Rachel Morse

Weight Loss

For most of my life—from childhood through adulthood—I struggled with my weight. It wasn’t until 2011, when my oldest son was three and I weighed between 360–380 pounds, that everything changed. I realized I wanted more than anything to be present, active, and healthy enough to keep up with him and watch him grow up. That moment sparked a transformation. By 2012–2013, through commitment and major lifestyle changes, I lost about 180 pounds, dropping down to 170–175. I became a regular at the gym, falling in love with group fitness classes like Insanity, Zumba, Bodypump, Body Combat, and Cycle. What started as a necessity quickly became a passion I never imagined I’d have. In 2015, someone saw something in me that I hadn’t yet seen in myself and encouraged me to get my first group fitness certification. By 2016, I was teaching R.I.P.P.E.D. (Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, Diet) and went on to expand my teaching and coaching across multiple formats. I’ve always had a heart for people—I’m a people person through and through—so combining that love with fitness has been a true gift. For years, I balanced my fitness journey with a full-time career as a Salon Manager, praying that one day I’d be able to pursue fitness full time. In 2023, those prayers were answered. I traded in my shears and combs to become a full-time Fitness Manager at a gym where I get to pour into others daily, encouraging them that it doesn’t matter how or where you start—what matters is that you start. Today, I am the healthiest and leanest I’ve ever been. I love sharing my story with those who need encouragement and inspiration, because I know how powerful it can be to see what’s possible. I am, without a doubt, exactly where God intended me to be—and I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to walk in that purpose.

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