Kim only took up bodybuilding last year and succeeded beyond her wildest expectations – winning Miss Athletics UK at the BNBF finals and coming third in the Miss Athletic category at the Drug Free Athletic Coalition Miami Pro-World Bodybuilding Champions in the US city.
The 33-year-old said she feels nervous and excited about the British finals, which will be held in Perth on Sunday, September 25.
Kim, of Temple Sowerby, said: “I have been training extra, extra hard.
“I’d love to keep my British title but we’ll see. I’m not sure that will happen this year.
“I have been trying to get in really good condition which means getting extra lean.”
Since January 1 this year, she has eaten the same meals at the same time every day.
Her diet is strict and she has no cheat days.
She only eats porridge oats, bananas, potatoes, rice, vegetables like broccoli, courgette, spinach, lots of fish and eggs.
“I don’t mind it, I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t enjoy it,” said Kim, though she admitted she would like a chicken wrap.
To make sure she is in the best physique for the finals, Kim trains every day.
On top of the 20 classes a week that she instructs at various gyms in Carlisle, Penrith and Kendal, she does weight training for two and a half to three hours a day, five or six days a week, and extra cardio training for an hour a day. Her dream is to be world champion and she said she would keep going until she achieves that goal.
She also really wants to retain her British title.
“It would be absolutely amazing,” she said.
“I have trained really hard for the last two years.
Kim Wilson “I’ve got three children, I’m on my own, I’m a full time mum and I’m working full time as well.
“For me it’s something for me and it’s just a massive achievement if I can hold my title.
“And it keeps me strong mentally, not just physically.”
Kim juggles being a full time mum to Joseph Wilson, 16, Ellie Wilson, 12, and Harriet Laidlow, six, as well as her training and classes.
There are two rounds at the BNBF finals, where competitors are critiqued on their fitness, balance, symmetry, leanness, muscle and athletic ability.
In the first symmetry round, competitors pose showing off their abs, double biceps, triceps, chest and other muscles.
The second round is choreographed and judges examine not only competitors’ bodies but also their confidence and stage presence.
If judges can’t decide between people there is essentially a pose off to help them decide their favourite, which Kim said can be a lot of fun.
This year, Kim has been supported by bed manufacturer Sealy, which has a factory in Aspatria.
Kim said: “The support from Sealy has been absolutely fantastic and it’s really made a big difference to my training.
“Not only has the company gifted me a bed to help me get the sleep I need, it has also become one of my main sponsors which has helped me with membership and show fees and other preparations too.
“I’ve found I’ve been sleeping much better and I feel more alert for my training, which I do every single day – this is really important to me.”
