3X BIKINI OLYMPIA WINNER, MY TRUTHS with Ashley Kaltwasser Disclaimer: This episode will blow your mind Let’s be honest. Most girls admit their goal for this sport is to make it to the Olympia. That tells you how huge this platform is. In simple terms, Olympia could peak your career in many great ways. Qualifying for the Olympia means you have worked extremely hard and you are really good at what you do. Now, imagine not just competing but winning a title in the Olympia. Not only that. Imagine winning three titles in a row. Previously I have hosted undeniably phenomenal women, who have shared nothing but great insights. But our guest today is beyond exceptional. For the first time in the history of this show, I'm hosting an Olympia legend. This woman is a serious champion. Our guest today is none other than Ashley Kaltwasser Ashley Kaltwasser is an IFBB Pro figure and fitness competitor. Ashley has accomplished something that no one else in the industry has been able to accomplish. In the history of bodybuilding, Ashley is the first athlete to scoop 3 Bikini Olympia titles in a row, taking her first title in 2013. She started competing at 23 and she has constantly been competing for six years, placing first in countless IFBB pro events. Ashley has impressively set the standard for all the IFBB pros. Like anyone else, she has her high and low moments but she uses every opportunity to touch and inspire other women in the sport. Ashley has educated and motivated thousands of women from all over the world. This episode uncovers who Ashley really is deep down inside as she shares her passions, transformations, and lessons learned throughout her entire journey in her bodybuilding career and her life.   Takeaways Get comfortable with being uncomfortable You can't always expect the best conditions for everything Keep your goals very reasonable Time spent prepping for a show and competing is not time wasted Figure out what you can improve on so you can fix it the next show Don't be lazy, do what you need to do Be passionate about what you do Don’t just compete, take other opportunities that come along with winning Be confident with yourself You must put in the effort If you haven't had your blood work done, get it done Don't ever self-diagnose Your health comes first If prepping brings in sorrow for you, maybe it's not the best time to compete Don't jump into something that makes you unhappy Ensure your coach is legit and they know what they're doing Be the best version of yourself that you can be Don't get discouraged if things don't go your way every time Make each competition a learning experience Always ask for judges' feedback   Important questions [00:06:08] How many years have you been competing? [00:07:10] When and where did you get your pro card? [00:10:39] What would be one quality that would make you a really strong athlete? [00:12:15] What keeps you motivated? [00:14:00] Why do you compete? [00:20:15] How did your fitness journey begin? [00:25:59] After you won the Bikini Olympia, what changed for you? [00:28:32] What was the difference between your first, your second and your third win? [00:29:27] Did your training or diet ever change from Olympia to Olympia? [00:33:10] Do you find it hard to have relationships with people and do you find it hard to trust other people when you're at the level that you're at? [00:39:41] What exactly did you do to bring your hormone levels back to normal after gaining the weight? [00:49:29] How did putting on weight affect you mentally? [00:52:38] What kind of advice would you have for someone who’ve put on a lot of weight and want to compete but is having a hard time prepping? [00:54:11] Exactly how did you choose your coach? [01:00:29] As far as education is concerned, what are your resources? [01:01:59] What are your future goals now? [01:07:27] What piece of advice you can you give to someone wanting to become a professional in this sport?   FOLLOW Ashley Kaltwasser Instagram: Ashletkf