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@swedish_bella FITNESS SENSATION WITH OVER MILLION INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERSMonicaHuldt 2.5From Sweden to the Spotlight: Monica%u2019s Journey of Strength, Resilience, and Passion for FitnessMeet Monica a 41-year-old Swedish fitness enthusiast and social media sensation, who has carved out an inspiring journey in the world of competitive fitness. Known to over 2.5 million followers on her popular Instagram account, @swedish_bella, Monica is as much a source of inspiration online as she is on the competition stage. Currently based in the USA, she has spent the past eight years not only adapting to a new country but also transforming her lifelong love for fitness into a powerful source of personal growth.Fitness has always been more than a hobby for Monica%u2014it%u2019s been a lifeline. Her path, however, has been anything but easy. Overcoming battles with depression and disordered eating, Monica channeled her struggles into strength, embracing fitness as a tool for resilience. %u201cFitness saved me,%u201d she says, reflecting on how it guided her through some of life%u2019s toughest moments and helped her rediscover her own inner power.Photography by GEORGE KONTAXISMOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 63 51