A FORMER accountant has turned bodybuilder and is hoping to turn professional later this year.

Lauren Lotter, 28, trains on a daily basis, works as a personal trainer and online coach and is a competitive bikini bodybuilder.

She said: "Recently I competed in the two Bros Pro IFBB Women’s British Finals in Watford and I returned to the Island with second.

"I am very passionate about bodybuilding and I hope to turn pro this year. I know I am close.

Isle of Wight County Press:

"I will be competing again on October 4 at the Ben Weider Classic in London.

"I am an ex-accountant and I believe you should be driven by your dream. No matter how big or small your dream may be, always take the opportunity to make something of yourself and make your life the way you want to it to be."

Lauren trains at The Gym in Newport, One Leisure in Ryde and Urban Metro in Ryde.