In today’s episode, Celeste interviews IFBB Pro Mary Ann on her road to becoming a professional athlete as well as the struggles she faced along the way.  In this episode, Mary Ann opens up about her path to bodybuilding and how she has chosen to make a lifelong commitment to the sport.  Celeste inquires about several noteworthy topics from: correctly executing on judges feedback, all things improvement season, and managing a healthy relationship during preps.   The pair also discuss the various hardships and lessons that came out of the 2020 year amidst the COVID pandemic.  Mary Ann shares insightful and invaluable advice as someone who has overcome numerous obstacles and has still risen to the top, earning her pro card in November 2020.  She sheds light on the necessary changes she has made throughout her competing experiences that have shaped her into the athlete she is today.   Mary Ann also opens up on her struggles once suffering from a tibial fracture during a ski trip, and ultimately how she overcame the challenge and bettered herself.  This inspirational episode is packed with invaluable gems of wisdom and information for athletes of all levels! CONNECT WITH CELESTE: https://instagram.com/celestial_fit CONNECT WITH MARY ANN: https://instagram.com/Maryann_ifbbpro Time Stamps:  [0:44] Celeste introduces Mary Ann onto the show, highlighting her accomplishments [1:37] Pre-stage rituals!  [3:38] Mary Ann talks about how she got started in bodybuilding  [8:00] Celeste asks about the aspects of 2020 that allowed Mary Ann to grow before competing at the end of the year [9:30] Mary Ann talks about how her approach with her current coach  [12:55] Celeste asks about feedback marine received and how she worked towards fulfilling it  [15:07] Celeste inquires about the uncomfortable aspect of gaining weight in improvement season [17:52] Mary Ann talks about the importance of being uncomfortable to make progress  [19:21] Mary Ann describes fulfilling her vision once she attained her pro card [20:57] Mary Ann talks about the various changes she made with her approach to her 2021 improvement season [29:10] Celeste asks how Mary Ann discovered that her previous diet was compromising her health and the changes she made  [31:05] Mary Ann describes how she made her transition from vegan to vegetarian  [33:05] Celeste and Mary Ann talk about dairy as a source of protein  [38:08] Celeste inquires about the approach of reverse dieting into shows  [41:11] Celeste asks if turning pro changed Mary Ann’s view of herself as an athlete [43:00] Mary Ann describes how fracturing her tibia presented a unique learning experience  [47:03] Celeste inquires about how Marry Ann stayed positive during her injury  [52:25] Mary Ann shares some of the ways she mentally helped herself heal in regards to her injury [59:08] Celeste inquires about how Mary Ann learned to maintain a healthy relationship with her boyfriend while in prep [1:09:21] Celeste talks about the importance of giving ourselves grace and freedom with food and restrictions  [1:10:23] Mary Ann talks about her path to bodybuilding and fully taking on the lifestyle  [1:16:56] Celeste asks Mary Ann to share advice for first time competitors and girls on the road to pro  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