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Transformation: Powerlifter Serena Abweh Shares a Powerful Message Following Her Battle With Anorexia

Abweh overcame the eating disorder by becoming a powerlifter

Nikhil Sharma

Written by Nikhil Sharma

Last Updated onAugust 3, 2022

Serena Abweh Transformation

Credit: Serena Abweh (via Instagram)

Serena Abweh is a 21-year-old social media fitness sensation who made waves for her inspirational story of battling anorexia to become a powerlifter.

At first glance, Abweh comes across as a pretty young lady, who looks jacked for her stature. After making a successful first-place debut in the sport in May 2018, Abweh progressed quickly in her journey to win the Raw Nationals in Oct. 2019. Serena recently managed to record a new double PR, as she deadlifted 335 pounds (152 kilograms) for two repetitions.

She uploaded a clip of the lift, which she did raw by powerlifting standards using only a lifting belt to perform it. Considering she only weighs 106 pounds (48 kilograms), the lift becomes even more impressive as she lifted more than 3x her body weight.

In her younger years, Serena struggled with body image issues, which caused her to develop an eating disorder. Eventually, this turned into anorexia, resulting in Abweh appearing malnourished. In spite of the fact that she never shied away from sharing her story, the transformation pictures she has taken have garnered a lot of attention and are sure to amaze anyone who sees them.  

 Serena Abweh Shares Inspirational Transformation after Battling Anorexia

In a post uploaded to her Instagram, Serena shared a photo of her looking emaciated next to her after overcoming anorexia. She juxtaposed the two snaps together to bring out the contrast in where she was and how far she had come in her personal fitness journey.

She accompanied the post with a motivational caption for her followers:

“-2 pancakes to a 2 stack pancake?

The healing process and journey doesn’t just end once you’ve gained the weight back, battling with an eating disorder can be a life long endeavor.
Once you start working on the root of the reason why you got sick in the first place is when the healing process actually begins.

And for me, i feel like my journey is just starting in some ways. I’m working my butt off (or on, HA funny) everyday to fix the relationship I have with myself and all of my past struggles, I’m not gonna sugar coat it because this shit is rough, but I find my strength and reasons to keep going when I can help people.

Nothing makes me happier than that. It makes me reflect back on my progress and be proud of myself for how far I’ve came. And also be aware of how much more steps I have to take in order to work on loving myself.

I believe that one day I will no longer be my worst enemy and be my biggest cheerleader 🎉, I’ll no longer feel any less deserving than anyone else, and learn to love the reflection I see in the mirror.
AND I HOPE THAT YOU DO TOO.

Nothing is more powerful than knowing your own worth and finding your strength.”

 

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A post shared by Serena Abweh (@rena_serenaa)

Serena Abweh has already built an impressive resume for her age, having competed in seven tournaments so far and coming out on top of five of those. A few months back, she had claimed a 350-pound raw deadlift PR in training. If her recent developments are any indication of what’s to come, it looks like she will blow her competition out of the water when she competes next.

Serena Abweh Powerlifting Career

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 220.5 148.8 220.5 683.4 406.27

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 USPA 2021-10-17 New Mexico State Championships Juniors 20-23 683.4 406.27
Location USA-NM
Competition New Mexico State Championships
Division Juniors 20-23
Age 20
Equipment Raw
Class 105.8
Weight 103.6
Squat 187.4 203.9 220.5 220.5
Bench 126.8 137.8 -154.3 137.8
Deadlift 297.6 319.7 325.2 336.2 336.2
GLP 85.93
1 USAPL 2020-12-12 Collegiate Cup and Texas Open FR-C 666.9 401.73
Location USA-TX
Competition Collegiate Cup and Texas Open
Division FR-C
Age 20
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 101.8
Squat 198.4 -209.4 209.4 209.4
Bench 132.3 137.8 148.8 148.8
Deadlift 308.6 -325.2 -325.2 308.6
GLP 85.37
1 USAPL 2019-10-16 Raw Nationals FR-T3 639.3 383.4
Location USA-IL
Competition Raw Nationals
Division FR-T3
Age 18
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 102.4
Squat 192.9 203.9 209.4 209.4
Bench 121.3 126.8 132.3 132.3
Deadlift 281.1 297.6 -315.3 297.6
GLP 81.34
5 IPF 2019-06-04 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Juniors 622.8 375.9
Location Sweden
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Juniors
Age 18
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 101.5
Squat 187.4 198.4 -203.9 198.4
Bench 115.7 121.3 126.8 126.8
Deadlift 275.6 -297.6 297.6 297.6
GLP 79.93
1 USAPL 2018-10-11 Raw Nationals FR-T2 574.3 346.34
Location USA-WA
Competition Raw Nationals
Division FR-T2
Age 17
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 101.6
Squat 170.9 176.4 181.9 181.9
Bench 104.7 -110.2 115.7 115.7
Deadlift 248 264.6 276.7 276.7
GLP 73.63
1 USAPL 2018-08-11 Southwest Regional Championships FR-T2 545.6 329.6
Location USA-AZ
Competition Southwest Regional Championships
Division FR-T2
Age 17
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 101.4
Squat 154.3 165.3 176.4 176.4
Bench 104.7 110.2 -115.7 110.2
Deadlift 231.5 248 259 259
GLP 70.11
1 USPA 2018-05-26 APEMAN Classic Powerlifting Championship Juniors 16-17 518.1 324.81
Location USA-CA
Competition APEMAN Classic Powerlifting Championship
Division Juniors 16-17
Age 17
Equipment Raw
Class 97
Weight 96.6
Squat 165.3
Bench 104.7
Deadlift 248
GLP 70.11
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: November 9, 2022

 

Published: 3 August, 2022 | 11:38 PM EDT

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