F.I.T. with Renee Health and Fitness Community

10/22/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, — don’t skip your self-breast exams. Take those few minutes for yourself. Early detection truly saves lives.

We train hard, we push our bodies, but this is part of taking care of them too. Stay aware, stay consistent, and encourage another woman to do the same. 💗

10/17/2025

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10/10/2025

💥🔥 LET ME REINTRODUCE DAWN SYKES 🔥💥

Our Final Feature in the FWR Summer Shred Top 5
Proof that consistency, not perfection, wins every time.

Dawn has been a part of the FWR family for a while and she’s the perfect example of what staying in the fight looks like. With two kids, a husband, a demanding work schedule, and a full life, she still finds a way to keep showing up.

What’s special about Dawn is her resilience. When she gets off track, she doesn’t quit — she resets. She knows how to pull herself back in, refocus, and rebuild. And because she’s built muscle over time, her body snaps back every single time.

Muscle is your metabolism, ladies. Dawn’s journey proves it — even when life gets busy, that foundation she’s built through strength training keeps her body strong, toned, and ready to respond.

Her journey shows that this isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being persistent. It’s about building a body and mindset that can bounce back no matter what life throws your way.

Dawn’s transformation isn’t just physical — it’s a mindset, a lifestyle, and a testimony of discipline. From her photoshoot in 2023 to her continued progress today, she embodies what it means to keep evolving and never settle.

🔥 Cheers to you, Dawn — our powerhouse finisher!
Thank you for letting FWR be part of your fitness story. You are proof that real results come from consistency, not perfection.

👉🏽 It’s not too late to join the Fall Challenge!
If you’re ready to reset, refocus, and rise — email me today for details.
Let’s build muscle, confidence, and momentum that lasts. 💪🏽

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IN HER WORDS
My fitness journey has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs. It started as just wanting to “tone up,” but is now a lifestyle. Over the years, working out has not only transformed my physical appearance but also supported my mental well-being.

I’ve been at, under, and above my goal weight. Through each phase, my greatest challenge has been discipline. I’ve had to train my mind to resist immediate gratification and focus on long-term goals. It’s my struggle, but my motivation is the ongoing encouragement from my fitness family.

As I continue this journey, I no longer focus solely on the scale. Instead, I strive for a balanced and realistic lifestyle that I can maintain…cause the long term goal is 50+ and fine! Dawn - Age: 47

10/09/2025

💪🏽✨ MEET LATOYA DIX ✨💪🏽

FWR Summer Shred Top 5 Finisher | October 2025 Client Spotlight

Challenges aren’t always about the number on the scale — they’re about structure, consistency, and learning how to train for the body you want.
They teach you how to build muscle that looks good in your clothes, how to plan your meals, and how to organize your fitness life so you stop spinning your wheels and finally see results that last.

What I love about LaToya’s 30-day transformation is this — she had already been doing the work. She just needed fine-tuning to bring out what was already there — her God-given genetics.

At the beginning of the challenge, LaToya weighed 157.8 lbs.
By the end of 30 days, she finished strong at 147.4 lbs — through structured strength training, cardio, and balanced nutrition.
But more than that, she rediscovered her peace, her confidence, and her joy in showing up for her.

She said it best herself — “I asked myself, what do I owe me?”
And this time, she answered by doing the work.

Her journey is proof that when you stop making excuses and start prioritizing yourself — everything changes.

👏🏽 Congratulations, LaToya — you reminded us all that the real challenge is always ME vs. ME.

IN HER WORDS
At the start of this year, I asked myself, “What do I owe me?” Like many moms, wives, and women, I’ve gotten so used to pouring into everyone else, and not pouring into me. With my daughters preparing to graduate from high school, and my husband & I nearing the empty-nesters phase, I realized it was time to start a new chapter for me!

At first, I thought I needed a new hobby, but what I really needed was something that would nourish my Mind, Body, and Soul. It's something I had forgotten I used to love: Exercising! It’s always been my peace, my therapy, my reminder that self-care isn’t a luxury but a necessity. It’s the one daily appointment I Owe Myself!

