River Valley Fitness & Training Center

A year and a half ago, I weighed 260 pounds. Today, I weigh 150.

I’m not just proud of losing 110 pounds, I’m proud that I never gave up.

I’m a mom of three. I was going through a divorce, working 12-hour shifts, and trying to hold everything together. There were plenty of days when I didn’t want to get out of bed, let alone go to the gym.

But I kept showing up.

When I first walked into River Valley Fitness, I was intimidated. At 260 pounds, I wondered if I’d fit in. Instead, I found a place where I never felt judged or out of place. I was welcomed exactly as I was.

I started with something simple: walking. As I became stronger, I incorporated intermittent fasting and weight training. The pounds didn’t disappear overnight, but every workout, every walk, and every small decision added up.

Some days I didn’t want to be there. But consistency became my greatest strength.

The gym became more than a place to exercise; it became my therapy. It was the one place where I could clear my mind, leave the stress at the door, and invest in myself for an hour.

One of the things I’ll always be grateful for is how kid-friendly River Valley Fitness is. As a working mom, that mattered more than people realize. They made it possible for me to keep showing up, even when life was chaotic. There were no excuses, just support.

River Valley Fitness didn’t just help me lose 110 pounds. It gave me confidence, strength, and a reminder that even during one of the hardest seasons of my life, I was still capable of choosing myself.

If you’re waiting for life to slow down before you start your journey, don’t. Life may never be perfect. Start where you are. One walk. One workout. One day at a time.
From 260 pounds to 150 pounds. Mom of three. Working 12-hour shifts. Going through a divorce. One decision to keep showing up changed my life.

Thank you, River Valley Fitness, for believing in me before I fully believed in myself. You’ll always be part of my story.

One keeps my phone alive.
The other keeps me alive.

🎉🥋Don't forget THIS Saturday (8/8) is our In-School Martial Arts Tournament & Summer Awards Event!! Let's support these young champions!

🥷🥋ALL kids classes are merged into the 9:30am - 12:00pm time slot TOGETHER! Wear your FULL uniforms!! If you have just started & don't have uniforms yet, wear black clothing!! See all of you soon!! 🏆🏅

Eating less might help you lose weight for a short time, but it often comes with low energy, muscle loss, and constant hunger.

Eating right means:
• Balanced meals that fuel your body
• Steady fat loss while preserving muscle
• Better workouts and recovery

Stop chasing quick fixes. Start building habits that deliver lasting results.

Be honest:
Are you Eating Less ❌
or Eating Right ✅?

Every day is a good day to workout 🏋️