
'It felt amazing to be among and like I belong in the fitness community. 'It was the peak of my whole journey and I got to really show off all of the hard work that I have been doing over the last two and a half years. It all looked great together and made me feel so confident. 'Having the spray tan, and then getting my hair and makeup done, and completing the look with my beautiful swimsuit. 'I loved getting glammed up to go on stage.

Julia, a professor of fashion design, added: 'I never thought I would be doing something like this at my age. Her goals were to feel strong, get lean and have lots of energy. Julia says that becoming a bodybuilder has given her a new lease of life and helped her feel amazing. I had no nerves or anxiety, I was just happy and confident.'

I loved getting glammed up to go on stage.'

She said: 'I never thought I would be doing something like this at my age. Julia after having her hair and make up done for the competition.