My FWR journey began in 2018 when my cousin Kelli introduced me to Renee. I’ll never forget that first class. There were so many women, all ages, showing up for themselves. It was so inspiring! I fell off during COVID and kept making excuses, but this year I finally said, enough is enough! I Owe Me! Summer 2025 I got out of my own way and started showing up for me! I was my only limit!

So, guess what? I started my new chapter, and the exciting thing is I rediscovered a hobby that I can pursue over my lifetime! Which is a commitment to self-love, self-care and self-growth through exercise!

Renee, Big Sis aka Boss Lady your Purpose is Powerful and Untouchable! You are a true inspiration and have a gift that is blessing so many lives! Elisa, thank you for the push to join the SHRED challenge! It was truly ME vs ME and what I needed! To all the FWR trainers, thank you for your dedication and for sharing your stories! To my APs, thank you for the accountability check-ins, the 5:00 & 6:00 AM meet ups at the studio, for the extra push and those reminders We Got This! To my family thank you for always being my Biggest Cheerleaders!

Forever F.I.T. LaToya Dix

10/08/2025

💪🏽✨ MEET CHREASE COLEMAN ✨💪🏽

FWR Summer Shred Challenge WINNER | October 2025 Client Spotlight

At 60 years young, Chrease proved that when you’re ready to take control of your body — age, setbacks, and excuses don’t stand a chance.

LET ME BE CLEAR: sometimes you don’t need to start over… you just need to add to the foundation you already built.
And that’s exactly what we did.

Chrease came in with experience, she had trained with a great trainer before, learned the basics, and built a solid foundation. But she also knew she’d fallen off track. She didn’t need to start from scratch; she just needed structure, accountability, and a plan that would reignite her drive — and that’s exactly what she did.

🔥 In just 30 days, she dropped almost 10 pounds, revealed visible abs, and showed up to every single studio session — no skipping, no excuses. That consistency is what built her comeback.

This challenge wasn’t about luck — it was about showing up even when it’s hard, following the plan, and refusing to quit. She said it best herself:

“It’s what you do when no one’s watching that counts.”

And let’s be real — sometimes, your energy shifts. Sometimes you need a new environment, new coaching, or a different push to get your momentum back. There’s no shame in that. What matters is that you decide what you’re going to do with what you receive — day in and day out.

That’s what separates the talkers from the doers.
And that’s why Chrease earned her place as our FWR Summer Shred Challenge Winner.

Now it’s YOUR turn.
If you’re ready to step back up and finish the year strong, join the FWR Fall 2025 YOUR F.I.T. Challenge starting October 12th — 6 weeks to train, fuel, and focus like never before.

🍂 Registration is open now!
💰 $35 Entry — Zelle: renee@fitwithrenee.com
or Cash App: $AliciaReneePillow1
📩 Add your name and email in the memo.

Stay tuned — tomorrow we’ll highlight another powerful woman from the Summer Shred Top 5 who’s rewriting what FIT looks like at every age.

IN HER WORDS
Chrease Coleman
Age: 60

Back in February I had an upper respiratory infection and was out of the gym for a week. One week turned into 3 (I got lazy). To add insult to injury, my diet was horrible, and the weight was packing on fast. I was up to 188 lbs. I was in the gym 5-6 days a week trying to drop this weight. It wasn’t going anywhere!!! I was becoming discouraged. I needed to get back on track and I wanted to look good for my 60th birthday.

One day I was scrolling through Facebook and saw the flyer for the FWR 30 Day Summer Shred Challenge and was very interested in joining. One problem, it was for current clients only. My sister spoke to Renee on my behalf and she gave me a call. After a nice conversation with a lot of questions, she welcomed me in. I don’t know why but I was low key scared of Renee, lol. However, what I discovered is she is passionate about what she does and how she wants you to succeed on your fitness journey.

I received my packet with the workout and meal plan. This was a challenge with a prize, but for me, the goal was not to win, but to get back on track. I discovered through this challenge my previous diet was TRASH. You can’t outwork a bad diet. I followed all the instructions that were given from meal plans to intense workouts. I went to my first workout at Renee’s studio, and to be honest, I wanted to walk out halfway through lol. I was told the challenge is to shock your muscles. Well my muscles were shocked and shook. Man, I thought I was going come in there and keep up, NOT.

