From Bikini Pro to Figure Pro with Ashley Wiens Competing should be a choice not a coerce — by yourself or anybody else. And you have to make the right choice. "How I do that?" You ask. You do that by asking yourself the right questions, such as: Why should I compete? Do I have what it takes to compete in bodybuilding? What is my goal? In which category should I compete?  When you catch a glimpse of the alluring pictures of bodybuilders, there's no doubt: bodybuilding is a sport that you want to dip your toes into. But unfortunately, it's not as easy and glamorous as the pictures suggest. A lot of work goes into making the figures you see in those photos as glorious as they look. The good thing is, when you make the choice to compete — not just doing it for the sake of it — you will be committed to your "why" and it's unlikely you will be swept out to sea when the process gets tough. Ashley Wiens is here to share with us why it's important to make it a choice and not any other thing.  Ashley Wiens is an IFBB Bikini and Figure Pro, Online Fitness and Nutrition coach. The NASM Certified Personal Trainer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics and has over five years of experience in the field.  Ashley began competing in 2014 in the Bikini division where she quickly worked her way up to earning her IFBB Pro card at the North Americans. She has since switched to figure division. Ashley made her IFBB Figure debut in 2018, earning her IFBB Figure Pro card.  Ashley is very passionate about health and fitness and her goal is to inspire others to live a fit and healthy lifestyle.  In this episode, you will learn so many great things from Ashley including how she's been able to develop her patience, and how you can have patience too. You will also learn choices and making the right choices in your fitness journey. This episode is full of uplifting stories and perspectives that will change the way you think about competing.  You don't want to skip a single line.   Takeaways Respect yourself and others in this industry Be disciplined and consistent Appreciate the journey that it took you to get there Take every single failure as an opportunity to improve and get better Be patient; it takes time Carry yourself in a respectful manner, and you will be respected back Put in the work, stay dedicated and trust that it will happen at the right time Trust your instincts Competing is a choice Choose to do it in a way that you enjoy doing it   Important Questions [00:06:45] How many years have you been competing?  [00:07:04] When and where did you get your pro card?  [00:13:13] What is your why behind competing you think? [00:23:02] What made you want to switch from bikini to figure?  [00:40:07] When you left bikini, what would you say were the major changes that you had to make?  [00:42:23] What would you say is the toughest challenge you have faced making the switch? [00:47:33] How did you turn pro in figure?  [00:52:39] Can you kindly walk us through your training splits?  [00:53:42] How much cardio would you say that you're doing now that you're in figure?  [00:55:44] What's the best way to put on muscle?  [01:01:36] How do you structure your meals for the day? [01:05:37] Do you feel like there is more money in figure than in bikini? [01:07:32] If you knew all the things you knew about figure, would you still have made the switch?  [01:10:46] What piece of advice would with someone wanting to become a professional in the sport?   Instagram:@fitfabash Website: www.ashleywiensfitness.com   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links