Hope Castelli has always known that she wanted to be a Bikini competitor. Her self-doubt and struggle with an eating disorder as a teenager kept her from competing for many years, but didn't keep her from training. She began training when she was only 15 years old. She made the decision to start competing in 2019 and earned her pro card in 2020. In our conversation, Hope opens up about her eating disorder, shares how she manifested her pro card, and discusses the advances she has made with her coach this year as a pro. This woman portrays strength and courage, and I know you'll be inspired to see how successful she has become after moving through all of her obstacles.   Here's what you'll hear: [3:30] Bikini Hack [12:00] Where did your eating disorder begin? [15:00] How did you know that you had an eating disorder? [17:30] What was it about what you were experiencing with the eating disorder that made you want to make a change? [20:00] How did you get introduced to bodybuilding? [22:00] How did bodybuilding help you? [23:30] How did your life change when you began bodybuilding? [26:00] How did your friends respond to your choices to prioritize bodybuilding over hanging out with them? [29:30] How did you feel when you achieved your goal of becoming a pro? [34:00] What was the difference between nationals in 2019 and nations in 2020? [35:00] What was your thought process of going directly into your pro debut so soon after turning pro? [36:00] What feedback did you get from your pro debut? [36:30] What was your first impression of the pro league? [37:30] When you stepped into the pro league what did you feel like you had to change in order to be competitive? [40:00] What were the distractions that you got rid of this year after they held you back last year? [42:00] Why did you decide to switch coaches? [44:00] How was your peaking process different this year? [46:30] You mentioned one peak week this season was different. What made it different? [49:30] How did it feel to earn Olympia points? [50:30] What are you doing now? [53:00] How do you feel going into an improvement season and does your eating disorder ever show back up during these times? [57:00] What do you feel you've learned about yourself since turning pro? [58:00] Do you have a specific goal in mind for this year? [59:30] Dear diary   * Find Hope on IG @hopes_fit_ifbbpro   * Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links