This challenge really helped me to consider what I’m eating on a daily basis and to be intentional about my workouts. I was focused again and it felt good. I ended the challenge weighing 179.1 lbs. I had fallen off the wagon but had the courage to get back on. I decided to join FWR and she and I discussed my goals and I have a new plan tailored to me.

What I’ve learned from the challenge and beyond, FOLLOW the PLAN!!! I’m seeing results and I’m focused. Since joining, I’ve lost an additional 13 lbs. It’s what you do when no one is watching you that counts the most in my opinion. I still die a little at the studio, but I don’t want to quit anymore lol. Now on to the next level.

10/07/2025

💪🏽✨ MEET BRIDGET RUSSELL ✨💪🏽

FWR Summer Shred Top 5 Finisher | October 2025 Client Spotlight

Regardless of life’s curveballs, she keeps showing up.

Bridget’s story is one so many women can relate to — years of yo-yo dieting, trying every plan under the sun, and still not finding lasting results. But when she joined FWR, everything changed. She committed to the plan, stayed consistent, and dropped from 196 lbs to 163 lbs — her lowest weight in 20 years.

She traded in temporary fixes for structure, accountability, and community. From Zumba instructor to lifting weights, from on-and-off habits to 4–5 days of consistent training — Bridget found what works: real coaching, real women, real results.

This summer, she hit that milestone with strength, discipline, and determination — proving that age, time, and past habits don’t define your future when you commit to the process.

🔥 "I’m not completely where I want to be, but I’m ready for the next phase — no excuses!"

That’s what FWR is all about — pushing forward, staying accountable, and never quitting on yourself.

Now it’s YOUR turn.
The FWR Fall 2025 YOUR F.I.T. Challenge starts October 12th — six weeks to focus, train, and get results just like Bridget and so many other women in the FWR community.

🍂 Registration is open now!
💰Email renee@fitwithrenee.com

Stay tuned — tomorrow we’ll introduce the next incredible woman from the FWR Summer Shred down photoshoot crew.

IN HER WORDS.
I have been a victim of yo-yo dieting for years. I’ve done it all, calorie restriction, Paleo, Keto, Mediterranean, and even the old school cabbage soup diet. The weight would come off, but as soon as I stopped dieting, the weight would return.

Exercise was a part of my life, but I wasn’t consistent with it until I started taking Zumba classes. I loved it and even became an instructor. Even with three to four days of hour-long Zumba classes, I wasn’t achieving the weight loss I wanted. During a Zumba class, I was talking with a classmate, and we were sharing our weight loss struggles. She asked me if I’d heard of FWR. I hadn’t. She shared the link to the FWR IG page with me. When I got home, I looked at the Instagram page and was instantly impressed with the results. However, I didn’t make a move to contact Renee. I remained an IG admirer.

In December 2019, I was at my heaviest, weighing 196 Lbs. My self-esteem was shot. I was feeling guilty about all the indulgent eating I had done throughout the holiday season. In the back of my mind, I was thinking about contacting Renee. However, I put it on the back burner due to life circumstances. I lost my mother-in-law in January of 2020, and then the following month, the world was shut down by COVID. I myself became sick with COVID. I was out of commission for almost 3 weeks. I lost 15 lbs. Not the way I wanted to lose it but… Lol. It was during the pandemic that Renee began offering virtual classes. I felt it was the perfect opportunity for me to experience the workouts. Once the world started to reopen and FWR Studio was open again, I decided it was time for me to visit the studio and get the full experience. I believe my very first studio class was a Body Sculpt class. It was ROUGH! Midway through, I thought about packing up and leaving, but I didn’t want the shame of giving up. When I got home from class, I decided to have a consultation with Renee. Renee was honest about what I needed to do. She said, “You gotta come out of that Zumba class if you want to see your body change.”. Also, my nutrition was not where it needed to be. I set out with the plan that Renee gave me; however, I let other things take priority. Meeting the needs of my family, I found myself skipping workouts and neglecting meal preparation. I was in a never-ending cycle of losing 10-15 lbs only to gain it back. When I turned 50 last July, I was done with not being happy with the way I looked. I was determined to get back to myself! With my youngest off to college and my husband and I embarking on our lives as empty nesters, I felt it was time for me to fully commit to myself and to the plan Renee set for me. It was ROUGH. 4-5 days of cardio, three strength training days, and clean eating!

