Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Kiki McClellan, coach for Team Boss Bodies. She earned her Pro card at NPC Nationals in 2020 after a long pandemic prep! Prior to bodybuilding, she was a competitive cheerleader and dancer. She credits this past experience with her comfort on stage. Kiki talks about how she utilizes her education in her coaching career to help women bring their best to the stage. Her first experience with a coach really opened her eyes to what NOT to do during a prep. Through her 2020 prep, Kiki found the confidence and belief in herself that she could turn Pro. She was reluctant to broadcast her goals because she was afraid of what people would think if she failed. She believes the isolation she experienced in 2020 allowed her to put her head down and grind to reach her goal. Once she decided to make the jump to the National circuit, Kiki didn’t want to leave anything to chance or have any thoughts of “what if” during her prep. Kiki tells us how her goals have changed over time and how her path has taken her to places she never expected!   Kiki has so much knowledge to share! Her insights into meal plans and macros are epic! You don’t want to miss this conversation!     Topics covered include: Competitive cheerleading and dancing What lead her to bodybuilding Her experience finding a coach through a Google search Physical and mental growth on her way to turning Pro 2020 providing a mindset shift  What it takes to gain muscle Working in “treat” foods during prep Centering flexibility for longevity “Normalizing” foods you crave Making personal connections with her clients Transformation versus Transactional coaching What to consider before competing at the National level Staying positive regardless of placing Shifting between coaching and competing The importance of knowing your “Why”         CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH NATASHA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kikerslaugh_ifbbpro/ Links: https://linktr.ee/kikerslaugh_ifbbpro Team Boss Bodies: https://www.teambossbodies.com/apply?ltclid=805a5911-24cd-4873-9c69-e0bf01a31572     TIME STAMPS [1:00] Introductions [2:25] Pre-show routine [3:35] Experience as a competitive cheerleader and dancer [4:36] Her path to bodybuilding [8:30] Looking for a coach on Google [12:13] The road to Pro [14:30] The importance of recognizing the progress you’ve made [16:10] Taking long offseason to make gains [18:12] Using the macro approach in conjunction with meal plans [22:50] Finding a middle ground between macros and meal plans [25:30] Working in more macros around leg day [27:00] Prioritizing flexibility for longevity [30:00] Her approach as a Team Boss Bodies coach [32:54] Carrying lessons she learned through her past careers into coaching [34:55] Creating your own success [37:10] Top 10 National placing guarantee of Boss Bodies [40:00] Respecting the process [43:20] The stress of the National circuit versus a rookie Pro season [45:45] Current plans during her off season [47:32] Shifting between coaching and competing [51:00] Business lessons she learned through experience [53:40] Looking back on her past experiences and branching out [57:00] Advice for competitors               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