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Flowery Branch graduate transforms into powerlifter

Leanna Carr inspires others to live a balanced life

Competitive powerlifter Leanna Carr demonstrates a sumo dead lift during at a seminar Oct. 24 at Iron Beast Barbell in Gainesville. “I really like strength sports because it really focuses on giving it your all and being the best you can be, and I think that can translate to any other facet of life,” Carr said. She started powerlifting when she was a student at the University of Georgia. - photo by JOSHUA L. JONES

1103CARR-powerlifter1 — Competitive powerlifter Leanna Carr demonstrates a sumo dead lift during at a seminar Oct. 24 at Iron Beast Barbell in Gainesville. “I really like strength sports because it really focuses on giving it your all and being the best you can be, and I think that can translate to any other facet of life,” Carr said. She started powerlifting when she was a student at the University of Georgia. - photo by JOSHUA L. JONES

Looking into the mirror wasn’t always easy for Leanna Carr. While in her second year of college at the University of Georgia, she started gaining weight. And the Flowery Branch High School graduate wasn’t happy about it.