For many women in EmpoweredRx, our upcoming competition, "The Gratitude Games", will be your first. Maybe even your first time stepping onto a platform, being watched, or allowing your body to take up space in this way. If you’re feeling excited, nervous, or unsure what to expect—you’re not alone. Every single person, no matter how long they’ve been lifting, remembers their first meet. What makes this one different is that you’re walking into it with a new kind of awareness:

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