Freedom Body Fitness

Freedom Body Fitness Our Mission is to POSITIVELY change lives. We aim to empowers people to create happier and healthier lives through exercise and nutrition.
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We help men and women 40+ rebuild strength, regain confidence, and create a healthy lifestyle that lasts — through personalized coaching, expert guidance, and habits designed for real life. We Have developed a platform to educate and provide our clients with the tools of sustainable eating along with exercising properly to live a healthy lifestyle they deserve. Let me say it again... We empower people by EDUCATING them so they can make healthy choices for themselves and BE THEIR BEST SELVES 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

There’s something I want to share with you.Building muscle.Losing weight.Improving your health.It comes down to science....
02/19/2026

There’s something I want to share with you.

Building muscle.
Losing weight.
Improving your health.

It comes down to science.

Before that word turns you off — stay with me.

Science doesn’t mean complicated.
It means cause and effect.

If you do X consistently, Y happens.

That’s not motivation.
That’s not genetics.
That’s physiology.

I’ve spent years experimenting with my own health — different macro approaches, carb strategies, fasting protocols, studying longevity doctors, listening to researchers, testing things on myself.

When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it pushed this to a completely different level.

Because I believe something deeply:

I am not a victim of my health.
I am a participant in it.

But belief alone doesn’t change anything.

Work does.
Study does.
Discipline does.

And that applies to you just as much as it applies to me.

One cognitive health expert recently said that in many neurodegenerative conditions, lifestyle plays a massive role in outcomes.

Lifestyle.

What we eat.
How we move.
How we sleep.
How we manage stress.
What habits we repeat daily.

This isn’t about blame.

We’ve all been exposed to decades of confusing nutrition advice, aggressive marketing, and convenience culture.

But it is learnable.

Weight loss isn’t broken because you’re broken.

Building muscle isn’t impossible because you’re flawed.

In tightly controlled research settings, when food intake is measured precisely, weight change follows energy balance.

Not personality.
Not “slow metabolism.”
Not willpower myths.

Science.

That doesn’t make it easy.

It makes it clear.

The hard part isn’t that it’s impossible.

The hard part is the work.

It’s choosing protein when chips sound easier.
It’s going to bed instead of scrolling.
It’s training when motivation is low.
It’s learning instead of saying, “Nothing works for me.”

The workout? That’s the easy part.

The deeper work is habits. Nutrition. Awareness. Repetition.

But here’s what matters:

Every time you do something hard on purpose, you build evidence.

Evidence that you can.

That feeling after a workout?
That’s not just physical.

That’s identity shifting.

Health isn’t an event.

It’s a construction project.

And you are capable of building it.

Not perfection.

Progress.

Not overwhelm.

Ownership.

You are more capable than you think.

Now let’s keep building. 💪

Patty — 64 years young. 6 Weeks In. Six weeks ago, Patty came in feeling something many people don’t talk about. Not s...
02/18/2026

Patty — 64 years young.
6 Weeks In.

Six weeks ago, Patty came in feeling something many people don’t talk about.

Not sick.
Not injured.
Just… fading.

She told me she could feel her strength slipping away.
Her muscles diminishing.
Her energy lower than it had been in years.

For most of her life, Patty was an athlete. A runner. Movement was part of her identity.

But after a hip replacement two years ago — and managing osteoarthritis — she slowly drifted into a more sedentary lifestyle. Not because she wanted to. Because she didn’t know how to rebuild safely.

She wasn’t just frustrated with her body.
She was frustrated with herself.

She worried she couldn’t be consistent anymore.

Fast forward six weeks.

The scale hasn’t dramatically shifted.

But her body has.

Her posture is stronger.
Her arms and legs are developing again.
Her movement is more confident.
Her energy is rising.

More importantly, she’s showing up.

She’s learning how to lift safely.
She’s rebuilding strength around her hip.
She’s stretching consistently.
She’s choosing growth over comfort.

At 64, Patty made a decision:

“If I don’t change now, I may not be able to later.”

That’s powerful.

This isn’t about chasing youth.

This is about entering the next stage of life strong.

It’s about replacing self-doubt with action.
Replacing excuses with effort.
Replacing fear with structure.

Patty isn’t trying to be who she was at 30.

She’s building who she’s becoming at 64.

And the confidence you see in her now?
That’s just the beginning.

