079: Your Coach is Your Guide But It's Up to YOU to Put In The Work with Sethia Daigle There's something exceptional about someone who knows and understands how unique they are. When everyone else is doing things a certain way, they take time to understand themselves and instead do things their own way. Whether it's hitting the gym x number of days a week, taking or avoiding certain food, they do what works best for them. Being yourself and doing what works best for you will set you apart and lead you to great success.  In this episode, Sethia joins Bikini Diaries to discuss how being herself has contributed to creating longevity in the sport and how she revamped her stage look from head to toe. She also talks about highly recommended supplements that actually work for you.  Sethia Daigle is an IFBB Bikini Pro, and director of operations at Global Formulas. She formerly served in the military. The 29-year-old has been in the game for the past four years and she earned her Pro Card in Vegas Nationals in 2016. Since she began competing, Sethia has recorded remarkable success including placing 1st in her first National as well as gaining Olympia qualification for 2020. Her goal is to compete in the big shows such as Arnold and New York Pro.       Takeaways You give what you get and you get what you give Push your limits If stuff is not lining up, hold off on competing until you can focus You also need a mental break Have a mind of your own Listen to your body to know what it needs or don't need Make sure you're happy when doing the sport Don't let anybody make you do something you don't want to do    Important Questions  [00:03:01] How many years have you been competing? [00:03:08] When and where did you get your pro card? [00:06:27] Who is a typical competitor and why are you different? [00:10:07] How did you get started in competing? [00:23:54] How was the response when you changed your hair color? [00:24:35] What did the judges say about you changing your hair color? [00:25:27] What was the process of changing your suit color after you changed your hair color? [00:32:57] Can you compete if you're in the active-duty military? [00:34:00] Do you have any tips for females who are in the military and who are competing?  [00:43:11] Now that you're in the supplement industry, do you feel as though the supplement industry is glorified? [00:44:31] What are your favorite supplements? [00:52:39] Do you follow a meal plan at all? [00:56:51] Do you feel as though there's such a science behind getting stage-lean?  [01:01:38] What are your goals moving forward? [01:06:20] What piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to become a professional in this sport?   Instagram: @sethia_ifbbpro   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links