# @maddyforberg on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ4nDRLrhNO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13375323-maddyforberg-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-02-12T16:49:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Maddy Forberg (@maddyforberg) — https://gondola.cc/maddyforberg

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Hi! I’m Maddy:) 

I’ve had some new people here and thought I’d re-introduce myself.

• I’m 24 years old, from Illinois 🌽 

• I started powerlifting in 2016 when I was fed up with an eating disorder, the sport changed my life. I went on to compete for the USA team in 2019.

• I currently compete in bodybuilding in the Wellness division! I wanted a new goal and change in training. 

• I’ve struggled with mental health issues my whole life, and attempted suicide in 2014. Surviving that attempt is why I do everything I can- I’m alive to see it, and I owe it to that hurting girl to show her how awesome life can be. I am grateful for my platform, and want to keep opening that conversation on mental health to help people feel less alone in their struggles. 

• I’m a podcast host fio.podcast 

• My passion is to help people. I started coaching athletes after finishing my degree in nursing. 👩🏻‍⚕️ I got into nursing because my sister suffered a TBI, and the nurses took great care of us during that long, difficult time.

• I own strong4lifeco , and am a forever student. I’m very passionate about learning EVERYTHING and will take any course, read any book, etc to become the best coach I can be. 

• In high school I was in the drumline. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done. I can play piano, drum set, snare, bass, cello, guitar, and percussive instruments (timpani, marimba, etc)

• I currently live with my partner lukeylew2 and our dog Benji in PA, but we’re looking to move to TX in the near future! 

• My mission here is to make training smarter for everyone. I believe that movement is medicine and finding strength in fitness highly translates to feeling strong within, and my hopes are to make that more accessible and possible to achieve.

I’m so glad you’re here!♥️♥️♥️

#powerlifting #bodybuilding #strongforlife #fitness 

📷 jamesclicks_

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fitness, strongforlife, bodybuilding, powerlifting

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