09/21/2026
We are so excited to honor our September MVPM, April Wright! April is the holder of everyone’s babies, the athlete that will always show up & work hard, and the friend everyone needs. We are so proud of you, April! Check her story below 👇🏼
“I’ve been married for 22 years and have two beautiful children, Rob and Linlee, and 2 fur babies. My life has always revolved around working, taking care of the house and my family. I am not the best at taking time for myself, like most moms. Prior to joining The Pound I was at my heaviest weight, never thought about the food I was putting into my body and was uncomfortable in my own skin. I woke up one morning and said enough is enough. I needed someone to plan for me, and it needed to be modified for my aging body. I joined a local gym where I met Girl Taylor and the rest is history.
Girl Taylor is the reason I’m here, I’ve never met someone so patient, caring and determined. The smallest milestone is celebrated just like someone getting a bar muscle up, but the best part though is that EVERY coach is that way. On my hard days, the one place I can go to get away from it all is The Pound. I can pour my heart out, do the lifting class, die in the workout, and leave feeling better than when I walked in.
My favorite part of this gym is everyone is family. We are all in different stages of life, but it doesn’t matter when you walk through the door you feel included and I think for most people that is life-changing. Everyone knows me as Apple and my daughter as Lele, we have been blessed as honorary aunts to so many precious children. I will postpone my workout to help calm a child in a heartbeat. Not because I don’t want to do the workout, but because that momma needs to take care of herself and I didn’t have that support when my children were little, so it is my way to give-back to the community.
For anyone considering joining, DO IT! I promise you won’t regret it. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never worked out before, the coaches will help you along the way. Come at 5 with me and we can grow together one day at a time.”
We love you, apple!
