day one of prep diaries | honest physique update + picking a show date

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[@juliarene]

Comment below what color suit I should wear!?

[@TayLuna]

The lavender one you didn’t wear so pretty!! But also get a couple new ones especially for Olympia 😉 you got this!

[@Unclerudy123]

birthday suit 💌💌💌💌😍😘

[@amberlandes4181]

I really like the lavender suit or the burgundy would be very pretty!

[@matmelendres]

We’re in this together❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@jacquelyncabrera8572]

I think a lighter color like the lavender would look best on your tan!! Maybe a light pink if you can find it🩷

[@thickfitsteph]

Julia, don’t get rid of the red suit. The red suit holds so much power and memory when you won your pro card. Hang it up or frame it. use it as motivation and a reminder of all your hard work and success.

[@angelfire8427]

I’m not a sentimental person, but I say keep it too. It holds lots of good memories!!

[@juliarene]

🥹

[@ktjj20]

She should definitely put it in a shadow box with some photos of receiving her pro card! I like the lavender!

[@athenabrown9754]

Keep it,and frame it. My First suite is red because of yours ❤

[@MayaAgrippine]

Definitely keep it and frame it. It's your vision board come true

[@natthecat4330]

Julia starting at 20.4 percent is AMAZING. You are already at an amazing start. This will be YOUR year ✨

[@juliarene]

thank you! I'm so proud!

[@candacecoulter982]

I love the lavender but I would definitely do one in yellow!! Yellow would be stunning on you ❤

[@juliarene]

thank you love!

[@LibertyGoddess1776]

YELLOW like the sun ☀️

[@juliarene]

:')

[@its_me_erin_g]

Ooh!! Lavender, Yellow and Teal 💪❤️

[@paigeclemons.]

Omg yes phones started working JUST IN TIME to watch our queen's prep diaries! ❤ so ready for this!

[@juliarene]

YIPIIIEEEEE!!!

[@delmathornton3882]

your skin color is so beautiful and than with your show tan.......try a bedazzle yellow color, the brighter colors will bring out your hair. I remember you in the green one, omg absolutely stunning and that lavender one has such a "rich" feel and tone to it, very pretty indeed!

[@juliarene]

yellow would be amazing!

[@emilyfarr9897]

I really love and appreciate your explanations of things - like with the posing. It makes it so fans like me who have never done anything like this and don’t know much about it can follow along and learn. Very happy for you and excited to follow along on this series!

[@Life.W.Walkinshaw]

The little foot taps while telling zack was soooo cute!!!,!😊. Also red just looked so good and popped so well when I watched that video ….

[@juliarene]

Thank you!! 😊

[@elizadumsfit]

Aw Juuuu ❤ your mindset had changed so much, I feel like this is gonna be SUCH a great year for you! I’m so dang excited and super proud of you😭♥️

[@juliarene]

ugh thank you love that means so much!!

[@QueenAlicat]

Lavender for one show and then that yellow. It would look so good contrasted against the tan!

[@danielamartinez5671]

Julia you’re gonna kill it bro . I’m so excited to see you!

[@juliarene]

thank youuu!!!

[@Consistencycamp]

Great Job Julia!!! I’ve been watching for about 3 yrs and you definitely reached your goals!!!

[@juliarene]

omg thank you!! :')

[@michelleboldridge7508]

I do love the lavender one to start! It's fresh, it's new...a new you😇

[@juliarene]

:')

[@Amyjwashere]

20% is such a healthy body fat %! Julia that is awesome! ❤ can’t wait for you to walk on the olympia stage!

[@gorgeousmask]

Girl!!! The lavender one is beautiful and would look so good with your coloring! But purple is my favorite so maybe biased. You’re beautiful whatever you choose. Kill it!

[@koleecelynnia]

So proud of you Julia!! Can’t wait to see you go places this season!!!!🧡

[@juliarene]

Thanks queen 🙏

[@nessa2207]

I love the yellow or teal idea it would pop with the tan.

