I was a four-sport athlete in high school. Not a standout by any means, but I knew how to hustle and work hard. My senior year, I stepped into a hole while sprinting for a soccer ball. An explosion is the best way to describe what happened to my knee. One major surgery later, I was entering college in a full brace and on crutches.
It’s fair to say I never equated practices with workouts, nor did I understand much about nutrition. I ate what I wanted, when I wanted, until I was full. So, with significantly less movement and the same eating habits, it took just a year for me to find myself around a size 18.
As a broke college kid with a huge knowledge gap, I just knew I didn’t feel good in my body. So, I started running in crappy shoes and baggy shirts. Once again, that hustle and hard work surfaced. Exactly one year after starting my journey, I ran my first full marathon.
I also started learning about food. I knew protein was important, nuts contained healthy fats, and fruit was a good source of carbohydrates. Canned tuna, almonds, and grapes became staples until my knowledge (and budget) grew.
I lost nearly 40 pounds in a year, but I gained so much more than I lost.
I learned a lot about who I was and what I wanted. I realized that while smaller clothes and compliments offered temporary satisfaction, what truly motivated me was how I felt. My confidence underwent a complete overhaul. It showed up in the way I carried myself into a room, the challenges I was willing to take on, and my willingness to try new things without being so afraid of failing.
Over time, running evolved into serious strength training. That passion eventually led me to become a personal trainer, coach, and owner of BA Fitness. Somewhere along the way, my own journey became a mission to help other women bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually feeling confident doing it.
I share my story because I’ve been on both sides of the health spectrum. I’ve experienced the frustration of not knowing where to start, the overwhelm of trying to figure it all out, and the temptation to believe that changing my body would solve everything. I understand how easy it is to get caught up in the numbers, the rules, and the endless messages about what we should look like.
And after years in the fitness industry, here’s what I want you to know:
You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to know everything. And you don’t have to change the size of your body to start changing your life.
Fitness doesn’t have to be complicated. Nutrition doesn’t have to mean restriction. And getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker.
My goal with BA Fitness is to help women cut through the noise, build strength, develop sustainable habits, and feel capable in their bodies at every stage of life. Not through quick fixes or all-or-nothing approaches, but through practical education, realistic expectations, and a better understanding of what health actually looks like.
Because the goal isn’t just to fit into smaller clothes. It’s to have the strength to do the things you love, the energy to live your life, and the confidence to keep trying hard things.
I’ve been a size 2 and a size 18. I’ve been the woman who felt overwhelmed and defeated, and I’ve spent years learning, coaching, and helping others navigate the same confusing industry.
You don’t need another set of rules. You need the knowledge, tools, and confidence to find what works for you.
That’s why I’m here. And that’s what BA Fitness is all about.
