ニーナ・メルセデスのインスタグラム(lifewithmariza) - 11月5日 03時55分

I talk to God everyday and he answers me with signs. He reminds me to remain in gratitude. Yesterday I was reminded of how far I’ve come.
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Bodybuilding is for EVERYONE I don’t care who you are, I don’t care about your past or your mistakes. It’s an open arena and everyone that walks that path should be encouraged. Fans, athletes and select companies sometimes forget that. We should encourage each other rather than judging one another for mistakes.
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Bodybuilding saved my life! I was at the lowest point in my life, I had dug myself into a hole I couldn’t get out of. I wanted to change for myself and my kids but I didn’t know what to do. I decided I needed to get healthy and clean up my life. I looked at competing and it was an extreme decision, I was scared, but I felt compelled to do it. I had no idea who I would become as a person through that transformation. It was never about going on stage and winning it was proving to myself that I was strong and I’m capable of more.
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The minute my foot hit that stage I beat my old self, for me it was the birth of a new woman. The work I put in to get there transformed me mentally into someone I didn’t even know I could be. In the process I had so many breakdowns and moments of wanting to quit but I would tell myself if you have to cry through this whole workout who cares and I occasionally did lol. I said unless you die in the gym we’re finishing this.
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I was blessed with so many people at that time that supported me. Trainers, sponsors, friends, and my followers at that time really kept me accountable. The first time I heard someone say “because of you I didn’t give up” I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life
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I did end up winning my first show but more importantly I won myself. Bodybuilding is a sport that requires dedication but who you become in the process is amazing. If you have ever thought about competing I highly suggest you do it. Your capable of so much more my love. Will I ever compete again? I hope one day but at the moment I can’t get my thyroid stable. God will show me when it’s my time. ❤️ 2014 @musclecontest
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Thank you for inspiring me @norareynoso #bodybuilding #bikini

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