"I've decided to change that," The inspirational journey of fitness icon Bakhar Nabiev

The profiles of fitness influencers on social media have been growing like rain lately. Some of them prefer a slim line and try to preserve a delicate femininity, while others desire developing muscles and toned veins. One of the pioneers of this phenomenon is Bakhar Nabieva, who has been wowing her fans for almost a decade.

When she was a young girl in Azerbaijan, she didn't feel attractive. She often suffered bullying because of her appearance. She had the opportunity to succumb to the pressure of her surroundings, but instead of letting the ridicule affect her, she decided to embark on the path of fitness.

"I was very thin, I had thin legs, and other classmates made fun of me. I couldn't take people's stares anymore. I decided to change that. I started going to the gym and I was a bit lost because I didn't know how to exercise properly. But I started focusing on the physical side of things. One day I looked in the mirror and saw muscles. When I saw them, I felt invincible."

She shared on Instagram.

Nine years ago, Bakhar started exercising regularly and incorporated a balanced diet into her diet, which helped her achieve the shape she wanted. The resulting figure boosted her self-esteem and she began to see herself as a strong woman.

Her story has become an inspiration to many young girls and middle-aged women. Her influence was huge. Articles began to be written about this striking black woman all over the world, including prestigious websites like the Daily Mail, which seven years ago referred to Bakhar as "Miss Iron Bum."