Mia Finnegan, who among so many other accomplishments was the winner of the very first Fitness Olympia. For one thing, she was discovered by IM’s Lonnie Teper, who encouraged her to compete. For another, her photo shoot with Michael Neveux back in 1993 was her first big one in the industry. So when Neveux announced during his recent shoot with the now-43-year-old mother of three, “Mia Finnegan is back!” there was a bit more to it than the customary cooing of a photographer to his subject.

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Born with a pedigree of fitness and strength—her great, great grandfather was Professor Atilla, the personal trainer of the legendary Engen Sandow, for whom the Mr. Olympia trophy is named, and her great, great uncle was legendary strongman Sig Klein—Mia Cosimini grew up in Rhode Island and made her initial athletic mark as a gymnast. Earning All-State honors for four consecutive years while she was in high school, Mia attended Springfield College in Massachusetts, where she was ranked sixth nationally and from which she graduated in 1988 with a degree in psychology and a minor in health fitness. Moving to Southern California to be with her college sweetie, Ritch Finnegan, she eventually became a partner in his personal-training business, not to mention his partner in life.

Gifted with a killer bod that was made for physique competition, she got her start in bodybuilding but soon moved to the fledgling sport of fitness, for which she was also a natural. The highlights of her bodybuilding résumé include fourth place at the ’90 ABA Golden Valley Physique, first at the ’90 NPC Western Natural Championships and first at the ’92 ABA Natural Universe. In fitness she won the ’94 Ms. Fitness California, the ’94 Fitness American Pageant, the ’95 Galaxy and the ’95 Fitness Olympia, finishing second to Saryn Muldrow at the Olympia in 1996. She’s been on TV—co-starring in the series “Fitting It In” on The Health Network and appearing for years on ESPN, QVC and the International Shopping Channel—and wrote for numerous fitness publications.

Ripped Vixen started competing on the east coast in 2007 and took 2nd place in Novice Women’s Bodybuilding. Since then, she has won two championships in Open Women’s Bodybuilding and the Overall Championship in Figure. Ripped started playing sports at the age of 4 and has been competing ever since. She began a serious lifting program at age 15 which greatly improved her athletic performance on the field. Growing up the Vixen played basketball, field hockey and softball and continued scoring points on the forward line in basketball and field hockey throughout High School. A college field hockey coach recruited her to play for their NCAA team at a local college. While earning a psychology degree she was introduced to a new sport, lacrosse, where RV instantly excelled in defense.

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After graduating on the Dean’s List, Ripped Vixen missed that competitive edge she has known her whole life. All that time invested in the gym inspired RV to become a personal trainer. She truly developed a passion for health and fitness. Shortly after acquiring a NASM certification she started her own business personal training. Eight years later, the muscle queen resides in Los Angeles training celebrities for a living. Ripped has fulfilled her dream as a professional bodybuilder in Southern Cal! This is when the growth process started to really change and you can see her buff body morph drastically. The main focus to achieving mighty pythons like hers is by squeezing the peak of each bicep really hard during a curl exercise to push all of the nutrients in your arm. Biceps are a favorite day to train because it helps to build her massive 16” arms. Fans have inspired Mistress Vixen to show off her ripped body by performing live on webcam. She flexes her oiled muscles wearing a G-string bikini or sexy lingerie. Check out her show times by following @RippedVixen on Twitter!

When it comes to size, 27 year old Utah native Aleesha Young has more than her fair share. Reminiscent of a modern day Tina Lockwood, Aleesha has packed serious muscle on to your young frame.

Muscular as a young girl, Aleesha really didn’t like her physique and tried to run it off to lose the unwanted muscle. Realizing that strategy wasn’t working, at 15 she turned to the gym and began training with her father. Within a year, Aleesha was squatting 405. A feat seldom accomplished by many, twice her age.

Following in her father’s footsteps, Aleesha hit the stage at 23 and became the Utah State Champion. Stepping up to the national stage, she has competed in the NPC Nationals and the USA Championship. In the mix of competitions is also a heavyweight and overall win at the 2010 Southern States.

Aleesha has thickness and density to go with her 405 squat and her 315 bench. Boasting 17 1/2 inch biceps and 28 inch quads, it’s no wonder that this muscle phenom is always on the minds of you female muscle fans. I’m expecting BIG things for this BIG beautiful lady, let’s see what 2012 has in store for her….. and us!

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They say dynamite comes in small packages. But in the case of 5′ tall Pamela, one of our most popular ladies on Talklive, that would be more like a nuclear bomb. Not only will she blow you away with her stunning beauty, penetrating eyes, and alluring smile, but she’ll charm you with her intelligence, candor and thorough understanding off all your fantasy needs. You’re going to want Pamela on your speed-dial. So go grab your phone right now, and enter her number; 800-222-3539, ext. 430.

You and I both know, that you just love strong, muscular women. After all, why else would you be on FemaleMuscle.com? It’s ok, I understand, and so does Pamela. She didn’t build her amazing physique to go unappreciated. She built it to be strong, powerful, and in control. And it didn’t take her long to realize the hidden benefits of being strong and muscular, like; being worshiped, adored, desired, wanted, and lusted for. After speaking with Pamela, I can see why you guys are so into her.

Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

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As I mentioned earlier, Pamela is 5′ tall and she packs a ton of muscle on that frame. In the offseason she get’s in the 145 lb range. That’s a ton of mass for a 5′ woman to carry, but Pamela, carries her offseason package very well. She sports 15″ biceps, a 40″ chest, 24″ quads, and 16″ calves. Now I gotta ask the question. How many of you 5’8, 5′ 10 guys can say you carry that much muscle? That’s what I thought, very few of you. Are you starting to get the picture? Stay with me just 1 more minute and you will.

Pamela has been in the sport for 24 years. She’s pretty much seen it all, from mild to wild. So whatever you want or need, Pamela is definitely the lady you need to talk with.  Muscle worship? Just look at her, Pamela’s got it, you need to be worshiping it. Mixed wrestling? She knows about that too, and can probably kick your ass pretty easily. How about Domination? Roleplaying? And other fetishes? Just ask, Pamela wants to share her secrets with you. Oh and for you foot fetish guys…. size 7 1/2 beautifully pedicured feet. So come get some toes boys.

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My name is Bethany Karlin. Before receiving my Figure Pro card with the WBFF I was a top-level national figure competitor with the NPC. As an individual, I strive for nothing less than the best, and thrive on competing. Training and pushing my body to the limit is what makes me tick. I am very proud of my hard work and level of conditioning.

I am honored to have recently received my pro card with the WBFF where I competed in the World Championships in Missassauga, Canada. I have been nicknamed SUPERGIRL by my trainer and friends because of my strong work ethic in and out of the gym. I tend to bring a unique look to the figure stage, and no matter where I place, it’s evident that the work went into my preparation. I love pushing my body to the limit and training as hard as I possibly can. All of my workouts are backed by the mantra “Go hard or go home.” I love the results that come with hard work and the inspiration I provide to others. Working out is my passion, my love, and my life.

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I was born May 19th 1980, and grew up in a quite small place, on the west coast of Norway. My great interest in and passion for fitness and training began at the age of 11, when I started doing jazz ballet. Later on, throughout my early years, I trained a lot of aerobics, step, spinning and bodypump, and I just loved it! Therefore, at the age of 20, I took the education that was required and became Certified Aerobic Instructor. This year (2000) was when I moved to Oslo, the capital of Norway, to study, and I worked part-time as an aerobics instructor at a small fitness centre there.

My interest in, and concern for health and nutrition started at an early age too, and I soon discovered the importance of proper nutrition and how it was connected to training and physical exercise. I read a lot about the subject to get as much knowledge as possible, and I just found it to be more and more interesting and important. It is safe to say that “Healthy Living” already then had become a real lifestyle for me.

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I was first introduced to bodybuilding and real weight training in the autumn 2001, and immediately became very fascinated by, and of course curious about this “new” type of training. I also went to see my first fitness and bodybuilding show at this time, and became very intrigued and fascinated by the lean, ripped, tanned athletes on stage. This was something I wanted to do too, and I really could see myself standing on that stage. My goal was then set; I was going to compete in fitness! My main focus now was to learn as much as possible about proper techniques for weight training exercises, and proper nutrition for muscle building. I was focused and worked really hard, and after a while the results started to show. My physique improved, and I got stronger. This progress was great motivation for me, and it made me work even harder towards my goal. I felt that this had become a true passion, something that inspired and motivated me, and kept me going, no matter how complicated life around me might be. Pushing my limits at the gym, made me feel alive, and gave me something to hold on to, and it still do. The gym is my “sanctuary”, the very place my mind can be at rest, while I focus on doing what I love.

