MARY ANN PARKS

In today’s episode, Celeste interviews IFBB Pro Mary Ann on her
road to becoming a professional athlete as well as the struggles
she faced along the way.  In this episode, Mary Ann opens up
about her path to bodybuilding and how she has chosen to make a
lifelong commitment to the sport.  Celeste inquires about
several noteworthy topics from: correctly executing on judges
feedback, all things improvement season, and managing a healthy
relationship during preps.  

The pair also discuss the various hardships and lessons that came
out of the 2020 year amidst the COVID pandemic.  Mary Ann
shares insightful and invaluable advice as someone who has
overcome numerous obstacles and has still risen to the top,
earning her pro card in November 2020.  She sheds light on
the necessary changes she has made throughout her competing
experiences that have shaped her into the athlete she is
today.  

Mary Ann also opens up on her struggles once suffering from a
tibial fracture during a ski trip, and ultimately how she
overcame the challenge and bettered herself.  This
inspirational episode is packed with invaluable gems of wisdom
and information for athletes of all levels!


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Time Stamps: 
[0:44] Celeste introduces Mary Ann onto the show, highlighting
her accomplishments
[1:37] Pre-stage rituals! 
[3:38] Mary Ann talks about how she got started in
bodybuilding 
[8:00] Celeste asks about the aspects of 2020 that allowed Mary
Ann to grow before competing at the end of the year
[9:30] Mary Ann talks about how her approach with her current
coach 
[12:55] Celeste asks about feedback marine received and how she
worked towards fulfilling it 
[15:07] Celeste inquires about the uncomfortable aspect of
gaining weight in improvement season
[17:52] Mary Ann talks about the importance of being
uncomfortable to make progress 
[19:21] Mary Ann describes fulfilling her vision once she
attained her pro card
[20:57] Mary Ann talks about the various changes she made with
her approach to her 2021 improvement season
[29:10] Celeste asks how Mary Ann discovered that her previous
diet was compromising her health and the changes she
made 
[31:05] Mary Ann describes how she made her transition from vegan
to vegetarian 
[33:05] Celeste and Mary Ann talk about dairy as a source of
protein 
[38:08] Celeste inquires about the approach of reverse dieting
into shows 
[41:11] Celeste asks if turning pro changed Mary Ann’s view of
herself as an athlete
[43:00] Mary Ann describes how fracturing her tibia presented a
unique learning experience 
[47:03] Celeste inquires about how Marry Ann stayed positive
during her injury 
[52:25] Mary Ann shares some of the ways she mentally helped
herself heal in regards to her injury
[59:08] Celeste inquires about how Mary Ann learned to maintain a
healthy relationship with her boyfriend while in prep
[1:09:21] Celeste talks about the importance of giving ourselves
grace and freedom with food and restrictions 
[1:10:23] Mary Ann talks about her path to bodybuilding and fully
taking on the lifestyle 
[1:16:56] Celeste asks Mary Ann to share advice for first time
competitors and girls on the road to pro 

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