A bodybuilder has won her first crown after successfully battling eating disorders for more than 15 years. Carly Tierney, from Woolley Grange, South Yorkshire, came first in the Miami Pro UK bodybuilding competition in St Albans, having overcome both bulimia and anorexia in a staggering 18-month transformation. The 31-year-old beat off stiff competition from 65 entrants to win the 'Miss Bikini Tall' category in October. Scroll down for video Carly winning the 'Miss Bikini Tall' category at the Miami Pro UK bodybuilding competition Carly now has a totally different body, working out every day and eating eight small healthy meals a day
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Carly Tierney struggled with anorexia and bulimia from  age of 15
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At 30 was unhappy, unhealthy and felt she had a missed out on so much
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Began researching about her body and educated herself on nutrition
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Starting bodybuilding training, gaining respect for her body
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Trains twice a day and eats eight small healthy meals
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Came first in the Miami Pro UK bodybuilding competition in St Albans
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Says she hopes she will inspire people to be happier in their bodies
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