Megan Christian

After 10 years of being on just about every side of the health and fitness journey, trust me—I get it. I’ve felt what it’s like to be trapped in a body that doesn’t feel like home. I’ve been that person at the gym, self-conscious and totally lost. Not knowing how to use the equipment? Check. Worrying that someone’s staring at you? 

Yep, been there too.

In 2014, I found myself at 160lbs, wondering how I even got there. But after a year of consistency in the gym, I started shedding pounds and gaining confidence. By 2016, I was ready to level up, lose more weight, and pack on some muscle. And on January 1st, 2017, I jumped headfirst into competition prep. That year, I competed in multiple bodybuilding shows, placing top-5 six times and top-12 four times!

I even knocked out my Personal Trainer Certification from ISSA, totally exceeding my goals for 2017. I was on fire... until I wasn’t. After spending 10 months in a calorie deficit, my flame fizzled. I was lost again, only this time in a completely different way. I took months off from the gym and only went when I kind of felt like it. My eating wasn’t as strict, and I lost sight of everything I had accomplished from 

2014-2017.

But guess what? I’m human. Sometimes you just need a break, right?

Then came 2018, and it turned out to be one of the BEST years of my life! I found my fire again, reignited my passion, and realized I wanted to help others transform their lives. I started coaching, guiding people to change their lives through fitness, just like I had.

But life has a way of throwing curveballs. In 2019, I faced my hardest yet—a very difficult pregnancy, a traumatic birth, and a horrible postpartum experience that extended well into 2020 and beyond. That period tested me in ways I never imagined, and just as I thought I could catch my breath, 2021 arrived and became a blur of surgeries—two of them, to be exact. It felt like I was stuck in survival mode, just trying to keep my head above water.

Then in 2022, I was diagnosed with lupus—right in the middle of opening my business, Elev8. Talk about timing! 2023 was a wash as I struggled to figure out my lupus medications and what my new normal would look like. But in 2024, I finally started to find my groove again, balancing the gym and navigating life with a chronic illness.

Here’s the thing: Most of us have a goal and a vision, but the road to get there can feel long and discouraging. We want results yesterday without the sweat, struggle, or effort. We fall for those "magic diets" that never work and get frustrated when we don’t see instant success.

But that’s not what I’m about. 

My programs are built on dedication, consistency, and pushing yourself to build a better you. No crash diets, no shortcuts—just real results from hard work and smart choices. My mission is to help you gain confidence and knowledge to live a healthier, happier life.

At the end of the day, I want you to feel strong and confident, whether you’re working with me or flying solo. And remember, you can ALWAYS reach out—I’m just a message away. 

DON’T give up. You can do this! 

You deserve to feel happy in your own skin, and I’m here to help you make that happen.