WN365
  • WWE
  • AEW
  • IMPACT
  • ARM-WRESTLING
  • EGAMES
  • BIO
  • BLOG
  • MORE
    • PredictionsHot
    • ResultsLatest
    • Injuries
    • VS
    • Deaths
    • Listing
  • FOLLOW
    • Subscribe News
    • Follow FB Page
    • Subscribe on Youtube
    • Follow on TikTok
    • Join FB Group
    • Follow on Insta
    • Follow on Flipboard
    • Rss Feeds
Reading: The Unexpected Lessons of Becoming A Bodybuilder At 35
Share
Aa
WN365
Aa
  • WWE
  • AEW
  • IMPACT
  • ARM-WRESTLING
  • EGAMES
  • BIO
  • BLOG
  • MORE
  • FOLLOW
Search
  • WWE
  • AEW
  • IMPACT
  • ARM-WRESTLING
  • EGAMES
  • BIO
  • BLOG
  • MORE
    • PredictionsHot
    • ResultsLatest
    • Injuries
    • VS
    • Deaths
    • Listing
  • FOLLOW
    • Subscribe News
    • Follow FB Page
    • Subscribe on Youtube
    • Follow on TikTok
    • Join FB Group
    • Follow on Insta
    • Follow on Flipboard
    • Rss Feeds
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
WN365 > Uncategorized > The Unexpected Lessons of Becoming A Bodybuilder At 35
Uncategorized

The Unexpected Lessons of Becoming A Bodybuilder At 35

Stephen Ecort
Stephen Ecort
Updated 2022/07/05 at 4:26 PM
Share
7 Min Read
The Unexpected Lessons of Becoming A Bodybuilder At 35
The Unexpected Lessons of Becoming A Bodybuilder At 35
SHARE

When I walked into the gym at first, I felt terrified. I was wise to start with exercises that did not require gear. At 33, I’d done some Zumba classes or fitness classes, but that was about it.

In the gym, I felt self-conscious as other people used weight machines, also what appeared to be expertise. I didn’t know what to do and felt completely lost. If I hadn’t already paid for personal training, I would have turned and run.

“I want to tone up and get fitter,” I admitted to my new trainer.

It was 2019 and my marriage had recently ended. I was a single mother to my four-year-old daughter Angelina, and I’d been feeling quite low. My confidence had also taken a knock.

I felt constantly exhausted, frustrated, and angry. I began to recognize the need for my self-esteem, which was related to feeling able to cope in those areas.

I was running out of options after I failed to exercise consistently, which is when going to the gym was my final option.

What did Natalie do before she started working out?

Natalie in her training gear 

At first, I found it unique and awkward how my trainer challenged me with squats and deadlift bar workouts. Eventually, I became confident and enjoyed the routine, too.

When I felt so great, I started to amp up my workouts twice a week because of how great I was feeling. I had not expected to have an uptick on my workout routines, but I did.

What helped me achieve this in a matter of months.

A forearm workout can be strenuous if you don’t learn the proper technique. You must use all your weight, take short but quick movements, and avoid weighing yourself on the wrist or palms to prevent injury.

I noticed I wasn’t only toning up and getting fitter, but my mental health improved. I had bags of more energy and life was busy with all the work I had to do, given I was a single mother.

However, I realized how important my workouts were to my mental and physical health, so I ensured that I made the time. Soon, I was going to the gym five times a week.

In eight months, I had increased my deadlift to 120 kg–a feat that I never thought possible.

How Natalie has achieved her goals.

At the age of thirty-four, I knew that there was a higher level of discipline to bodybuilding when you hadn’t enjoyed the same types of rewards at that point in your life.

In 2021, when I was 35 years old, my trainer asked me if I’d ever considered competing as a bodybuilder. This came from my momAndy’s blog of the week.

How could I be in my mid-thirties and never train to be a bodybuilder? Well, months ago an aspiring bodybuilder was writing to me on Instagram and suggesting that I compete. That very same day, I decided to make a workout schedule consisting of plyometrics, weighted resistance training, and planks. It’s no wonder I could lift more than before!

Because muscle mass and strength require a lot of focus and discipline as you age, the older you get, it gets harder to build a lean body.

Though I am old, I still do things that many people my age might find too hard.

