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IFBB Competitor Jessica Reyes Padilla in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Inspiration and Motivation"

Here are her best pieces of advice and motivational messages.

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Jessica Reyes Padilla is offering some “Inspiration & Motivation” – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the IFBB competitor shows off her amazing body in a two-piece exercise set, driving her followers wild. “Flawless,” commented one. “Vamos chica!🙌🏼🇵🇷,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her best pieces of advice and motivational messages.


1. An Accident Led Her to Bodybuilding

Jessica explained to Muscle & Fitness that getting into a motorcycle accident and almost losing her life led her to bodybuilding. “I felt like I was in a hole. I could've decided to use drugs, just go party and drink and, and not caring about life or anything like that. But I decided to do something with it. And that is why I decided to do bodybuilding,” she said.

2. She Focuses on Her Own Progress

Jessica doesn’t compete with other people. “The journey isn’t about being better than someone else… It’s about enjoying the progress you are making on yourself. Strive for progress not perfection!!!!” she wrote in an Instagram post.

3. No Pain, No Gain

Jessica has a “no pain, no gain,” approach to life, and this includes her workouts. “The pain you feel today is the Strength will keep you going tomorrow. Embrace the discomfort, challenge yourself and you will get wherever you want to be!” she captioned another post.

4. Invest in Yourself

Jessica is all about putting herself first. One of the ways she does this is making every workout count. “Make yourself a priority. Your workout time is an investment in your health, happiness and future success!!! Don’t waste it!!!” she says.

5. Push Yourself in Every Workout

Jessica is always pushing herself, especially while exercising. “Success is the sum of small efforts repeated it day in and day out. Keep pushing yourself in every Cardio… every Workout one day at a time!!!!! When the day comes… you will end up giving your best Smile!” she captioned another post.