Jeannette Martinez never wore a bikini before becoming a competitive bodybuilder.
"Bodybuilding has changed my life in the way that I am more aggressive, more self-assured, and I wear things I never would have dreamed of wearing," Martinez said. "It's a great feeling."
Now 48, the grandmother's greatest satisfaction is when her 19-year-old daughter and her friends say, "I wish I had your figure."
There's also video footage at the link.
[Ventura County women find bodybuilding boosts their fitness and self-confidence - Ventura County (California) Star]
Just goes to show that training this way is very healthy and empowering for women - it's only the level required for Pro competition that can be damaging.
