 
• Be serious with your goals
• It's not just about training or being active, strong mindset counts
• Don't get yourself in the sport unless you are ready

Important Questions

[00:05:28] How many years have you been competing?

[00:05:55] When did you turn pro and where?

[00:08:56] What keeps you motivated?

[00:10:35] Why do you compete?

[00:14:12] How did you fall into a fitness journey?

[00:20:53] How did you as a family deal with the criticism from everyone else?

[00:22:33] What would a Persian woman in Iran be doing as an activity because they wouldn't be swimming?

[00:25:01] Why did you move to the US? 

[00:30:40] What advice would you give to someone in the Middle East wanting to do exactly what you're doing now?

[00:32:43] How do you break past these stereotypes of being what you are?

[00:47:35] What are your goals in this sport right now?

[00:48:46] Are you accepting clients right now?

[00:49:17] Could you tell us a little bit about Mahsa Collection?

[00:53:15] What is one advice you would give to someone wanting to become a Bikini Professional?

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Instagram: @mahsa_ifbbpro

Website: www.mahsafitness.com

Make Your Vegan A Reality

What comes to your mind when you think about the word "vegan"? I bet how hard it is for you to resist all the mouth-watering animal products—sausage, pizza, chicken, etc. For how long can you ignore the urge? Can you do without these animal products altogether? Now, if you do and you're wondering where to begin to transition into a vegan, or which diet to incorporate in your meals, you are in the right place. Bre has been a vegan for over a year now and she has great tips for you.

Bre Turner is an IFBB Bikini Pro. A very unique thing about Bre is that she is a vegan competitor who has embraced a vegan way of life and still continues to thrive in this sport. 

In this Episode, Bre will share with us her vegan diet and how she integrates her vegan way of life into her relationships as well. Additionally, she will share steps to take in order to transition into a vegan as well as some vegan meals samples that are readily available in your next neighborhood store. 

Stay tuned.  

Takeaway

• Take it one day at a time 
• Don't overwhelm yourself
• Always remember your why in life
• If you really want to maximize the opportunity, you must have a goal and objective
• If you said you're going to do something, then do it do it
• Be patient with yourself and trust the process
• Walk like it, Talk like it, Prep like it
• Where there is a will there is a way

Important Questions

[00:05:05] How many years have you been competing?

[00:10:24] What keeps you motivated?

[00:16:17] What got you into competing?

[00:21:58] What exactly is veganism and what does it mean to you?

[00:23:26] At what pivotal point in your life did you decide that eating meat was no longer a benefit?

[00:25:15] What do you say to people when they tell you that you need to eat meat in order to get an adequate amount of protein? 

[00:29:48] What is a full day of eating look like for you? 

[00:34:47] Have you seen any benefits so far?

[00:36:23] When you started this transition, how exactly did you learn about being vegan and what resources did you use? 

[00:38:03] When you decided to start the transition, do you think that it was a hard transition?

[00:41:23] Did your coach do a structured plan with you?

[00:42:32] What would you say is the first step one would take in order to transition into being a vegan?

[00:57:22] Are there any other vegan competitors that you look up to you in the sport?

[01:00:09] And what advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional in this sport?

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                  @vegan.bre

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