Two years later (2003) my goal was realized, and I even got 1st place and gold medal in the Norwegian Fitness Championship. Since then, I have competed many times (see contest results here), and still do, because I find it to be exiting, fun, challenging and motivating.

Training, Nutrition, Health and Fitness are my greatest interests in life, and the very basis of the lifestyle I have chosen. I have acquired quite a lot of knowledge and experience after almost 10 years of weight training, in addition to proper nutrition and healthy living, so in 2009 I decided to complete this with the proper education. I therefore chose an international well acknowledged study (USPTA), and became PROPTA Certified Professional Private Trainer and Nutrition Technician.

2010 was the year I became a champion! First, I won the European Bodyfitness Championship, then I conquered the WORLD and became
Overall World Bodyfitness Champion! This has been an amazing experience so far, and I am now ready for the next level..

Still aiming for the stars!

Debi is a Professional Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer and Model.

She started lifting after being motivated by the movie “Terminator”.

She did her first competition at the age of 24. It was a natural show and she won her class.

Debi turned pro after winning her class at the 2006 Nationals in Miami.

Debi is now the #3 ranked professional Bodybuilder in the world. Check out her impressive Bodybuilding career below:

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2010
Ms. Olympia – IFBB, placed, 3rd
Ms. International – IFBB, placed, 3rd

2009
Ms International – IFBB, placed, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, placed, 3rd

2008
Ms International – IFBB, placed, 12th
New York Pro Championships – IFBB, 5th

2007
Atlantic City Pro – IFBB, HeavyWeight, 3rd
Europa Supershow – IFBB, LightWeight, 3rd

2006
Nationals – NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

2005
Nationals – NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 2nd
Southern States – NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st
Southern States – NPC, Overall Winner

2001
Nationals – NPC, HeavyWeight, 12th

2000
USA Championships – NPC, HeavyWeight, 7th

1998
North American Championships – IFBB, HeavyWeight, 4th
USA Championships – NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd

1997
Junior Nationals – NPC, MiddleWeight, 2nd

1996
Nationals – NPC, MiddleWeight, 7th

Bio taken from Sheryl’s Fitness Stars Network Page:

My real full name is:
Sheryl Ann Lau

This is what I do:
I am a mother and fitness fanatic. I own my own business running “Booty Camps” in my subdivision, I have been a manger of a fitness center for 9 years, am a personal trainer, Spin instructor, Mat Pilates instructor, and Group Fitness Instructor.

Within the Fitness Industry, I am:
Figure Model, Athlete, Fitness Event Staff, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Bootcamp Instructor, Fitness Business Owner

Within the Fitness Industry, I am also:
a bikini/figure competitor.

This is my website:
http://www.sherylhopkins.com

This is my personal bio:
I am a 38 year old mother of a beautiful six year old girl. I am 5′ 9 1/2″ tall. I weigh 145 pounds off season and weight about 135 at competition. I love being able to live life to its fullest and feel that one can only do this if they are fit! I want to be a great role model for my daughter and my clients, and show them how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

These are my accomplishments:
I started competing last year at the Texas Shredder Classic. I took 4th in the tall figure class, and took second in the Masters Figure Division. I competed then again in October in an INBF show and took 1st in the Tall Figure Class.

These are my fitness related goals:
My goals are to continue to compete in either bikini/figure competitions to continue to push my self further I would like to obtain a Kettlebell certification as a personal trainer and to continue to grow in the field and industry in knowledge and experience.

These are my sponsors:
I don’t currently have any, but, I am open for this! LOL

My modeling experience(s) list:
I am currently establishing my portfolio.

These are the sports and/or activities I participate in:
Baseball, Bocce, Bowling, Boxing, Canoeing, Fishing, Group Exercise, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Mountain Biking, Pilates, Raquetball, Rope Skipping, Rowing, Running, Skating, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weight Lifting

The modeling opportunities that I am interested in:
Calendar, Fitness, Lingerie, Print, Promotional, Sports, Swimwear, Tradeshow

I will offer my services for:
Exchange for Product, Magazine Features, Spokesperson, Supplements, TFP (Trade for print), Tradeshow Work

My height is:
5″ 9 1/2 ”

My regular weight is:
145 lbs.