Although the strength training was intense, I loved it because I began to fall in love with the FWR ladies. The ladies are so supportive and encouraging! The hard things are a little easier when you have community. My husband and my children noticed how hard I was working, and they wouldn’t let me give up! My family would even get up and work out with me on vacation!

By the end of August, I was down to163 pounds. I haven’t seen that weight since right before I got pregnant with my son 20 years ago. I felt so good and so accomplished! I was proud of myself. Now, when people see me, the first thing they ask is “Girl, what are you doing?”. I reply, “Girl, I go to Fit With Renee!”.

I’m so thankful for Renee, the trainers (Lynn, Elisa, and Tamika), and all the lovely divas of FWR. I honestly cannot put into words how much I appreciate all of you.

I’m not completely where I want to be; however, I am ready for the next phase of my fitness journey. I’m prepared to fully commit to fitness as a lifestyle. I’m working the plan and trusting the process. NO EXCUSES!

10/06/2025

💪🏽✨ MEET KATRINA ANDERSON ✨💪🏽

FWR Summer Shred Top 5 Finisher | October 2025 Client Spotlight

Katrina has been on a journey of pure consistency, strength, and discipline.

When she first walked into FWR back in October 2022, she was at her heaviest — 193 lbs. — battling hormone shifts, a high A1C, and the weight of life’s challenges. But she made a decision that she was not staying there.

Fast-forward to today, and Katrina stands strong at 138.9 lbs., with a whole new mindset. 🙌🏽

Her biggest transformation wasn’t just physical — it was mental. She learned to switch from late-night workouts after a long day to morning sessions focused fully on her. She made herself the priority.

Even through loss, setbacks, and hard seasons, Katrina kept showing up — and the results speak for themselves.

Now, she’s leaner, stronger, and more determined than ever. Her A1C is back in a healthy range, and her mindset is steady, committed and centered. She’s proof that with discipline, community, and the right mindset, you can fight for your FIT too. 💜

🔥 Let’s show Katrina some love in the comments below for her incredible journey and dedication!

📸 Stay tuned all week as we introduce each of the amazing top 5 women from the FWR Summer Shred Challenge and who reached their goals through consistency and commitment.

This kind of transformation doesn’t come from luck — it comes from showing up, even when it’s hard. The same focus, the same fight, and the same consistency that built this result are exactly what the FWR Fall 2025 YOUR F.I.T. Challenge is all about.

💥 Now is the time to join our next challenge — just like she did and get refocused, re-energized, and ready to fight for your fit.



In her words
Start weight with FWR: 193
Photoshoot weight: 138.9
I entered FWR Oct 2022, the heaviest I’d ever been in my life due to a change in hormone pills in Dec 2021 for my breast cancer treatment. I had gained enough weight within those months to have to pack up my jeans and purchase a few to wear (because I was not going to stay in that size). Bending over was a chore and I was just miserable. I had also gotten a call with my blood results in September saying my A1C was high. Flashbacks of pregnancy diabetes in the last 2 months before having my son was enough to make the FWR leap because I was not going back to finger pricking and shots in the stomach…
Family illnesses and death stopped me 2 studio workouts in. I however, continued to work on eating better and in Jan my A1C was a little lower and I had lost a few pounds. I was able to go back to FWR in Feb 2023, this was a milestone year, I was turning 50 and it would be my 10-year breast cancer survivorship. June 2023 I had lost 35 lbs., Renee’s words: “you know that was too much weight on that little frame”. Very true statement and I was now back in my jeans and enjoying my yearlong celebration.
By April 2024 I was still the same weight from June 2023, I had lost a few pounds here and there but put them back on. My world changed forever in this month, with the unexpected passing of my dad. I did not return to the studio until June, and it was like starting over, even though I was still around the same weight. Grief had me in a choke hold and I would be on a cycle of scheduling workouts and cancelling more than I was attending. I decided, going into the 1-year anniversary of my dad’s passing, to get back on track with my fitness journey. I know he would expect me to still be on that journey, I could hear the positive comments he would make when I’d stop by before and/or after workouts. Renee launched the Re-focus on Fit Challenge in April 2025 and that was the confirmation. At that point I had gained 10lbs and I was determined to get to the goal weight Renee and I had set at the June 2023 assessment. I lost a few pounds during that challenge, but the biggest win was the new mindset and focus. I finally decided that Katrina can show up for herself like she shows up for everyone else. No excuses, because I am worth it! The 30-day Summer Shred Challenge was the next push I needed and resulted in an 11lb weight loss. I was blown away to be in the top 5 for the challenge. I was honored and intimidated to be invited for the photoshoot because others were visibly further along on their journey. I again saw this as a next level push, because if Renee extended the invite, then I knew she believed I could do it. By the time of the photoshoot I lost an additional 15lbs. I had exceeded the June 2023 goal by 6.1 lbs! Just had my physical in September and my A1C is great! I am still a work in progress and continuing to fight for my fit! I have new goals and looking forward to this next level of the journey. It is great to have a community of like-minded women striving to be their personal best, inside and out, while lifting each other up along the way. Thank you, Renee, for believing in me and for being a blessing to so many, in this fitness space. You are the GOAT! Thank you to all of the trainers your support and ex*****on is unmatched!

