MARISKA PRETORIUS; Body Image, Food Intentions, Abuse & Losing the Will to Live, Do the Division you Love
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Mariska Pretorius, who began competing in 2017 and earned her Pro card in 2019. Since then, she has competed all over the world in the Pro League. Based in South Africa, Mariska offers online training, nutrition, and posing services to clients around the globe. We talk about the highs and lows of her journey, including managing illness, overcoming relationship challenges, and learning to grow through image struggles. Mariska shares her mindset as a competitor, the importance of a solid support system, and how finding the right coach has made all the difference. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, self-worth, and the drive to keep pushing forward. TOPICS COVERED -Dealing with illness -Relationship challenges with bodybuilding -Image issues and personal growth -Choosing the right coach -Bodybuilding mindset -Having a support system 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 MARISKA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariskapretorius_ifbbpro/ TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 3:30 finding bodybuilding 9:36 learning from improvement season 15:36 focusing on nutrition for growth 22:55 removing foods to change cravings 30:00 cooking during prep 32:05 the importance of routine 37:37 life outside of bodybuilding 43:47 leaving an unhealthy relationship 56:35 giving your all 62:22 competing internationally 65:55 choosing the right division 77:17 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