🌟 April Athlete of the Month: Kiersten 🌟
𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬. 𝐌𝐕𝐖 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫.

Kiersten first found Mountain View Wellness the old-school way—by spotting one of our flyers at the gym. One morning, she stopped me with a big smile and a hilarious question:

🗣️ “So… I’m 40, but what if I identify as someone 40 or older?”

She was referring to our poster that says we specialize in coaching women 40 and up. Kiersten may not be numerically “old” (what does that even mean, anyway? 😄), but she joked that her knees definitely qualified! 🦵💥

You see, Kiersten is a farmer 👩‍🌾—and during the off-season, she noticed her knees feeling weaker and achier. She came to us with a clear and powerful goal:

💪 To feel less pain and build more strength
🌱 So she could start the growing season strong and energized.

Now, nearly three months into her program with us, we’re happy to report:

✅ Her knees are feeling better
✅ Her strength is up
✅ And most importantly… she’s gained confidence, consistency, and a spark that lights up the gym every time she walks in. ✨

Who’s on Your Team?

When we’re kids, we have teachers, parents, and coaches guiding us, helping us grow, and holding us accountable. But as adults, we often lose that. We try to do things alone. We push through challenges without the support we once had, and sometimes, we wonder why it feels so hard.

But here’s the truth: we were never meant to go at it alone.

I felt the power of having a strong team on Saturday. I feel it every time I coach and every time I am coached. And I want that for you too.

I have found my community in my powerlifting peeps and the Mountain View Wellness Community.

Where is your community? How do they support you? How do they make you feel?

🎉✨ Athlete of the Month: Laurie! ✨🎉

Laurie may be one of our newer members, but she’s already making waves 🌊 at Mountain View Wellness! We chose her as our Athlete of the Month because she embodies tenacity, a willingness to learn, and pure joy (yes, joy! 😄). Her commitment to showing up, her positive attitude, and her steady progress in strength make her an inspiration to us all. 💪💥

HERE IS LAURIE IN HER OWN WORDS

Last week, I got a phone call from a client while she was at the gym. I thought it was weird because…
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I had literally just seen her. When I answered, she sounded embarrassed, stammering a bit before admitting,
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“𝐈’𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥…𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥. 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞?”
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The little sister in me immediately wanted to mess with her—maybe dangle the towel just out of reach in front of the shower curtain, teasing her a bit.
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But the professional in me won out (barely). Instead, I grabbed the towel, walked into the locker room, and handed it over as we both just cracked up at the ridiculous situation.
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​This morning, that same client texted me to say she’s had a lot on her plate lately—work stress, family stress, just a lot. But then she said:​
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"𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝!!"
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𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲? 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞.

At Mountain View Wellness, we celebrate one standout client each month—someone who truly embodies the values we hold close.

This month, that person is Charley.

Charley epitomizes three key qualities:

🔹 Open-Mindedness – He’s always up for trying new movements in his training, tackling unfamiliar hiking trails, and he’s even down with some crazy balance drills we throw at him every once in a while! Thanks for being a great sport!

🔹 Consistency – Charley shows up. Rain or shine, he commits to his workouts, proving that steady effort leads to big results. He even puts in extra training sessions while his wife attends yoga classes, making the most of every opportunity to stay active.

🔹 Grit – Whether it’s pushing through a challenging workout or setting new goals , Charley gives it his all. He’s proof that dedication and perseverance pay off, both in and out of the gym.

Are you stuck in the yo-yo dieting cycle, trying extreme overhauls that never stick? This blog dives into why lasting health changes happen through small, steady progress—not all-or-nothing approaches. Learn how to shift your mindset, focus on sustainable habits, and make health changes that fit your life. Discover practical tips, like starting with a 5-minute walk or simple meal swaps, and how health coaching can help you achieve long-term success without deprivation or burnout. Ready to ditch the extremes and build a healthier lifestyle one step at a time? Let’s chat!

This holiday season, Coach Julie reflects on the transition from raising young children to parenting young adults. She shares the bittersweet experience of no longer having to stuff stockings for Santa, while embracing new traditions and looking forward to the future. Julie thanks her community for their support in making 2024 transformational and encourages others to reflect on their own transitions. Wishing everyone happy holidays and an amazing 2025 ahead!

his past weekend, I spent time with three different friend groups, and every conversation gravitated towards some big, middle-aged topics:
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*Navigating care for aging parents and in-laws 👵🏽👴🏻
*Helping parents adjust to senior living 🏡
*Balancing concern with healthy boundaries (#NotMyParents) 🚧
*The fear and excitement of empty nesting 🪹
*Watching our children become adults 🧑🏽‍🎓👩🏼‍💼
*Finally, prioritizing our own health and well-being 💖🏋🏾‍♀️
*The importance of spending time with people who truly light you up and inspire you ✨❤️
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𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬?