A former student has told how she dropped out of university while training to be barrister – to become a full-time bodybuilder.

Mel Wilkinson, 28, now devotes her time to working out in the gym after quitting her law degree in a bid to make it pro. She gave up her course following her first year and now dedicates her time getting ready for amateur competitions across Britain and Europe. Mel will now have the chance to turn professional when she competes at the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) in Portugal this weekend.