Julie Van Acker

From: Brusselskat about 2 years ago

Wow! That's an inspiring effort. Well done.

From: ahansen about 2 years ago

Julie Van Acker, I have printed up your before and after photos as encouragement for me. I would sure like to make the same transformation for myself. If you have the time I sure would like to ask you some questions.

From: palori about 2 years ago

Julie, Wow! You look incredible! I am also interested in knowing more details about your transformation. As a 45 year old female, I find inspiration in the stories of women in their forties making such dramatic, positive changes. I'd love to know more specifics about your weight training routine, aerobic activity and calorie consumption. I don't have a trainer and I'm not sure I could get these results without one. You are a true success story! Thank you Julie & Tosca!

From: tanyamac about 2 years ago

hi! i'm dong the same thing reading all the posts of women in their 40s. I just started today after doing weight watchers for awhile. i do it every year from jan to may. then gain the weight back. 15-20lbs. I love working out but don't do it as often as needed as a busy mom and have a full time job. i work in a nursery so get lots of upper body workouts carrying flower baskets around. good luck every one!!

From: marymom about 2 years ago

me too! I just joined today and am reading stories of women in their 40's, looking for inspiration. you look fantastic! i am 42 and want to get back in shape. i've let myself go and lose and gain the same 10-15 lbs over and over. i would love to hear more of your journey as well. after having 4 kids, i got into great shape, but now i'm floundering.

From: ahansen about 2 years ago

It's me again, I see there is still no reply, post or profile from Julie Van Acker. I would really like to look at what her disciplines were. If I felt like I could reach that goal and had it spelled out for me, I would jump at it. There is so much science to the building muscle, losing fat, training, etc. And there are no P.T. here in Orange Park, Florida that I could go to.

From: MPepper about 2 years ago

Congratulations on your achievements! I'm a 46 year old wife, mom and teacher and I want to get back into shape! I'm just beginning to "Eat Clean" and would love to hear any tips you can give just starting out!

From: HealthySteps about 2 years ago

I am also in my early forties, 42 to be exact. Within the last 6months to a year the wieght has been crawling on. From my behind still moving once I reach the top of the stairs to what seems like an ever growing mid section. I have three children. I reallly would like to be in much better shape by my 43rd b-day. The success stories of the 40 year old's are what I need to keep motivation high!

From: FitnessOver40 about 2 years ago

I am about to turn 42, and I am another who combs this site and others for inspirational examples of women over 40 who have made this kind of transformation. Julie, you look incredible. I'm a longtime subscriber to Oxygen and have most of the ECD books, but had not really committed for the long haul until now. I'm so glad Tosca posted your story! Keep up the great work; you are inspiring.

From: LesaSharp about 2 years ago

Thanks so much for sharing your story. I will turn 44 this summer and struggling to lose the extra weight. This really helps motivate me! It's never too late! Congratulations!

From: JVA about 2 years ago

Hello everyone it's me Julie! Thanks for such kind words!!! It's great to have a cheering section of us women in our 40's :) I will be 44 by the end of the year and still doing my daily workouts and eating clean. Each of you can have the same success if you truely want it. Don't do it for anyone else but yourself......your mind and heat have to be in it or you won't make good decisions in crunch time. The 40's are awesome.......my 25 year HS reunion is this year....i have my next goal - do you???

From: Tinpal about 2 years ago

Thanks again, Julie and Tosca! I echo the comments of all of the other women in this post. It is inspiring beyond words to see women in their 40's succeeding at being healthy. We women tend to just sit around and commiserate about our weight gain with other women just like us when we should be encouraging each other to CHANGE what we don't like! Let's DO it!

From: jojo3 about 2 years ago

thanks for a great story julie i am almost 46 and its nice to c someone my age able to do it.I cant afford a personal trainer but I think I will do ok,have a groovy kinda day.

From: ahansen about 10 months ago

Hey Julie, have been thinking about you and wondering what you have been doing lately. I am trying to get refocused on my goals. I have lost 45 lbs. but still have 5-10 more lbs of fat to go. I think I am at 20% body fat and would love to maintain a 16 % if that is possible. I have been really discouraged about my diet, still training like a man woman though.