Chantal Autio

[Chantal Autio @ChantalAutvml]

Looking back at months of prep—and the entire off-season that built this version of you—is powerful. The early mornings, disciplined meals, exhausting workouts, doubts, and sacrifices. With only weeks until the stage, excitement, exhaustion,

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Bố tôi sinh ra và lớn lên ở Freeport, New York. Ông gặp mẹ tôi thời đại học, nhập ngũ và được điều đến Việt Nam. Trở về, ông kết hôn với mẹ tôi và là chủ doanh nghiệp gia truyền Lawrence Johnson Machine Works, do ông nội tôi

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@princessopal98 Hope today brings you a small, unexpected moment of magic ✨

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Annual Eggnog Tradition

Kicking off the holiday season with our annual eggnog tradition. Thank you for hosting and keeping it going. A wonderful night with amazing friends, creating unforgettable memories. “It’s not what we have in life, but who

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Moms who train hard…

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Struggling with off-season weight gain? Here’s some advice that helped me get through it.

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Life after the stage can feel surprisingly uncertain. After months of structure and validation, the goal shifts from getting leaner to restoring health, building strength, and finding joy in movement again. This phase is teaching me to value my

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Why record your exercises? Under load, your brain misses the details: shifting hips, drifting bar paths, and imbalances. Video reveals form breakdowns before they become injuries, turning workouts into intentional practice.

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What a turnout at the @ronniecoleman8 event organized by @imanmagnet in Cranford, NJ. Thanks to the vendors and everyone who attended. Bodybuilders are kind, humble, disciplined, and hardworking. Proud to be part of this community. Happy birthday,

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Hilton Head, summer 2018: After months of exercising five times a week, I became more mindful of my nutrition. Within weeks, I felt better physically and mentally. Exercise and nutrition go hand in hand—one can’t replace the other.

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A little under three weeks out, every meal, workout, and step has been executed with precision. Prep is about more than a calorie deficit—it’s about training hard and showing up daily. This morning, I hit my lowest weight ever. Last night, my son

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Bodybuilding isn’t just about building muscle. It has taught me discipline, patience, resilience, goal-setting, confidence, mental toughness, and the power of nutrition. It’s not just a sport—it’s a lifestyle.

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NPC Rhode Island Championship 5/30/2026

These stage photos may have my name attached, but they also reflect my incredible coach, Rachel. Thank you for your belief, guidance, support, and for always reminding me what I’m capable of. This prep was

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When a coach asks what one word will guide your year, it shows she cares about more than the sport. She develops our mindset, growth, and character—not just our stage appearance. Grateful to be coached with intention. My word: “ascent.

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Peak Week Diaries: One Day Out. Today, the emotions are hitting. I’m thinking about my dad, my partner, my kids, my family, my friends, and my coach. Tomorrow, I’ll compete with a heart full of gratitude. No matter what happens, I’m already

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Ready to dance. At 46, @never2late4fitness_ocbpro is performing at her best today at NPC Universe. I’m incredibly impressed by the poise and peace she’s shown this week, both in and beyond bodybuilding. She has it all because she’s intentional in

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I’m convinced our iPhones are listening. After I told a friend I felt out of shape, “The Max Challenge” appeared in my Facebook feed. I joined their 10-week challenge—and it was a wake-up call. I had no endurance. I quit smoking cold turkey and

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I’m not chasing who I was—I’m committed to becoming better. Bodybuilding taught me the stage is just a moment; true transformation happens in the unseen months, through discipline, resilience, and refusing to quit. The woman built along the way is

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A disrupted day doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of it. Having fun at home and trying viral protein tiramisu. Nothing in this recipe is new to my diet—this far into prep isn’t the time to try new foods. Enjoy.

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