Unfortunately, it's not always a smooth ride in this sport. Sometimes you will meet tough obstacles fiercely glaring at you with a huge banner bearing "quit" message. At such times, all you need to do is go tougher. Tougher than those obstacles. When you do that, your chances are quite high that you will conquer. Such a conqueror is Katie Kopfle.  Katie Kopfle is a NASM certified personal trainer as well as a certified Women's Fitness Specialist. With years of experience in coaching and training, Katie extends the same knowledge to Katie's Ladies, a team of girls that she coaches. The IFBB Bikini Pro begun competing in 2016 and earned her pro card at the 2017 NPC National Championships. Katie is very passionate about fitness and she loves sharing her passion with others. Her ultimate goal for the sport is to compete in the Olympia.  In this episode, I sit down with Katie Kopfle as she opens up about the health struggles she has faced in the past. She also shares in detail the importance of your "why" in the sport and how to stop comparing yourself to others. Finally, she shares tips on how to know if a coach is a good fit for you.  Let's dive in!    Takeaways Our struggles make us stronger Bring your absolute best Always remember your why  Don't give up Don't compare yourself to others and their journey Prioritize taking care of your body Do your research before you choose your coach  Enjoy the process Don't take it for granted   Important Questions [00:04:52] How many years have you been competing? [00:05:01] When and where did you get your pro card? [00:08:07] Why do you compete?  [00:10:22] How did you get started in competing? [00:20:09] How do you train with a purpose in your mind? [00:23:11] What do you do to help and prevent yourself from comparing yourself? [00:27:34] What made you want to take time off from the stage? [00:29:10] When did you have your health scare and what happened?  [00:32:23] What was your coping mechanism for something like this?  [00:36:56] What was the recovery process like for you? [00:42:23] What are key things to look out for to know whether you're being coached healthily or not? [00:53:21] How do you coach your girls differently? [00:59:58] What's your goal for the sport? [01:02:24] What piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to become a professional in the sport?   Follow Katie Kopfle @katiekopfle Join The Team!!! www.katiekopfle.com   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links