Proud of you, Patty. Keep building. đź’Ş

This is Anne.Seven weeks in.Anne started at the beginning of the year feeling low energy, inconsistent, and unsure of he...
02/18/2026

This is Anne.
Seven weeks in.

Anne started at the beginning of the year feeling low energy, inconsistent, and unsure of her body.

Fast forward to today…

She’s down 15 pounds.

But here’s what I’m even more excited about.

She’s showing up consistently.
She’s training alongside her husband.
She’s putting in real effort every session.

Her mobility has improved.
She’s moving better.
She’s getting stronger.

Today I handed her 10-pound weights for curls. They were heavy for her — but she handled them. Effectively. With control.

That’s progress.

Yes, the weight released is incredible.
But what’s really happening is something deeper.

Confidence is building.
Strength is returning.
Belief is growing.

This is what happens when someone commits, shows up, and keeps going.

Proud of you, Anne. This is just the beginning. đź’Ş

I want to take a moment to recognize Tanya and the work she’s been putting in over the last 8 weeks.And I want to be rea...
02/10/2026

I want to take a moment to recognize Tanya and the work she’s been putting in over the last 8 weeks.

And I want to be really clear about something right up front:
She’s not “finished.”
She’s just getting started.

But the progress she’s already making is a great example of why structure, coaching, and consistency matter.

The other day, Tanya was chatting with another member, and they were talking about how incredible it is to see real results in such a short period of time. What stood out to me is that both of them have been around fitness before. Both have worked with trainers in the past.

And yet… this feels different.

That’s because when you do the basics right—nutrition, training, recovery—and you actually commit to the process and stay consistent, change does happen. Not overnight. Not magically. But faster than most people expect when things are aligned.

Over these 8 weeks, Tanya has been showing up consistently, learning how to train safely, and building habits that support her real life—not a temporary plan or a quick fix.

What’s most impressive isn’t just the physical changes you’ll see in these photos.

It’s the shift in her confidence and mindset.

She’s learning how to:
• Train without beating her body up
• Stay consistent without relying on motivation
• Build strength in a way that supports long-term health
• Approach her lifestyle differently than she ever has before

This is what real progress looks like early on.
Not perfection.
Not extremes.
Momentum.

Tanya didn’t come in looking for a shortcut. She came in willing to learn, be coached, and do the work—even when it felt uncomfortable at times.

And that’s why this is working.

Her experience is a great reminder for everyone here:
You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t have to do everything at once.
You just have to keep showing up, making better decisions, and staying in the process long enough for it to click.

That’s how change happens.

Proud of you, Tanya.
Keep going.

I’ve been sitting with this letter for the last couple of months.This was sent to me recently by a client I worked with ...
02/07/2026

I’ve been sitting with this letter for the last couple of months.

This was sent to me recently by a client I worked with more than 15 years ago when I was living in Marina del Rey, California. I no longer have his contact information, and we hadn’t spoken in years, so receiving this completely caught me off guard.

He must have been following my personal posts here on Facebook, where I’ve been sharing more openly about my Parkinson’s diagnosis and the journey I’m on. When he heard about it, he took the time to sit down, write this letter, and mail it to me.

That alone meant more to me than I can really explain.

When I worked with him back then, he was well over 400 pounds. Over the time we spent working together, we made meaningful progress. He was incredibly intelligent, thoughtful, and someone I cared deeply about—not just as a client, but as a person. I was determined to help him create a healthier lifestyle, and I put a lot of thought and effort into how to best support and inspire him.

There was a point in our journey where I made a very intentional decision to try a different coaching approach. Not out of frustration, and not out of impatience—but because I genuinely wanted to help him break through what felt like a plateau at the time.

That day, I chose a more direct, tough-love style of coaching. I believed it might help spark momentum. Instead, it had the opposite effect. He pulled away, and that was the last time we ever spoke.

For a long time, I carried that experience with me. I truly believed I had failed him. In fact, for years, when people asked if I had ever failed a client, I always said yes—one.

What I didn’t fully understand back then—but have come to understand deeply over time—is this:

I can’t make anyone change.
I can’t decide the timing for someone else.
And I can’t force awareness or action.

My role is to inspire, to guide, and to support people as they choose change for themselves.

