Look, I gained 35 pounds in college and became a personal trainer by overcoming one of my biggest struggles: Trying to shake that weight. I worked with a trainer for about 12-weeks and he genuinely changed my life. That passion led me to the National Academy of Sports Medicine where I earned my certification, and suddenly I knew my reason for being on this earth was to help people feel good about themselves and get healthier through proper nutrition and exercise.

I swear, I’m trying to make the world a better place, one drop of sweat at a time!” Kim says with her signature laugh. Lyons is that rare mix of motivation, hard-core no-nonsense guidance, and compassion that has changed millions of lives. She truly understands what you need to change in order to become the person you want to be.

“I was also a fitness competitor and I basically tried every diet on the planet. Then I became the trainer on The Biggest Loser, and I grew into learning how to help people on the emotional side; there’s so much more involved than just eating healthy and working out. The EMOTIONAL SUPPORT is super important... along with the occasional treats!

That’s why the BodyBoss Community is so cool! You guys, we’re all here together, a super supportive community of women, and I’m right here with you, ready to share the best advice and tips I can to make this journey super successful for each of you.

I’m lucky, because I met my hubby, Gunter Shliercamp (former Mr. Universe, and an impressive smile to go with those biceps!), one lucky day in the Weider Building in Southern California when we were both athletes for fitness legend, Joe Weider. Fate planted us in the same building, and sparks flew that led to a lifetime of Gunter and I sharing our passion for transforming lives.

But I know not everyone has a strong support system, so I’m here for you.

Let’s get active! Send me your questions about food, fitness, things you want new videos on! Let’s have some fun together, one drop of sweat at a time!” Love and Lunges, Coach Kim

To send Coach Kim your food or fitness questions:kim@bodyboss.com

Growing up Hispanic in an all-white community, Desi says: “I was pretty much the only brown person in the county! When my step-father got assigned to Idaho and we moved from California, where Latinos are the majority, yeah, total culture shock. We couldn’t even buy real tortillas, fresh salsa or Adobo seasoning at a grocery store. The basics!  And, of course, I never looked like any of the other girls and had a tendency to be thicker, with a bigger booty, than the white girls.”

Looking at Coach Desi today, it would be easy for women to underestimate the courage and strength it’s taken to get the physique she wanted, the freedom to be herself, and the courage to “take the path less traveled” when faced with tough choices.

Desi loves nothing more than empowering other women and encouraging them to support one another in all their goals.

“I feel like I’ve been prepping my whole life so I can really help all the BodyBoss women out there who might feel alone, or have some negativity in their lives, or just aren’t even sure what to do or where to start--- especially with the food part! And I love good food, but I’m gonna share healthy alternatives to things you’re craving, so you can eat things you like, but see your body and energy transforming.”

So, get ready! Deseree says: “It’s not about being ‘perfect’--- whatever that means, it’s about trying, doing anything to move toward your goals. Just keep moving and don’t quit. Stick with us, and be ready to feel proud of yourself and give yourself some props as we ‘sweat with purpose’ together, whether it’s in the gym... or in life! Time to live like a BOSS, ladies, and I couldn’t be more excited to meet you.” (Insert signature here)

To send Coach Desi your food or fitness questions: desi@bodyboss.com

To help himself learn more about what would make his weight loss journey sustainable, Gordon began to educate himself on all aspects of fitness and personal development, meditation and yoga. His aim was not only to keep his results, but also to take his results to the next level. With the help of his mentor, Gordon learned how to train for longevity, optimal health and results.Gordon has spent years studying fitness and nutrition and has worked hard to be able to more efficiently replicate for his clients the health and fitness results he has achieved.

“Coaching isn’t always praise and encouragement,” says Gordon, “sometimes the praise and encouragement doesn’t come until after the job is done; because really sometimes that’s what it’s going to take for someone to do the work. Once the job is done, no one can ever take that away from you.”

Gordon’s courses and qualifications include:

• Poliquin PICP BioSignature
• Enterprise Fitness Personal Training Internship
• Clean Health Personal Training Internship
• Andre Benoit Canadian Center for Strength and Conditioning (CCSC) Internship
• Bob Guiel Functional Health, Nutrition & Biochemistry Private Seminar
• Applied Muscle Testing – Level 1
• Applied Muscle Testing – Level 2
• NCAS Powerlifting Australia – Level 1
• AWF Weightlfting Australia – Level 1
• Andrew Lock – Physiotheraphy Private Seminar
• Mark Ottobre – 12 Month Private Internship
• Vedic Meditation – Laura Poole
• Blood Analysis – Level 1