The Announcement Is Here....

Fit Chick Mom Fitness Is growing!

I am so excited to announce that Fit Chick Mom Fitness is growing and, I am hiring our first employee! My business has exploded over the past few months and because I hate not having time to help every single person that contacts me about training, I decided to start exploring new avenues on how we could reach more people.

It came to me one morning through text, the question if I would want to hire a trainer. After meeting with my landloards and business “coach,” we decided it is time to take Fit Chick Mom Fitness to the next level.

I could not be more excited to introduce Shannon Mitchell as our first trainer. Shannon and I met long ago but only recently really got to know one another when I started online training her almost two years ago. From there she came to train with me in the gym and eventually she decided to train for her first bikini competition while I was working at big jon fitness. During that prep I continued to train and support Shannon, as jon and shawna wrote her meal plans and got her stage posing and presentation perfected,  as she prepared for the big stage. She is an example of a woman who really can do it all, and balance it all pretty freaking well too. She never complained, never whined, never thought of backing out and she really showed me that prep can be easier and better than it had ever been for me. It has been a privilege to know her and to have her share her shining spirit and her drive to succeed, in whatever she does in life, with me. I know my current clients, and all our clients to come will feel her infectious desire to help others achieve their best health, and best body yet.

I interviewed Shannon, and wanted to share it with ya'll so you can get to know her better as she joins us here at Fit Chick Mom Fitness. Keep watching friends, keep striving, keep diligent and dedicated and know that we are here to support and cheer you on. Big things are coming and we couldn't be more thankful for your part in OUR journey.

Teri: Shannon, tell us about your family story?! Who are the Mitchell's?

Shannon: I have been married to my sexy cowboy, best friend and soul mate for 10 years this month. We have 7 kids between us. Our oldest son Logan is 21 and has a 4 year old son, Beckham who is the light of all our lives. Jace , our other cowboy, is also 21. Josie is 18, Boston is 17, both our girls just graduated from high school and will be attending College this fall. Josie at Dixie State and Boston at Boise State. Carson, our 3rd son is 14. McCall is 11 and Berkeley is 8. We love having a big family, our children are everything to us!!!

Teri: Tell us about your history with weight loss and fitness.

Shannon: I have been involved in fitness most of my life. I was very active as a youth in gymnastic and cheer leading. After high school I started lifting weights on a regular basis. At 25, I became a certified aerobics instructor and stayed active in aerobics and weigh training for about 10 years. During those years I trained for and participated in The Race to Robie Creek 3 different times and The Great Potato Half Marathon twice.

Teri: Have you ever lost any weight or have you always been thin?

Shannon: After age 35 I struggle with my weight for a while and gained and lost 25 lbs. Apparently I didn't learn the first time so I did it again at age 40. Lol!!

Teri: Well, most of us have been there...

It was at that time I contacted Teri Hoeksema to be my trainer. I trained for and competed in 2 body building/fitness competitions in the bikini division. I came out of those competitions finishing 4th place, 3rd place and 1st place . Placing 1st qualified me to compete in a National competition which I am currently training for in July of this year at USA's in Las Vegas. I am very excited and nervous at the same time!!

Teri: Many of our readers wont know what a huge accomplishment it is to be qualified for a National Show. IT IS BIG friends! Shannon was 110% dedicated through her prep and her final package she brought to the Boise NPC show last November—was phenomenal. I may or may not have lost my voice yelling for my girl :)

Teri: Why are you coming on board with Fit Chick Mom Fitness? Why not train at the YMCA or other locations?

Shannon: I am super excited to be a trainer with Fit Chick Mom Fitness because I get to train along side the trainer who has taught me everything I know and helped me attain that 1st place trophy!!! I want to train with Fit Chick Mom Fitness instead of a larger gym such as the YMCA or IAC because I love the intimate relationship between a trainer and her clients without all the chaos. I feel that I can give the individual time and attention to my clients that I have become accustom to.

Teri: Shan, let's be honest. Your fitness experience is deep and goes back further than I came into your pretty little life so thank you for the compliment, but you bring a whole new dimension to Fit Chick Mom Fitness and we will be learning from each other as we teach our clients. I know, at the end of the day, hands down—each and every one of our clients knows now, or will know that you and I are extremely dedicated to THEIR goals. That THEIR goal is our priority...and I am so thankful to have someone like you to help me instill that in each and every Fit Chick Fitness client.

Teri: What is your past work experience?

Shannon:Prior to becoming a trainer, I was a nail/tech/manicurist for 18 years, Owned and managed businesses with my husband and most recently a spa director. I studied generals at BYU Idaho and am currently in the process of attaining my official personal training certification through one of the most respected accreditation out there, the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Teri: #yougotthis, but I'll pray cuz I almost peed my pants before I took that test lol!!!

Teri:What is a quote, that may have helped you during your journey to becoming your best, most fit self?

Shannon:Though out my journey to a healthy lifestyle, there have been many times when it has been difficult and I have struggled. During those times this quote has helped me get through, "Don't STOP when you're TIRED.....STOP when you're DONE!!!

Teri: I like that, and I truly feel from the very bottom of my heart and to the tips of my toes that sister, we are just getting started with bringing our message to the masses. It's gonna be one heck of a ride for us and did I mention, I am SO EXCITED! We aren't gonna be DONE for a long time and I pray we touch hundreds and thousands more women before that times comes

Teri: Why do you want to be a trainer?

Shannon:During my own journey I have had the privilege of meeting many new friends who are doing the same thing. As I have learned more about them and watch their confidence build as they reach their goals, I have wanted to be more closely involved with their journey. Becoming a trainer will allow me to be involved in helping and watching so many people change their loves for the better, that makes me happy. 

Teri: K tell us the good stuff! What's your favorite body part to train? Favorite exercise? And Food! Tell us your favorite on and off plan meals!

Shannon: My favorite "on plan" meal is Steak, sweet potatoes and red bell peppers oh wait, maybe it's greek yogurt, with vanilla protein powder and peanut butter!!

My favorite "off plan" meal is Lobster with butter and a yummy salad!!! My favorite body to work is my legs, I love doing the leg press and squats and my favorite cardio at the gym is the revolving stairs –but if I can take it outside, I love to go jogging with my daughter Boston.

Thank you Shannon! Thank you for being willing to share your story with us and for helping to make Fit Chick Mom Fitness bigger and better and BRIGHTER with you on our side. Friends, keep watching. #wegotthis