That experience shaped me profoundly as a coach. It forced me to reflect on communication, empathy, patience, and just how complex real change can be. It taught me the power of small wins and helped me better understand the internal battles people face when trying to change long-standing habits and beliefs.

So reading this letter—now, years later—was incredibly humbling.

To learn that he had continued forward… that he was under 300 pounds… that something from our work together stayed with him… it reframed a story I had carried for a very long time.

I’m deeply grateful for this letter. It touched my heart and reminded me that even when we think we’ve failed, we may have planted a seed we never got to see grow.

And I’m grateful for the work I get to do today—sitting with people, listening to their stories, helping them organize their actions, and supporting them as they build healthier lives. Not through force. Not through pressure. But through awareness, structure, and inspiration.

Change is hard.
Change is personal.
And change is always possible—when it comes from within.

Grateful today.

This is Jerry — 4 weeks in.And I want to pause and recognize what he’s done so far.Jerry came into this program like fir...
02/06/2026

This is Jerry — 4 weeks in.

And I want to pause and recognize what he’s done so far.

Jerry came into this program like fire.
Focused. Committed. All in.

From day one, he’s shown up and put in real effort — even on the days he didn’t feel like it. Especially on those days.

Four weeks into the program, Jerry is down 19 pounds.

Now I want to be clear about something.

That amount of weight released in this short period of time is not typical, and it’s not something I promise or expect for everyone. Most progress doesn’t look like this.

But sometimes… when someone fully commits, embraces the lifestyle, and puts in the work — the body responds quickly.

And Jerry has earned every bit of this progress.

What matters even more than the number is how he’s doing it.

He’s crushing his workouts.
Putting in full effort.
Showing up consistently.
Listening. Learning. Applying.

He’s already listened to two books I recommended. He’s embraced the lifestyle side of this, not just the workouts. And he’s taken ownership of his health in a way that’s powerful to witness.

This is what creating change actually looks like.

Not motivation.
Not perfection.

But effort, consistency, and choosing to show up when it would be easier not to.

Jerry is proving to himself what’s possible when you fully commit to the process.

I’m proud of the work he’s putting in, and I’m excited to see where this journey continues to take him.

This is momentum.
This is ownership.
This is how change happens.

Well done, Jerry. đź‘Źđź’Ş

Success Leaves Clues I’m seeing a lot of people really show up and get incredible results to kick off this year—and I wa...
01/27/2026

Success Leaves Clues

I’m seeing a lot of people really show up and get incredible results to kick off this year—and I want to take a moment to recognize Lana.

There’s nothing complicated about getting results.

It is simple.

The science works.
The structure works.
The process works.

But a lifestyle is a lifestyle.

It’s not something you do for a short period of time and then return to old, unhealthy patterns.

And this is where it gets real.

As human beings, there’s always a part of us that wants to drift back to what’s familiar—what’s comfortable—even if it’s not serving us anymore. The key is staying consistent long enough that the old way of being starts to feel like another lifetime ago.

That’s when real change sticks.

One of the first lessons I learned years ago through Tony Robbins’ work was this: success leaves clues.

Lana is a great example of that.

She’s been very successful in life—retired by 56, had a strong professional career, and clearly knows how to apply herself. And like many high-achieving people, there were still areas of her lifestyle she wanted to improve.

What’s impressed me most isn’t just the results—it’s how she’s gone about creating them.

Her effort.
Her attention.
Her willingness to learn.
Her consistency.
Her mindset.

She didn’t come in looking for shortcuts.

She came in open, curious, organized, and committed.
And that’s why she’s doing so well.

Now, it’s easy as humans to compare ourselves to someone who’s excelling and feel discouraged. But the more useful question is always:

What are they doing that I can apply to my own life?

The formula doesn’t change.

Do the right things enough times until they become habits.

Learn. Adjust. Stay patient.

Repeat.

That’s it.

I’ve seen this play out in my own life too. Things that once felt normal—like habits I used to look forward to—now feel like they belonged to a completely different lifetime. Not because of willpower, but because consistency changed my identity.

That’s the goal.

And one of the biggest reasons people get stuck isn’t lack of knowledge—it’s that they stop learning.

Learning creates friction.
Growth creates discomfort.
And that’s exactly why it works.

Lana embraced the process fully. She leaned into learning, stayed organized, applied what she knew, and took responsibility for her outcomes. That’s not just why she’s successful here—that’s why she’s been successful in life.