10/01/2025

✨💪🏽 FWR October 2025 Clients of the Month 💪🏽✨

FWR is in a new season of client focus. Because here’s the truth: every woman’s lifestyle looks different. Every woman’s goals are unique. But one thing stays the same — when you walk into FWR, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. The plan, the structure, and the accountability are right here.

These 5 women are living proof. They’re moms, professionals, caregivers, leaders — real women with real lives. They said YES to themselves, stayed consistent, and pushed through when summer tried to tell them to “wait until later.” Instead of waiting, they joined the FWR Summer Shred Challenge and turned excuses into results.

🔥 And today, we celebrate them as the FWR October 2025 Clients of the Month. 🔥

They are not just building bodies — they are building discipline, confidence, and strength. They are showing what it means to find your FIT, fuel your FIT, and finish FIT.

💜 Ladies, drop some love in the comments and help me congratulate these Queens 👑 for proving that no matter your age or stage of life, you CAN transform when you commit to the work.

Because at FWR, it’s not about perfection. It’s about progress. And these women are walking testaments. 🙌🏽

📣 Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing each of their stories individually this month. You’ll get to see their journeys, their goals, and how they are making FIT their lifestyle.

Photography: Andrea Smith (Studio 57)

10/01/2025

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09/30/2025

✨ Thank you, Latrece ✨
As we close out September, I want to take a moment to thank our FWR Client of the Month, LaTrece Thompson, for allowing FWR to walk this journey with her.
Fit looks different for all of us and it can be built at any age. You’ve shown what happens when you decide to stay the course, lean into the process, and surround yourself with people who push you forward. That’s the real formula.

Sometimes we need that circle of support, and then, in turn, we become that same light for someone else. That’s what community is. That’s what FWR is.

LaTrece, your discipline, your growth, and your willingness to share your journey are inspiring more women than you realize. You are proof that when you stay consistent and keep faith in the process, your FIT becomes your lifestyle.
Keep shining. Keep pushing. Keep being F.I.T. — because your best is still ahead of you.
💜 💪🏾

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

Dear Torria,

Thank you for being a part of FWR and for trusting us to walk with you on this fitness journey. 💜

Training isn’t about perfection—it’s about progression. Every rep, every set, every drop of sweat is an investment in yourself. Consistency will always outshine motivation, and you’ve shown that when you keep showing up, the results eventually show up too.

Progression doesn’t mean lifting the heaviest weights or running the fastest miles. It means moving with intention, getting a little stronger each week, and building the kind of discipline that carries you when the hype wears off. It doesn’t matter who you’re training with, where you’re training, or whether you’re surrounded by a crowd or doing it alone—the true work comes from you.

Social media can make it seem like fitness is about the picture, the pose, the praise, the shiny results, or comparisons. But what it really is about is owning your effort, respecting the process, and knowing that the body and mindset you build will never come from shortcuts.

Keep leaning into the grind, because the foundation you’re laying today is what creates the transformation tomorrow. And Torria Buckley —your journey is proof that real strength isn’t given, it’s earned. 💪🏾

– Renee