addressing the “drama” | bodybuilding industry + losing friends + birth control effects

hey there buff babes + bros!!! today i'm going to give you the tea on what's been happening inside the bodybuilding industry while i answer your questions so buckle up for this one!! 👀
⭐️ LIVE IN PERSON WOMEN'S TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREAT IN ATX ⭐️: knowyourpower.net/retreat
💌 mailing address ✰ PO BOX 150037 Austin, TX 78715
--------------------------
✰ sponsors ✰
1st phorm supps ✰ 1stphorm.com/?a_aid=thefitcouple free shipping w/ link
mega fit meals ✰ megafitmeals.com/ref/_juliarene/ code: juliarene10 for 10% off
my amazon favs ✰ www.amazon.com/shop/_juliarene
--------------------------
✰ support ✰
1 on 1 coaching ✰ knowyourpower.net/program
online posing sessions ✰ calendly.com/juliarene/30min
--------------------------
✰ mindset tools ✰
get my know your power daily journal ✰ amzn.to/3JHH4Aw
know your power journal digital pdf ✰ stanwith.me/juliarene/juliare...
--------------------------
✰ let's connect ✰
instagram ♡ / _juliarene
tik tok ♡ bit.ly/3kmlB2R
my podcast ♡ spoti.fi/3Q3KG2Z
disclaimer: this description contains affiliate links. if you use these links to buy something i may earn a commission. thank you for your support!
today’s topics: bodybuilding industry drama, inside the bodybuilding industry, christian guzman, birth control
--------------------------
⭐️ extra info ⭐️
my editor: bit.ly/3vaGMNy
my workout playlist: bit.ly/3HF8A2J
intro song: game time - kairo x easy mccoy
you’re more powerful than you think ♡

[@juliarene]

⭐ Join me LIVE in person for the Know Your Power Women's Retreat! knowyourpower.net/retreat ⭐

[@allyrah5145]

Girl! I swear your videos always come out when I’m feeling overwhelmed. You really hit home on the life control part. I’m a single parent and my mom has temporarily moved in with us and I’ve been losing friends left and right due to bad habits and I can’t be around that because I’ve been putting my health and wellbeing first and I’ve been diving deeper into fixing myself and identifying my trigger points. By watching your videos and the advise are extremely helpful and idk what I would do if I didn’t find your channel 😭 Keep up the amazing work! You look F**kn Ripped!!!🥰

[@stylishone]

there is a relatable influence with Julia's videos that can give you a good energy and mindset. you are right about how helpful she is. I would say she is the best fitness person on youtube. Keeps it real, no fluff or BS, just a regular person working hard every day.

[@Cookiesammwich]

SIDE NOTE. you look absolutely JACKED in this video. You look incredible!

[@juliarene]

APPRECIATE YOU!!🥹🫶🏼

[@belkemonge6892]

Right!? I was about to comment the same! You are looking strong 💪🏻

[@Cookiesammwich]

@@belkemonge6892 she’s crushing goals left and right!

[@Cookiesammwich]

@@juliarene no YOU

[@laker806]

Right!! I had a hard time focusing because the traps and delts where sooo distracting 😭🔥

[@StevieGriffinVlog]

hey julia found your channel randomly. i’ve started strength training the last 7 weeks and you are so down to earth and are super helpful for a beginner like me. thanks so much❤

[@raphaelwolff8205]

Julia,you speak so well and always give great advice.Very honest responses to all questions asked,your a very positive role model.Much respect.

[@silkyslim4397]

I enjoyed this sit down convo. Thank you for this. Keep grinding girlie!

[@juliarene]

awe yay! thank you!!

[@carriengugi3405]

The whole birth control thing and switching to non hormonal or natural ones instead of synthetic is for real 100% spot on. Due to the body flip flopping and not knowing what is "normal" it takes a while. I came off mine last year in November and I'm just now starting to experience semi-normal cycle patterns. I was on it for decades due to PCOS. Had I known 20 years ago that I could control my PCOS with diet and exercise I would have never started bc. But it's a learning experience and now I know better.

[@Alexandra-mj9ch]

Love ALL your videos especially the LONGER ONES! 🙏

[@krystlejade9126]

I had my IUD removed and although it GREATLY improved my mental health (no more depression/anger issues yay!) It did not help me with weight loss at all.

[@juliarene]

happy for you love!

[@h34rt5k]

you’re looking so good girlie 🥰💗

[@juliarene]

awe thank you!!

[@bug8nat9]

Hi from Waco! First time commenter, long time viewer. Just had to comment bc the part of the vid of you talking about the motivational playlist for cardio came on at the perfect time w/ 2 mins left on stairs for me… you & Kaylo are two of my favs to watch as I push through cardio!! Love my TEXAS SHAWTIES 🫶🏻 thanks for being raw , real, & sharing all your real life experiences with us!

[@juliarene]

omg yay!! thank you so so much! 🥹🫶🏼 never hesitate to comment, i love hearing what y'all have to say!!

[@skwlifts]

Always love chit chat videos you do! I was wondering what happened w you and gabby and I love the way you approached it. Wish you guys the best

[@empresslove0]

Wellness to me is still very feminine. Ms. Olympia does it sooooo well. You’re next ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@juliarene]

right?! thanks love!!

