"Transformation: Woman Loses 120 Pounds, Triumphs in Wellness Journey"

Sandeepa Rathnayaka, an engineering manager from Columbus, Ohio, won a bodybuilding and transformation competition after losing over 120 pounds in three years, attributing her success to a holistic lifestyle change and mindset shift that helped her battle lifelong depression stemming from childhood trauma. With the guidance of her personal trainer, she implemented nutrition, exercise, meditation, and breathing exercises to achieve emotional stability and physical wellness, ultimately winning the Women's Transformation title at a national competition.