016: Breaking Barriers: The First Persian Bikini Pro with Mahsa Akbarimehr

10/30/18 • 57 min

Breaking Barriers: The First Persian Bikini Pro

When you embrace taking bold steps, you definitely are set to breaking certain barriers. And sports—specifically bikini—is a great way to breaking some of those barriers. While barriers could be your culture, religion or even people around you, the gifts and talents inside you, when cultivated, can help you overcome those obstacles.

Mahsa Akbarimehr is an IFBB Pro, who made history as the first-ever Persian woman to earn a Bikini Pro Card. Mahsa grew up as an athlete but she was limited to what she could do by religion as well as policies imposed by the government. It's truly remarkable that she came from a country that did not allow bodybuilding. But not only did she go after her goals, she also exceeded them, paving way for many other Persian women to do exactly the same thing. She is now an inspiration to so many people around the world. Mahsa story is a perfect example that dreams truly do come true.

In today’s episode, I’m excited to talk to Mahsa about her background and her journey to the United States. She will also share how she began competing and how she became the first Persian IFBB pro.

So let's get close and personal!

Takeaways

Cultivate your dreams, they will one day materialize
Work on perfecting yourself all the time
Be patient with yourself
Don't let negative things said about you bring you down
Just pay attention to the positive people in your life
Be consistent
Be serious with your goals
It's not just about training or being active, strong mindset counts
Don't get yourself in the sport unless you are ready

Important Questions

[00:05:28] How many years have you been competing?

[00:05:55] When did you turn pro and where?

[00:08:56] What keeps you motivated?

[00:10:35] Why do you compete?

[00:14:12] How did you fall into a fitness journey?

[00:20:53] How did you as a family deal with the criticism from everyone else?

[00:22:33] What would a Persian woman in Iran be doing as an activity because they wouldn't be swimming?

[00:25:01] Why did you move to the US?

[00:30:40] What advice would you give to someone in the Middle East wanting to do exactly what you're doing now?

[00:32:43] How do you break past these stereotypes of being what you are?

[00:47:35] What are your goals in this sport right now?

[00:48:46] Are you accepting clients right now?

[00:49:17] Could you tell us a little bit about Mahsa Collection?

[00:53:15] What is one advice you would give to someone wanting to become a Bikini Professional?

FOLLOW Mahsa

Instagram: @mahsa_ifbbpro

Website: www.mahsafitness.com

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Breaking Barriers: The First Persian Bikini Pro

So let's get close and personal!

Takeaways

Cultivate your dreams, they will one day materialize
Work on perfecting yourself all the time
Be patient with yourself
Don't let negative things said about you bring you down
Just pay attention to the positive people in your life
Be consistent
Be serious with your goals
It's not just about training or being active, strong mindset counts
Don't get yourself in the sport unless you are ready

Important Questions

[00:05:28] How many years have you been competing?

[00:05:55] When did you turn pro and where?

[00:08:56] What keeps you motivated?

[00:10:35] Why do you compete?

[00:14:12] How did you fall into a fitness journey?

[00:20:53] How did you as a family deal with the criticism from everyone else?

[00:22:33] What would a Persian woman in Iran be doing as an activity because they wouldn't be swimming?

[00:25:01] Why did you move to the US?

[00:30:40] What advice would you give to someone in the Middle East wanting to do exactly what you're doing now?

[00:32:43] How do you break past these stereotypes of being what you are?

[00:47:35] What are your goals in this sport right now?

[00:48:46] Are you accepting clients right now?

[00:49:17] Could you tell us a little bit about Mahsa Collection?

[00:53:15] What is one advice you would give to someone wanting to become a Bikini Professional?

FOLLOW Mahsa

Instagram: @mahsa_ifbbpro

Website: www.mahsafitness.com

----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links

Previous Episode

015: Make Your Vegan A Reality with Bre Turner

Make Your Vegan A Reality

What comes to your mind when you think about the word "vegan"? I bet how hard it is for you to resist all the mouth-watering animal products—sausage, pizza, chicken, etc. For how long can you ignore the urge? Can you do without these animal products altogether? Now, if you do and you're wondering where to begin to transition into a vegan, or which diet to incorporate in your meals, you are in the right place. Bre has been a vegan for over a year now and she has great tips for you.

