Today I speak with Ivan Madarang of Geek to Physique. He has been an Internal medicine nurse for 10 years and started coaching in 2016, with a 2 years mentorship under Cameron Cheek and Mike from Peak Athletic Performance. A National level competitor himself, his highly individualized approach is focused on longevity, adapting to each client’s unique nature, from physical to the mental to the physiological.   TOPICS COVERED -using a glucometer -focusing on habits -using nursing experience -making the reverse a priority -genetic components of bodybuilding -never say never -the “it” factor on stage -handling self doubt in prep   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 IVAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geektophysique/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 5:46 being a competitor and coach 10:53 making health a priority 19:45 handling a proper reverse 26:00 carb loading strategies 28:14 coaching philosophy 34:09 the demands of coaching 45:15 managing a schedule 47:47 politics in bodybuilding 52:02 difference between good and great athletes 56:48 what makes a good coach 1:03:11 why to work with you 1:11:13 rapid fire questions   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