My FITNESS Story

I began to gain weight as an 8-year-old girl and lived in a constant battle of losing and gaining weight for 36 years. I tried diet after diet, including Weight Watchers, South Beach, Atkins, Juice Fasts, Trim Healthy Mama—just to name a few—only to see the weight come right back again and again.

I was bullied as a child for my weight and suffered painful rejection from others as a teenager and young adult because of being overweight. Unfortunately, hurtful words and actions by others are something I know and can relate to all too well.

In February 2023, I decided to try yet again to shed the excess weight and become the person I knew I could be. So with a lot of determination and fight, I radically changed my diet, started eating protein like it was my job, strength trained three times a week, and began incorporating GLPs, HRT, and a variety of supplements and modalities to get healthy and shed the weight. It has been three years and with a lot of grit and determination, I have daily fought for my health and have lost 70 pounds.

The ripple effect

Throughout this journey, I’ve become so passionate about strength training because of the huge impact its had in improving my health and helping to shed the excess weight, I decided to become a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

What started as my own strength journey became a calling to help other women feel safe, supported, and confident in theirs.

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What’s in a Name?

Choosing a name for this business was not an easy task, but after being told numerous times that the story of my journey was inspiring, I knew that “Inspire Fitness” was the perfect fit.

My personal journey of overcoming weight struggles and finding strength in vulnerability resonates with many. With a deep-rooted passion to inspire and motivate others, I aim to uplift every woman I get to work with.