Elizabeth Smart says she is more than labels as she embraces bodybuilding
Deseret News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Elizabeth Smart has revealed she has been competing in bodybuilding competitions, recently participating in her fourth event at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding and fitness competition in Salt Lake City.
- Known for her advocacy work following her kidnapping at age 14, Smart expressed initial fears about public judgment but now embraces bodybuilding as part of her multifaceted identity.
- She emphasizes that survivors should not be defined by a single experience or label and encourages pursuing diverse interests without regret.
- Smart credits activities like music, exercise, and new experiences for her healing journey and finds bodybuilding has deepened her appreciation for her body’s strength and resilience.
- As a mother of three and advocate, she promotes embracing challenges and self-improvement, urging others to find courage in chasing new goals and happiness.
