Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Amanda Rivas, an actor, writer, filmmaker, comedian, and dog enthusiast. She is the writer & creator of EX Weeks Out - a film about bodybuilding and the strongest muscle of them all - the heart. Amanda competed in the NPC for nearly a decade with placings including everything from dead last to overall. Staying committed, consistent, and never giving up, she finally won her Pro car at Masters USAs in 2023.   Amanda is so open about her story and what led her to become the woman she is today. You don’t want to miss this interview!   TOPICS COVERED -staying the course -making yourself proud -believing that your day is coming -God’s plan -learning through acting -‘Ex Weeks Out’ Film -no guarantees -choose a path you’re comfortable with   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 AMANDA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandadoesitall/ Film: www.exweeksout.com   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 5:30 keep going through No’s 12:15 experiences in childhood 16:12 God’s purpose 20:45 acting, filmmaking, and performing  23:20 ‘Ex Weeks Out’ Film 32:00 bodybuilding in media 39:40 favorite champions 43:00 Amanda’s plan 48:15 having doubts 54:10 long road to Pro 1:01:30 successful offseason 1:06:45 deciding to go enhanced 1:18:01 getting in the zone 1:20:35 Amanda’s husband 1:27:00 planning Pro debut 1:29:55 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