The Arnold 2026: We have thoughts

The Arnold 2026: We have thoughts

Ashley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF’s talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨ In this episode, we’re diving straight into the Arnold Classic that just went down in Ohio—and YES, we’re spilling all the TEA 👀 From jaw-dropping physiques to the placements that had everyone talking, we’re breaking down the top 3 in both the Wellness and Bikini divisions and what set these athletes apart on one of the biggest stages in bodybuilding. We get into the details—stage presence, conditioning, structure, and the small things that make a winning physique at this level. Plus, we’re sharing our honest thoughts on the results, what we agreed with (and maybe didn’t 👀), and what this means for the future of these divisions. Whether you’re a competitor, a fan of the sport, or just love staying in the loop with all things bodybuilding—this episode is your inside scoop on one of the biggest shows of the year. 💪🔥 🔥 Subscribe for more honest fitness talk, fat loss tips, and mindset shifts that empower women to get strong and stay confident. 👉 Got a question? Drop a comment: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JDEFiS... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1JJVEROMEpGbkJnb3JVcXZaTEFrUUxmbFJYQXxBQ3Jtc0trZlNKbGdfNXRwZTZHZl8zZS02YTBXWnpveVk1dkpGSTQyYl8xWENkV0s3SXhYLUVOb01iRWhYYjB4RUtldHVycWtMMjRTYTFUakM4TmQ5U3V0UENRaW94eGlwRV9sTVgyV3hlMTZ2VWhWbEJ0YWFUcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F7JDEFiS8wvGEVA5T1Rvxkt%3Fsi%3Dz2_YmLyxQliLfxmp7SaoeA&v=KaffKqUk5VA] --------- Want to start your wellness journey with Callie or Ashley? ⬇️ Callie: https://Thrivefitness.co/program [https://thrivefitness.co/program] Ashley:  [https://form.typeform.com/to/NDxw1X0L]https://ascendingwithash.com/ [https://ascendingwithash.com/] ----- Connect with Callie⬇️ IG:  Vega_Lft [https://www.instagram.com/vega_lft/?hl=en] TikTok:  Vega_Lft  [https://www.tiktok.com/@vega_lft] YouTube: Vega_Lft  [https://www.youtube.com/@Vega_Lft] Connect with Ashley Michelle ⬇️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ascendingwithashley7 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21aU2RrUFN6WTA4TGRNaDY4SEtIZkdqaWNtd3xBQ3Jtc0tsMGFXT2V1Y0NGQTJQZEp5UjBObktxWTdIeldpSXdNcEhybC14ek9BMnZmMlZzMi14MmM1NThZRUFvbFJUVGJ6ZFg0UFJoMHV5bkE3eGZPLUtYdFVFaXpLTWlpMzUzZkxKOFREN21YSnp2SEZhQ29Rbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fashleymichelle_9&v=KaffKqUk5VA] TikTok:  ashleymichelle90day  [https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleymichelle90day]IG: Ashleymichelle_90day [https://www.instagram.com/ashleymichelle_90day/]Email: ascendingwithashleypr@gmail.com ------- Sponsors 💪🏾 Buffbunny Code ASHM to save 10% - https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=8739099.9ffd57 1up Nutrition Code: ASHM to save 20% - https://1upnutrition.com/ Drips Spa Code: ASHM10 to save 10% - https://dripsspa.com/ My Amazon Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleymic... PARAGON FITWEAR: Code VEGA saves you $$  1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/vega_lft [https://1stphorm.com/vega_lft] https://findthegoodbrand.com [https://findthegoodbrand.com] VEGA saves you $$  Fit Butters: Code VEGA saves you $$

