Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephanie Mendiola.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Stephanie. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I began my personal fitness journey about six years ago. I was very unhappy with my weight and had zero confidence. I looked into gyms and personal trainers but they were a tad bit too expensive. Not to mention, I was super shy, I was intimidated by gym girls and felt clueless at the gym. So, I decided to work out at home, run at the park and participate in Zumba. I lost a total of 30lbs but had no Definition/muscles. I later joined a local gym and decided to teach myself how to weightlift. I immediately fell in love with weightlifting. After a couple of weeks, I started to notice definition and muscle gain. After three months of consistency, so did everyone else. I actually started SteFitMe in June of 2016, after a really good friend of mine reached out to me and asked if she can start working out with me. After about five months into our training, I received a text message from her: “you are really good at this Steph, I’m loving my results. The way you explain the workouts – know where everything is and what it’s for. Makes me feel like I have my very own personal trainer. Thank you for being so patient with me. You make working out fun. You truly have a gift!.” And since then, her words were stuck in my head. I decided to start personal training after work. At first, it was a couple of my friends and later, their friends joined in. From there, fitness became my passion and pretty much all I could think of. So, I decided to make it my full-time job, get certified and begin my own business.
Has it been a smooth road?
As much as I want to say yes, it’s been an easy ride. I would be lying. The biggest challenge to this day is having to align conflicting schedules with my clients. However, the bond that I have created with my clients through our sessions and our shared determination keep our fitness journey going.
Please tell us more about your work, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
I am a mobile personal trainer, Who travels to areas such as a clear lake, Houston and all the way up to Cypress. I meet with clients, discuss fitness goals and create personalized workout plans. I specialize in weight training and weight loss. I am known for my persistence in keeping my clients focused on their goals.
What sets me apart from others is that I am mobile, affordable and my dynamic approach to my client’s lifestyle.
What I am most proud of is seeing my clients transformation and seeing my clients build confidence in themselves.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I see an upward trend in the personal training/fitness industry, especially with it being a new year. Personal fitness has been evolving for years now. There are more gyms than ever before, CrossFit is becoming popular but those can be pretty intimidating, that’s why I think a 1 on 1 approach to personal training is on a rise and I’m here to help.
Contact Info:
- Phone: (281)543-9509
- Email: stefitme@gmail.com
- Instagram: SteFitMe
Image Credit:
Elida Garza, Brittani Branch
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