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2+ years and over +30lbs later ❤️

This is the strongest I’ve ever felt in my life. I’ve always been on the skinnier side, and for so long I thought that was “just my body.” But over the last 2 years, I’ve been committed to building muscle, fueling myself, and showing up for ME. ✨ Now I feel empowered, healthy, and confident in a way I never imagined. Celebrate your body in every season—it’s the only one we get ❤️

#petitefitness #bodyrecomposition #weightlifting

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