Flex Lewis’ journey in the bodybuilding realm has been both adventurous and eventful. His rise in bodybuilding has been nothing short of a highly inspirational tale; all thanks to the commendable record he holds with the most 212 wins at the Mr.Olympia with a total of 7 victories. If the stats weren’t enough of a motivator for the young bodybuilders, Lewis’ journey surely proves to be one. 

From his career to his retirement, everything about his life is worthy of praise. As a mere 20-year-old, Flex Lewis came to America and suffered quite a bit in the new environment. While the upcoming years proved to be fruitful for the 40-year-old, his initial days in America challenged the star to his fullest. The impact of these struggles impacted Lewis to the level that his $2000 sponsorship felt special. 

Flex Lewis talks about his “validation” sponsorship 

In a recent video uploaded by Flex Lewis’s YouTube Channel, the 7X Olympia champion recalls his past struggling days that made him what he is today. He recalled how just a $2000 sponsorship changed his life and made him feel like a millionaire. Talking about his first sponsorship, Flex Lewis said, “So when I had my first sponsorship, I remember feeling like an absolute millionaire. And it was only $2,000.” However, those two thousand dollars were 100% validation, per the 40-year-old athlete.

Revealing his journey from coming to America and settling there, he said, “I came to the United States at 20 years old, and I came to move here at 23 full time, and I slept on that sofa for six months.”

Recalling one of his toughest times when he had to make everything work with the every single dollar he had, it felt difficult for the legend. He voiced, “It was a lot of times where I didn’t know where my next dollars were coming from, because it was tough times, and I had to really squeeze every single dollar to make just to make it work.”

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Flex Lewis’s insane body blows the mind away

Flex Lewis recently shared a few pictures of himself on the occasion of his 40th birthday. Soon, he showed gratitude towards his relatives and family for their wishes and love. He further went ahead to express his emotional state. He stated, “I kinda struggle a lot to show my emotions on things. I am truly blessed to have family, friends, fans, and followers like you guys from all parts of the world.”

Expressing his dream life, he remarked, “I am living my own dream, the American dream!” In the end, he credited his strength and willpower. He confessed how he believed in himself and how that helped him reach the fame he is known for today. Do you agree that Flex Lewis’ life and journey has been nothing short of an inspiration? Let us know in the comments!

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