# BELLA BOS; Prep without Sacrifice, College Life as a Competitor, Challenging Health Anxiety, Show Day Gone Wrong, Self-Belief

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Podcast: [Confessions of a Bikini Pro](https://stenobird.com/podcast/confessions-of-a-bikini-pro-68061)
Published: 2025-12-26T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Bella Bos, a 23-year-old Canadian athlete who recently graduated from Queen's University and is now fully pursuing her bodybuilding and coaching career. Bella began competing in 2024, took a short but intentional offseason, and went on to earn her Pro card in 2025 at only her fourth show. Bella opens up about mindset, maturity, and the balance required to chase big goals while still living life fully. From navigating prep through university to defining her worth outside of placings, this episode is packed with wisdom from such a young but grounded athlete. TOPICS COVERED -Developing a healthy mindset in the sport -Defining your worth beyond the stage -Integrating bodybuilding into your life without letting it take over -Prepping without a "sacrifice mindset" -Eating enough to truly grow -Building self-belief and confidence 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 BELLA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellabos.ifbbpro/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bbellabos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bellabos.ifbbpro TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 4:33 finding connection backstage 6:41 what to expect as a new competitor 13:50 prepping through college 19:30 everything happens for a reason 21:25 hiring her coach 23:45 being natural athlete 26:50 pursuing a coaching career 29:16 focusing on growth 34:23 putting in the work 39:03 defining your own timeline 48:40 putting in the work to build confidence 50:55 crazy show day 61:55 goals as a Pro 69:08 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 LE…

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