After her traumatic abduction, Elizabeth Smart struggled with body image issues but found empowerment and a new perspective through bodybuilding.

Her abduction at age 14 drew international attention. After her rescue, Smart says she struggled with feeling shame around her body. Bodybuilding has helped her see herself differently. <img alt="Elizabeth Smart says she has gained confidence as a competitive bodybuilder. She continues to be an advocate for women and victims of sexual violence after she was kidnapped when she was 14." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4500x3002+0+0/resize/4500x3002!/?url=http%3A%2...