Social media influencers are the it-girls of Instagram. They use their platform to inspire and empower women - something we at Female First resonate with. This year has seen a rise in people using social media to promote positive messages, but who did we choose as the best of all? Here are our five nominees and what they stand for.

Nominee: Anna Victoria

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“Aren’t you worried about looking too manly?” is a question I got recently. Anyone else been asked this before? . I want to tell you girls something I’ve never shared before. About a month before I first started working out, a friend of mine told me she was entering a bikini competition. I gasped. My mind went THERE... “but you’re going to look manly!” My friend laughed and said nooo I won’t. She was already familiar with fitness/working out/just how hard it is for women to gain muscle. I wasn’t. . Fast forward a few months to when I first started working out, shedding fat, and I was gaining an all new appreciation for gaining muscle. It’s hard!! I quickly realized a few things: . 👉 “Bulky” muscle doesn’t exist. Having muscle with a layer of fat on top is what makes people think muscle is bulky. 👉 Muscle is what tones, tightens and sculpts our bodies (the treadmill doesn’t) 👉 Since gaining muscle is no easy feat for women, when you do gain it, you become so PROUD because it’s a result of your hard work and dedication 👉 The reason why it’s so hard for women to gain muscle in comparison to men is because women don’t have the testosterone levels men do to promote rapid muscle gain. . Don’t let people’s lack of understanding about fitness discourage you from going after your goals. Don’t take offense, don’t get upset, just DO YOU. 👊 #fbggirls #bodylovebabes www.annavictoria.com

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Anna Victoria has taken the fitness world by storm. She has used social media platforms to promote healthy living and balance, and has inspired women and girls all over the world to enjoy exercise rather than to see it as a chore.

She has released fitness programmes which encourage women to love their bodies and built a community of motivated and empowered females along the way. She now has over one million loyal followers, who she regularly does live chats with, answering any fitness questions and offering a platform of support for her FBG girls.

Not only that, but she’s got the cutest dog ever; a golden retriever called Rigatoni who we just love.

Nominee: Huda Kattan

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American makeup artist, beauty blogger and entrepreneur, Huda Kattan, is the founder of Huda Beauty.

She has almost 30 million followers on Instagram - that's nearly three times the population of Belgium!

Huda went from finding a gap in the beauty market and making her own line of false lashes, to becoming Instagram’s highest paid influencer - making the list of Time’s most influential people on the internet. That list also includes Kim Kardashian, by the way..

Nominee: Michelle Lewin

Fitness diva. Cover model. Role model.

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Michelle Lewin is the brains behind the ‘Hot Body Diet’. She has over 13 million followers on Instagram and describes herself as the ‘Latin Queen of the Fitness Scene’.

She’s a fitness model, a bodybuilder, a bikini babe, and is now known worldwide for inspiring women to become the healthiest and best version of themselves.

Part fitness model, part bodybuilder, part bikini babe – Michelle is visible all over the globe. After emigrating to America in 2012, she's become one of the biggest names on social media.

Nominee: Lele Pons

Lele Pons, full name Eleonora Pons Maronese, has over 31 million followers on Instagram. She has an amazing singing voice, crazy moves and a huge personality. It’s no wonder she has so many fans.

Nominee: Sommer Ray

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haven’t posted in a bit.. y’all miss me??

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She’s on Instagram’s Rich List and has acquired almost 20 million followers. She began her Instagram success as a fitness model, but has since showed off her brilliant personality as a YouTuber.

She takes pride in owning a natural body that she has worked hard for, and aims to inspire other girls to embrace their natural self and promote a healthy lifestyle.


by for www.femalefirst.co.uk


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