Countless men and women in the bodybuilding industry aspire to lift the Olympia trophy, but very few are successful in their pursuit. It requires immense dedication and effort to achieve the coveted champion physique. The limitless sacrifice and mental strength of professional bodybuilders set them apart from the crowd.

One such bodybuilder who has set her heart on the Olympia title is Marissa Andreou. She recently shared a before and after picture of her gains on social media, drawing all kinds of unique reactions.

The shredded legs of Marissa Andreou are an instant hit in the fitness community

Earlier, the IFFB pro shared two before and after photos comparing her present gains from pictures that are 2.5 years old. In the present pictures, she looks massively jacked. Her lower body has transformed, drawing approval from the fitness community. One person funnily commented, “Lord help whoever you compete against..” Presenting her picture on Reddit from her account marissaminibeast, the bodybuilder wrote “Honestly, my jaw fucking dropped. My check-in from my first peak week vs now. I knew I grew… just not this much. 5’2” Wellness IFBB pro. No idea my weight in the first pic but I’m 152lbs rn”. 

Honestly my jaw fucking dropped. My check in from my first peak week vs now. I knew I grew… just not this much. 5’2” Wellness IFBB pro. No idea my weight in the first pic but I’m 152lbs rn
by u/marissaminibeast in bodybuilding

Members of the bodybuilding subreddit appreciated her for the growth in her quads and glutes. Some followers commented, “Leg size difference from the side is really good, but in the back shot is ridiculous, from good amateur to top pro competitor. Congrats!” She revealed that her glutes are now 41″ and her quads are 26″.

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Despite such insane gains, she still sees herself as the woman she was 2.5 years back. The posing coach could not believe that she had transformed so much! Someone replied that even Arnold Schwarzenegger felt inadequate when he first posed in bodybuilding. However, some fitness enthusiasts attributed her physical changes to “gears” a slang for steroid in bodybuilding. The posing coach vehemently denied relying on gears for her gains. She attributed her success to a change in diet and lifting heavily. Andreou is not only working hard to achieve her own goals, but she is also paving the way for other women, too.

Andreou is motivating other women to follow their dreams

The student of dentistry is a ray of sunshine on social media. In an inspiring Instagram post, she motivated women who failed to get their pro card this year. Despite being placed last in her first regional show and first pro show, she refused to give up.

She asks other aspiring pro bodybuilders to stick to their diet and workout regime to taste success. One way to win this sport is through mental toughness. What do you think about Andreou’s grit? Share your comments.

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