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Lena Malmstrom

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Those 3 minutes being on stage were 1000% worth the 5 months of prep. I can’t wait to do this until I’m in my 40s.

For now we grow and gain some muscle maturity🥰 taken in Hilton Anaheim by @_lenamalmstrom

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10 months ago

Show day dump and recap‼️
After having a week to process all my feelings here is the long awaited show day post! What an amazing experience yall. 5 months of pure grit and hard work and I am SO PROUD of the package we brought. While I was originally a bit sad w my placing as I wanted that overall, I placed 2nd in true novice and 3rd out of 6 amazing women in the open. Yall this was one of the BIGGEST shows of the year with over 600 competitors, and my class was stacked and competitive. Considering this was my first show and that I am 24 years old, this was pretty damn good.

To my parents @salsadancingdoc @dj_pharmfresh : you guys are my rock and my foundation, and your support of my dreams means the world to me. Thank you for helping me through this journey in so many ways. I truly couldn’t have done this without you guys. I love you both so much.

To my amazing coach @lizkathleen_ifbbpro @fitculture_training you are the woman I want to become. You are so admirable in so many ways and you have taught me so many things, not just about the sport but about mindset and self love. Thank you for your guidance and I cannot wait to continue this journey with you.

To my family at @revivalfitnessoc @society_oc you guys believed in me and supported me in so many ways. Thank you all for cheering me on and showing so much love. You are all truly like family to me.

To the friends I’ve met through social media. It’s crazy how bodybuilding can bring us together. I love this little community of ours. The friendships I’ve made are to be cherished forever.

To @andykpt_ (not pictured) thank you for quite literally fixing my broken ahhh body😂😭. It’s helped me in so many ways, through my posing, my lifts, and my everyday life. You are one of the smartest individuals I know and you go above and beyond in ur job. I appreciate everything you do.
suit: @toxicangelzbikinis
tab: @cheat_the_beach_tanning
hair: @hairbykarla22
shoes: @theshoefairy_
makeup: @taylor_jazz taken in Hilton Anaheim by @_lenamalmstrom

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some more of my faves from this shoot
Felt like a buff Barbie
📸: @thefitographer taken in Society OC by @_lenamalmstrom

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My skin lately >> taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @_lenamalmstrom

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7 days ago

OLYMPIA PHOTO DUMPY
Got to meet up w these lovely humans and it made my whole day😭 so so much fun at the expo

#mrolympia2026⭕️

My QUEEN Rhea Gayla

CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
a little backstory I woke up EARLY and BOLTED to the back of the expo so I could find a seat. I was lucky enough to get a seat and didn’t use the bathroom once. Every time someone left I moved my ass up😂

Miss mf Lola Montez killing it

Lola winning and giving me chills

Niall winning (I was pretty stoked)

The figure queens taken in Las Vegas Convention Center by @_lenamalmstrom

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9 days ago

A little life update 🤍

This year has been one of the hardest years of my life. I’ve dealt with so much uncertainty—from constant job rejections in an incredibly difficult job market, to losing the cat I grew up with, to a breakup that completely broke my heart.

When my relationship ended, I was devastated. I had built so much of my life around someone I loved and had imagined a future with, and having that future suddenly disappear was incredibly painful. At the time, I was heartbroken over having to leave a life I had grown so attached to. But looking back now, I truly believe the universe was protecting me in ways I couldn’t understand at the time. What felt like one of the most painful things I had ever experienced ultimately gave me the opportunity to leave a situation that wasn’t healthy or safe for me.

Since then, I’ve moved back to the Bay Area, and more than anything, I’m grateful to be safe and have a fresh start. I’m now working as a medical assistant, where I feel genuinely loved, supported, and cared for by the people around me. I’m also going back to school to pursue a career in medicine while continuing to pursue bodybuilding.

I remember on a daily basis Sandy Williamson’s words after my first competition—that she believes I have a great future in the Figure division. On the days when I’ve doubted myself, those words have stayed with me and reminded me why I started.

One of the biggest things I’ve learned is how important it is to have people around you who genuinely believe in you and encourage the things that make you happy. Being surrounded by friends and family who support my dreams, celebrate my accomplishments, and remind me to keep going has meant more to me than I can put into words.

Little by little, I’ve found my happiness again. I feel like I’m becoming myself again, and I’m so grateful for the people and opportunities that have brought me here.

Sometimes what feels like an ending is actually protection, redirection, and the beginning of something so much better. Here’s to healing, new beginnings, and building a life that feels like mine again. 🤍 by @_lenamalmstrom

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just a girl who’s finally happy with her skin 🥹✨

Cutting out whey/dairy, limiting artificial ingredients, taking Accutane, and switching to Japanese + Korean skincare really did the trick for me. 🇯🇵🇰🇷

American skincare just wasn’t doing it for me — way too many unnecessary ingredients that my skin did NOT agree with 😭

Anyways… we’re thriving 🫶🏼✨ taken in Orange County, California by @_lenamalmstrom

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3 months ago

the first pose to come to mind is always some kind of figure pose lol @brandondavidimages taken in Society OC by @_lenamalmstrom

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3 months ago

same time a year apart

muscle maturity is a real thing yall

be patient and put in the work! This sport is all about patience so stop trying to rush it #npcfigurecompetitor #npcbodybuilding #musclecontest by @_lenamalmstrom

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:)) taken in Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino by @_lenamalmstrom

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3 months ago

when I took this video I didn’t end up posting it anywhere bc I didn’t feel lean enough. Now I really miss how my shoulders pop😭

also pls ignore how dead I look, I was so depleted lol

#npcbodybuilding #figure #prep taken in Society OC by @_lenamalmstrom

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4 months ago

do you even train back bro?
forever reminiscing and looking through prep files :’)
@thefitographer taken in Society OC by @_lenamalmstrom

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4 months ago