{"id":6494,"date":"2025-12-11T12:47:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T07:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=6494"},"modified":"2025-12-11T13:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T07:38:54","slug":"from-weight-struggles-to-world-champion-jyothsna-naidus-journey-inspires-millions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=6494","title":{"rendered":"From Weight Struggles to World Champion \u2014 Jyothsna Naidu\u2019s Journey Inspires Millions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"295\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"295\">Jyothsna Venkatesh Naidu: A 48-Year-Old Champion Who Redefined Strength, Age and Possibility<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"833\"><strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"311\">Bengaluru:<\/strong> At an age when many begin to slow down, 48-year-old Bengaluru-based businesswoman <strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"422\">Jyothsna Venkatesh Naidu<\/strong> decided to redefine her life \u2014 and ended up rewriting India\u2019s fitness history. On November 15 and 16, she clinched the <strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"611\">gold medal in the <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Angel <\/span>category<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"646\">ICN World Natural Games<\/strong> held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Her victory is not just a personal triumph; it is a powerful message of resilience, determination and the limitless potential of the human spirit. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6504\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jyotsna-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"745\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">48\u0cb0 \u0cb5\u0caf\u0cb8\u0ccd\u0cb8\u0cbf\u0ca8\u0cb2\u0ccd\u0cb2\u0cbf \u0cb5\u0cbf\u0cb6\u0ccd\u0cb5 \u0c9a\u0cbe\u0c82\u0caa\u0cbf\u0caf\u0ca8\u0ccd: \u0c9c\u0ccd\u0caf\u0ccb\u0ca4\u0ccd\u0cb8\u0ccd\u0ca8\u0cbe \u0ca8\u0cbe\u0caf\u0ccd\u0ca1\u0cc1 \u0c85\u0cb5\u0cb0 \u0cb8\u0cc1\u0cb5\u0cb0\u0ccd\u0ca3 \u0cb8\u0cbe\u0ca7\u0ca8\u0cc6<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"827\">Organised by Australia-based <strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"891\">I Compete Natural (ICN)<\/strong>, the global fitness event saw more than <strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"966\">600 athletes from 27 countries<\/strong> competing in different natural bodybuilding categories. Amid this international pool of talent, Jyothsna stood tall \u2014 proving that age, motherhood, and societal expectations can never outweigh conviction.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1228\"><strong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1228\">A Journey Born from Courage and Discipline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1401\">Speaking to the media after her win, Jyothsna said she wanted to prove one simple truth: <strong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1399\">\u201cAge is just a number and should not be a barrier to realising one\u2019s dream.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1217\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1215\">\u0909\u092e\u094d\u0930 \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902, \u0939\u094c\u0938\u0932\u093e \u092e\u093e\u092f\u0928\u0947 \u0930\u0916\u0924\u093e \u0939\u0948: \u092c\u0947\u0902\u0917\u0932\u0941\u0930\u0941 \u0915\u0940 \u0926\u094b \u092c\u091a\u094d\u091a\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0940 \u092e\u093e\u0901 \u0928\u0947 \u091c\u0940\u0924\u093e \u0917\u094b\u0932\u094d\u0921<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1632\">She shared how her transformation began with an inner decision to take charge of her health and life. With immense gratitude, she credited her coach, <strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1583\">Sabarish Balakrishna Naidu<\/strong>, for guiding her through the rigorous process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1865\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6502\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jyotsna-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jyotsna-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jyotsna-380x380.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6503 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jyotsna-with-Sowmya-Reddy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u201cNothing is impossible if one has willpower, perseverance, discipline and determination,\u201d she said. She also urged women above 40 to not hold back: <strong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1865\">\u201cWhen I succeeded in shedding 28 kgs and winning a gold medal, why not others?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2001\">Her message echoes far beyond the world of fitness. It stands as a beacon for anyone struggling with self-doubt or social limitations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2006\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2076\"><strong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2076\">Media Updates: +91-93531 21474 [WhatsApp] | <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2074\">indianowme@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">At 48, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bengaluru<\/a>\u2019s Jyothsna Naidu shattered stereotypes by winning gold at the ICN World Natural Games in UAE!<\/p>\n<p>She conquered a global bodybuilding stage, her journey is a reminder that age is never a limit.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QlxV6zy13i\">https:\/\/t.co\/QlxV6zy13i<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pure courage. Pure inspiration<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DKShivakumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DKShivakumar<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EixTE9W1ij\">pic.twitter.com\/EixTE9W1ij<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 INDIA NOW (@indianowme) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianowme\/status\/1999020311455678821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2081\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2130\"><strong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2130\">A Story That Resonates Around the World<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2303\">Jyothsna\u2019s victory has drawn admiration from scholars, athletes, social leaders and fitness experts across continents. Many see her as a new symbol of empowered womanhood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2531\"><strong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2320\">Jayeeta Roy<\/strong>, Research Scholar in Sweden and author of the book <em data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2429\">Rape \u2013 Blame it on Patriarchy and Conservatism in India<\/em>, called Jyothsna\u2019s journey \u201cextraordinary\u201d and deeply transformational for India\u2019s fitness community.