[@SandraGarcia-gv9tu]

I LOVE watching your videos and following your journey! I ALWAYS smile the entire video! You are SUCH an inspiration. I watch your videos to motivate me when I feel like I don't have it in me on my down days. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU...for ALWAYS being SO encouraging!❤ Love you!❤

[@persauda07]

Thank you for being so transparent and never gatekeeping ❤

[@yeseniaq935]

I love that lavender color!! It’s so pretty and soft.

[@kym.etherington]

i love the blue suit!!!! but i'm bias because blue is my fave colour🥹🤭✨🦋

[@Turdburglarxoxo]

The lavender suit is gorgeous!! 💜 yellow would also be a slay since you are going for the gold 🏆

[@juliarene]

awe:')

[@451dgkallday]

You should do lavender it’s my favorite color lol ! And that color is giving spring 😍 Perf for your event , the green one looks so good on you too ! Even the terqouis one!

[@Sonata675]

Your new series is going to be so exciting! You already look awesome but to see you transform into completion size with your new coach is gonna be stunning! I can't wait to see the process! You are already so awesome with what you eat and how you workout, and you have really put a lot into your self care and your mental well being these last few years. I think that is gonna make your focus and dedication extra strong and I think you can win in a healthy and sustainable way. Go Julia!

[@renaereps]

Girl!!! This starting point! 😱🤩 so excited for you!!!

[@maritamalmgren479]

Amazing results 🥰🥰🥰 so happy for you!! Cant wait to follow you all the way to olympia🎉🎉

[@juliarene]

thank you queen!

[@richardrodriguez9098]

Olympia will be in October this year in Vegas

[@juliarene]

thank you!

[@kimberlyleos]

I love the Phenix one

[@dreannanmcconnell8787]

I think Lavender for one show Bringing the green back is a POWER MOVE But….what about a cranberry/burgundy suit? I think it compliments you so well!!!

[@familyunity70]

Look into color analysis, this way you can get competition bikini’s that go well with your skin color and make you POP!

[@kristendeluca4332]

Proud of you Julia!!! So excited to see you on stage again.

[@dice_strength]

I’m so excited for this series, I know you’re gonna absolutely CRUSH prep! And it lines up perfectly with my wedding cut 😁 definitely will be watching these during cardio!

[@LifeandLattes]

Thank you so much for filming this journey! Its so helpful as I’m entering my own bikini journey 🥹 so excited to be heading into this prep at the same time!

[@JennaLeeInsanity]

YELLOWWWWWWWWWW 💛💛💛 it will look so good on your skin tone

[@PozzaPoe]

Wear the 2 you already have. And get a new one for the olypia 👀 I like the idea of yellow on you! Or a deep royal blue i think would be gorgeous!

[@jamestimm5028]

Absolutely. Great job. By looking at the pose, you looked a lot leaner, but I think that was the light. I would say 15%. Or even lower. Hope you have a great rest of your day and weekend. Keeping in inspiration and a legend

[@thedancingpistachio]

Lavender and get another one too! I think yellow would be amazing on you!

[@queengoddess2010]

I love the blue one.

[@sarinacunningham8926]

What an incredible starting point!! 👏 The lavender suit is beautiful, definitely use that. But the burgundy would be stunning on you too. 😍 Such a gorgeous tone.

[@shannonlockwood8684]

I want your energy Julia!! ❤❤❤

[@rachelpagan4678]

You can literally rock any color 😍 I’d say wear a different color for each show, the lavender the green and then make a new one I just came across your IG last night and I’m in love 🥰 you’re so inspiring ❤❤❤seriously goals

[@abbeyrace9270]

I LOVE the lavender one!! You should wear that for at least one show…

[@cynthiabetancourt8674]

The last 2 … the dark blue/purple and the lavander but the most beautiful color for you with the tan tone that they apply to you before the competition is bright purple something like the third one you showed💜!!

