Maria , 42 , of Watford , decided hit 40 and decided it was time for a change . Wanted to slim from size 14 and signed up for personal training sessions . Swapped takeaways and fatty snacks for weight-lifting and HIIT workouts . In a year she went from 12st 7lb to her slimmest , 8st 7lb . She 's reduced her body fat percentage from 38 per cent to 15 per cent . Now taking part in Miami Pro World Championships fitness model comp .
Maria Twomey , 42 , of Watford , decided hit 40 and decided it was time for a change . Wanted to slim from size 14 and signed up for personal training sessions . Swapped takeaways and fatty snacks for weight-lifting and HIIT workouts . In a year she went from 12st 7lb to her slimmest , 8st 7lb . She 's reduced her body fat percentage from 38 per cent to 15 per cent . Now taking part in Miami Pro World Championships fitness model comp .