Since childhood, Julia’s angelic face meant she’s always been compared to a pretty doll. But the naturally slender girl never felt like she had any purpose in life.“Because of my facial features, people have always said I look like a doll. “And I was a good, academic girl for so many years. I studied music, was well-read, participated in various school competitions and was skilled at art. “But I never felt like I had any particular objective in life. My body was not in harmony with my soul — it wasn’t the right one for me.” In an attempt to find some meaning in her life, Julia began going to the gym at age fifteen. She explains: “I had no interest in sport but I was lost. I thought I might see if I could build some strength and confidence by weight training at the gym. “I started copying exercises that the male gym-goers did. It did not make me strong but then I started powerlifting. “I loved it! I knew then that my goal was — to build muscle.”