My competition weight is:
135 lbs.

My chest / waist / hips size in inches is:
36 27 36

My shoe size is:
9.5

My hair colour, length and/or style is:
Blonde, long

My eye colour is:
Green

My ethnicity is:
Caucasian

The languages I speak are:
English

My words to live by:
“Continue to strive for excellence. It is always within one’s reach.

This is beautiful Italian IFBB professional Cristiana Casoni.

Cristiana is 5’4 and weighs 136 pounds.
She was born on July 11th, 1968.
Cristiana has been in the fitness scene quite awhile as you can see here in her contest history…..

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1997 IFBB Italian Pro Fitness, 5th place
1997 IFBB Norway Pro Fitness, 11th place
1998 IFBB Arnold Classic And Internationals, 14th place
1998 IFBB France Pro Fitness, 9th place
1998 IFBB Italian Pro Fitness, 8th place
1998 IFBB Jan Tana Pro, 16th place
1998 IFBB Fitness Olympia, 11th place
1999 IFBB Mid-West Pro Fitness, 3rd place
1999 IFBB Olympia, 12th place
2000 IFBB Rimini Pro Fitness, 6th place
2005 IFBB Toronto Pro, 5th place

Bettina is my name and I am a Fitness Model. When I was younger I was involved in hip-hop dancing for 5 years and then I stopped, and then started again. The weight workouts I did for 2.5 years, and got me addicted to this way of life.

At the beginning of my career, when my mom first took me to the gym and then I was only able to go to the corner and exercise only on a treadmill, but there are lessons because I did not know this world since I was 16. I have since outgrown these fears and have made fitness my way of life and career.

I am glad that my family so much support and a lot of love and thank them for their perseverance and my fans.

I plan to be in the fitness profession after graduation I’ll train more. Will perform any additional training theory and practice (personal trainer, aerobics trainer) dealing with schools that help to transfer the collected experiences of the new generations. During my life I certainly would fill a teaching healthy lifestyle approach passing and good training is a key role, but I want to test myself in other areas. I think of the beauty industry, media, media management and advertising films, the field of acting. I feel that there is a lot of energy and I think my personality is due in these areas are restored.

The key to it is a lot of joy and good health-centered lifestyle, vitality back to know, to show people that I think will help to drive everyone a happy life!

It is too easy to get lost in this IFBB Pro. Nicole Ball has a jaw dropping physique and a face that makes your heart stop. What you may not know about her is she owned her own restaurant before putting it up for sell, moving and working for an oilfield company.

Home Town: Viking, Alberta
Birthday: August 16, 1976
Height: 5 ’4″
Weight: 130lbs (contest); 145lbs (off-season)
Current residence: Alberta, Canada

2009 Atlantic City Pro – IFBB, Physique, 3rd
2009 Olympia – IFBB, Physique, 12th
2009 Tampa Bay Pro – IFBB, 4th
2008 Europa Supershow – IFBB, Light Weight, 2nd
2008 Olympia – IFBB, Physique, 11th
2008 Tampa Bay Pro – IFBB, Winner
2007 Atlantic City Pro – IFBB, Light Weight, 1st
2007 Olympia – IFBB, Physique, 8th
2006 Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships – CBBF, Middle Weight, 1st & Overall (Pro Card)
2004 Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships – CBBF, Middle Weight, 1st
2003 Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships – CBBF, Middle Weight, 1st

I had to do another gallery on this beauty…I couldn’t let these pictures go by with out bring them to you, and I know you will understand why…

Nicoleta is in love with the fitness industry and has been making her presence known in the competition arena. She was educated in bible study, math and physical education growing up in Romania at Emanuel High School, before attending Journalism College. She also studied computers, English, Spanish, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Cardiac First Responder and Personal Training in Dublin, Ireland. She is presently attending college where she is studying nutrition, sport psychology and management.

