10/20/2026
🩵 TRANSFORMATION STORY 🩵
This isn’t a transformation story. It’s a progress report. A check-in, if you will.
When I walked into Burn for the first time, my only concern was whether my daughter would be happy in Childwatch. The workout, trainers, and everything else weren’t even a priority.
The beginning was hard, sweaty, and awkward, but it was far from lonely. Little did I know, everyone around me was sweaty, awkward, and working just as hard.
My goals shifted almost immediately. I started seeing the loose pants, muscle definition, natural energy, endorphins, and a community that was constantly building each other up. Every trainer and BA learned my name and treated me like the big sister I never had.
Somewhere along the way, my mindset shifted from “skinny” to “strong.”
Being the biggest and best influence on my daughter has always been important to me, and this little gym has made it even easier to become the influence and light I’ve always wanted to be.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and years of battling depression took a toll on my body. I loved myself through every stage, but I also learned that loving yourself and prioritizing your health can coexist.
A year in, I’m down over 50 pounds and counting. I’ve also learned that the scale doesn’t tell the whole story when you’re swapping fat for muscle. Hitting a PR is now way more exciting than losing another inch. Strong, not skinny, isn’t just a phrase. It’s a lifestyle.
I’d never done a real push-up, run a mile, or even considered jumping onto a box. Now, I’m shattering records and goals I once thought were out of reach. I promised myself I’d hit 250 camps this year, and that milestone is getting closer.
I’m nowhere near perfect, and I’m not trying to be. I’m a work in progress every single day, and that means so much more than chasing perfection.
Sometimes progress looks like a heavier deadlift. Sometimes it’s welcoming a new member or encouraging your gym bestie through their toughest moments.
This is still a work in progress. This is still my beginning. And I can’t wait to see what comes next.
