"My love for fitness didn't start as love - it started as an expression of self-loathing. I was trapped in the mindset that I had to "sweat it off" and be hungry all the time to achieve any kind of progress with my weight. I was fueled by shame and insecurity, and I would have given anything to change my appearance.

So one day, at 240lbs, after trying so many things off and on for years, I decided to do something consistent. For 8 months, I went down the wrong path. Every day, a tough workout: alone, breathless, and ashamed of how jiggly I felt. Eventually, I broke down. How could I be working out like this every day and not have lost a single pound?! I knew I needed help. 

I reached out to a friend who I knew was a personal trainer, and quickly learned what a massive difference having a good coach can make. She offered me things I never expected: books? podcasts? deep conversations? spiritual connection? could this be. . . health? 

Now, 80lbs down and healthier than ever, I can truly say I am so thankful that I was obese - because the weight loss path has led me to an even better path: the path to health. Working out is now something I do out of pure enjoyment and fun. Eating healthy is something I can't imagine not doing. It was more than a body transformation - it changed who I am and what I want. I want to lead others towards this too - to feel better than they've ever felt, and the aesthetics, confidence, and joy come too." - Kendall