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Many bodybuilders agree on the fact that the bodybuilding journey requires rigorous training and consistency. One more IFBB Pro bodybuilder was added to the league of such bodybuilders, Nate Spear. In one of his Instagram posts, Spear opened up about the struggle he endured during his decade of bodybuilding. 

Having taken to building physique in 2013, Spear was labeled as a professional only in the 2021 Nationals. He competed under the Super Heavy Weight category for the show.  He now opens up about his journey on his Instagram showing his massive transformation in physique over the years.

Nate Spear reminisces about his bodybuilding decade in an Instagram post

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The bodybuilder shared a collage of his physiques from the first show and the latest show at the New York Pro. The transformation during the decade is so enormous that his latest bulky and shredded avatar is in a whole different league. He revealed that the massive transformation is because of his relentless efforts to better himself at the sport each day.  

This is 10 years of not missing a beat, living this life year round, every day has been focused on being a better bodybuilder,” he wrote in the caption. According to him, one has to confront a lot of discomfort to reach goals. “A lot of uncomfortable days over 10 years, as most of us know bodybuilding is revolved around being uncomfortable,” he added.

 

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He stressed that it is the only way to success by continuing, “That’s how we improve.” “Proud of what I’ve built,” he added. Spear overcame difficulties like drug addiction to make his mark in the bodybuilding arena. So the post is essentially a reflection of his life.

The IFBB Pro bodybuilder’s struggles in life

According to his YouTube bio, Spear kicked off his competing journey in 2016. The bodybuilder participated in the NPC Nationals heavyweight class and was the last callout in the competition which shook his confidence. But he never gave up on his goals because of a failure.

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Nate Spear opened up about his earlier life, with Dave Palumbo on an episode of RxMuscle. He was a frequent party-goer and found solace in drugs. He was even jailed for selling them. But he soon shifted his path to bodybuilding and chose to rise above the muddy waters.

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One can overcome trying times in life and Nate Spear’s life is a wonderful example of it. The bodybuilder’s journey is far from over as he is still enthusiastic to set many records for himself in the field. Apart from that he is also positively contributing to society by coaching fitness enthusiasts towards a healthy lifestyle.

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