Beauty from Ashes

Beauty from Ashes Personal trainer, Nutritionist, Strength training, Life coaching, and Leadership. Helping women go from ashes to beauty. Faith Form Focus

Never give up on yourself.There will be days when you feel tired.Days when you question everything.Days when it feels li...
09/11/2026

Never give up on yourself.

There will be days when you feel tired.
Days when you question everything.
Days when it feels like nothing is moving.
Keep going anyway.

You don't need to have it all figured out.
You don't need everyone to understand you.
And you definitely don't need everyone to stay 💯🔑

Sometimes the biggest transformation happens quietly…
when nobody is watching.
Keep showing up.
Keep choosing yourself.
Keep becoming.
Because one day you'll look back and realise…
You didn't give up.
You grew through it. ❤️✨
Never give up. Your story isn't finished yet.

If you needed this reminder...
Its time to LOCK BACK IN🔐

Reach out to set up a free consultation.

Lets get started, there is 101 days left until the New Year. Together we can create healthy lifestyle habits.

XO,
Coach V.

"It's hard""Its uncomfortable""Im tired""Im scared" THATS THE POINT. We were built for easy. We were built to do hard st...
09/08/2026

"It's hard"
"Its uncomfortable"
"Im tired"
"Im scared"

THATS THE POINT.

We were built for easy. We were built to do hard stuff. Not to avoid it. In a world obsessed with comfort, we forget the value of struggle. Push harder. Step out of your comfort zone. That's how we grow and evolve.

Fatigue is the price of progress. Pain is part of thr process. Fear is the natural response to the unknown. It means you’re about to do something great.

Life is not meant to be a series of easy, comfortable moments. It's a gift filled with challenges that shaoe you into the best version of YOURself. Fall in love eith the struggle; THATS THE POINT.

Just as these two photos show. Even though on the left i was no where close to where I wanted to be, I still was happy & in love with the process of bettering myself. Working on the same goals in the right photo. And I still am working towards the same goal. Bigger muscles. More defined muscles. Muscles is the new sexy. Muscles is the longevity to life.

I know it can be scary. Unsure where to start. Making sure you are lifting correctly so you dont hurt yourself in the process. If your ready, reach out. I am here to help you on your journey to a better you.

This is a lifestyle change. There is no quick fixes. No diet, pill, or magic potion. This is hard work and dedication. But it is worth it. And its never to late to start.

Reach out and schedule a free consultation. For the rest of the month I am offering 20% off your first training session: valid Sept 8th until Sept 30th.

XO.
Coach V.
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09/04/2026

Welcome to the side of social where we’re more interested in what our bodies can DO than how small we can make them. 🔥

We eat.
We lift.
We walk.
We move.
We run miles.
We fuel accordingly.
We steward what God gave us.

Strong > small. Capable > skinny. Stewardship > obsession.

XO,
Coach V

I used to pray for God to make things easier.Now I pray for Him to make me stronger, wiser, more peaceful, more obedient...
09/03/2026

I used to pray for God to make things easier.

Now I pray for Him to make me stronger, wiser, more peaceful, more obedient, and more willing to become who He’s calling me to be.

Because I’m learning that sometimes God doesn’t change the situation first.

Sometimes He changes **you** first.

And that kind of change follows you into every part of your life — your faith, your health, your relationships, your confidence, the way you show up, and the way you handle what comes next.

That’s the kind of transformation I care about now.

Not just looking different.
**Living different.**

If you’re in a season of becoming too, stay close. There’s a lot more coming. 🤍

XO,
Coach V.

Sometimes the hardest part of waiting isn’t the waiting itself.It’s wondering if God is doing anything at all.I’m learni...
09/02/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of waiting isn’t the waiting itself.

It’s wondering if God is doing anything at all.

I’m learning that just because I can’t see movement doesn’t mean there isn’t movement. Some of the deepest work God has done in me happened in seasons that felt quiet, slow, and completely uneventful.

I thought I was stuck.

He was preparing me.

I thought nothing was changing.

He was changing me.

So if you’re in a season where it feels like God is silent, don’t mistake quiet for absence. 🤍

XO,
Coach V.

The second C word:C•R•E•A•T•I•N•E:Most underrated supplement that more people should be taking. Most people think it jus...
09/02/2026

The second C word:

C•R•E•A•T•I•N•E:
Most underrated supplement that more people should be taking.

Most people think it just builds muscles, makes you gain weight, and/or look "bulky".

What it actually does.
● Supports energy production
● Improves cognition
● Balances mood
● Fights mental fatigue
● Preserves muscle mass
● Improves exercise performance
● Supports bone health
● Aids in muscle recovery
● Promotes health body composition
● Supports healthier metabolism
● Supports healthy aging
● Optimises cellular hydration
● Benefits during hormonal changes

Gummy or powder; I can not stress it enough starting taking it.

XO,
Coach V.

Lord, make me more concerned with obedience than outcomes.Strip away every ounce of vanity, comparison, obsession, and p...
09/01/2026

Lord, make me more concerned with obedience than outcomes.

Strip away every ounce of vanity, comparison, obsession, and pride attached to my fitness.

If I’m chasing a body more than I’m chasing You—expose it.

If the scale has too much power over me—break it.

If exercise has become punishment—redeem it.

If food has become comfort, control, or an idol—reorder it.

Teach me to deny my flesh without despising my body.

Give me discipline when I don’t feel like showing up, and wisdom to rest when pushing harder would only feed my pride.

Make me strong—not so I can worship what I see in the mirror, but so I can faithfully use what You’ve entrusted to me.

And if the body I’m praying for would become an idol, don’t give it to me.

Give me the heart You want instead.

This body is Yours.
My strength is Yours.
My health is Yours.
Teach me to steward it like I actually believe that.

Amen.

This is a dangerous prayer because stewardship says, “God, I don’t just want You to bless my fitness goals. I’m giving You permission to change them.”

XO,
Coach V.

The two important C words.● Carbohydates ●We need to stop thinking they are "bad" for us AND going to make us gain weigh...
08/30/2026

The two important C words.

● Carbohydates ●

We need to stop thinking they are "bad" for us AND going to make us gain weight.

It all comes down to a calorie deficit and a calorie surplus.

When in reality they:
• fuel our brain
• help power your lifting session
• refills muscle glycogen
• supports muscle growth
• speeds up exercise recovery
• helps preserve lean muscle
• supports active thyroid hormone
• helps protect healthy ovulation
• supports post-training cortisol rhythm
• helps you fall asleep more easily
• feeds beneficial gut bacteria
• supply fiber and micronutrients
And honestly so much more!

So stop with the keto or low carb and start focusing on fueling your body.

Stay tuned for the other important "C" word.

XO,
Coach V.

how i built the core i have today: and no, it wasn’t starving myself or doing 500 crunches a day• cut out alcohol• maint...
08/28/2026

how i built the core i have today:

and no, it wasn’t starving myself or doing 500 crunches a day

• cut out alcohol
• maintained a 200 calorie deficit
• started prioritizing whole, minimally processed foods
• stopped relying on fast food and made eating at home the normal (while still enjoying a meal out 1–2x a month)
• added 10k steps daily.
• started treating my abs like every other muscle and progressively training them with weight every single workout

i didn’t get here by eating less and doing endless cardio.

i got here by eating with intention, lifting heavy, training my core, and staying consistent long enough for the results to show.

you don’t need another extreme diet.

you need a plan you can actually stick to.

XO,
Coach V.

your body doesn’t need punishment for what you ate yesterday. you don’t need to skip meals, spend hours doing cardio, or...
08/28/2026

your body doesn’t need punishment for what you ate yesterday. you don’t need to skip meals, spend hours doing cardio, or destroy yourself in the gym because you had a big meal.

one meal won’t ruin your progress, just like one workout won’t create it. stop treating food like something you have to earn.

consistency matters more than guilt ever will.

Stop waiting for the “perfect time.”
START WHERE YOU ARE.

Whether your goal is to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
🔥 Lose unwanted body fat
🏋🏾‍♂️ Begin fitness & weight training
💪🏾 Build strength and confidence
📈 Develop the discipline and consistency to keep going

The goal isn’t just losing weight—it’s building a healthier lifestyle you can maintain.

DISCIPLINE • MOTIVATION • NUTRITION • HEALTH

FAITH • FORM • FOCUS

📩 DM me for a free consultation.
🔐 In at a low rate.

Special running until Sept 6th.

XO,
Coach V.

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