About Us

On January 1, 1997, Kelly James-Enger escaped from the law, but don’t worry—she’s not a fugitive. After five years as an attorney, she changed careers to become a fulltime freelance journalist, eventually writing both nonfiction and fiction books in addition to launching a successful speaking career.

While she’s covered a variety of subjects, she specializes in health, fitness and nutrition, and has written for more than 50 national magazines including Family Circle, Health, Parents, Redbook, Self, and Woman’s Day. In 2004, she became a certified personal trainer.

Books

Kelly has authored or co-authored:

Live it Up! 50 Cool, Unique, and Worthwhile Ways to Spend your Time (Random House, 2007)
Small Changes, Big Results (with Ellie Krieger, R.D.; Random House, 2005)
Six-Figure Freelancing: The Writer’s Guide to Making More Money (Random House, April 2005)
Ready, Aim, Specialize! Create your own Writing Specialty and Make More Money (The Writer Books, 2003)
The Belated Baby (Cumberland House Publishing (June 1, 2008))

as well as the novels: Did You Get the Vibe? (Strapless, 2003) and White Bikini Panties (Strapless, November 2004).

Kelly has also written chapters in books including EAS Sports Nutrition Review, The ASJA Guide to Freelance Writing, and The Writer’s Handbook.

About BodyWise

Kelly James-Enger owns and operates BodyWise Consulting, a business that provides practical, inspiring information about a variety of subjects to help people achieve their personal and professional goals.
BodyWise offers speaking, writing, and consulting services to a variety of professionals, corporations, and other organizations to enable audiences to change their lives for the better.
BodyWise combines Kelly’s professional expertise with her personal interest in health, fitness and nutrition. In addition to working with hundreds of experts to write articles and books, she’s successfully overcome an eating disorder, maintained a weight loss of 45 pounds for 20 years, quit smoking (for good!), and become a lifelong runner. All that, and she even lowered her cholesterol—while maintaining an addiction to Diet Mountain Dew and M&Ms.

She enjoys speaking about topics ranging from stress management to goal-setting and motivating audiences with practical, doable strategies they can immediately put into practice.

Personal

Kelly lives outside Chicago with her husband, Erik, son, Ryan, and golden retriever and honorary daughter, Sandy. She’s currently working on several health-related nonfiction book projects, and speaking at various events throughout the country.

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	About Us
	On January 1, 1997, Kelly James-Enger escaped from the law, but don’t worry—she’s not a fugitive. After five years as an attorney, she changed careers to become a fulltime freelance journalist, eventually writing both nonfiction and fiction books in addition to launching a successful speaking career. While she’s covered a variety of subjects, she specializes in health, fitness and nutrition, and has written for more than 50 national magazines including Family Circle, Health, Parents, Redbook, Self, and Woman’s Day. In 2004, she became a certified personal trainer. Books Kelly has authored or co-authored: Live it Up! 50 Cool, Unique, and Worthwhile Ways to Spend your Time (Random House, 2007) Small Changes, Big Results (with Ellie Krieger, R.D.; Random House, 2005) Six-Figure Freelancing: The Writer’s Guide to Making More Money (Random House, April 2005) Ready, Aim, Specialize! Create your own Writing Specialty and Make More Money (The Writer Books, 2003) The Belated Baby (Cumberland House Publishing (June 1, 2008)) as well as the novels: Did You Get the Vibe? (Strapless, 2003) and White Bikini Panties (Strapless, November 2004). Kelly has also written chapters in books including EAS Sports Nutrition Review, The ASJA Guide to Freelance Writing, and The Writer’s Handbook. About BodyWise Kelly James-Enger owns and operates BodyWise Consulting, a business that provides practical, inspiring information about a variety of subjects to help people achieve their personal and professional goals. BodyWise offers speaking, writing, and consulting services to a variety of professionals, corporations, and other organizations to enable audiences to change their lives for the better. BodyWise combines Kelly’s professional expertise with her personal interest in health, fitness and nutrition. In addition to working with hundreds of experts to write articles and books, she’s successfully overcome an eating disorder, maintained a weight loss of 45 pounds for 20 years, quit smoking (for good!), and become a lifelong runner. All that, and she even lowered her cholesterol—while maintaining an addiction to Diet Mountain Dew and M&Ms. She enjoys speaking about topics ranging from stress management to goal-setting and motivating audiences with practical, doable strategies they can immediately put into practice. Personal Kelly lives outside Chicago with her husband, Erik, son, Ryan, and golden retriever and honorary daughter, Sandy. She’s currently working on several health-related nonfiction book projects, and speaking at various events throughout the country. Contact us and let us know how Kelly James-Enger and BodyWise can help you.
Email kelly@becomebodywise.com or call 630.795.1288