I've been holding onto stories, truths, and lessons that deserve to be shared - not just for me, but for anyone who needs to hear them. Sometimes the hardest stories to tell are the ones that hold the most power. They're raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real. That's what Fiercely Unfiltered is all about— creating a space where vulnerability meets strength, where silence is replaced with courage, and where every story is told with purpose. This isn't just a podcast. It's a conversation. It's healing. It's growth.
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I've been holding onto stories, truths, and lessons that deserve to be shared - not just for me, but for anyone who needs to hear them. Sometimes the hardest stories to tell are the ones that hold the most power. They're raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real. That's what Fiercely Unfiltered is all about— creating a space where vulnerability meets strength, where silence is replaced with courage, and where every story is told with purpose. This isn't just a podcast. It's a conversation. It's healing. It's growth.
My First Fitness Competition and Every Lesson It Gave Me
Fiercely Unfiltered with Kelly Renee
15 minutes
4 months ago
My First Fitness Competition and Every Lesson It Gave Me
What does it take to step on stage at 47, compete against athletes half your age, and win? After months of training, discipline, and sacrifice, Kelly Renee is back from her fitness competition, and she’s walking away a winner in more ways than one.
In this episode, Kelly opens up about her first-ever bodybuilding competition, what it took to transform her body and mindset, and how the journey is only just beginning. From managing self-doubt in a sparkly bikini to proving that you can build your dream body naturally, yes, even your booty, Kelly shares what it means to push past comfort zones and show up for yourself every damn day.
If you've ever told yourself “I could never,” this episode is your wake-up call.
Key Takeaways
Kelly’s honest recap of her first fitness competition, and the wins she didn’t expect
The power of discipline: How she stuck to her plan for 16 weeks with zero missed workouts
Why she’s bulking next (even if it means losing the six-pack she just built)
How shifting your self-talk can build unshakable confidence
The truth about body transformation, it’s more science than luck
Why doing hard things on purpose changes you from the inside out
In This Episode
(00:40) Recapping the competition: 1st place in multiple categories
(01:17) Staying 100% committed: the mental game of prep
(03:13) Letting go of fear and gaining muscle (even if it means losing the abs)
(04:03) Nationals, goals, and trusting her coach's plan
(05:58) Post-show indulgence & mindset shifts about food
(07:00) Real talk: “I hate leg day, but I love the results”
(08:45) Confidence on stage at 47 and doing it scared anyway
(10:29) Building muscle vs. surgery: why Kelly chose the long way
(12:19) Leading by example and the power of public commitment
(13:16) Bulking season: letting go of perfection for progress
(14:18) Health, hormones, and knowing the line between fit and too far
Notable Quotes
(01:28) “I didn't miss one workout. I didn't miss one cardio day. I didn't cheat.” — Kelly Renee
(07:06) “I don't really enjoy the gym. Like when I go to the gym, I'm like, God, I hate leg day. God, I hate arm day. I hate back day. I really don't enjoy the process. I just love the results.” — Kelly Renee
(10:29) “If you think your body isn’t capable of transformation, you’re just doing the wrong things.” — Kelly Renee
(11:20) “I wanted to build my ass naturally to see if I could really do it. And I did.” — Kelly Renee
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I've been holding onto stories, truths, and lessons that deserve to be shared - not just for me, but for anyone who needs to hear them. Sometimes the hardest stories to tell are the ones that hold the most power. They're raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real. That's what Fiercely Unfiltered is all about— creating a space where vulnerability meets strength, where silence is replaced with courage, and where every story is told with purpose. This isn't just a podcast. It's a conversation. It's healing. It's growth.
