Oct 30, 2020
In this episode, Celeste brings
back Lauren Adams, an IFBB Bikini Pro that Celeste spoke with about
many deep and eye opening topics in her first episode. To start off
Lauren’s return episode Celeste asks Lauren about her first year
competing as a pro.
Lauren shares what it was like stepping on stage with Olympians and
prepping through COVID, and she also talks about how she was
determined to step on stage at the Klash Championships despite the
uncertainty of the new show date despite various cancelations and
postponements. Next, Lauren talks about the feelings she had
surrounding her placements and the feedback she received. Celeste
then asks Lauren about her feedback from the judges and has her
elaborate on how the feedback has changed from the amateur level to
now competing as a pro.
Lauren talks about her dedication and drive she had to build as
much muscle as she could before stepping on stage for her pro
debut, and the pros and cons that came along with that growth in
relation to the criteria for the bikini category. Lauren shares
what she learned in terms of what the judges were looking for on
the pro level, how that differed from the amateurs, and what
training and nutrition changes she made to fit those criteria.
After talking about the critiques and feedback she received, Lauren
emphasizes the importance of competitors creating a relationship
with the judges, especially if one wishes to be a true student of
the sport.
Celeste then goes over the transformations that Lauren made with
her physique, overall look, and presentation based on the feedback
she received from the judges. Lauren then talks about her feelings
associated with the critiques she received about her physique being
too big or too muscular for the bikini division after working so
hard to bring a new and improved package to the stage.
Celeste then asks Lauren about her coaching switch, what inspired
the change, and the new approach they took with her training and
nutrition to bring the look the judges were looking for. By
mentioning the changes in her training, Celeste and Lauren go on to
discuss the various coaching methods and approaches to cardio
during prep. Next, Celeste touches on Lauren’s approach to her
nutrition and asks Laure if she prefers to track macros or take an
intuitive approach.
Circling back to a topic Lauren wanted to elaborate on, the women
discuss all things judging, specifically the differences between
what is being rewarded at the amateur level and then what is
expected for the pros. Lauren touches on how as much as she loved
training heavy, she didn’t need to go quite as “beast mode” as she
did for so long and how the judges do not always reward the girl
that shows up the most lean or “shredded.”
Lauren also shares that at the pro level, the judges tend to focus
more on the minor details including posing and overall
presentation. The two women discuss more in detail the importance
of posing itself and Lauren shares what she felt has made the
biggest impact on the improvements she’s made on her posing
routine.
After discussing judging criteria, Celeste asks Lauren about her
feelings around getting sick and asks Lauren to share if she felt
any grief while watching her physique change because of the
inability to train due to being sick. Lauren reflects on the
feelings and emotional waves she has experienced during this time
and what she will be focused on moving forward.
As a result of this reflection, Celeste asks if Lauren has had any
breakthroughs, whether about herself or about life, during this
time. During this discussion, Celeste and Lauren talk about
expectations athletes set for themselves and also the healthy, real
and raw feelings or reactions they experience around competing and
placings, both positive and negative.
Next, Lauren and Celeste both reflect on how they feel this year
has been a blessing in the sense of learning to trust life’s timing
when striving to achieve personal goals. They also touch on how
this relates in the competition space and how girls tend to have a
scarcity mindset around sticking to the timeline they set for
themselves when it comes to achieving specific competition
goals.
Celeste opens up and shares valuable insight about the importance
of the journey, self growth, and personal lessons that one learns
through a competition prep. Both women also share the importance of
competing for the love of the sport and the desire to truly better
oneself instead of competing for the external validation they
receive from others.
After sharing some valuable insights Celeste switches subjects and
asks Lauren about the friendships she’s made backstage and the
difference in the dynamic amongst competitors between the NPC and
IFBB levels. Lauren then opens up and shares if there was anything
she wishes she would have known before competing in her first pro
show and season. Lastly, to conclude the episode Lauren shares how
others can reach out and connect with her.
HEAR THE FIRST EPISODE WITH LAUREN
CONNECT WITH LAUREN:
https://www.instagram.com/lauren_elizabeth_fit/
CONNECT WITH
CELESTE: https://instagram.com/celestial_fit
Time
stamps:
[1:00] Celeste reintroduces Lauren and shares what topics will be
discussed.
[2:50] Celeste asks Lauren about her first year competing as a pro;
sharing the stage amongst Olympian’s, prepping during Covid,
etc.
[7:15] Lauren talks about the feedback she received from the
judges, how her feedback as a pro has differed from being an
amateur, her plans moving forward.
[9:30] Lauren mentions what the IFBB Pro judges typically look for
versus the physique she originally brought to stage.
[11:15] Lauren shares why she think it’s important for competitors
to have a relationship with the judges.
[14:00] Celeste asks Lauren how she felt after receiving feedback
such as being too lean or too muscular after taking the time off to
build.
[19:20] Celeste has Lauren share the inspiration behind her
coaching switch, what major changes were made in both her training
and nutrition.
[24:40] Lauren and Celeste talk about different coaching methods &
approaches when it comes to cardio.
[27:40] Celeste asks Lauren about her approach to nutrition during
prep; intuitive approach versus weighing her food and tracking
macros.
[31:00] Lauren talks about judging; what is being rewarded at the
amateur level and what is expected in the pro circuit.
[35:40] Celeste asks Lauren about judging at the pro level and if
they focus more on posing and presentation as being part of the
whole package.
[38:10] Lauren talks about what had the biggest impact on improving
her posing.
[40:00] Celeste asks Lauren to share her feelings or possible grief
she’s experiencing from the changes in her physique as a result of
being sick.
[44:00] Celeste asks Lauren about personal breakthroughs she’s had
during her first pro season.
[48:30] Lauren and Celeste talk about expectations as an athlete
and healthy reactions around placings and competing.
[51:00] Celeste and Lauren talk about how this year turned out to
be a blessing in disguise in relation to trusting life’s
timing.
[53:40] Celeste and Lauren discuss the concept of competitors
having a scarcity mindset around one’s competing timeline.
[59:00] Celeste shares valuable insight on the importance of the
journey and self growth and lessons one can learn about the self
through competing.
[64:00] Lauren talks about friendships that develop backstage
amongst competitors.
[68:39] Lauren shares if there’s anything she wished she would’ve
known before going into her first pro show & season.
[72:15] Lauren shares the best way for listeners to connect with
her.