And I’ll be honest—I learn from that too.

The same principles that build a healthy lifestyle are the same principles that build a business, relationships, and a meaningful life. Structure. Planning. Action. Reflection. Growth.

The rules don’t change.

So today, this is both a celebration and a reminder:

Success leaves clues.
Consistency beats comfort.
Learning never stops.

And everyone is capable—when they choose to commit.

Well done, Lana. đź’Ş

Classes are full.Energy is high.And I couldn’t be more grateful for the people I get to work with every day.When I look ...
01/19/2026

Classes are full.
Energy is high.
And I couldn’t be more grateful for the people I get to work with every day.

When I look around the gym lately, I see something powerful.

People at different stages.
Different backgrounds.
Different challenges.
Different goals.

About half of our members have started within the last month.
Others have been with me for a year… some even more than two years.

What they all have in common is this:

They made a decision to show up and work on their health.

As a coach, it’s an honor I don’t take lightly.

Helping people develop strength, confidence, and a healthy lifestyle is something I take very seriously. It’s not just about workouts—it’s about helping people build habits they can sustain in real life.

There is no competition here.
No comparison.
No pressure to be perfect.

This is about progress.

Sometimes progress looks like getting stronger.
Sometimes it looks like moving better.
And sometimes… progress is simply showing up when it would’ve been easier not to.

Those small wins matter.
They add up.
They create change.

Over the last year—especially after my own early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis—this work has taken on an even deeper meaning for me.

I’ve always known this was my purpose.
Now I feel it at an entirely different level.

Health isn’t guaranteed.
Strength isn’t accidental.
And lifestyle change doesn’t happen overnight.

It happens through consistency, patience, and effort—one decision at a time.

I’m proud of the programs we’ve built here.
They allow people to move at their own pace, based on their own goals, in an environment that supports growth.

To everyone who trusts me with their health—thank you.

Let’s keep building. 💪

Let’s Build Muscle This Week 💪Most people think getting healthy is about eating less and doing more cardio.But one of th...
01/18/2026

Let’s Build Muscle This Week 💪

Most people think getting healthy is about eating less and doing more cardio.

But one of the biggest things people overlook—especially as we get older—is muscle.

Muscle isn’t just about looking toned.
It’s about strength, metabolism, energy, confidence, and long-term health.

And here’s something important:

👉 Protein is the key building block for muscle.

That’s why you’ve probably seen more discussion lately around protein intake.

The USDA recently increased its recommended protein guidelines, and many experts in the health and longevity space—like Dr. Gabrielle Lyon—are encouraging even higher protein intake for adults, especially women, to support:

• Muscle maintenance
• Muscle growth
• Metabolic health
• Bone strength
• Aging well

Why protein matters (in simple terms)

When you eat protein, your body uses it for protein synthesis—the process of repairing and building muscle tissue.

Strength training creates the stimulus.
Protein provides the raw materials.

Without enough protein, it becomes much harder to:
• Build muscle
• Maintain muscle while losing weight
• Stay strong and resilient as you age

This is one of the reasons people often lose muscle—not just fat—when they diet.

A simple example

A 150-lb person often needs far more protein than they realize, especially if they’re exercising regularly and want to feel stronger, not just lighter.

Most people eat too many carbohydrates and not enough protein—not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because they’ve never been taught differently.

One important note

If you have kidney issues or medical conditions, it’s always smart to check with your healthcare provider before making significant changes to protein intake.

This week’s focus

If you’re looking for a simple place to start this week:

âś” Show up for your workouts
âś” Make protein a priority at meals
âś” Think strength, not just weight loss

Building muscle is one of the most powerful investments you can make in your health.

Let’s make this an awesome week. 💪

The Decision That Separates Temporary Results From Lasting ChangeI’ve put a lot of thought into this over the years.And ...
01/15/2026

The Decision That Separates Temporary Results From Lasting Change

I’ve put a lot of thought into this over the years.

And I continue to put thought into it—because the more I coach, the more confident I become that this is one of the real keys to long-term success.

It shows up in fitness.
In nutrition.
In mindset.
In life.

Especially when someone decides they want to make a change.
When people start a new workout program…

A new nutrition plan…

Or a new lifestyle focus…

Motivation is usually high.

There’s excitement.
Hope.
Energy.

It feels like an opportunity—because it is.

