Today I speak with IFBB Pro Daniela Benitez who born in Costa Rica and moved to Utah at 14. She’s a mother, makeup artist, baker, and sales manager, who started her fitness journey after a divorce. She began body building at the end of 2017, competing in three shows back to back. She won the overall at her 4th show ever which led her to compete on the National level. She earned her Pro card at 2020 USA’s and has since competed in three Pro shows with plans to compete later this year. We hear about Daniela’s work as a makeup artist and why she loves working with competitors on show day. She also gives some of her best tips!   Daniela shares all the ups and downs of her journey to Pro and why earning her Pro card was so important to her. I know many people will be able to relate to her story!     TOPICS COVERED -being a makeup artist -competing after having COVID -being the first Costa Rican bikini Pro -struggling with binge eating -being a mom -loving yourself first -struggles during prep -setting yourself up for success -baking on the side -working on feedback   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH DANIELA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitmode_tica/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/fitmodetica   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 7:30 ups and downs of journey to Pro 15:05 dealing with doubt 17:50 creating resilience through bodybuilding 21:20 affects on her son 25:05 helping her depression with fitness 30:30 loving every season 37:01 day to day life 44:58 tips from a makeup artist 51:20 what to look for when hiring an MUA 56:05 having a baking business 63:15 plans for future shows 72:50 training and nutrition in different seasons 80:00 post-show treats 84:25 advice for competitors    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE