Phoenix Fitness

09/22/2026

Okay….I’m officially 4 weeks post-op from a total hysterectomy! 🙌🏾

A little about me—I’m a veteran and personal trainer, so I’m used to being active, disciplined, pushing through and getting things done.

BUT being thrown straight into surgical menopause?! 😩😂 Whew chile… this is a whole different kind of training!

The hot flashes 🔥
The mood changes 😩
The energy shifts 🪫
The sleep 😴
And learning this new version of my body…

Menopause is MENOPAUSING! 😂

Recovery is teaching me something, though: being strong doesn’t always mean pushing harder. Sometimes strength is slowing down, listening to your body and giving yourself permission to heal.

And trying to navigate dating, life, healing AND hormones after 40? Baby… apparently I signed up for the deluxe package. 😂😂

Any other ladies going through menopause, perimenopause, or just trying to figure out this 40+ chapter? What has surprised you the MOST?

I talk about a lot of this real-life stuff—health, wellness, fitness, mental wellness and navigating life after 40—on TikTok too. If that’s your vibe, come hang out with me at . I go LIVE sometimes and we have some really good conversations. ❤️

09/18/2026

3 Fit Life Tips I Wish I Knew Before 40

Fitness after 40 hits different. 💪🏽🔥 I learned that consistency matters more than perfection, strength training is a game changer, and recovery is part of the work—not a break from it.

Your comeback doesn’t have an age limit. ❤️‍🔥

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

WHEN THE GYM FEELS LIKE A FASHION SHOW

A friend once told me the gym felt more like a fashion show and a meat market than a place to improve her health.

She felt like people were watching her clothes, judging her body, or trying to get her attention.

Eventually, all that pressure took the focus away from why she came—to become healthier and feel better.

The gym shouldn’t feel like a competition or an audition. You don’t have to impress anyone. Wear what makes you comfortable, choose a space where you feel safe, and remember your reason for showing up.

Your health is the goal—not their approval.

Has the atmosphere of a gym ever made you uncomfortable or kept you from working out? 👇🏾

09/10/2026

Have you ever felt intimidated at the gym? Let’s talk about it. 👇🏾

09/09/2026

Fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all. 💪🏽
Our bodies change through different seasons—age, menopause, stress, illness, surgery and recovery. What worked in our 20s may not serve us in our 40s, 50s or beyond.
The goal isn’t always to push harder. Sometimes it’s about slowing down, listening to your body and training smarter.
Your body isn’t broken—it’s evolving. ❤️💙
What season are you in right now: rebuilding, healing or getting back in the game? 🏈👇🏽

09/09/2026

“If your body could talk to you today, what would it say it needs?”

08/28/2026

❤️‍🩹 The burden has finally been lifted.

For more than 10 years, I knew my body wasn’t acting right—and during the last five years, my symptoms only became worse. I kept showing up, asking questions, and telling my doctors that something was wrong.

My surgical pathology revealed endometriosis and a fibroid—but NO CANCER! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

I returned to Mississippi because I trusted my VA primary care doctor, nurse practitioner, OBGYN, and the entire supporting staff. Thank you for hearing me, believing me, patiently running every test, and making sure I was cared for throughout this process. We handled one issue at a time until we finally found answers. You are an amazing team!

Thank you to my sister and son for your unwavering support as I navigate this new chapter. Thank you, Hope, for my beautiful flowers. 🌹Thank you for all the text and calls.

I’ve been quiet because I’ve been working on me—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Now it’s time to heal, rebuild, and embrace my new life. ❤️‍🩹

Ladies, listen to your body and keep searching for answers. You know when something isn’t right.

08/20/2026

💚 DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: LIFE WITH AN ILEOSTOMY 💚

Today I want to shine a light on a story of strength, resilience, and life beyond digestive disease.

The beautiful woman pictured with me has been living with an incurable cancer since she was diagnosed at only 13 years old. Her journey has included something many people may have heard of but may not fully understand—an ileostomy.

🔎 What is an ileostomy?

An ileostomy is created through surgery when the end of the small intestine (the ileum) is brought through an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. Waste leaves the body through the stoma and is collected in an ostomy pouch.

People may need an ileostomy because of conditions affecting the digestive system, including certain cancers, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, familial adenomatous polyposis, or other serious intestinal conditions.

But here is something I want people to understand:

An ostomy does not define the person wearing it.

Behind every ostomy bag is a PERSON—a person who can laugh, love, travel, work, exercise, dress beautifully, make memories, and LIVE.

Digestive diseases are not always visible. You may stand beside someone every day and never know what they have survived or what they continue to manage.

Her story is a reminder of why conversations about digestive health matter. Awareness helps replace embarrassment with education, misconceptions with understanding, and isolation with COMMUNITY. 💚

✨ This is why we spotlight the stories.
✨ This is why we educate.
✨ This is why we advocate.
✨ This is why community matters.

Today, I celebrate HER—not simply for what she has endured, but for the life she continues to live.

If you or someone you love lives with an ostomy or digestive disease, know that your story deserves to be seen and heard. 🫶🏾

06/10/2026

Wishful Wednesday 💭✨

One of the hardest things in life is letting go of what was.

Over the past year, I’ve been dealing with a lot—fighting depression, anxiety, stress, grief, disappointment, and learning how to navigate life through challenges I never expected. Along with all of that has come the difficult task of letting go.

For me, letting go has always been challenging, but it is possible.

Sometimes we hold on to old memories, old plans, old relationships, and old versions of ourselves, hoping things will somehow return to what they once were. But healing often begins when we accept reality for what it is instead of exhausting ourselves trying to make it what we want it to be.

Acceptance doesn’t mean you agree with what happened.
It doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt.
It means you’re choosing to move forward instead of staying stuck.

As I’ve learned this past year, giving yourself grace is just as important as letting go. Some days will be harder than others. Some days you’ll feel strong, and some days you’ll simply be doing your best to get through the day. Both are okay.

Be patient with yourself. Give yourself permission to heal, grow, and release what no longer serves you.

What’s meant for you won’t require you to hold on so tightly that it breaks you.

🌱 Today, choose peace.
🌱 Today, choose grace.
🌱 Today, choose to accept what is and trust that better days are ahead.

💜