You’re stepping toward something you genuinely want.
From a psychological standpoint, there’s meaning attached to the change.

From a neurological standpoint, novelty plays a big role—doing something new stimulates the brain, releases feel-good chemicals, and creates momentum.

That “newness” matters.

But here’s the part most people don’t fully understand yet:
Novelty doesn’t last.

And it’s not supposed to.

This is why new diets, new plans, and new systems can feel so appealing at first.

They’re fresh. Different. Exciting.
But what works… works.
Success leaves clues.

Most people I sit down with have already experienced success at some point in their life—especially when it comes to releasing weight or feeling better.

They already know what works.
The real challenge isn’t knowledge.
It’s the decision.

The decision to recommit when the excitement fades.

The decision to follow through when resistance shows up.

The decision to return to what you know works—even when part of you doesn’t feel like it.

That internal resistance is real.

And this is where most people struggle—not because they’re weak, but because change requires confronting discomfort.

When novelty is gone, something else has to take its place.

Awareness.
Meaning.
Commitment.

This is also where things get complex.

Creating a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about weight loss.
It includes:

Consistent movement
Nutrition habits
Mindset
Stress
Sleep
Social environments
Relationships
Life circumstances you can’t fully control

So the question becomes:

When motivation fades…

When life gets busy…

When old patterns try to creep back in…

How do you reset?
How do you refocus?
How do you recommit?

For some people, it’s reconnecting to their why.

For others, it’s simplifying.

For others, it’s asking for support.

For others, it’s creating structure again.

Each person has to discover this for themselves.

In my own life, making decisions around change has become clearer—especially after my Parkinson’s diagnosis.

The stakes feel higher.
Time feels more meaningful.

And that clarity makes decisions easier to stand behind.

That’s not fear—that’s presence.

My hope with sharing this is simple:

I want you to develop a deeper awareness of yourself.

I want you to trust that the power to change is already in you.

And I want you to know that recommitting isn’t failure—it’s leadership over your own life.

Change doesn’t come from novelty alone.

It comes from decisions.

Repeated.
Imperfect.
Honest.

And every time you choose to come back—to refocus, to recommit—you strengthen that muscle.

That’s the work.

That’s the process.

And that’s where real, lasting change is built. 💪

01/11/2026

This is Janie.
And this is a reset story.

Some stories don’t begin quietly.

They begin when someone finally decides, “I’m done living the way I’ve been living.”

That’s where Janie is starting.

She shared that for a long time her body felt old and stiff. There was no real routine, no consistent movement, just getting through the day. Underneath that was something deeper — a season of depression after her divorce, years of feeling disconnected, and spending a lot of time alone, stuck in a place she no longer wanted to be.

What changed everything was a moment of clarity.

Janie realized that staying where she was… wasn’t the life she wanted anymore.

Then came another moment that hit hard. When she went in for a job interview, she noticed she couldn’t buckle her seatbelt. And in that moment, she knew it was time for a full reset.

Not later.
Not someday.
Now.

Janie is intense in the best way.

She describes herself as determined, relentless, eager. She’s all in with her heart and soul. She believes deeply in God, in people, and in the power of choosing a new direction when life calls for it.

When she looks ahead, she’s not thinking small.

She wants to give this her everything.
She wants to lose weight, build strength, and even sign up for a half marathon in 2027.
She wants to hike, adventure, keep up with her nieces and nephews, and be an example for the next generation.

But this isn’t just about fitness.

Janie wants to build habits she’s always wanted.
A strong mind.
A clear purpose.
The discipline and consistency to open businesses and eventually give back to her community through a nonprofit.

She shared something powerful about how she shows up when life gets overwhelming.

She slows down.
She listens.
She centers herself.
And then she moves forward.

That’s wisdom.

This is what we do at Freedom Body Fitness.

We don’t just train bodies.
We help people reconnect to themselves.
To their strength.
To their purpose.

This is Janie’s reset.

This is chapter one of a completely new story.

And I’m honored to be part of it

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2632 Tree Crown
Schertz, TX
78154

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Custom Body Bootcamp aims to empower the local residents of Inglewood and the surrounding areas to create happier and healthier lives through exercise and nutrition. We Have developed a platform to educate and provide our clients with the tools of eating healthy, all while exercising in an environment that is fun, supportive, safe and taught by caring professional trainers!