Barbara Carita says, "Even after thirty years in bodybuilding, I still remain a woman."

Her appearance leaves everyone wondering... Brazilian bodybuilder Barbara Carita recently revealed her long-term evolution from a young girl to a woman with an impressive muscular physique that was almost unrecognizable. Over the years, she has gained muscle mass and undergone several aesthetic procedures, but still stands firmly behind the fact that she feels like a full-fledged woman.

As an experienced professional bodybuilder, Barbara has been involved in fitness for many years. Her transformation is astounding, and former acquaintances probably wouldn't even recognize her today. She has fallen in love with exercise, which is much more than just a lifestyle.

"Most people the same age as me look back on their younger years with nostalgia and wish they could turn back time to have the same figure again. In this photo I am 20 years old and today, at 51, I can see the difference. I don't believe I would ever want to go back to this figure," Barbara shared her 30-year transformation on social media.

"I'm sure you'll write to me saying that you used to prefer me, but now maybe I have bigger breasts. Ladies, remember that the most important thing is to make yourself happy,"

stressed the professional bodybuilder from the IFBB federation, who has not avoided the use of anabolic steroids during her career. Their effects on her have been minimal, which she spoke openly about in an interview with the Zanzara Republic channel.

"My voice has changed the most. It became a kind of mix of male and female voice. The vocal cords change and the depth of the voice changes with them. Another visible change is the enlargement of the clitoris,"

describes some of the visible changes after taking anabolic steroids. Although her appearance has undergone significant changes, Barbara still feels one hundred percent female. However, the opinions of some opponents differ.

"Internally I am a woman, although on the surface I may look like a muscular man, but I don't see it that way, "

The experienced fitness competitor defends herself. Barbara excels especially in the lower body. Her quadriceps are huge, something she is very aware of. "Quadriceps have been my forte since I started riding at the age of seventeen. After that, I took up bodybuilding and worked hard to achieve my goals," says the South American with a smile.

Nowadays, Barbara does online coaching and trains her charges in fitness facilities, she also tries to motivate other enthusiasts to take beginner or advanced workouts in gyms.