Georgina McConnell, Strong Fitness Bodybuilding Girl

"Although bodybuilding has really helped my self-esteem, I tend to cover myself up when I’m out and about. If I don’t, people stare at me - especially at my arms and shoulders. I get a lot of compliments for my physique, but I get a lot of insults too - quite a few people have said nasty things about me in the past."
But Georgina, who trains at professional bodybuilder Anth 'The Freak' Bailes’s Maxxmuscle Gym in Hetton Le Hole, hasn’t let the insults get her down and has upped her regime ahead of the British Championships, which are due to take place in Harrogate in October, 2013.
"I was delighted to qualify for the championships, but I am having to be very careful with what I eat. I have the same sort of stuff - rice, turkey and eggs - six times a day and can’t go out for any nice meals with my family and friends. I get hungry every few hours anyway, so it’s not too bad, but it does make living a normal teenage life quite difficult."
The determined athlete, who recently graduated from Sunderland College, said she dreams of becoming a pro bodybuilder with the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB).