YoungLife Coach Beyond Fit, LLC

03/03/2026

Sometimes self-care isn’t a spa day or a grand gesture. Sometimes it’s listening to where your feet lead you.

Today, mine led me to flowers, to stillness, and to a moment of gratitude.
Creating beauty on purpose and placing it where I can see my blessings, my family, my miracles. This was a reminder that joy is something we can choose.

Pause. Breathe. Create space for what fills you “Those who look to Him are radiant.” Psalm 34:5

Go be radiant today 🌎
And lead with kindness… always. ✨
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02/27/2026

02/27/2026

When you refocus and get back at YOU! Music up loud, cooking, and I’m enjoying me letting go!!!! 💜

02/25/2026

LISTEN (if not one gets it)!

If you’re in a place where your health is on the line because of obesity, this is for you. ❤️

One thing I find interesting is how weight loss surgery gets judged so harshly, yet taking a medication with a long list of side effects is widely accepted. Someone can take a weekly shot and receive applause but mention bariatric surgery and suddenly it’s, “You gave up.”

Let’s be clear:
There is no “easy way out” when it comes to saving your life.

Whether it’s weight loss surgery, medication, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, counting macros, fasting — whatever path you choose — it is just a tool. And tools only work when you do.

If you don’t do the mental work first and foremost, you will repeat the same cycles. Surgery doesn’t fix emotional eating. Shots don’t heal trauma. Diet plans don’t rebuild self-worth. The real transformation begins in the mind.

As someone who advocates for and coaches others pre- and post-bariatric surgery, I’ve seen this firsthand and experienced it. The people who succeed are the ones who commit to:
• Eating with intention
• Moving their bodies consistently
• Doing the deep mental and emotional healing
• Rewriting their relationship with food

This isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about choosing LIFE.

If you’ve reached what feels like your last resort don’t let shame or the public trend make the decision for you. Make the decision from a place of empowerment, education, and support.

Let’s stop judging methods and start supporting people. The real work is eating right, exercising, and protecting your mental wellness no matter which tool you use.

We all deserve to live fully and well. Let’s be a community that lifts each other up while we do the work. 💛

Déneen
YoungLife Coach Beyond Fit, LLC
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StrongLive BoldBe Well

02/19/2026

Today, I had the honor of speaking to administrative professionals in the independent school community, and I’m still sitting with a WOW moment.

Doing what I do best as a coach means knowing my purpose is to lift others up, even in seasons when you’re tired, not feeling well, or quietly wondering if God is thinking about you at all. And yet, there are moments when some may try to tear you down. Vision teaches you to keep moving anyway.

There are times when the work feels unseen. When growth feels more like survival than momentum. When your body is tired and your spirit feels heavy. You question whether your voice matters beyond your role, your title, your desk.

And then, when you least expect it, your voice rises in alignment with God’s plan. You find yourself participating. You find yourself standing in a space that is on a national level, using your lived experience to empower others.

That’s when it becomes clear: God never forgot you.

Coaching has taught me that purpose doesn’t require permission, and vision doesn’t depend on applause. When you know who you are, whose you are, and why you’re here, you don’t move based on noise you move based on calling.

To my fellow administrative professionals:
* Your work matters!
* Your voice matters!
* Your presence matters!

If God is nudging you to move then darnit, move. If an opportunity shows up that feels bigger than you then say yes. If your light makes others uncomfortable, DON’T dim it!

Stay humble. Stay grounded. Keep watching God work. And when it’s time to step forward—don’t look back.

Your WOW moment may be closer than you think!

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02/19/2026

Cauliflower stir fry and protein—easy and delicious!

02/18/2026

l am so excited to announce that I will be a featured workshop presenter at the 2026 ADVIS Administrative Professionals Retreat on February 19th!

After 23 years at Friends Select School, I know firsthand that administrative professionals are the heart and the staying power of our communities. We hold everything together-but often, our own professional growth and well-being aren't the center of the conversation. In my workshop, "My Story or Yours? The Glue - The Heart of the School - The Staying Power," we are changing that. We'll be diving into a Mind-Body-Spirit approach to professional life, focusing on:

- Self-Efficacy: How your personal story shapes your professional presence.
- Resilience: Practical tools for sustaining emotional and physical well-being.
- Connection: Building a network of peers who truly understand the weight and beauty of support roles.

My goal is for every participant to walk away with a personalized toolkit to help them return to their schools with renewed clarity, confidence, and staying power.

I can't wait to see my fellow "glue" specialists there!

https://www.advis.org/events/2026-administrative-professionals-retreat

12/28/2025

We need healthy soul talk… speak life to your soul. 💜