About Kristie Real
Kind of Bad, Kind of Bougee. A Whole Lot of Fit!
Hi, I’m Kristie Real, an ISSA-certified personal trainer and nutrition coach! I’ve been working out for what seems like my whole life, but it wasn’t until I found bodybuilding that I really leveled up my fitness goals in the past year and a half.
I’ve been every size imaginable - from athletic in high school to freshmen-15 chubby in college to skinny fat in my late-200s. From 29 to 34, I had three c-section babies and struggled with postpartum weight loss each time after gaining about 60 lbs with each pregnancy. Those were the most challenging five years of my life regarding my confidence, as I hated what I saw in the mirror. But I persevered and was consistent with my fitness and nutrition goals until I was about 10 pounds over my pre-baby weight.
Proud of how far I’d come, I decided to finally dive deep into my fitness journey and signed up for a bodybuilding muscle contest in January 2022. It had been one of my life bucket list items, and I finally felt ready to commit to the strict lifestyle, diet and exercise regime needed to recomp my body for the stage. It was the most challenging thing I’ve ever done but also the most rewarding. I fell in love with the sport and was committed to becoming a certified trainer. Since then, I’ve done three shows and have taken home multiple wins in my categories.
My struggles with yo-yo dieting, not knowing proper exercise form or nutrition, and self-hatred all helped me become the healthier woman I am today when I look back on it all. I’m sure my story is also shared by many, and I want to inspire and motivate others to get fitter and more active. I want clients to look and feel their best because I know firsthand the challenges of disliking the person you see in the mirror. Working out and being healthier have helped in all aspects of my life. I’m a better person, mom, wife, and friend because of it all and I am grateful for all I’ve learned.
My goal is to help you become your healthiest version yet with my training and guidance!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s become workout BFFs!
