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Victoria Portugal

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Does this make me a bodybuilder now?! 🥹✨

What started two years ago as simply wanting to feel comfortable in a bridesmaid’s dress somehow evolved into so much more.

Competing was NOT on my bingo card for 2026… or ever, honestly. I never dreamed I’d be standing on a stage in a sparkly bikini. And because apparently one division wasn’t enough, I decided to compete in BOTH bikini and wellness for my very first show. 😂

This was FAR from the perfect prep, but it was one of the most challenging and rewarding things I’ve ever done. I pushed myself beyond limits I thought possible and learned so much about myself along the way. This transformation was truly trust the process, trust my coaches, and keep fucking going kind of transformation.

Huge shoutout to my family for supporting me through all the training, meal prep, exhaustion, and sacrifices. And especially Greyson for keeping my nutrition in check every time I tried to steal a bite of his food. 🤣 Apparently I hired a tiny prep coach without realizing it.

More than anything, I hope doing this showed my kids what perseverance and dedication look like. I want them to see what it means to take care of yourself, to be strong and healthy, to chase big goals, and to go after things you once thought were completely out of reach. I hope they always know they’re capable of doing hard things.

And to CJ & Syd — THANK YOU! 🫶🏼

When I first started toying with the idea of competing, I knew if I was actually going to do this, I needed the guidance, accountability, and that extra push. They have been nothing short of phenomenal. They believed in me, pushed me, encouraged me, and somehow convinced me that getting on stage in a tiny sparkly bikini sounded like a good idea. 😂

Two years ago, I just wanted to feel good in a dress. I never imagined where that one decision would take me.

Now I can say I stepped on that stage.

And I fucking did that shit. 🏆✨

Wellness
🥇True novice A
🥇 Hero
🥇 Novice A
🥇 Open class B
✨ OVERALL OPEN WELLNESS ✨

Bikini
🥇 True novice B
🥈 Hero
🥈 Novice B
🥈 Open class c taken in Orange Beach, Alabama by @vschouest

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25 days ago

2 years. Same girl. Different mindset.

No one was ever supposed to see the photo on the left. Now, I’m grateful it exists.

Because she reminds me where I started. She reminds me of when I simply wanted to feel better in my own skin. I had no idea that decision would turn into something so much bigger.

And no, luck didn’t do this. 😂

Two years of lifting heavy, tracking food, early mornings, late nights, showing up tired, saying no when it would’ve been easier to say yes, and choosing discipline on the days motivation was nowhere to be found.

There were setbacks. Days I picked myself apart in the mirror. Days I questioned whether I was making any progress at all.

But I kept going.

There’s a whole lot of boring, repetitive, unseen work between these two pictures, and I’m proud of every bit of it.

I’m proud of the physical transformation, but I’m even more proud of the woman I became in the process. Stronger. More disciplined. More confident. And finally realizing just how much I’m capable of.

Two years ago, I just wanted to change my body. Somewhere along the way, I started wondering how far I could actually take this.

Turns out, pretty damn far. And I’m not done yet. 👀🔥

Next stop: the stage. 👙✨

Surprise! It’s officially peak week babes!
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#musclemommy #gymshark #dfyne #npc #alphalete taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @vschouest

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a month ago

Just your average gym bro getting better every day 🔒
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#gymshark #alphalete #dfyne #musclemommy #gymmotivation taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @vschouest

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2 months ago

11 years. 🤍

11 years of choosing each other through every version of life; before kids, babies, moves, new chapters, hard seasons, big dreams, and everything in between.

We’ve grown up together, built a life together, raised a family together, and through all the chaos, I’d still choose you every single time.

It hasn’t always been perfect, but it’s ours. And I’m so damn proud of the life we’ve built.

Happy 11 years to us. 🥂🤍
Here’s to everything we’ve already lived and everything still to come.

I love you. Always. by @vschouest

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6 days ago

Stage shots are in 🫣🤩
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#bodybuilding #npc #npcwellness #npcbikinicompetitor #musclemommy taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @vschouest

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21 days ago

What would you guess is on my playlist? 🤔🧐🎧🎶
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#gymshark #musclemommy #dfyne #alphalete #bodybuilding taken in Luling, Louisiana by @vschouest

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24 days ago

Locked in until further notice 🔒🔥
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#gymshark #alphalete #musclemommy #gymmotivation #fitness taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @vschouest

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2 months ago

We weren’t playing when we said we’d change 🤝
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#musclemommy #gymshark #alphalete #dfyne #gymmotivation taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @vschouest

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3 months ago

The white and grey deserved its own moment. The new @alphalete SPARK collection is soooo good 🔥🔥🔥
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#alphalete #alphaletewomen #musclemommy #gymrat #gymmotıvatıon taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @vschouest

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3 months ago

Let’s talk body dysmorphia…because I was struggling bad last week.
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The truth is, no matter how much progress you make, sometimes the mirror still shows you the version of yourself you’re trying to leave behind.
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Some days I look at old photos and can’t believe how far I’ve come. Other days, I stare at my reflection and all I can see are the things I still want to change. It’s a constant battle between reality and perception.
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Body dysmorphia has a way of stealing joy from your progress. It convinces you that your hard work isn’t enough, that you’re not lean enough, strong enough, fit enough, or worthy enough. It makes milestones feel small and victories feel temporary.
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But here’s what I’m learning: growth isn’t just physical. It’s learning to appreciate your body while still working toward your goals. It’s understanding that progress and self-acceptance can exist at the same time.
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The body I’m building today is a result of consistency, early mornings, late nights, hard workouts, better choices, and showing up even when I didn’t feel motivated. Because it’s not about motivation. It’s about discipline. And that deserves to be celebrated, not criticized.
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So if you’re struggling with body dysmorphia, know you’re not alone. Take the pictures. Track the progress. Celebrate the wins. Give yourself credit for how far you’ve come, not just how far you have left to go.
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Because the goal isn’t perfection.
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The goal is becoming the strongest, healthiest, and most confident version of yourself; inside and out.
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And that’s a journey worth being proud of. 🫶🏼💕
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#gymshark #gymsharkathlete #gymsharkwomen #musclemommy #fitnessmotivation taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @vschouest

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4 months ago

Luck didn’t build this. This took discipline, the proper foods to fuel my body correctly, consistency on the days I wanted to quit, and showing up even when nobody was watching.
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Early mornings. Late nights. Sacrifices. Self-doubt. Starting over more times than I can count. But little by little, the person I wanted to become started showing up in the mirror.
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This transformation wasn’t just physical — it was mental too. And I’m not done yet. This is only the beginning. 💪🏼✨
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#gymshark #gymsharkwomen #gymsharkathlete #oneractive #musclemommy taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @vschouest

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5 months ago

Post-workout photoshoot with the two who made me a mama and give my life so much purpose. 💙🩷
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These babies are my why, my motivation, and the reason I push myself to be better every single day. Happy Mother’s Day to the two who changed my world forever. ✨ by @vschouest

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5 months ago