About Me

I “escaped from the law” on January 1, 1997, leaving behind a legal career to become a fulltime freelance journalist. Since then I’ve published more than 700 articles in 50+ national magazines including Family Circle, Health, Parents, Redbook, Self, Runner’s World, Continental, and Woman’s Day. I’ve authored, coauthored, and ghostwritten twelve books, and specialize in health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness subjects. I’m an ACE-certified personal trainer and motivational speaker, and balance a busy work schedule with my most rewarding job of being a mom to two--as well as a wife to one and a dog-walker and treat-provider to one more.

My books include:

Goodbye Byline, Hello Big Bucks: The Writer’s Guide to Making Money Ghostwriting and Coauthoring Books (Create Space, 2010)[coming soon]
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, second edition (Marion Street Press, 2008)

My business name, BodyWise Consulting, reflects my goal to provide people with practical, inspiring information to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. I love helping people change their lives for the better. In addition to specializing in health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness subjects, I “walk the walk.” I’ve maintained a weight loss of 45 pounds for 25+ years, quit smoking (for good!), and am more productive in my 40s than I was in my 20s—which is essential both as a business owner and mom to two young (and very energetic!) children. I live outside Chicago with my family; contact me if you’re interested in working with me.

Books

Kelly has authored or co-authored twelve books including:

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, second edition (Marion Street Press, 2008).
The Belated Baby (Cumberland House Publishing, 2008).

She’s also a ghostwriter who works with private clients, editors, and book publishers and packagers.

About BodyWise

Kelly’s business, BodyWise Consulting, provides practical, inspiring information about a variety of subjects to help people achieve their personal and professional goals. She offers speaking, and writing/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 maintained a weight loss of 45 pounds for 20+ years, quit smoking (for good!), and become a lifelong runner and fitness buff—all while maintaining an addiction to Diet Mountain Dew and M&Ms.

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

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	About Me
	I “escaped from the law” on January 1, 1997, leaving behind a legal career to become a fulltime freelance journalist. Since then I’ve published more than 700 articles in 50+ national magazines including Family Circle, Health, Parents, Redbook, Self, Runner’s World, Continental, and Woman’s Day. I’ve authored, coauthored, and ghostwritten twelve books, and specialize in health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness subjects. I’m an ACE-certified personal trainer and motivational speaker, and balance a busy work schedule with my most rewarding job of being a mom to two--as well as a wife to one and a dog-walker and treat-provider to one more. My books include: Goodbye Byline, Hello Big Bucks: The Writer’s Guide to Making Money Ghostwriting and Coauthoring Books (Create Space, 2010)[coming soon] 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, second edition (Marion Street Press, 2008) My business name, BodyWise Consulting, reflects my goal to provide people with practical, inspiring information to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. I love helping people change their lives for the better. In addition to specializing in health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness subjects, I “walk the walk.” I’ve maintained a weight loss of 45 pounds for 25+ years, quit smoking (for good!), and am more productive in my 40s than I was in my 20s—which is essential both as a business owner and mom to two young (and very energetic!) children. I live outside Chicago with my family; contact me if you’re interested in working with me. Books Kelly has authored or co-authored twelve books including: 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, second edition (Marion Street Press, 2008). The Belated Baby (Cumberland House Publishing, 2008). She’s also a ghostwriter who works with private clients, editors, and book publishers and packagers. About BodyWise Kelly’s business, BodyWise Consulting, provides practical, inspiring information about a variety of subjects to help people achieve their personal and professional goals. She offers speaking, and writing/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 maintained a weight loss of 45 pounds for 20+ years, quit smoking (for good!), and become a lifelong runner and fitness buff—all while maintaining an addiction to Diet Mountain Dew and M&Ms. Kelly enjoys speaking about topics ranging from healthy habits to stress management to goal-setting and motivating audiences with practical, doable strategies they can immediately put into practice.
Email kelly@becomebodywise.com