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Nicoleta always enjoyed sports, participating in athletics, basketball and tennis in Romania. After going to a few figure and competition shows with her husband, she was inspired by the female competitors. She loved the way their bodies looked liked and wished she could look like them one day. Along with not seeing her husband too often, she decided to start going to the gym where he used to train so as to spend more time with him. Hence in 2005, Nicoleta began her fitness career.
After only one year of training, in 2006, she won the NABBA Ms Ireland, and placed 8th at the Ms Universe in England. The following year, she won the Irish Nationals again and RIBBF Spring Classic. In 2008, she repeated by winning the RIBBF Spring Classic and taking 7th place at World Championship in Greece. She then won in the Short Class at the 2009 NAC World Championship in Holland and placed 2nd overall. She also took 4th place in couple class with her husband, Giani. This year, in March,  she competed in Arnold Classic.

Eva Andressa Vieira was born in Curitiba, Parana State. She was one of the best representatives from Brazil for bodybuilding.Eva Andressa began her bodybuilding career when she was 17 years old to improve her body esthetic; because her body was too skinny. However because of lack support, she quit her training until she finally met Jardel Barros, an athlete who became her personal trainer. Through Jardel Barros, Eva Andressa was taken to attend bodybuilding competition. Her first competition was in 2005, in Figure NABBA. She later became the Brazilian champion in 2006.  Now she is one of the top fitness models in the world for over 10 years.  Take a look at the photo gallery we’ve assembled and you can see why she’s at the top of her game.

Michelle Jin, 40 years old, has won the National Physique Committee Junior USA Championship which took place in May 2014. Jin was also featured in Muscular Development, one of the most famous bodybuilding magazines in North America.

Born in a small village in Wenzhou, east China’s Zhejiang province, Jin was raised in a fairly conservative family, where bodybuilding was probably not considered a true career course.

However, 9 years after Jin went to the U.S. in 1996, Jin was introduced to a gym by a friend and became obsessed with working out and developing her physique.

Jin continued bodybuilding for almost a decade and was finally awarded the top position at the National Physique Committee Junior USA Championship bodybuilding contest.

Jin told a reporter from her hometown’s newspaper, the Wenzhou Evening News, that she spent four months training specially for the contest, including running for 2 hours and carrying out a number of other exercises for an hour at a time on a daily basis.

Diet was a painful part of the process, according to Jin, as she was only able to eat chicken breast, fish and vegetables, as she tried to reduce her body fat in the run-up to the tournament.

Jin said in the interview that after winning the championship, she now hopes to gain a fitness coaching certificate and find a job related to fitness.

Ocean Bloom brings a refreshingly sensible, holistic and personalized approach to total health and fitness. She loves teaching and inspiring others to enjoy a healthy, fun, energetic, balanced lifestyle.

Ocean works in Vancouver, BC as a personal trainer, choreographer, yoga instructor and actress. Her areas of specialization include power yoga, Thai yoga massage, weight loss, nutritional counseling, core conditioning, postural alignment, and bodybuilding/ fitness training.

Ocean Bloom is known worldwide for being an exceptionally versatile athlete, earning Professional titles in four different competitive categories: Fitness, Figure, Fitness Model and Muscle Model.

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As Ocean pushes herself to excel as an athlete, she also motivates her clients and friends to do the same. She does one-on-one coaching, as well as full day workshops for participants of all ages, who are interested in competing, or who simply want to learn more about overall health and wellbeing. Ocean choreographs routines for bodybuilders, figure and fitness competitors, and also teaches walking and posing for models.

By imparting a philosophy of the integration of fitness, nutrition, meditation and behavioral changes, Ocean empowers each client to define and reach his or her personal goals, both physical and psychological.

Ocean’s passion, devotion and inspiration come from 25 years of experience in theater, film, dance, yoga, gymnastics, martial arts, and over 12 years as a fitness competitor and model.

Ocean’s has been featured in and appeared on the covers of numerous fitness and lifestyle magazines including: Impact, Oxygen, Status Fitness, Body Talk, Flex, American Curves, Ironman, Musclemag, FAME Fitness and Lifestyle, and Natural Bodybuilding Magazine.

Ocean’s has appeared in many movies and television shows. She also created her own Body Sculpting DVD.

Her continuous studies include meditation and philosophy, yoga, nutrition, human kinetics, kinesiology, and acting for film and television.

“Life is not about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself”.

