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Shanique Grant, World's Younget IFBB Pro

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World’s Youngest IFBB PRO, Shanique Grant, Discusses Her Successful Rise in Figure Division

Shanique Grant may only be 19 years old but she is already making a name for herself in the world of professional bodybuilding. As a figure competitor, Grant has quickly…

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Interview with Team JBM Elite Bikini Competitors Of Cincinnati, Ohio

BFT: What inspires you to strive for greatness? Courtnea: It’s all about purpose. God placed me here for a reason and it is nothing short of greatness. I’m just operating …

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Former Transformation Story Ray Holmes Places 4th As Physique Competitor

“It’s crazy to think that people who haven’t seen me since college remember me as that 305 pound guy on the left. I remember waking up with random aches and…

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Jehina Malik Becomes First “Vegan Since Birth” To Earn IFBB Pro Card

Jehina Malik recently made history in becoming the FIRST ever Vegan since birth IFBB Pro. I wanted to be the FIRST vegan since birth to break that stereotype and become Pro in…

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Heather S. Takes Fitness From “Hobby” To NPC Bikini Competitor

This month we had the opportunity to chat with NPC competitor Heather S. about her fitness journey from getting started to how her life has changed since taking on a…

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Road to Competition: How Nadia Lost 80lbs and Overcame Depression to Become a Fitness Competitor

My name is Nadia Exama-Mwamuye and I’m a 29-year-old waitress from Boston, MA! I’ve recently lost over 75 lbs and am currently training for my first bikini competition which actually falls…

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How Prachel Carter Went From Weighing 222lbs to Winning Bikini Competition

On March 17, 2012, I was driving home from work. I stopped at ‘In and Out Burger’ (a popular SoCal burger chain) and had a grilled cheese sandwich, fries and…

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Road to Competition: Laurelle Martineau Goes From Carnival to the Stage

Trinidad and Tobago native Laurelle Martineau had the desire to look great in her annual Carnival costume. Who knew that motivation would lead her to becoming a pro figure competitor? Laurelle chatted…

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Road to Competition: Kimberly Ross Proves Winning First Ever Competition is Possible

In May 2012, Kimberly Ross self-trained, entered and competed in her first ever figure competition at the Lone Star Muscle Mania Figure Competition in Galveston, TX. She took home multiple…

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Kortne Green: How An Injury Lead Her to Bodybuilding

Kortne Green’s journey into the world of bodybuilding started from an unfortunate injury, but like a true champion, she worked through the adversity and found herself on a new and…

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The Road to Competition – Duane Brickhouse

Duane Brickhouse wanted to step on stage for years, but simply didn’t believe in himself or in his potential. Plus, he felt that at his age, he had truly missed…

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The Road to Competition – Sherry Smith

Q. What inspired you to become a fitness competitor? A. After the birth of my daughter, I got serious about lifting weights but nothing was pushing me to really strive…

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