Bre Turner is an IFBB Bikini Pro. A very unique thing about Bre is that she is a vegan competitor who has embraced a vegan way of life and still continues to thrive in this sport.

In this Episode, Bre will share with us her vegan diet and how she integrates her vegan way of life into her relationships as well. Additionally, she will share steps to take in order to transition into a vegan as well as some vegan meals samples that are readily available in your next neighborhood store.

Stay tuned.

Takeaway

Take it one day at a time
Don't overwhelm yourself
Always remember your why in life
If you really want to maximize the opportunity, you must have a goal and objective
If you said you're going to do something, then do it do it
Be patient with yourself and trust the process
Walk like it, Talk like it, Prep like it
Where there is a will there is a way

Important Questions

[00:05:05] How many years have you been competing?

[00:10:24] What keeps you motivated?

[00:16:17] What got you into competing?

[00:21:58] What exactly is veganism and what does it mean to you?

[00:23:26] At what pivotal point in your life did you decide that eating meat was no longer a benefit?

[00:25:15] What do you say to people when they tell you that you need to eat meat in order to get an adequate amount of protein?

[00:29:48] What is a full day of eating look like for you?

[00:34:47] Have you seen any benefits so far?

[00:36:23] When you started this transition, how exactly did you learn about being vegan and what resources did you use?

[00:38:03] When you decided to start the transition, do you think that it was a hard transition?

[00:41:23] Did your coach do a structured plan with you?

[00:42:32] What would you say is the first step one would take in order to transition into being a vegan?

[00:57:22] Are there any other vegan competitors that you look up to you in the sport?

[01:00:09] And what advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional in this sport?

FOLLOW BRE

Instagram: @bre.faith.fit

@vegan.bre

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017: How To Create A Healthy Relationship With Food with Laura Norton

How To Create A Healthy Relationship With Food

We all have to eat. No doubt about that. But what, when, and how much you eat is all under your control. What and how much you eat especially tend to reflect on your physique. Unfortunately, if you do not eat right you are likely to become overweight, risk health problems or even depression. Now, making the right food choice and eating the right portion can be a struggle for many of us, and sometimes we find ourselves having to deal with that in this sport. But worry no more as Laura is in the house today to talk you through those struggles.

Laura Norton is an IFBB Bikini Pro. She is also a Graduate of CVT School, currently working as a Veterinary Technician.

In this episode, Laura is set to talk to you about creating a healthy relationship with food. She has created a formula that has definitely helped her tackle her struggles when it comes to food. Additionally, she will share very important tips on how to change your mindset when you're getting that food feel. That’s not all. She is going to answer a very important question–did losing the weight ever make her a happier person?

Let’s go!

Takeaway

If you set your mind to it, you can achieve anything
Find happiness other than in food
When you need help, reach out to someone you trust and talk your heart out
Be prepared for body weight fluctuation
There's a time to be lean and there's time to put on muscle and gain weight
Make yourself a priority
Everything you preach you need to practice
You are in control of yourself
Learn and understand your body
Never compare yourself with other people
Cultivate the right mindset
Keep showing up, don't run your body to the ground
When you need time off, take time off

Important questions

[00:05:18] How many years have you been competing?

[00:13:27] When did you actually start your fitness journey?

[00:16:38] At what pivotal moment did you decide you wanted to become an IFBB bikini professional?

[00:18:00] Tell us a little bit about that deep end.

[00:20:24] When you got off stage did it take you long to gain the weight?

[00:21:20] How did you recover from this?

[00:28:20] Is there anything else that you would say to encourage someone who's starting their weight loss journey?

[00:30:16] Do you feel like your weight change made you happy or was it something that is something that is a little bit deeper?

[00:37:57] What methods would you give us in order to keep a tight tummy?

[00:40:03] Is there any kind of methodology that you use to depict how long your bikini prep should be per each competition?

[00:45:02] Do you ever feel like this whole lifestyle has affected you in a negative way?

[00:48:49] Do you have a mentor in the sport that's definitely helped you along the way?

[00:52:06] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional in this sport?

Follow Laura Norton!

Instagram: @lauranorton2

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