Dec 4, 2020
In this week’s episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk has the absolute
pleasure to interview IFBB Professional Shanae Dicicco. Known as
one of Australia’s best bikini pro’s, Shanae qualified for the 2018
Australian Nationals and now works to develop her name as a posing
coach.
Shanae kicks off the episode by sharing her biggest weakness. She
admits to always being nervous and even stumbled on stage at Muscle
Contest Japan. Celeste praises Shanae for sharing her
vulnerabilities
Previously trained by her Bodybuilder ex-boyfriend, Shanae
oftentimes eating way more than necessary to grow. After stepping
off stage feeling “blocky and bigger than the other girls,” Shanae
invested in a coach that specialized in bikini. She explains how it
took several years to transform her shape, focusing on slimming her
waist and posing versus trying to grow her deltoids.
Celeste and Shanae discuss the fallout from their shows being
cancelled this year. Shanae admits to an uncontrolled rebound and
began to eat for comfort after losing her job. She discusses how
she had to do a full prep to reverse out of the significant calorie
increase and a 15-kilogram weight gain. Shanae has now learned how
to maintain, properly reverse, and occasionally indulge without
rebounding.
Shanae discusses the process of being an IFBB Profession in
Australia. Shanae explains the standard in Australia being quite
competitive and is thankful for the influx of competition coming to
the IFBB. Her goal is to compete in the Olympia however has been
held back this year due to COVID restrictions.
Celeste asks Shanae her daily habits
to success. Shanae became a manager for ambassadors of a
company after being laid off from her job this summer.
Prior to the IFBB, Shanae states she had dreams to be an
actress but found it hard to maintain her muscular figure. She now
focuses on pushing her body to the absolute potential, finding
complete confidence in the process of building
muscle.
Finally, Shanae gives listeners her best advice on their road to
Pro. Shanae’s vulnerability and success story gives listeners an
episode they do not want to miss!
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SHANAE: https://www.instagram.com/naedicicco/
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CELESTE: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
EPISODE TIME
STAMPS:
[1:34] Shanae's stage ritual
[4:33] Shanae’s Arnold Debut story
[6:27] Shanae discusses how she had to change her training routine
to fit bikini division
[12:37] How Shanae feels about her shows being
cancelled/rebounding/Future show plans
[18:04] Off-season diet/how Shanae maintains her calorie intake
[20:48] How to become a IFBB Pro in Australia/Her goals in the
IFBB
[25:03] Shanae’s daily habits for success
[28:18] Shanae’s life and mind set prior to fitness/IFBB Pro
league
[33:40] Shanae’s advice to listeners stuck in a bad
mindset/pressure to maintain a lean figure
[38:13] How Shanae and her partner train together
[39:32] Shanae gives her best advice for new competitors and future
IFBB Pros