Fitness creator and bodybuilder Vladislava Galagan coaches countless others online in sculpting their physiques. However, her own physical journey hasn't been devoid of challenges.

The Russian athlete recently posted a reel on her Instagram, which has over 2 million followers, showcasing the insane muscle mass she has built over the years. However, while the world admires her figure, she remembers the struggle behind it.

"It’s always been challenging for me to put on muscle mass. I easily lose weight under stress, illness, or malnutrition," Galagan wrote in the captions.

Since she began lifting at 16, one of her prime focuses has been her diet. As she wrote in the same Instagram reel, fixing her eating habits finally pushed her weight over to nearly 180 lbs at 5'9" and a Herculean build that gets her the moniker, "the Kendall Jenner of bodybuilding."

As she explained in another reel, her diet consists of simple, hearty meals, which include Greek yogurt, nuts, chicken or beef, and seafood. After her workouts, she keeps things simple with a healthy protein shake.

Moreover, to maintain her muscle mass, Galagan lives a highly disciplined life, training six times a week. Her strength split is the classic push-pull-legs formula, giving her ample time for recovery.

Besides the gym, the 29-year-old gets in 10,000 steps every day along with HIIT workouts for her cardiovascular health. However, despite her intentional lifestyle, health issues can take a toll on anyone.

How Vladislava Galagan battled a sabotaging disease

Earlier this year, Vladislava Galagan admitted to struggling with stress, leading to inflammation in her body. Following a punishing 2025, the bodybuilder was almost on the verge of developing an autoimmune disease.

However, as she wrote further in the Instagram carousel post, fixing her environment automatically helped her regain control of her body.

"I've lost 6 kilograms so far, and my body composition has completely changed," shared the Russian. "My memory and motivation are coming back, I have a better appetite, and my circadian rhythm has straightened out."

Coupled with the flaunting poses of her back in the post, it seems dedication and willpower have a strange way of turning things around.

Do you struggle with gaining muscle mass like Vladislava Galagan, too? What's your spin on the solution? Comment below.

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Written by

Proma Chatterjee

Edited by

Zaid Quraishi