Success Stories
Old Habits Die Hard
The first place medal was placed around my neck, the crowd cheered, I ate a burger and drank champagne, and just like that show day was over. For two years I envisioned that day. I worked harder than I ever had before; eating chicken breast after chicken...
Photo Gallery IDFA Competition
June 8th, 2019 IDFA #135 Calgary, AB 1st Place Win in Transformation - 5th Place Win in Novice Fitness Photo Credit - Dave Paul / Hair & Make - Backstage Cosmetics / Bikini - Mykini / Personal Trainer - Alana Dunbrack Coach - Lisa...
Competition Q&A
1st Place Transformation WinIDFA Competition #135 June 8th, 2019 - Calgary, ABPhoto Credit Dave Paul The following is the extended version of my transformation story, which was read out loud on stage Why Did You Decide to Make a...
Transformation Journey Check-In #9 (May 2019)
Having lost nearly 120 pounds in the past two years, Julie is just over a week away from achieving her MAJOR GOAL of stepping on stage to compete in a fitness competition! Wearing a bikini for the first time EVER in public! See how things are going and hear about her...
Transformation Journey Check-In #8 (April 2019)
Having lost over 100 pounds and with only nine weeks until show time, check in with Julie to hear how her transformation journey is going (and find out why she's wearing a ball gown) Click Photo for Full Video
Transformation Journey Check-In #7 (March 2019)
With just over 3 months of competition prep left to go, hear how Julie almost quit but decided to dig deeper than ever before. With determination and no vices she continues to push forward; transforming her life from the inside out while motivating and inspiring...
Transformation Journey Check-In #6 (Jan 2019)
See how Julie was able to push through her longest plateau yet and how she’s gearing up to crush a major goal! Competition prep is about to commence; get inspired and motivated to be the best version of yourself. Transforming her life from the inside out while...
I Don’t Even Like Chocolate… and Other Lies I Tell Myself
The tricky thing about motivation is that it comes and goes and presents it’s self as stronger or weaker depending on the day, hour, or minute. Often times when we let emotion, exhaustion or expectations alter our opinions and thoughts there is a shift in...
Your Main Motivator Needs to be All About You!
Motivation is defined simply as a person’s reason for doing something. Though I prefer to view and reference motivation through a positive lens, I know that what makes a person act or not act in a certain way doesn’t necessarily come from a place of love...
One Small Change has a Ripple Effect
When you change the way you are; and I don’t mean short term superficial changes, I mean down to the core of your existence changes where you improve your overall well-being, everything around you will begin to shift and change. The more conviction you have to the...
Change is Inevitable… and Scary as Hell
The notion of change can stir both excitement and fear within, but the reality is that change is inevitable. Circumstances surrounding you will change throughout your lifetime and most often the only part of it that you will be able to control is your perspective and...
Check In #5 See how Julie is Working Through her Injury, Staying Positive and Moving Forward
Check – In #4 With Julie (Sept 2018)
With a back injury that is still persisting, Julie talks about how perspective is everything. Healing your way to a healthier version of yourself is not just physical; it's a mind - body - soul transformation. Learn to be kind to yourself as you keep moving forward...
Check – In #3 August 2018
Hear Julie talk about how she slipped into a place of feeling like she needed to be perfect, which was made worse by a back injury. Hear how Julie plans to proceed moving forward; progress is still progress no matter how small. Video features Edie...
Check-In # 2 (July 2018)
Stay up to date with Julie's transformation story; be inspired and motivated. Find out what Julie's big goal is that she is working towards and hear how things are going. Video features Edie Vlooswyk
Check – In # 1 with Julie (June 2018)
Julie Kelly has embarked on a transformation journey of a lifetime. She aims to inspire and motivate other women to be the best version of themselves. It’s her mission to help women and mother’s find balance in their lives, to help them set goals and believe...