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6495 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jayeeta-Roy-Author-on-Jyotsna-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jayeeta-Roy-Author-on-Jyotsna-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jayeeta-Roy-Author-on-Jyotsna-380x380.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2894\">\u201cAt 48, Jyothsna has done something remarkable not just for herself, but for India\u2019s entire fitness community,\u201d Roy said. She added that Jyothsna\u2019s story proves how discipline can reshape any life:<br data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2733\" \/>\u201cAge, circumstance and expectation don\u2019t define you \u2014 persistence does. Her journey is a quiet revolution in how we understand strength, health and possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2899\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2952\"><strong data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2952\">Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Sport<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3222\">For many women in sports, the path is tougher. For women in bodybuilding, it is often twice as hard. National-level powerlifter <strong data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3101\">Greeshma Bernad<\/strong>, who understands the intensity of natural bodybuilding, said Jyothsna\u2019s achievement deserves \u201ca huge round of applause.\u201d <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6497 size-thumbnail alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Greeshma-Bernad-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Greeshma-Bernad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Greeshma-Bernad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Greeshma-Bernad-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Greeshma-Bernad-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Greeshma-Bernad.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3397\">\u201cIt is incredibly tough for women at the age of 48, especially while dealing with menopause and hormonal changes,\u201d she said. \u201cHer victory on a world stage is extraordinary.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3596\">Bernad also pointed out how mainstream media often ignores such inspiring achievements:<br data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3489\" \/>\u201cMedia will always show cricket. Hard work and commitment like this rarely get the attention they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3921\">Activist and lawyer <strong data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3634\">Brinda Adige<\/strong> praised Jyothsna for breaking into what has traditionally been considered a male bastion. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6498\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brinda-Adige-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brinda-Adige-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brinda-Adige-380x380.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3727\" \/>\u201cYou are an inspiration \u2014 claiming gold with grit and grace,\u201d she said in a heartfelt note. \u201cYour victory boldly and unapologetically reaffirms our collective power. Keep shining, keep leading.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3926\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3993\"><strong data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3993\">Inspiration for Mothers, Working Women and Young Athletes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4286\">For many, Jyothsna\u2019s success stands out because she is not just an athlete \u2014 she is a mother of two and a working professional. Her ability to balance family, business and rigorous training has sparked conversations about what women can achieve when they reclaim ownership of their identity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4570\">Privil Rodrigues Kannadiga, an MC from Mumbai, summed it up: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6496 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Privil-Rodrigues-MC-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Privil-Rodrigues-MC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Privil-Rodrigues-MC-380x380.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4351\" \/>\u201cJyothsna shows what happens when determination meets discipline. She didn\u2019t treat fitness as a hobby \u2014 it became her identity. She\u2019s proof that women don\u2019t lose themselves after motherhood; they rediscover themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4572\" data-end=\"4938\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6510 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Payel-Debmalya-2-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Payel-Debmalya-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Payel-Debmalya-2-380x380.jpeg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>The founders of the <strong data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4638\">Bangalore Sports Lovers Association (BSLA)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4685\">Debmalya Bhattacharyya and Payel Sengupta<\/strong>, also saluted her accomplishment.<br data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4722\" \/>\u201cBecoming a world champion at 48, while being a mother of two, is remarkable,\u201d they said. \u201cIn a male-dominated sport, her victory will inspire many Indian women and youngsters to take up bodybuilding professionally.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4940\" data-end=\"4943\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4945\" data-end=\"4984\"><strong data-start=\"4949\" data-end=\"4984\">A Historic Win for Indian Women<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4986\" data-end=\"5131\">For <strong data-start=\"4990\" data-end=\"5004\">Kinjal Roy<\/strong>, Chartered Accountant and BSLA core team member from Pune, Jyothsna\u2019s win marks a new chapter in India\u2019s sporting narrative. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6500 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kinjal-Roy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kinjal-Roy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kinjal-Roy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kinjal-Roy-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kinjal-Roy.jpg 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5133\" data-end=\"5481\">\u201cBreaking every stereotype, she has become the first Indian woman to win a World Championship Gold in Natural Bodybuilding \u2014 and she did it at 48,\u201d she said. Roy applauded Jyothsna\u2019s journey from \u201can overweight dreamer to a world champion,\u201d calling it a powerful reminder that <strong data-start=\"5410\" data-end=\"5480\">women can dominate, excel and redefine strength on their own terms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5483\" data-end=\"5554\">\u201cShe didn\u2019t just win a title,\u201d Roy added. <strong data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5554\">\u201cShe shattered barriers.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5556\" data-end=\"5559\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5607\"><strong data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5607\">A Legacy That Will Inspire Generations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5609\" data-end=\"5914\">Jyothsna Venkatesh Naidu\u2019s story is more than a sporting victory. It is a reminder \u2014 to women, to mothers, to anyone battling self-doubt \u2014 that it is never too late to begin again. Her achievement stands as a celebration of discipline, courage and the unyielding belief that dreams do not expire with age.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5916\" data-end=\"6042\">Her gold medal carries a message for the nation: &#8220;<strong data-start=\"5967\" data-end=\"6042\">When a woman decides to rise, she brings an entire generation with her.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1452\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1452\">Key Quotes<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1839\">\n<li data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1538\">\n<p data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1538\">\u201cAge is just a number; your mindset decides your journey.\u201d \u2014 <em data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1536\">Jyothsna V. Naidu<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1610\">\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1610\">\u201cIf I could shed 28 kgs and win gold, why not others?\u201d \u2014 <em data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1608\">Jyothsna<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1695\">\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1695\">\u201cHer story is a quiet revolution in how we understand strength.\u201d \u2014 <em data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1693\">Jayeeta Roy<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1772\">\n<p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1772\">\u201cWomen can rediscover themselves after motherhood.\u201d \u2014 <em data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1770\">Privil Rodrigues<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1839\">\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1839\">\u201cShe didn\u2019t win a title; she shattered barriers.\u201d \u2014 <em data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1839\">Kinjal Roy<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1896\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1896\">Q&amp;As on Champion Jyotsna<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2049\"><strong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1959\">1. Q: What inspired Jyothsna to start bodybuilding at 48?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1962\" \/>A: A desire to reclaim her health and prove that age should never dictate one\u2019s dreams.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2194\"><strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2117\">2. Q: How much weight did she lose before becoming a champion?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2120\" \/>A: She lost 28 kgs through disciplined training, diet and mental strength.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2294\"><strong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2248\">3. Q: What message does she give women above 40?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\" \/>A: \u201cDream boldly. Age is not a limitation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2462\"><strong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2351\">4. Q: What made her world title historic for India?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2354\" \/>A: She became the <strong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2394\">first Indian woman<\/strong> to win a gold medal in Natural Bodybuilding at the ICN World Games.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2606\"><strong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2528\">5. Q: What challenges did she face as a 48-year-old athlete?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2531\" \/>A: Hormonal changes, social stereotypes, balancing motherhood and business.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2742\"><strong data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2666\">6. Q: Who played a crucial role in her transformation?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2669\" \/>A: Her coach, Sabarish Balakrishna Naidu, who guided her fitness journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2884\"><strong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2799\">7. Q: Why is her win important for women in sports?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2802\" \/>A: It breaks the myth that fitness and strength belong to men or younger athletes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"3019\"><strong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2939\">8. Q: What keeps her motivated during tough days?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2942\" \/>A: Her belief that discipline creates miracles and her goal to inspire women.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3155\"><strong data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3077\">9. Q: What do experts admire most about her journey?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3080\" \/>A: Her persistence, natural bodybuilding ethics, and courage to start late.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3273\"><strong data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3201\">10. 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