CAROLINA ARAUJO

In this episode, Celeste speaks with Carolina Araujo, an IFBB
Bikini Pro who has been competing since 2015, obtained her degree
in psychology, and helps women love their bodies through weights
and balanced nutrition. Carolina is also the cohost of the
podcast The Center Stage. Celeste starts off by asking Carolina
her pre stage ritual then transitions into asking Carolina about
her background in psychology. Carolina shares what inspired her
to pursue her degree in psychology and how her childhood and
growing up in Brazil influenced said interest. She talks about
how her studies led her to find a passion in developmental
psychology to be able to better understand and help people.


Carolina discusses the cultural differences between Brazil and
New York in terms of the emphasis and value that was put on body
image. Carolina mentions how her views shifted as she became
aware of the cultural differences and how she handled those
mindset shifts. Carolina talks about what inspired her to come to
the US after having grown up in Brazil, and how having dual
citizenship gave her the opportunity to pursue higher education
in the US, something that is highly valued in Brazil.


After learning more about Carolina’s background, Celeste asks how
she got into competing. Carolina shares how she got into weight
lifting because of past injuries & for preventative measures,
then realized she found a love for training. Research led her to
find the sport of bodybuilding and she was inspired to try
competing after learning about Amanda Latona. Celeste asks
Carolina to share more about her first prep and how her approach
and strategies have changed over time.


Next, Celeste and Carolina discuss the habits that Carolina
practices both in prep and the off season that set her up for
success. Carolina talks about the importance of consistency yet
allowing more flexibility in the off season. Also, she talks
about supplementation. She notes that while supplementation has
its time and place, girls should focus on the other important
elements like sleep, hydration, nutrition, bloodwork, cortisol
management etc. to ensure one’s internal health stays a priority
even when competing is not the primary goal.


Carolina and Celeste then talk about confidence, to which
Carolina shares her definition of confidence and she shares how
fitness has helped her foster that for both herself and her
clients. She also talks about why she started her business and
how she goes about teaching her clients healthy lifestyle habits
to help reach their goals. After discussing programming protocols
she takes with her clients, she shares her best advice for novice
competitors and for the girls on their road to pro.

Topics Covered:
-Inspiration to study psychology
-Being Brazilian growing up in New York
-Inspiration to come to the US
-Differences between East & West Coast Meccas
-What inspired Carolina to compete
-Lessons learned from Carolina’s first prep
-Strategic time away from the stage
-Habits for a successful prep and off season
-Supplementation & cortisol management
-Definition of confidence
-Tips for new and national level competitors



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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolaraujo_fitness/


All Links: https://linktr.ee/carolaraujo_fitness



Time Stamps:
[1:00] Celeste introduces Carolina.
[2:35] Carolina shares her pre stage ritual.
[6:30] Carolina discusses what inspired her to study
psychology.
[11:15] Celeste asks Carolina if what she experienced in her teen
years was due to developmental psychology.
[17:00] Carolina shares what sports she played growing up.
[18:40] Celeste asks Carolina what inspired her to come to the
US.
[21:00] Carolina talks about what inspired her to move from New
York.
[24:50] Celeste asks Carolina if shes adjusting to the California
lifestyle.
[26:50] Celeste asks Carolina about differences between the West
& East Coast Mecca.
[30:15] Carolina shares if she misses out on getting feedback on
the east coast Mecca vs here on the west coast.
[33:00] Carolina discusses what inspired her to compete.
[37:20] Carolina talks about her first prep and how her approach
has changed over time.
[41:40] Celeste asks what led Carolina to take such strategic
time off.
[46:55] Celeste asks Carolina if she felt she brought the changes
necessary after taking an extended time off.
[49:30] Carolina shares how she coped with this last season while
falling short of her expectations.
[63:50] Celeste asks Carolina about habits she practices both in
prep and improvement season that fuel her success.
[69:00] Carolina shares tips to manage cortisol and internal
health both in prep and improvement season.
[80:55] Celeste asks Carolina what confidence means to her, the
role fitness has had in her self confidence & for her
clients.
[89:15] Celeste asks Carolina why she started her business.
[96:00] Carolina shares her best advice for novice competitors
& for girls on their road to pro.
[99:30] Carolina shares where listeners can find & connect
with her further.



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