Plus, I already work out for at least an hour five days a week, so I figured it would be no big deal to try keeping up with the pace of these workouts. So I decided to give them a go just to see if it could work for me.

I had to increase my workouts to two hours per day, five days a week.

My diet needed an overhaul to meet the goals of building muscle. I had to eat up to 3,000 calories each day – chicken and rice or protein shake mostly – to help me bulk up for my boxing workouts. There was one cheat meal allowed every week, but that was it.

Within a year of following a fitness plan, I achieved the body I wanted. I felt strong, powerful, and sexy.

Natalie is wearing angel wings

Even my friends and family were supportive, with some people making a few snide remarks about my transformation. One day, I wore a sleeveless top and one person made an off-handed comment about wanting to be able to see my arms.

I was shocked – it’s outrageous that some people think they can openly comment on my body. What’s not OK is comparing one person to another who looks much different from them. It’s a double standard.

Critics might not seem to take compliments, even though hard work was put into my appearance. It could be presumptuous of other people, considering I have worked hard for this look.

After losing 53lbs in just 12 months, this May, I entered my first ever bodybuilding competition.

I had to wear a bikini and do pre-planned poses in front of everyone, which is serious business. I had to do posing lessons over Zoom with a specialist coach.

The older I got, the more Angelina enjoyed being a part of my practices.

I also had to order a bikini that would highlight and define my muscles, have specialist fake tan applied, and be ready for use before trip day.

On that day, I was so nervous. In my category, Athletic Figure, there were women with more experience – which made me not believe it when I came second in the contest. I was ecstatic, and it gave me such a confidence boost.

I entered a Fit X competition in Birmingham. My performance had to be done in 60 seconds and I came first in my category. I was thrilled and so proud

You Might Also Like

AEW Star Britt Baker Comments on Adam Cole’s AEW Return

Sun Wukong Game: Dive Into The Mystical World Of “Black Myth: Wukong” With This Jaw-Dropping 13-Minute Trailer

6’9″ and Still Struggling: Hafthor Bjornsson Shares The Challenges of Being a Giant

Former MMA Champ Tito Ortiz Is Challenged By Star Bodybuilder Big Boy

Bellator 205: Scott Coker: Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘freaking out’ over Bellator MMA vs

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Stephen Ecort July 5, 2022
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Posted by Stephen Ecort
Follow:
Stephen Ecort is a sports lover. He is one of the most experienced editors at wrestlingnews365.com with over than 20 years of experience. He covers all the ins and outs of the professional wrestling industry. Besides that he loves cooking, cycling and swimming. He is a proud dad of 2 beautiful kids and lives peacefully with his wife in the small town of Capitola, California.
Previous Article Will John Cena vs Theory Happen at WWE SummerSlam 2022? Will John Cena vs Theory Happen at WWE SummerSlam 2022?
Next Article WWE Raw Results: Winners and Reaction from July 4 WWE Raw Results: Winners and Reaction from July 4
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

235.3k Followers Like
69.1k Followers Follow
56.4k Followers Follow
136k Subscribers Subscribe
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

Rosa Mendes Bio, Husband, Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight
Rosa Mendes Bio, Husband, Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight
Biography January 27, 2023
Backstage Speculation: Is Sami Zayn Going To Win The Royal Rumble?
Backstage Speculation: Is Sami Zayn Going To Win The Royal Rumble?
WWE News & Rumors January 26, 2023
Caprice Coleman Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Family 2023
Caprice Coleman Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Family 2023
Biography January 26, 2023
Mark Coleman Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Family
Mark Coleman Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Family
Biography January 26, 2023

About Wrestling News 365

WrestlingNews365.com the best website where you can get the latest trending news about Wrestling, MMA, Boxing, Body Building and all your favorite athletes.

Promotions

  • WWE News
  • AEW News
  • Arm Wrestling

Topics

  • Biography
  • Fitness
  • Blog
  • eGames
  • Hall of Fame
  • Injuries
  • Listings

Useful Resources

  • ZestDigitalMag
  • NationsTribune
  • BaaKhabar
  • BZnix
WN365
Follow US

© 2022 to 2025 All Rights Reserved by WrestlingNews365.com

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Write for us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • T&C’s
  • DCMA
  • Disclaimer

Removed from reading list

Undo
Go to mobile version
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?