Why Perfectionism Is Killing Your Progress

Ashley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨ If you're waiting for the perfect meal plan, the perfect gym outfit, or the perfect time to start — this episode is your wake-up call. We're breaking down why perfectionism is actually self-sabotage in disguise and how it keeps you stuck in cycles of starting, stopping, guilt, and burnout. We dive into the all-or-nothing mentality that's killing your progress, how social media makes perfectionism worse (yes, we're looking at you, TikTok meal prep videos), and why showing up at 25% is better than not showing up at all. Plus, we get real about keeping promises to yourself, the pressure cooker of social media, and what actually drives long-term success (spoiler: it's not being perfect). Learn how to let go of the need for everything to look Instagram-worthy, why "something is better than nothing," and how to stop punishing yourself for not being A++ every single day. This is about progress, not perfection — and it's time to give yourself permission to be messy, raw, and human on your wellness journey. Whether you're stuck in analysis paralysis, tired of the restart cycle, or just need permission to show up imperfectly — this honest, no-BS conversation is for you. 🔥 Subscribe for more honest fitness talk, fat loss tips, and mindset shifts that empower women to get strong and stay confident. 👉 Got a question? Drop a comment:  Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JDEFiS... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to start your wellness journey with Callie or Ashely? ⬇️ Callie: https://Thrivefitness.co/program  Ashley: https://form.typeform.com/to/NDxw1X0L -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let's be gym besties! ⬇️ Connect with Callie⬇️ IG:  Vega_Lft TikTok:  Vega_Lft  YouTube: Vega_Lft  Connect with Ashley Michelle ⬇️ YouTube:  ashleymichelle_9   TikTok:  ashleymichelle90day   IG: Ashleymichelle_90day Email:  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors 💪🏾 Buffbunny Code ASHM to save 10% - https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=8739099.9ffd57 1up Nutrition Code: ASHM to save 20% - https://1upnutrition.com/ Drips Spa Code: ASHM10 to save 10% - https://dripsspa.com/ My Amazon Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleymic... Book Me on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/i2bwFWyCNGb PARAGON FITWEAR: Code VEGA saves you $$  1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/vega_lft https://findthegoodbrand.com VEGA saves you $$  Fit Butters: Code VEGA saves you $$ AiO Creatine Chews: Code VEGA saves you $$  BON Better Snacks: https://bonbettersnacks.com/?ref=VEGA  Code VEGA saves you $$

What Is Intuitive Eating?

Ashley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨ Intuitive eating is all over social media right now, but is it actually effective — or just another trend disguised as wellness? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on what intuitive eating really is, who it's actually for, and why it might not be the solution you think it is (especially if you have specific fitness goals). We break down why intuitive eating requires years of nutrition experience to do successfully, how it can become a form of self-sabotage for people who haven't mastered the basics, and why tracking macros first is crucial to understanding what your body actually needs. Plus, we get real about hunger cues, emotional eating, social media influencers selling you a fantasy, and why "just listen to your body" isn't always reliable advice. Learn the difference between maintenance goals and transformation goals, why most people need structure before freedom with food, and how to actually build a sustainable relationship with nutrition that works for YOUR body and YOUR goals — not what looks cute on TikTok. Whether you're confused about intuitive eating, frustrated with macro tracking, or just trying to figure out what the hell to eat — this honest, no-BS conversation is for you. 🔥 Subscribe for more honest fitness talk, fat loss tips, and mindset shifts that empower women to get strong and stay confident. 👉 Got a question? Drop a comment:  Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JDEFiS... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to start your wellness journey with Callie or Ashely? ⬇️ Callie: https://Thrivefitness.co/program  Ashley: https://form.typeform.com/to/NDxw1X0L -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let's be gym besties! ⬇️ Connect with Callie⬇️ IG:  Vega_Lft TikTok:  Vega_Lft  YouTube: Vega_Lft  Connect with Ashley Michelle ⬇️ YouTube:  ashleymichelle_9   TikTok:  ashleymichelle90day   IG: Ashleymichelle_90day Email:  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors 💪🏾 Buffbunny Code ASHM to save 10% - https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=8739099.9ffd57 1up Nutrition Code: ASHM to save 20% - https://1upnutrition.com/ Drips Spa Code: ASHM10 to save 10% - https://dripsspa.com/ My Amazon Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleymic... Book Me on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/i2bwFWyCNGb PARAGON FITWEAR: Code VEGA saves you $$  1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/vega_lft https://findthegoodbrand.com VEGA saves you $$  Fit Butters: Code VEGA saves you $$ AiO Creatine Chews: Code VEGA saves you $$  BON Better Snacks: https://bonbettersnacks.com/?ref=VEGA  Code VEGA saves you $$

