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MANUELITA  ACUNA; God's Glory, Columbia to America,  Injured Athlete to IFBB Pro

MANUELITA ACUNA; God's Glory, Columbia to America, Injured Athlete to IFBB Pro

FromConfessions of a Bikini Pro


MANUELITA ACUNA; God's Glory, Columbia to America, Injured Athlete to IFBB Pro

FromConfessions of a Bikini Pro

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Length:
78 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Manuelita Acuña, a 20-year-old from Colombia, who has lived in the USA for 2.5 years. A former member of the Columbian National Trampoline team, she retired after winning the 2019 National championships and sustaining an injury. Who her mom came to visit her in March of 2022, she realized she wasn’t in a good spot mentally or physically, so she decided to make a change and began working out again. She began her bodybuilding journey in March of 2023 when she began coaching with Daniela Benitez.   She won the overall at her first show and then won her Pro card in December 2023 at Nationals, only her second show ever!   TOPICS COVERED -health, discipline, passion, hard work,  -inspired to dream  -put in the work & trust in God -trusting your coach -being patient -being an elite trampoline gymnast -growing her relationship with God   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 MANU: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manuacuna_ifbbpro/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 5:10 winning Pro at her second show 15:17 having a team you trust 19:30 being an elite level trampoline gymnast 23:35 finding bodybuilding 27:55 going from injured athlete to Pro  35:48 moving to another country 42:12 fear of judgement  50:34 trusting in God& giving him glory 56:00 life outside of bodybuilding 60:33 missing family 67:10 feedback after Pro card win 69:30 plans for the future 72:00 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
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the only place where IFBB Bikini Pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most). The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the average gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities. There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE! All show notes, links, and information can be found on www.celestial.fit/podcast Make sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW THIS PODCAST if you LOVE it as much as we do so we can continue spreading the message to people worldwide! And be sure to follow https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ too so you never miss an episode!