Today we’d like to introduce you to Evi Smith. Evi and her team share her story with us below:
Evi D. Smith was born in Houston, Tx and grew up in the Golden Triangle. She graduated from the first class of Memorial H.S. In 2003. She later attended Lamar University in Beaumont and graduated with her Associates in Applied Science in Kinesiology. Due to Hurricane Rita, she later finished her extended education at U of H where she received her Bachelors in Fine Arts & Music Theory.
Ms. Smith began her weight loss journey in 2015 when she found out she weighed over 310 lbs and doctors told her she was type 2 diabetic and needed to change her life for the better. At this time, she decided she needed to take control of her health. After months of changing her eating habits and slight exercise when time permitted, this became a lifestyle change and soon a career change.
By the end of 2016, she became a NASM CPT while transitioning to the gym life and working for an Anytime Fitness franchise. She then gained a strong clientele of men and women of all ages who sought out her different approach to fitness and natural weight loss goals.
Ms. Smith has since competed in several bikini competitions and recently won trainer of the year for 2019 and 2021. Her future plan is to open her own gym and continue to educate others on the importance of healthy living.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Like anything in life, there have been many obstacles along the way. From delays to financial setbacks. Through it all, I have maintained my journey as well as helped others accomplish their own goals. Along with raising teenagers, my goal has been to be a positive role model and healthy influence to them as well as my followers.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am most proud of my client’s transitions and transformations. More often than not, I welcome women from all walks of life that just need a space to put them first! We as women have a lot on our plates on a daily and maintaining our health and bodies can fall by the wayside. I encourage all of my clients, male or female, that the overall goal is to live a more health-conscious lifestyle. By paying attention to what they are eating, how much they are consuming, and their day to day activity. Watching them by teaching them to live a healthier lifestyle allows for them to maintain this healthy lifestyle. That is my biggest satisfaction! I also believe that is what sets my coaching style apart from others.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
My children and family deserve the credit for my drive and passion for what I do. Because of them, I strive to be a more active mother in their day to day activities. They keep me busy with all of their activities, but I don’t believe that I would be able to physically keep up with them if it weren’t for my decision to take control of my own health.
Pricing:
- $185 Monthly
- $25 Drop In Rate
Contact Info:
- Email: evid03@yahoo.com
- Instagram: @2u_poison_ivy
- Facebook: @showtymestrongfitness
Image Credits:
Fokused Photography
Chris Cooley JG Photos
Joseph Gallow
