Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Andrea Loces, a talent acquisition professional at a tech start-up, who has her bachelor of science degree in entrepreneurship from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Originally from Palm Springs, CA, she earned her pro card at Nationals 2023 on the 3 year anniversary of the first check-in with her coach! A lifelong athlete and former ballerina, Andrea ran track and cross country, before an injury ended her collegiate cross country career. She has  her barre instructor certification and was training for a powerlifting competition before she decided to commit to bodybuilding. She has competed in 13 shows, including 5 Regional and 8 National. She has been with her coach, Damian Segovia at The Pros, since the start, and is so grateful for him!   TOPICS COVERED -mental health, anxiety and depression -trusting in your execution -being realistic -trusting your coach -embracing delayed gratification -changing views on food and her body -dealing with self-sabotage -overcoming self-limitations -having support and giving support    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 ANDREA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreloces_ifbbpro/ Resumes by Dre: https://www.instagram.com/resumesbydre/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 5:24 the underdog mentality 11:50 goals to accomplish in the Pro league 15:05 action steps toward goals 17:35 trusting your coach 25:10 changes in preps to earn Pro card 27:15 shifting from powerlifting to bodybuilding 33:55 coping mechanisms  39:10 learning of her parens’ illnesses 44:55 coming home with her Pro card 47:08 struggles in mental health 56:46 how her parents changed their views on mental health 59:35 diagnoses in the mental health field 66:40 starting her own business 75:10 lessons from getting her degree 79:58 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