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Meet Cheryl
Certified Fitness Trainer
and Personal Coach
Hi, I’m Cheryl
Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Health & Wellness Coach with over 25 years of experience helping women become stronger, healthier, and more confident.
My passion for fitness and wellness began at an early age and has grown into a lifelong mission of helping others create realistic, sustainable lifestyles that support both physical and mental
well-being. Over the years, I’ve worked with women of all ages and fitness levels, guiding them through fitness, nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle changes that lead to lasting results — not quick fixes.
I believe wellness isn’t about perfection. It’s about building healthy habits, gaining confidence, improving energy, and creating balance in a way that fits your real life. Through coaching, online courses, writing, and education, my goal is to provide the support,
tools, and motivation needed to help you feel your best and create lasting change from the inside out.
My mission is simple: to help you become the healthiest, happiest, and strongest version of yourself.
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Cheryl has spent more than 2 decades helping people transform their health, build confidence, and create healthier lifestyles through fitness, nutrition, and wellness coaching.
In 2009, she founded Buff Bodies Bootcamp, a women-only fitness program in Marysville, Michigan, built around her belief that fitness should be effective, supportive, and fun. Her “Have Fun Getting Fit” philosophy has inspired hundreds of women to improve their strength,
health, and overall well-being.
In 2010, Cheryl began writing her “Matter of Fat” column for the Times Herald, where she shared practical, realistic, and encouraging advice on health, nutrition, fitness, and personal growth in an approachable and relatable way.
In 2021, Cheryl achieved one of her proudest milestones with the publication of her book, Mind Over Muffin Top, combining her years of experience, motivation, and real-life strategies to help others live healthier, happier lives.
If you ....
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Feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice
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Struggle with staying consistent
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Don't know where to start with exercise
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Tried diet after diet
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Need accountability
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Want to feel stronger and more confident
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Are tired of starting over and over
I will help you...
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Overcome the overwhelm of nutrition and exercise advice
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Build habits that last
How Cheryl began
Early Passion for Fitness
Cheryl’s passion for health and fitness began at an early age. Growing up involved in sports, she quickly discovered the powerful impact that exercise and nutrition could have — not only on physical appearance, but on confidence, energy, performance, and overall well-being.
By the age of 10, she was already sneaking downstairs to use her brother’s weight set in the basement. Influenced by her health-conscious grandmother, who introduced her to vitamins, healthy living, and the gym at a young age, Cheryl developed a lifelong passion for fitness and
wellness. At an early age, she began noticing how much better she looked, felt, and performed in sports when she combined exercise with proper nutrition. That realization would become the foundation for her future career and life’s mission.
From Athlete to Coach
As a competitive natural bodybuilder and athlete, Cheryl experienced firsthand how proper nutrition and consistent training could transform both the body and mind. Her dedication to sports eventually earned her an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Cincinnati, where she studied food and nutrition. While in college, Cheryl discovered bodybuilding and fell in love with the discipline, structure, and empowerment it brought into her life. After transforming her own physique and confidence through training and nutrition, she realized she wanted to help others experience the same kind of transformation. That passion led Cheryl to become a certified personal trainer and launch her own training business. She worked with clients of all ages and fitness levels — from young athletes training for competition to older adults focused on improving strength, balance, and overall health. No matter the goal, Cheryl’s mission remained the same: helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident in themselves.
My Vision & Mission
To impact as many lives as possible by helping others become the healthiest, happiest, and strongest versions of themselves.