[@janetteproa3443]

Soooo excited for the series but even more excited to watch you KILL THE COMPETITION!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@crysgreen24]

the little foot stomps when she's talking about her body fat percentage to her man 🥰

[@theblacklotuscollective]

That donk growth girl 🔥🔥🔥 incredible projection improvement! For 1 year difference, you really can see the walk you talk xx 🤯 Some of us have been here since 3000 subs and I know we’re witnessing the future Ms Olympia, GO GET EM BABE! ❤

[@juliarene]

thank you so much!!!!

[@carolynestrada6864]

Dark blue or dark purple would look so good on you! I love seeing those colors on brunette competitors.

[@katycooke3635]

The purple is gorgeous and I think the teal or green looks amazing with your skin and dark hair! You look stunning bo matter what!!!❤

[@itsallebony]

This video came at the perfect time because I’m starting a cutting phase! I think yellow would look beautiful! ❤

[@Tonya_W]

You killed it over the of season!! Yay! Congrats!! Let me know if you come to SD. Would love to see you again.

[@emilyayala-hemingway5367]

Julia you should definitely wear the lavender and/or the blue one that you never wore. If you want to get a new one, then I think with your killer tan on stage, a yellow would stand out!

[@KristyKappel-lf2bf]

This is your year!! I can feel it 💪 I love the teal color.

[@lisaspitzer4333]

Julia, your spirit makes me happy 😃

[@MrsNunswife]

Julia, I just wanna thank you for all the information. This video was LOADED. Keep it coming. 👍🏼

[@juliarene]

Thank you! Will do!:))))

[@jennyrstanley1]

I love the lavender color with your skin. You could wear any color and it would be stunning. The teal and green colors are gorgeous too. Keep the red one! It has good memories and you earned it!

[@MissDerrec]

You seem so excited I hope that carries through this season for you!!! 💪🔥☺️

[@staceyhoffman4829]

Lavendar, it makes your skin sparkle!

[@katiewagner8787]

I looooove a deep red on you!! Such a power color and looks amazing with your skin tone!

[@janellcordero8908]

I can’t wait to see your journey! You have come so far 🥹💖

[@happygitana]

GIRLY!!! You are unbelievableeeeeeee! Your body looks amaziiiiiiiiiiinng! You and a few other amazing fit woman keep me inspired and proud like we're besties. I vote lavender and yellow. Yellow is the pow suit bringing sunny positive vibes, lavender is zen letting your body pow🥰😘 Lastly...I have a feeling it's going to be a great year too!

[@juliarene]

aw thank you sm my love!

[@aymeelevario3445]

I love the lavender one and create a turquoise one for Olympia. Your tan would look so pretty in lavender, turquoise, yellow and even like a light pink💕

[@juliarene]

oohhh love!

[@pollybish2988]

Honestly you will look great in any color BUT i love the one with the blue on the sides!!!

[@juliarene]

thanks!

[@shikirastanford8798]

You could do the pink and orange together that would've pretty. And yellow as well.

[@Ky-nh6np]

Lavender for sure and yellow as a new one would be so fun

[@monsterbrandman]

I found you from watching Mizkif streams. You have such a cool personality.

[@juliarene]

Thank you so much friend I’m glad you’re here !

[@elliemejfit]

SUPPORTING U ALL THE WAY QUEEN

[@pgelenius]

All your suits are gorgeous! Make sure to check the connectors, because on my favorite suit, one of my connectors was about to fall off or break off and I had to send the top back for a new connectors.

[@ZeBiii]

Weeee can't wait for ths prep diaries so exicted for you. Also looking extra pretty lately gurl is glowiiiing :D Also yellow would loook so good on you.

[@nadineschneider4590]

Do at least one show in the lavender one plsss😍😍 but all of them look so so nice, pink would be BOMB

[@susanlosier59]

I think yellow would awesome on you!

