Karen Olson
Personal Information
I am a 45 year old single mother of a wonderful 12 year old son named Josh, who is “my life and my world”. I currently reside in Florence, South Carolina but am A YANKEE at HEART!! I am perceived as being Friendly, Outgoing, and Funny! I enjoy just being home watching movies & playing tackle football with my “little man”.
What are your greatest fitness accomplishments so far?
Upstate Classic 1st Place Masters Overall
Spartanburg SC-Mid Atlantic Classic Charlotte, NC-3rd Place Masters Figure; 3rd Place Overall Class C
Jenn Hendershott Big Shott Classic 3rd Place Masters Class
WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU SEEN & WHAT HAS HELPED YOU MAKE THE TRANSFORMATION?
I believe I am a stronger more confident person. “If you believe it, you can achieve it,” no doubt in my mind. My son has been my greatest influence, constantly pushing me to be the best and give it my all.
What do you enjoy most about fitness?
I am a very routine person, so having something that I have to do every day and a certain hour benefits me tremendously and fits right into my schedule.
What are your fitness goals?
My # 1 goal is to compete in the Masters National in Pittsburgh!
What motivates you to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
The way eating clean and training makes you feel about yourself.
What is the best part about working with Julie?
She is a very “down to earth” person who really makes you feel comfortable and I LOVE her smile!!! PS My son thinks she’s “SMOKIN”!!!
What is the worst part about working with Julie?
She is TOOOOO far away, I live in Florence, South Carolina!
Favorite 'diet' food:
Banana Oatmeal “carb up” muffins with fat free butter YUMMY!!!!
Hometown:
Florence, South Carolina
Working with Julie
Julie is a very “down to earth” person who really makes you feel comfortable andI LOVE her smile!!! PS My son thinks she’s “SMOKIN”!!!