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Her bulging biceps, toned and muscular body are what most men would dream to have. Gurgaon-based Yashmeen Manak, who was recently adjudged Miss India at a bodybuilding competition, has now set her sights on winning international titles. In a conversation with IANS, Manak spoke about the odds she encountered on her path to make it big in the world of bodybuilding -- a 'men's territory' -- and eventually shattered a series of stereotypes.

She forayed into the world of fitness 20 years back when after an illness she put on a lot of weight. The taunts from friends and relatives prompted her to get back into shape with a vengeance. I realised that I was losing shape," Manak said. She joined the gym at the age of 17 and stated with cardio workouts. I got a bit of an idea on this from a professional bodybuilder and I started weight training.

But I had no plans to get into bodybuilding," she said. My coach taught me all the basics, all the right techniques of heavy lifting. I was completely into power-lifting and bodybuilding," Manak, who weighs 66 kg, said. On the negative comments she faces, Manak said she has to deal with remarks like "You look like a man, you should look like a woman, do what women are supposed to do They could not digest the fact that a woman has succeeded in shaping up her physique, and the remarks reflected their frustration," she added.

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On the controversial subject of the usage of performance enhancing steroids, Manak said: "There is a lot of misinformation about steroids. Many people misuse it and suffer harmful side effects due to which some countries have banned its usage. Even if someone is taking steroids, he or she has to work very hard and eat clean.