[@TheFizziologieNetwork]

Looking good! I see the progress👀🙌🔥

[@juliarene]

thank you!!

[@amandaortega5202]

now that i see this I"m going to ask my doctor about the birth control, which my appointment is coming up soon .. you look so amazing !!!!

[@samsterrr4699]

So weird- when I got off hormonal my doctor asked me if I wanted the non hormonal. I explained that I compete and she told me to absolutely not do it because it has been known to cause weight gain that is incredibly hard to lose, worse than hormonal. 🤔

[@manga4774]

wat the heck

[@AC_TexasRealtor]

Loved the sit downs.

[@kinkoshinkai]

I've long said, and advocated for, switching the center judge on a panel to a specialist in each division. The problem in judging is the judges themselves are not always well versed in the specifics of each division. If at least the center judge were a specialist in the division being presented and the panel rotated with each division, the judging would be more consistent.

[@HellsCanyonGirl]

I wear the same extensions. Yes. Love but they are a pain too. ❤

[@ShorTube640]

Love u Julia 😘

[@jamieg.3965]

RIGHT!!!! That's the first thing I noticed..arms and shoulders like awesome WOW. ❤👍💪

[@kellyallison3616]

Looking great! Who is your Coach?

[@tjoy7674]

Soon to be 50, I wish I would of never started taking birth control and started weight training in my 20's. Love all your videos!

[@andreaguerrero7290]

Off topic, I tried the abs/core vacuums you recommend, I was sore the next day.

[@juliarene]

yay!

[@LGA0825]

Do you know the website to look at for shows of the Christian Guzman show?

[@ericarivera4408]

Wowzerrsss!!! You look amazing lovebug🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@juliarene]

thank you so much :')

[@johndoejjdujd]

Do you do any type of Neck training?

[@pamgelenius1377]

NPC competitions I’ve been in Oh & PA - Dave Liberman and Gary Udit 🎉 great shows

[@TomDodds-mn2vp]

Love you baby girl

[@mollyram2997]

Girl..... You are STUNNING. & funny. That's all.. lol have a great day :D

[@oogbaloptong]

I thought the same when getting of hormonal birth control 🙈 I actually gained 20 pounds

[@tracyavery1345]

You look awesome what brand are you wearing?

[@naturallyjulienelson]

Also I was on the pill for 18 years and tried IUD to lose weight and didn’t see an improvement either

[@ripleyxbrown]

Damn girl, your shoulders are looking ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 I got off birth-control after 17 years in 2021 because I got sterilised. Best thing that happened to my body, which also kickstarted my fitness/weightloss journey 3 months after the surgery. :D

[@Patrick-oi9np]

Am I blind or is that motivational video not there? If it's not could you please link it! TIA 🙏

[@tracyC7414]

What’s the difference, or purpose, between eaa’s and bcaa’s.

[@marcelinalizinska1915]

Both are a scam and you don't need them ☺️ Unless you're vegan, meaning you're not eating complete protein with full aminoacid profile.

[@semsara1977]

Girl where do you get these adorable outfits? Please please.

[@autumnspeaks]

Stop itching g your nose... I can't stop itching my nose also ...😂❤

[@juliarene]

LOL sorry!!

[@lisagab]

Allergy season 😂

[@shannonlockwood8684]

I have heard and researched that metamucil is habit forming and your body will rely on it to have bm's. My trainer added it to my supplements and I have been taking it for 3 months. I'm scared to continue taking it now. It says to not take longer then 7 days 😬😬😬

[@KrazyVideoChick]

Aaww, thats sad about the podcast. Glad everything is working out though. I watch Startalk and Neil & Chuck are always via zoom or something and they seem to still have good chemistry (no pun intended) doing it that way.

[@bignerdbdp]

How many shows have you postponed already?

[@saysomethingproductions]

As many as she needs until she is ready lol. Why would you walk into a show you're not prepared for thats straight up stupid.

[@tonimoore1989]

More than likely your body is still trying to regulate from the hormonal birth control. I was put on BC in the 5th grade, I am now 32 and finally took myself off of birth control august of 2022. My hormones are finally at normal levels and my weight has finally started to move during this past cut I did. So yea give it a little bit of time 😊

[@fernardfowler2600]

😊👋

[@mowettryder7407]

I literally went off yesterday about my boo @ juliarene. Some clown came across my feed let’s just say I gave his a$$ the business.. It’s Crazy.. foul, ratchet,, and busted for ANY so called man to speak I’ll of a Woman.. The amount of jealousy towards us females from Men is Crazy.. Anyway.. I’m definitely NOT playing about my boo Julia.. I guess the More Successful.. The Bigger haters.. Anyway… We Love you!!!!And Imma Ride 4 you.. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

❤❤❤❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🌹🥰🌹 you so funny Julia

[@Fitnessdrama]

Drama=$😊

[@JoseSanchez-fp3mp]

Hello, you look always so good and elegant powerful too you are amazing have a nice day.

[@broncosrock9410]

Beautiful bodybuilder I've seen smooth skin like silk 😊

[@MMoore-fc1vn]

My name is Miles, and I think you look absolutely phenomenal

[@eashdabeast]

Would’ve loved to know what happened with the Young LA partnership 👀🫠