About Me

I grew up in a small town located just north of Boston.  Growing up, I always managed to stay active by taking dance lessons, playing on my  high school field hockey team and just going to the gym regularly after school.  I graduated high school in the spring of 1998 and I attended Quinnipiac University located in Hamden, CT that fall.  During my four years at Quinnipiac University, I joined the sorority Phi Sigma Sigma and became President of the Panhellenic Council.  I became more independent, strong willed and goal oriented.  I graduated in May 2002 with a Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies and a minor in Sociology.  Directly after college, I began working for a large real estate law firm located just outside of Boston and then moved on to work for a small community bank for five years. I am now finally pursuing my dreams of working in the health and fitness industry and passing on my passion for fitness to others.

Julie Costa

I have always tried to stay fit and healthy by working out and watching what I eat. After reading an article in a magazine about competing in figure and fitness competitions, I got an itch to learn more about the sport. I wanted to know how these beautiful women kept in phenomenal shape and what it took for them to prepare for their competitions – could I look like them and did I have what it takes to compete? I got in contact with Cathy Savage, a well renowned figure and fitness competitor coach. With her team’s help and guidance, my desire was ignited and I plunged into my first year of competing in 2006 and placed in the top ten in all three of my competitions. 2007 was an exciting year and I surprisingly found myself traveling outside of New England for all three of my shows – all national level shows too! 2008 was filled with some unexpected lifestyle changes, which unfortunately held me back from the stage and competing. However during this time, I was able to enjoy my time off and to have fun with my training as well as spend good quality time with family and friends.   

2009 has by far been my most challenging yet successful year both personally and on stage. I decided to kick up my training and started competing in Fitness as well as Bikini (as my previous years were spent competing in bikini and figure). Although challenging and sometimes frustrating, the joys and thrills of performing a fitness routine on stage is what really drives me. I love the rush and being able to showcase both myself and my personality on stage.

The biggest surprise for me came at the 2009 NPC Team Universe show in New York. I placed 2nd in the Bikini Short Class and therefore earned my IFBB Pro Card!  I went into this show with no expectations – to just have fun, as I always do with my Savage Teammates. Needless to say, I was shocked with the results and thrilled. I’m still not sure what my next move will be, but you can be sure to catch me on the pro stage in 2010!

Leading a healthy lifestyle and competing have become a passion of mine.  I thoroughly enjoy every moment of my training and preparation - from the intense cardio and strength training sessions to endless cooking sessions to the wonderful women whom I have had the pleasure of meeting and becoming friends with along the way.  I only hope to motivate and inspire others to reach their own health and fitness goals. Message me for details on how to get you started in your own personal fitness journey!