Meet Julie Ann Kulla. JulieAnn is one of those rare athletes whose natural grace and radiant glow in front of a camera seems almost effortless. Her toned physique and poised confidence suggest that such a figure was born to grace a stage. The truth however is that JulieAnn has paid her dues through countless hours of hard work and dedication to get to where she is today.

JulieAnn’s first competition was in the fall of 2005 in which she claimed second place in “The Northern States Natural.” The exhilaration of stepping on stage for the first time can be addictive, and it wasn’t long before JulieAnn was turning heads at the “North Star” competition.

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Riding on the momentum of her growing experience, JulieAnn soon found herself in the bright lights of the “Ms. Minnesota” where she earned first place in the short class. At this point, many would claim that they had accomplished what they had set out to do and move on to less demanding pursuits. But JulieAnn isn’t just dedicated to the stage or addicted to the roar of applause, she is committed to fitness and her role as an inspiration to others. This is where commitment and sacrifice become one, when the goal to succeed is intended to inspire others to follow.

To learn more about JulieAnn, check out her website at www.julieannkulla.com

Name – Cindy Phillips
Birthday – October 31
Occupation – student, criminology major, fitness model
Hobbies – When I’m not at the gym I love to spend time outdoors and I love to shop. My Chihuahua and I like to go for walk and play fetch together, I also like spending time with friends and family.
Favorite singers – Britney Spears, Usher.

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Favorite Bodybuilders/Physiques – Christine Roth, Monica Brant, Chris Cook, Stan Macquay.
Cinteta weight – 15
Off-season 130 – 140
Favorite bodypart – shoulders
Least favorite – legs
Favorite to train – chest
training split
1 – back and biceps
2 – chest and triceps
3 – cardio, abs and calves
4 – shoulders
5 – legs
6 – cardio, abs, calves
Each day I also do 30 minutes of cardio after each workout in the off-season and during contest I do 45 minutes in the morning as well. Diet strategy- Contest consists of high protein, low to med carbs and moderate fats. Each day is pretty much the same coinsisting of egg white, chicken, protein isolator, oatmeal. brown rice and green veggies. Off season I eat a lot of the same foods but also add in things like steak, lean beef, pasta and treats like chocolate cheesecake once and a while!!
Supplements – protein supplement (I prefer nectar by syntrax), multivitamin, greens plus, Cla, calcium/magnesium, and fat burners (I like hydroxyl blast)

With her bulging muscles and intense fitness regime, Georgina McConnell is definitely not your average girl.

While many 20-year-old girls are mooning over boy bands and sleeping in until midday, McConnell is focusing on eating right and never missing a workout in order to sculpt her already sizeable frame.

The British teenager began training at a young age with the goal of getting “thin and toned”.

But her initial interest soon changed to a full-on passion for weights, a passion that has seen her undergo a massive body transformation.

McConnell competed in her first bodybuilding competition in May last year and took home second place.

In June this year she managed to go one better and took home a gold medal in the UKBFF [UK Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation] North East Championships.

The sport of bodybuilding remains a fairly niche community which is constantly under fire in relation to drug use as well as its promotion of freakishly huge bodies, and McConnell is no exception.

The teen says her powerful 170cm tall frame causes divided opinions among her friends, family and the opposite sex.

“My parents and friends are really proud of me and think I look great, but my brother is the total opposite – he doesn’t get the whole bodybuilding thing at all,” she told the Daily Mail.

“I don’t have a boyfriend at the moment, but I don’t think my unusual hobby will put all boys off. Yes, some are a bit intimidated by my muscles, but others like them – I think it’s an acquired taste.”

McConnell admits her built physique has caused her some strife, but has stuck to her guns (both metaphorical and physical you could say) and continued to work toward her dream of becoming a professional bodybuilder.

She recently fired back at online commenters who made brutal remarks about her appearance.

“I’m happy with who I am,” McConnell wrote on her Facebook page. “I know what I’m doing and I’m doing it for me. I don’t see muscle as anything masculine at all.”

She also responded to the people who accused her of “taking copious amounts of this and that”.

“I never miss a meal,” she wrote. “I never miss a work out or cardio so get that straight.”

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/meet-georgina-mcconnell-the-bodybuilding-teen-20130902-2szh3.html#ixzz34R9pNsyX