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Julie Van Acker

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Age: 42 Height: 5’4 Heaviest Weight: 164 lb Current Weight: 115 lb

My Journey:

At the urging of my doctor, I made a decision to get in better shape. I not only hired a personal trainer, but decided to change my diet as well. I come from a family with a history of high cholesterol and did not want to take drugs for the rest of my life. I wanted to change my habits to get healthier.

My trainer introduced me to Tosca Reno’s Eat-Clean Diet book. As a result I lost 45 lbs! And that was just the start – I took part in my first ever Figure Contest in June 2008.

When I began my journey, I weighed 164 lbs and had 32% body fat. On the day of my contest I weighed in at 112 lbs with 9% body fat. Granted, that was the day of the contest, but man, what a difference Eating Clean can make! I now weigh a constant 115 lbs and stand at about 15% body fat.

It was exciting to see my body changing! It’s hard work and at times very inconvenient but the compliments and the feeling I have all the time are NOT inconvenient!

I'm here to tell you a normal average gal can go against genetics and change her metabolism to get results!

Thank you,
Julie Van Acker

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Comments & Responses

From: Brusselskat about 1 month ago
Wow! That's an inspiring effort. Well done.
From: ahansen about 4 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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!