A McDonald's team member is competing to be crowned the strongest woman in the world after bulking up by chomping through the fast food menu at work. Maria Krzesinska, 41, will jet off to the USA next month to compete in the Official Strongman Games after previously being crowned Britain's strongest woman over 40.
The mum-of-three started powerlifting a few years ago as a way to build up her confidence after suffering depression and escaping an abusive relationship. She quickly became obsessed with her new hobby and was soon lifting cars and pulling lorries in her spare time when she wasn't flipping burgers at work.
Maria even credits being able to maintain her protein-rich diet by munching through the McDonald's menu - including Chicken Selects, Big Tasty burgers and McFlurrys. She has previously been crowned winner in the Masters Category (aged 40 and over) at the World Heavy Events Association World Championship in Finland last year.
