This site is about the journey of an everyday person, seeking to become the healthiest and fittest she's ever been. I want to inspire and encourage those who don't know how to start and mostly, to shatter the stereotype that larger people are unhealthy, unfit, or lazy.
A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure. ~ Henry Kissinger
I wanted to build a site that can be a resource, and perhaps a bit of encouragement, for those out there that are just like me...not so young anymore, overweight, and not sure how to go about bettering themselves in a world of super-fit, super-toned, and super-athletic people.
Click below to go to my blog and read my story in greater detail.
Welcome to My website I'm So Happy to Have You Here
Here, I will share my journey, one of the "normal" person trying to improve their health & fitness, or of a chunk of coal working to become a diamond. The button below will take you to my Resources page, where you can find info and links on the products and other websites that have been helpful on my journey.
Featured Athlete
Each month, I'll be featuring an athlete who inspires in their own way. This website is a place of positivity and as such, I want to highlight people or businesses who impact those around them in a positive way.
MARCH 2021
Karen Herring, ACE CPT, CF-L2, PN-L2, USAW-L1
Owner & Coach - The Colony CrossFit & Nutrition
I have known Karen for close to 15 years and have seen her dominate her own fitness and nutrition journey. That led her to discover her passion for both and she has followed her dream to become a CrossFit box owner, certified trainer, and certified nutrition coach.
Karen provides in-person and virtual coaching in all areas, so don't be worried if you don't live where we do. Her goal is to always help us get to the healthiest and fittest we can be, and she'll do whatever she needs to in order for that to happen.
If you need someone to guide you through the pitfalls of a lifestyle change, I cannot recommend Karen highly enough. She is supportive, caring, discreet, and focused. She has helped me find strength I never believed I had and she has helped me lose multiple inches and tone my body.
Click her photo to access her website and contact info and tell her Tonia sent you!
Gallery
My latest and best photos
I love to take pictures and show them to the world. I'll share photos of my world...fitness, animals, nature, whatever I see. Click any photo description to open the full gallery.