Fit & Fueled by Des

Fit & Fueled by Des Fit & Fueled by Des is all about helping busy people find strength, balance, and energy through fitness, nutrition, and wellness.

I believe in fueling your body, having fun, and living a life that feels goodβ€”inside and out.

You can’t believe everything you see on the internet. The advice, the pictures, the perfectly curated lives that make it...
10/30/2026

You can’t believe everything you see on the internet. The advice, the pictures, the perfectly curated lives that make it look like everyone has it all figured out. Spoiler alert: they don’t. πŸ˜‰

As a mom with a busy life, balancing family, work, fitness and taking time for myself isn’t always easy. Sometimes something has to give, and that’s okay.

I took this week off. Training for my fight put me a little behind in the rest of life, and I needed a week to catch up. We carved pumpkins (I’ll share the REAL pumpkins in the comments πŸ˜‚), spent time on things I hadn’t gotten around to, ate some of the not-so-healthy food, maybe had a few drinks, and just enjoyed life a little. And guess what? That’s okay too!

Monday, I’ll be back at it. Will I be perfect? Absolutely not. Will I have days where life gets busy, motivation disappears, I miss a workout or eat something that doesn’t fit my plan? You bet!

But that’s real life. Success isn’t about being perfect or never missing a workout. It’s about showing up, making adjustments, and getting back to it even when life throws a few bumps in the road.

If you’re waiting for the perfect time, the perfect schedule or the perfect version of yourself to get started, stop waiting.

Let’s make a plan together that you can actually stick to… for the most part. πŸ˜‰ One that fits your life, leaves room for the fun stuff, and helps you reach your goals without feeling like you’re constantly starting over.

Message me. Let’s get started! ❀️

Progress, not perfection.

When your favorite regulars dress up as you for Halloween! πŸŽƒ ❀️ alani shots, hat, black outfit and of course my mic head...
10/29/2026

When your favorite regulars dress up as you for Halloween! πŸŽƒ ❀️ alani shots, hat, black outfit and of course my mic head set!!

Let’s be honest… no matter where you are in your fitness journey, we are ALWAYS our own worst critics. πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈAsk anybody, ...
10/27/2026

Let’s be honest… no matter where you are in your fitness journey, we are ALWAYS our own worst critics. πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ

Ask anybody, and they’ll have that ONE thing they fixate on.

For me? It’s my back. The bra lines, the way things fit… constantly pulling at the hem of my shirt. πŸ˜‚

But there are two lessons here. πŸ‘‡

1️⃣ Focusing on your β€œproblem area” can make you forget how far you’ve come.

The strength you’ve built. The endurance you’ve gained. The pants that are now TWO SIZES TOO BIG. πŸ‘–πŸ’ͺ We get so caught up in what we still want to change that we forget to celebrate what we’ve already accomplished.

2️⃣ HARD WORK PAYS OFF.

Eventually, you start noticing the changes. Sometimes it’s in the mirror, sometimes it’s in how you feel, and sometimes it’s when you realize that dress needs to be altered or those pants no longer fit!

We’re our own worst critics, but we all have goals. ❀️ Stop just hoping for the changes you want and start putting in the work to make them happen.

One of my favourite parts of being a trainer is seeing those smiles when clients hit their goals. Hearing about the compliments they’ve received or the clothes they need altered because they’ve worked so hard. THAT is what it’s all about! πŸ₯Ήβ€οΈ

So, what are you waiting for?

πŸ“© Message me, and let’s work toward YOUR goals together!

January doesn’t need to be your starting point. We have TWO MONTHS left in the year. Imagine what you could accomplish if you started NOW instead of waiting for the New Year!

Let’s get to work. πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

10/26/2026

πŸŽƒπŸ‘» HALLOWEEN LED BOOTCAMP! πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ

Ready to get spooky and sweaty?! πŸ’€πŸ”₯

Join us Wednesday, October 28th at 7:30 PM at BFCA – Brandon Fitness Combat Academy for a Halloween-themed LED Bootcamp! πŸ•ΈοΈπŸ’‘

πŸ¦‡ Spooky vibes
πŸ’ͺ A killer workout
πŸ˜‚ Lots of laughs
πŸ”₯ Sweat, music & good company!

Costumes are welcome, fitness levels are ALL welcome, and your FIRST CLASS IS FREE! πŸ™Œ

No need to wait until January to start working on yourself. Come have some fun, get moving, and maybe scare a few calories away! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»

πŸ“ BFCA – 545 Pacific Ave
πŸ•’ Wednesday, October 28th at 7:30 PM

Tag your workout buddy and come get SPOOKY with us! πŸ–€πŸ’œπŸ’€

10/25/2026

πŸ₯Šβ€οΈ Didn’t get the win last night, but damn, did I win in the people department! πŸ˜‚β€οΈ

I may not have gotten my hand raised, but looking around and seeing all the amazing people who showed up to support me made me feel like a winner anyway. πŸ₯Ή

Huge thank you to my coaches, teammates, friends, and family for always being in my corner (literally and figuratively πŸ˜‚). I’m so lucky to have such an incredible group of people behind me.

Turns out you can lose a fight and still walk away feeling pretty damn rich in the things that matter most. ❀️

Now we learn, we grow, and we get back to work! πŸ₯ŠπŸ”₯

Love you all more than you know! ❀️

10/23/2026
10/21/2026

Let's have fun this Wednesday morning! Put this pumpkin in ChatGPT and ask it to decorate it based on what it knows about you. Put yours in the comments! Mine is there!! πŸŽƒπŸ’€

Address

Brandon, MB

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Fit & Fueled by Des posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share