Apr 17, 2020
In this episode, host Celeste
Rains-Turk speaks with an IFBB Pro, personal trainer, and Belgium
bombshell Elodie Puraye. Often known for her motivating personality
in the industry, Elodie is the embodiment of finding a balanced and
peaceful competing mindset. From starting her morning with
15-minute stretches, journaling, self-care, and accepting
imperfections, Elodie hopes to inspire other competitors to find
sustainability in the bodybuilding industry.
Elodie begins by discussing the importance of mental conditioning
with meditation and relaxing prior to hitting the stage. Elodie
shares her dreams of being an Olympia champion and how she is using
her off-season to listen to judge’s feedback to bring her best
package yet! Celeste and Elodie discuss how having a coach who
prioritizes the competitor’s health can help competitors execute
goals and provide reassurance.
Elodie provides details of her history with anorexia and bulimia
and how she has found food freedom in her life. She believes
finding faith in herself, leaving a toxic relationship, and weight
lifting saved her from a destructive pattern of disordered eating.
Celeste and Elodie agree how loving the off-season body creates an
even sweeter result. Elodie tells viewers to “take the jump without
a safety net” in their career and relationship if something does
not feel aligned with a goal.
Elodie explains how she is more focused on sustainability in the
sport and praises her health on holistically based coaching. She
emphasizes on finding grace on being imperfect, being flexible, and
avoiding cookie-cutter meal plans for an overall healthy
well-being. Elodie believes that finding foods to enjoy in the
off-season and on prep can be game changing to overall
wellness.
Celeste and Elodie discuss the psychology of being conscious in the
moment. Elodie tells Celeste how she takes at least 40 minutes in
the morning to tune into her own thoughts by showering, journaling,
and turning off social media. Celeste explains how this can help
set the day up for success instead of being reactive to negative
emotions.
Finally, Elodie gives her advice to women who wish to unlock their
own personal potential. She emphasizes that “leaner is not always
the answer” and taking time off is the shortcut to success.
Tune in to be inspired by Elodie’s journey of self-empowerment!
Connect with Elodie Here:
https://www.instagram.com/elodie_puraye_ifbbpro/
https://www.elodiepurayefitness.com/
Connect with Celeste
Here:
https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
http://www.celestial.fit/
Time
Stamps:
[1:35] Elodie’s stage ritual
[ 2:41] Elodie’s Olympia dreams/importance of taking an
off-season
[4:55] Having a coach versus self-prepping
[6:41] Elodies previous food struggles/disordered eating
[9:43] Relationship with food in the off-season
[12:04] Being happy with weight gain/loving the off-season body
[13:40] Holistic coaching approach
[17:04] Differences of coaching with bikini prep versus
lifestyle
[19:26] Tips on strengthening your mind/body mindset
[22:31] Elodie’s daily body affirmations
[24:26] Women empowerment/Breaking up a bad relationship
[33:28] Elodie’s journey to the sport of bodybuilding/Olympia
dream
[35:38] How to open up your intrinsic potential
[36:38] Elodie’s off-season timeline/when will she step on stage
again?
[38:27] Favorite shoulder/glute/hamstring exercises
[40:12 ] Best advice to new competitors & amateurs on the road to
pro