Meet the 52-year-old internet star who went from an overweight old lady to a bodybuilding champion in just a few years.
Five years ago, Brazilian Claudia Oliveira decided to make a dramatic change in her lifestyle when she was tired of being sad and having low self-esteem.
Claudia, who was once overweight, changed her diet to healthier foods and started going to the gym four times a week, and soon she began to notice positive changes and turned into a muscular bodybuilder.
The change paid off and Claudia even won the Fitness Newcomer award at a bodybuilding competition in Piaui, Brazil, in May this year.
Since changing her habits, Claudia says she has lost almost 30 kilograms (66 pounds) and is starting to take control of her health.
She also started posting her journey on social media and now has more than 86,000 Instagram followers cheering her on.
Recently, Claudia has shared photos of how she looked before her transformation, when she says she was stressed and unhappy with her appearance.
“Believe in yourself and keep striving for the best version you can still become!” she wrote.
“Today, at the age of 52, I am living my best phase with my body, mind, self-esteem and strength to achieve anything I desire!”
On her profile, Claudia often shares her exercise routine and the process of pursuing a better quality of life.
“Bodybuilding saved my life: when I turned 47, I started getting fat, sad and depressed. I decided I didn’t deserve that life, I deserved something better,” she said.
“I started to change my eating habits and started bodybuilding. I fell in love with it and now I can’t live without bodybuilding.
“I usually say to all women: if I could do it, you can too. Bodybuilding saves lives. If it saved mine, it can save yours.
“Four years ago, I was overweight and had low self-esteem. Today, thanks to bodybuilding, I have gained health and vitality.
“My story is one of overcoming and determination, and I’m here to inspire you to follow your own path of transformation,” she said.
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