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Lleyton’s little sister: I’m so proud of my new body

Jaslyn Hewitt, tennis ace Lleyton’s little sister, is pumped. Only six months after muscling into body building, the former tennis pro was runner-up in her very first contest.

With trademark Hewitt drive — “She’s very, very tough mentally,” according to her trainer — the attractive 24-year-old set out to totally remodel her appearance.

She didn’t want to “bulk up like a she-man”, but having shed 12 per cent of her body fat, Jaslyn’s pecs appeal wowed judges at the women’s novice figure category of the SA Natural Physique titles.

“I like the athletic feminine look, and I’ve always wanted to have a six pack,” smiles the bikini-clad shape-shifter, who was crowned “Miss Potential”.

Now, with the backing of “Team Hewitt” — brother Lleyton, 26, and parents Glynn and Cherilyn — she’s competing in the Australian titles.

In a frank and funny interview with Woman’s Day (on-sale October 22), Jaslyn reveals why she still lives at home in Adelaide, what her dad hates about her body-building diet, and how she plans to celebrate her success with a Toblerone cheesecake …

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