The Grit Behind the Glory
- Alissa Carpio
- Jun 13
- 1 min read

Before the trophies and titles, there was grit, heartbreak, and a relentless drive to grow. I didn’t become an IFBB Pro overnight—and it wasn’t always pretty. My journey started in the Army and took me through two decades of competitions, failures, mindset rewiring, and surrender. This is the story of how bodybuilding shaped who I am—and why I coach the way I do.
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