The journey wasn\u2019t just about numbers. It was about patience, discipline, and the small victories that built confidence. I remember the first time I pulled 80kg\u2014it felt monumental. Then 90kg, where doubt crept in but determination won.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Finally, the day came. 100kg. The weight I had been chasing. Hands chalked, grip tight, heart pounding\u2014I pulled, and the bar rose. Not just steel off the ground, but every ounce of effort, every setback, every moment of resilience.\u00a0
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