When DeeAnn first came to Mint Condition Fitness, she was facing two major challenges: a new diagnosis of lupus and the life-altering changes of menopause.

Together, they created a storm of inflammation, weight gain, fatigue, and loss of function that left her feeling stuck — and unsure how to move forward.

“I was just kind of at a loss, and my body wasn’t functioning the way I knew that I needed it to function,” she shared.

But DeeAnn didn’t give up. She got support, got a plan, and step by step, started reclaiming her health.

And now?

“As of today, I’m going off my blood pressure medication completely. That’s huge.”

And her transformation wasn’t just in her vitals. DeeAnn has successfully lost over 40 pounds and it is showing up in her joints, her energy, and her daily life.

“For every pound I lose, that’s three pounds of pressure off my knees. I can fit into my clothes again.”

Most importantly: she’s getting back to living — like adventuring in Death Valley and climbing over rocks with confidence.

“I can do all the things I was excited to be able to do…we did some rock scrambling, and it was fun. It was so fun.”

The key to her success? DeeAnn credits her coach — adapting every workout to match what she needed each day, especially early on when inflammation in her knee was still a major issue.

“My coach was just on it and quick to come up with something that would give me a good workout, get my heart rate where it needed to be, and still kinda have fun with it too.”

And it wasn’t just the workouts that helped.

DeeAnn speaks powerfully to the emotional side of change — how important it is to have someone in your corner, not just guiding your workouts but cheering you on through the ups and downs.

“Having somebody who can be your cheerleader and that you can be accountable to has been really beneficial… someone to just say, ‘Yeah, you made a bad choice over there, but look at all these good choices you’re making now.’”

That kind of support helps drown out the inner critic — and makes room for lasting progress.

For anyone thinking about starting, DeeAnn offers this reminder:

“The longer you wait, it’s that much longer to get your arms wrapped around it.”

To the entire Mint team, she had one final message:

“Thank you to the whole team here. I just...I love it.”

DeeAnn, we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Your strength, resilience, and willingness to keep showing up — even when it was hard — inspire us and everyone in our community.

Thank you for letting us be part of your journey. Here's to continued progress, new adventures, and the freedom to live life fully on your terms.

Ready to take control of your health like DeeAnn did?

We’re running our Thrive-in-5 assessment program right now — the perfect starting point if you’re ready to feel better, move more easily, and reclaim your energy and confidence.

You'll receive:

• A full evaluation
• A customized workout plan
• Two personalized training sessions
• A sit-down review to chart your progress and map your long-term success

You can move better, get stronger, and feel like yourself again — and it all starts with a plan built just for you.

Give us a call at (408) 370-1739 to find out more and take back control of your health and fitness today!