Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice takes to the posing stage.

People of all different walks of life compete in bodybuilding competitions throughout the year. Men and women dedicated to becoming professionals in the bodybuilding arena, those looking to make a statement, those looking to build their confidence and prove a point to themselves, the list goes on.

When a celebrity chooses to enter that arena, it brings a whole new set of eyes to the proceedings. Individuals who have never been interested in a bodybuilding competition are introduced to a whole new world featuring someone from a entirely different arena. This weekend highlighted that very scenario.

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice found herself on a posing stage for the first time this past weekend. Competing in the over 40 Bikini division at the NPC South Jersey Bodybuilding Championships, Teresa Giudice took third place showing off her well crafted physique.

After serving nearly a year in prison, Giudice would go on to write a best-selling book, a memoir telling her unique story. With this decision to compete in a bikini competition, it’s obvious that Teresa Giudice is looking to add new experiences in her life and turn the corner on what must have been a difficult time during her journey.

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