MINDSET + REFLECTION

Hi, I’m Summer! As a ballet dancer, movement has always been a part of my life. However, I struggled with nutrition & developed unhealthy habits that persisted throughout my early fitness career. It wasn’t until 2020, after losing my uncle to Stage IV Colorectal Cancer, that I realized the importance of taking my health seriously. His passing was a pivotal moment that motivated me to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Starting my health journey was challenging, with an overwhelming amount of fitness programs & conflicting advice. I committed to showing up for myself & gradually built healthy habits—reading ingredient labels, choosing whole foods, & finding fitness routines that I genuinely enjoyed. Slowly, my confidence grew & so did the results. The changes in my physical & mental health were undeniable. By 2023, I earned my personal training & nutrition certifications, which inspired me to create BODY by Summer. My goal is to shift the focus away from chasing a "summer body" & instead emphasize finding a consistent routine you love, enabling you to maintain your best self all year long. It’s about getting off the hamster wheel of temporary results & embracing a fulfilling lifestyle. Beyond the workouts, BODY by Summer includes journal prompts, nutrition tips & clean recipes to support your mental shift & personal growth. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your health, I'm here to empower you to embrace fitness with confidence & celebrate your journey toward becoming your best self every season! In 2020, everything changed when my uncle passed away from Stage IV Colorectal Cancer. His loss was devastating, but it also became the wake-up call I needed to take my health seriously. I realized that if I wanted to live a long, healthy life, I had to make significant changes. Starting out was overwhelming. With so many fitness programs, diets, & conflicting advice, it felt impossible to know where to begin. But I made a commitment to show up for myself. Day by day, I started building healthy habits — reading ingredient labels, choosing whole foods, & finding a fitness routine I looked forward to completing. Slowly, my confidence grew & so did the results. The changes in my physical & mental health were undeniable. By 2023, I earned my personal training & nutrition certifications. I began sharing my knowledge & passion with others, determined to make fitness accessible, fun, & empowering for everyone. My goal is to help you feel confident & equipped to begin your own health journey, with the tools to sustain progress. That’s why I created Summertime Fitness — to help you approach fitness with total confidence & feel your best year-round. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your health to the next level, my mission is to make sure you enjoy the process, see results, and be your best self, every season.