[@TheKimzxr]

you are looking incredible 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥this is your year! 🖤🖤

[@FeliciaRojasDMA]

I’m not sold on yellow… maybe if you do a darker yellow like a macaroni or a goldenrod. But not too bright, because it would probably contrast a little too much with the tan. Maybe a light green? Or a lighter blue? Because if we’re saying you look pretty orange in your tan, the complementary color would be blue. I think it would give the right amount of contrast without taking away from your physique. Also, CONGRATS, girlfriend!!!! 🥳🙌🏽

[@juanitaprada6782]

Love this !!!! Such a fun video exited for you and can’t wait to see the whole process 💕🌸

[@lisagab]

It's your time, your year. Speak it into being Julia. Cheering u on🫶👏👏

[@juliarene]

love you!

[@emilybarrett]

The green one you wore to The Puerto Rico Pro was killer. I was there in the audience and watched the whole show. It was awesome. Killer line up

[@juliarene]

loved that one too!!

[@mylittleruralhomestead]

You are amazing! Great work over your "off season".

[@jenamiller5024]

Oooo create a teal one!! It will look so amazing with your features!

[@tyanat1]

Yes the lavender for a show! Then maybe a yellow one

[@coach_drea_]

I am a purple girly, so I vote lavender, BUT your skin tone would be GORGEOUS with teal or a paler pink!

[@jasminemunoz8336]

Lavender 💜 for sure!!!

[@DPow21]

I really like the lavender one! And I think you should to teal too!! 😍

[@georgeannmarsh]

You slayed maintenance! And teal would look SO good on you.

[@AmethystMtzE]

Purple for sure but also a TEAL would look amazing!!

[@crismart0927]

Lavender 💜and Yellow💛 they would look so beautiful on you. By the way, I love your personality!

[@Cosmicsstarlight]

the blue and purple are both beautiful!! 😍😍

[@luvsangel]

Love love this video!! Thank you! As someone who is new to all of this, so informative ❤

[@juliarene]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mctgdb]

Your physique looks amazing! I wish you the best

[@juliarene]

thank you sm!

[@jackieangeles2410]

First, you look amazing during off season and so excited what you bring this year. The lavender 💜 is beautiful, but yellow will go well with you tone

[@juliarene]

thank you! I think I might get a yellow one!

[@fitfergieferg]

RE: show suit If you’re doing potentially 3 shows, I think you should wear the lavender for one, the blue/deep purple for one, and then order a new suit for one! Then you will have feedback on each suit and know which one to wear to the Olympia 😄 I think a blush suit with rose gold stones would be STUNNING on you and true to yourself!

[@Ella16009]

Yellow and teal! Both would look amazing with your features and skin tone🤍🤍

[@Cc.me18]

Julia!!! The second I saw your lip color at the end, you need todo a mauve /burgundy! The way it suits your facial Features is crazy!! 😍😍😍

[@youngajummah]

You make me want to become a wellness competitor! ❤

[@juliarene]

come on in!! there's plenty of room 🥰

[@junescircle7772]

The lavender pops so much😍😍😍

[@SistaSOLS]

My vote is yellow or burgundy. The lavender can definitely be for one show. Congrats on maintaining 💪🏾

[@jewelrodriguez401]

Which ever color bikini will match the color makeup you will be doing. So the colors on your face and the bikini will both catch the judges attention. Definitely play around with makeup and see which colors go better together. You got this!

[@juliarene]

for sure!! i can't wait to show y'all!

[@eXtra_Baconz]

Yay! I'm so excited for you! I think go with lavender for at least one show. 🙂

[@stephanierosario5615]

Teal and yellow would look gorgeous on you🔥🔥🔥🔥 your going to crush this season❤❤❤god bless

[@jaeveeeff]

I like the phoenix red suit. I would suggest maybe a rich red or a more red terracotta colour. ❤

[@jaeveeeff]

That mustard yellow/gold was also really nice!