Meanwhile, Vikki detailed their love story explaining how they'd "become good mates first.". When Barnaby saw her, she said that he “bolted”. “Congratulations Natalie Joyce you did me proud!”. One very proud coach!! Since splitting with her husband last year, 49-year-old Natalie Joyce has hit the gym and become a competitive bodybuilder. In a Facebook post after her magazine interview, Ms Joyce revealed how the experience had helped her turn a corner. !” she said on Instagram. “This situation is devastating on many fronts,” Natalie Joyce said at the time to The Guardian. A beaming Natalie won two medals on the weekend in the 'First Timers' and 'Miss Fitness Model Momma' categories at the North Coast Classic bodybuilding competition in New Lambton. “I wasn’t surprised she sold their ‘exclusive’ story, and certainly not surprised the $150,000 went to her child, but it begs the question, if Barney agreed to be a part of it, how could he allow his four girls to be overlooked?” she told the magazine. Picture: Channel 9Source:Channel 9. Mr Joyce lost his job over the controversial relationship with his former media adviser. The deceit was further rubbed in, in a paid Sunday Night interview by Joyce and Campion. ?#icnnsw #fitnessmodel #proudcoach (These images are not to be copied or reproduced without written consent from Kylie Steel and Natalie Joyce), A post shared by Kylie Steel (@kasteelyfitness) on Mar 30, 2019 at 4:48pm PDT. Natalie has claimed back the narrative. Joyce reluctantly admitted he had been having an affair "in the terminology of it," and blamed his infidelity mostly on the physical distance from his wife, who he shared four daughters with. The mother-of-four said she would not “lie down” and that she was speaking out “so the girls feel empowered and know their mum stood up and defended our fine name”. The mum of four repaid the compliment to Ms Steele remarking: “There were doubters, but you never did. The ex-wife of former Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce has revealed her incredible new body as a competitive bodybuilder. You look amazing," wrote jules_rosie on Instagram. “CONGRATULATIONS for making this Top Female Bodybuilding Blogs list! Picture: Ray Strange Source:News Corp Australia She reportedly won two medals in her first competition in the First Timers and Miss Fitness Model Momma categories at the iCompete Natural (ICN) North Coast Classic bodybuilding competition in New Lambton in Newcastle on the weekend. Ms Joyce has stepped out on stage in Newcastle at the weekend and revealed her new hobby — competitive bodybuilding. It follows last year's revelations her husband Barnaby had begun a relationship with his staffer Vikki Campion. Article source: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/barnaby-joyces-exwife-natalie-is-now-a-competitive-body-builder/news-story/7d0eadcf7bc6c90903472335a3e68003. “Thank you for being part of my amazing journey and to my friends who believed I could.”. There was a painful tell-all interview by Barnaby and Vikki, even more painful family photos when the baby was born, and rumours (now confirmed) of a confrontation between Natalie and Vikki. Congratulations @nat.joyce you did me proud!," coach Kylie Steele posted on Instagram. The 49-year-old has reportedly lost 15kg as part of her body transformation. “I was very measured. “In saying that, I wouldn’t want a cent of that money. He bolted when he saw me. It's great to see you living your best life!! 2 x 4th placings, first Comp!!! Ms Joyce split with her husband last year after it was revealed he was in a relationship with former staffer Vikki Campion. Ms Campion is expected to give birth in June. The pair has now had one son and are now expecting another. Natalie Joyce, 49, has stepped out on stage in a fitness modelling competition in Newcastle in the ultimate re-launch, and it is everything. The Daily Telegraph reported on Thursday that Joyce had lost 15kg and won two fourth place medals in separate I Compete Naturally (ICN) North Coast Classic bodybuilding events. Barnaby Joyce's ex-wife Natalie has entered the world of competitive bodybuilding. “I turned to her and said, ‘My husband is out of bounds, off-limits, he’s a married man with four children, ‘ and then I called her a home-wrecking wh***. You believed in me, encouraged me (with) a gentle, strong guiding hand. Well, a year later. And her first outing at a Newcastle competition last weekend delivered some great results. “It was not one of my finer moments but, looking back, I’m proud I stood up to her.”, Natalie Joyce said her interview was an important part of helping her to move on.Source:News Corp Australia. Picture: AAP Image/Dan HimbrechtsSource:AAP, Natalie Joyce pictured with her daughters (from left) Odette, Bridgett, Caroline and Julia.Source:News Corp Australia, Barnaby Joyce with his new partner Vikki Campion and their son Sebastian in July last year. Love you forever," she said. Picture: Ignacio TseSource:Supplied. “I found speaking to my trusted journalist friend Lizzie Wilson and the AWW team a cathartic experience. She reportedly won two medals in her first competition in the First Timers and Miss Fitness Model Momma categories at the iCompete Natural (ICN) North Coast Classic bodybuilding competition in New Lambton in Newcastle on the weekend. "Well done. Ms Joyce included the hash tag #strongwoman. Related: Natalie Joyce debuts 'revenge body' at bodybuilding competition And her first outing at a Newcastle competition last weekend delivered some great results. "So I joined a local gym, and I've never looked back," she said. Your courage is inspiring. But Ms Campion was still there — and the two faced off in one of the moments Ms Joyce said that she was proud of. Yay to our fans!!! The love for Nat Joyce's makeover kept coming all day. Strong body. Natalie Joyce, 49, has stepped out on stage in a fitness modelling competition in Newcastle in the ultimate re-launch, and it is everything. modern.fitness.lady wrote. Natalie Joyce prior to her full body transformation. 2 x 4th placings, first Comp!! "One very proud coach!! Former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce’s marriage breakdown may have delivered him a new baby as well as a new relationship.