The journey to greatness in the realm of fitness and?bodybuilding?is not for the faint-hearted. Champions are sculpted through sweat and steel. Bodybuilding icon Noel Deyzel recently shed light on the importance of embracing struggle in an individual’s fitness journey.

Deyzel is the epitome of striving amidst tough times, as he recently underwent surgery and even lost a dear friend just a while ago. Even after all this, Deyzel seems optimistic about bringing his best package to the stage this time, according to his Instagram post.

Noel Deyzel shares a physique update along with a message for his fans

Deyzel has managed to get his name among the top icons of the sport through his sheer dedication and hard work. His path wasn’t a bed of roses. Despite everything, Deyzel managed to climb the ladder of success. In his recent Instagram post, he posted a physique update before his upcoming show and wrote,?“Working on my physique to bring the best package I can. Got a new daily routine and switched up my diet a little bit.”?He wrote on the third slide of his Instagram post,?“Without struggle, there is no progress.”

Continuing further, he wrote,?“It?s these small daily successes that add up each day. As humans were full of emotion, some positive some negative. Those emotions give us energy and we need to put that towards something progressive. We have to use what we have inside to grow and progress!”

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Struggle and progress are deeply interconnected, and Deyzel’s life exemplifies this truth. A short while ago,?Deyzel confirmed the death of a fellow fitness influencer?who was a good friend of his. Confirming the devastating news on his Instagram, Deyzel posted a heartfelt tribute as well.

Who was Deyzel’s friend who lost his life?

July 1 was a sad day for the lifting community as Deyzel confirmed the passing of fitness influencer Joe Lindner. Known for his ‘alien chest gains,’ Lindner passed away in the arms of his girlfriend in Thailand due to an aneurysm. His girlfriend took it to her social media and wrote, “We was just lay down cuddle..waiting the time to go meet Noel at the gym at 16.00 ..he was in my arms.. than this is just happening too fast.. 3 days ago he kept said that he pain his neck .. we not really realize it? until it too late.”

Posting a posing picture along with Joe Lindner, Noel Deyzel wrote.?“Rest in peace Jo. I love you man.”?Continuing, Noel stated,?“I still keep checking my phone waiting for your reply so we can meet at the gym. I’m broken bro, you opened your arms up to us, you showed us so much about life and social media.”

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The sudden death of Joe Lindner certainly took a toll on Deyzel’s mental health. However, as he stated, it is the small wins in life that shape a person.