I was sad and overweight at 47 — now I’ve lost 66 lbs and do bodybuilding competitions
Meet the super fit 52-year-old online star who went from an overweight middle-aged lady to a bodybuilding champion in just a few years.
Five years ago, Brazilian Claudia Oliveira decided to make a dramatic change to her lifestyle when she got tired of being sad and having low self-esteem.
Claudia, who used to be overweight, switched up her diet with healthier foods and began going to the gym four times a week, and soon she began to notice the positive changes and transformed herself into a muscular bodybuilder.
The change brought a rewarding result 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 kilos (66 pounds) and has started to control her health.
She also began posting her journey on social media and has now reached more than 86,000 Instagram followers who cheer her on.
Recently, Claudia shared photos of what she used to look like before her transformation, when she says she was stressed and unhappy with the way she looked.
“Believe in yourself and keep striving for the best version you can still become!” she wrote.
“Today, at 52 years old, I’m living my best phase with my body, my mind, my self-esteem, and my strength to achieve everything I desire!”
On her profile, Claudia often shares her workout routine and the process of chasing a better quality of life.
“Bodybuilding saved my life: when I turned 47, I was starting to get obese, sad and depressed. I decided that I didn’t deserve that life, I deserved something better,” she said.
“I started changing 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 too.
“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 am ready to inspire you to follow your own path of transformation,” she said.
