“Taught Myself How to Live Without a Leg”: 57-Yo Bodybuilding Legend Who Battled Horrific Health Complications Makes a Heart-Wrenching Confession

The Sultan of Symmetry, Flex Wheeler, known for his aesthetic physique and impeccable memoir in the bodybuilding arena, has been scrambling through life with inexhaustible heroism. Recently, on a pleasing forenoon, Wheeler takes his dog on a ride, driving and living his amputee life to the fullest. Winner of 4 times Arnold Classic, and 5 times Ironman Pro, his ailment didn’t stop the champ from leading a healthy life. 

Flex Wheeler has been an embodiment of passion and hard work, irrespective of his lifelong illness. Four-time Arnold Classic player inferred a splendid powerlifting career, despite being hindered by life-threatening health concerns. 

The Sultan of Symmetry’s illustrious journey to lead a healthy life

Five-time Ironman pro champion, Flex Wheeler posted a short clip on Instagram exaggerating his lifestyle– driving with his dog sitting in the backseat. He endorsed a caption saying, “I taught myself how to drive. I taught myself how to get in and out of the bathtub and wash myself. Not an easy task.” Taking the plunge from his life-altering kidney illness to the amputation of his right leg, he has experienced an overwhelming score of surgeries. 

Recently, in his video addressing the fans, the Sultan of Symmetry sheds light on the stumbling blocks that transformed him, staunch enough to withstand hiccups with grace. “I taught myself how to live without a leg,” says Wheeler. He goes on to remark, “Never let anyone or anything stop you or get in your way of living a joyful life of love and happiness.”

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The 57-year-old bodybuilding champ vocalizes, stating that “We all are in the game called life and it’s difficult.” Wheeler talks about the well-being of cohorts across the globe. The ex-athlete appeared quite worried about the co-athletes and he wished for all the bodybuilders to learn from his experience. “Life’s gonna do you lemons. I just try to make lemonade out of those lemons and serving back sweet to people so they don’t have to go through what I went through,” says Flex Wheeler. 

Flex Wheeler, the most aesthetic bodybuilder in the days of yore

Fans were full of beans when the Sultan of Symmetry posted a short clip on Instagram, driving and battling the hurdles encircling him in the wake of leg amputation. “Living this amputee life isn’t easy but not impossible,” as stated by Wheeler. Though, not so long ago, Flex Wheeler shared on his Instagram account about the difficulties he is facing while training, still he went to the gym, entirely relying on his right shoulder. 

Flex Wheeler not only is an exceptional bodybuilder but his aspirational forte of never giving up makes him a living epitome of lively spirit and eternal dedication. He believes that life will impart to you with endless reasons not to do it. Hence, you got to hustle regardless of it. 

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