ELODIE PURAYE

In this episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with an IFBB Pro,
personal trainer, and Belgium bombshell Elodie Puraye. Often
known for her motivating personality in the industry, Elodie is
the embodiment of finding a balanced and peaceful competing
mindset. From starting her morning with 15-minute stretches,
journaling, self-care, and accepting imperfections, Elodie hopes
to inspire other competitors to find sustainability in the
bodybuilding industry.
 
Elodie begins by discussing the importance of mental conditioning
with meditation and relaxing prior to hitting the stage. Elodie
shares her dreams of being an Olympia champion and how she is
using her off-season to listen to judge’s feedback to bring her
best package yet! Celeste and Elodie discuss how having a coach
who prioritizes the competitor’s health can help competitors
execute goals and provide reassurance.
 
Elodie provides details of her history with anorexia and bulimia
and how she has found food freedom in her life. She believes
finding faith in herself, leaving a toxic relationship, and
weight lifting saved her from a destructive pattern of disordered
eating. Celeste and Elodie agree how loving the off-season body
creates an even sweeter result. Elodie tells viewers to “take the
jump without a safety net” in their career and relationship if
something does not feel aligned with a goal.
 
Elodie explains how she is more focused on sustainability in the
sport and praises her health on holistically based coaching. She
emphasizes on finding grace on being imperfect, being flexible,
and avoiding cookie-cutter meal plans for an overall healthy
well-being. Elodie believes that finding foods to enjoy in the
off-season and on prep can be game changing to overall
wellness.
 
Celeste and Elodie discuss the psychology of being conscious in
the moment. Elodie tells Celeste how she takes at least 40
minutes in the morning to tune into her own thoughts by
showering, journaling, and turning off social media. Celeste
explains how this can help set the day up for success instead of
being reactive to negative emotions.
 
Finally, Elodie gives her advice to women who wish to unlock
their own personal potential. She emphasizes that “leaner is not
always the answer” and taking time off is the shortcut to
success.
 
Tune in to be inspired by Elodie’s journey of
self-empowerment!

Connect with Elodie Here: 
https://www.instagram.com/elodie_puraye_ifbbpro/
https://www.elodiepurayefitness.com/

Connect with Celeste Here: 
https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
http://www.celestial.fit/
 
 
Time Stamps:
[1:35] Elodie’s stage ritual
[ 2:41] Elodie’s Olympia dreams/importance of taking an
off-season
[4:55] Having a coach versus self-prepping
[6:41] Elodies previous food struggles/disordered eating
[9:43] Relationship with food in the off-season
[12:04] Being happy with weight gain/loving the off-season
body
[13:40] Holistic coaching approach
[17:04] Differences of coaching with bikini prep versus
lifestyle
[19:26] Tips on strengthening your mind/body mindset
[22:31] Elodie’s daily body affirmations
[24:26] Women empowerment/Breaking up a bad relationship
[33:28] Elodie’s journey to the sport of bodybuilding/Olympia
dream
[35:38] How to open up your intrinsic potential
[36:38] Elodie’s off-season timeline/when will she step on stage
again?
[38:27] Favorite shoulder/glute/hamstring exercises
[40:12 ] Best advice to new competitors & amateurs on the
road to pro