Navigating Body Dysmorphia in the Wellness Industry

Ashley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨ Let's talk about the thing nobody in the wellness industry wants to admit: body dysmorphia is real, it's common, and it doesn't care how fit you are. In this episode, we're getting brutally honest about body image struggles, the mental mindf*ck of watching your body change through life phases (hello, motherhood!), and how diet culture keeps us trapped in comparison and self-doubt. We break down our personal experiences with body dysmorphia, the identity shifts that come with major life changes, and why self-acceptance is a daily practice — not a destination. Plus, we're talking about the importance of community support, how to spot toxic diet culture BS, and the self-love practices that actually work when negative self-talk tries to take over. Whether you're struggling with your reflection in the mirror, navigating postpartum body changes, or just tired of feeling like you're never "enough" — this raw, real conversation is for you. It's time to stop letting comparison steal your joy and start embracing your wellness journey exactly as it is. 🔥 Subscribe for more honest fitness talk, fat loss tips, and mindset shifts that empower women to get strong and stay confident. 👉 Got a question? Drop a comment:  Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JDEFiS... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to start your wellness journey with Callie or Ashely? ⬇️ Callie: https://Thrivefitness.co/program  Ashley: https://form.typeform.com/to/NDxw1X0L -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let's be gym besties! ⬇️ Connect with Callie⬇️ IG:  Vega_Lft TikTok:  Vega_Lft  YouTube: Vega_Lft  Connect with Ashley Michelle ⬇️ YouTube:  ashleymichelle_9   TikTok:  ashleymichelle90day   IG: Ashleymichelle_90day Email:  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors 💪🏾 Buffbunny Code ASHM to save 10% - https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=8739099.9ffd57 1up Nutrition Code: ASHM to save 20% - https://1upnutrition.com/ Drips Spa Code: ASHM10 to save 10% - https://dripsspa.com/ My Amazon Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleymic... Book Me on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/i2bwFWyCNGb PARAGON FITWEAR: Code VEGA saves you $$  1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/vega_lft https://findthegoodbrand.com VEGA saves you $$  Fit Butters: Code VEGA saves you $$ AiO Creatine Chews: Code VEGA saves you $$  BON Better Snacks: https://bonbettersnacks.com/?ref=VEGA  Code VEGA saves you $$

Giving Birth As A Bodybuilder

Ashley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨ In this special episode, we're getting vulnerable as Callie shares her full birth story and what life has really been like navigating new motherhood. From the birthing experience to postpartum recovery, breastfeeding challenges, and the emotional rollercoaster of body transformation — we're keeping it 100% real about the parts of motherhood no one prepares you for. We dive into the mental and physical changes that come with pregnancy, why community support from other moms is everything, and how to approach postpartum nutrition and fitness with patience and grace. Plus, Callie opens up about her future bodybuilding goals and what it takes to strategically plan a comeback after baby. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, planning for kids someday, or just want to support the strong women in your life — this honest, heartfelt conversation is for you. 🔥 Subscribe for more honest fitness talk, fat loss tips, and mindset shifts that empower women to get strong and stay confident. 👉 Got a question? Drop a comment:  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to start your wellness journey with Callie or Ashely? ⬇️ Callie: https://Thrivefitness.co/program [https://thrivefitness.co/program] Ashley: https://form.typeform.com/to/NDxw1X0L [https://form.typeform.com/to/NDxw1X0L] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let's be gym besties! ⬇️ Connect with Callie⬇️ IG:  Vega_Lft [https://www.instagram.com/vega_lft/?hl=en] TikTok:  Vega_Lft  [https://www.tiktok.com/@vega_lft] YouTube: Vega_Lft  [https://www.youtube.com/@Vega_Lft] Connect with Ashley Michelle ⬇️ YouTube:  ashleymichelle_9   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21aU2RrUFN6WTA4TGRNaDY4SEtIZkdqaWNtd3xBQ3Jtc0tsMGFXT2V1Y0NGQTJQZEp5UjBObktxWTdIeldpSXdNcEhybC14ek9BMnZmMlZzMi14MmM1NThZRUFvbFJUVGJ6ZFg0UFJoMHV5bkE3eGZPLUtYdFVFaXpLTWlpMzUzZkxKOFREN21YSnp2SEZhQ29Rbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fashleymichelle_9&v=KaffKqUk5VA] TikTok:  ashleymichelle90day  [https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleymichelle90day]IG: Ashleymichelle_90day [https://www.instagram.com/ashleymichelle_90day/] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors 💪🏾 Buffbunny Code ASHM to save 10% - https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=8739099.9ffd57 1up Nutrition Code: ASHM to save 20% - https://1upnutrition.com/ Drips Spa Code: ASHM10 to save 10% - https://dripsspa.com/ My Amazon Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleymic... Book Me on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/i2bwFWyCNGb PARAGON FITWEAR: Code VEGA saves you $$  1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/vega_lft [https://1stphorm.com/vega_lft] https://findthegoodbrand.com [https://findthegoodbrand.com] VEGA saves you $$  Fit Butters: Code VEGA saves you $$ AiO Creatine Chews: Code VEGA saves you $$  BON Better Snacks: https://bonbettersnacks.com/?ref=VEGA [https://bonbettersnacks.com/?ref=VEGA]  Code VEGA saves you $$