Diggs’ Journey: Stronger in Every Way

50+ Pounds Lost. Greater Confidence. A Life Transformed.

April and “Diggs” began their fitness journey together when Diggs was 27. Nine years later, what started with walking, cardiovascular exercise, pool workouts, stretching, and daily gratitude has grown into something much bigger.

Through consistent movement, healthier habits, encouragement, laughter, and a strong support system, Diggs has lost more than 50 pounds and made meaningful improvements in her overall health and confidence.

But her transformation goes far beyond the scale.

Diggs has discovered greater independence, built meaningful friendships, and learned to approach life with a more positive mindset. She has also become part of the Fit by April team, contributing her talents to marketing and social media while proudly serving as Director of “The Hug” Division.

In Diggs’ words:

“With my Fitness Mama, I am more happy. I have lost over fifty pounds, and my transformation is having all the weight of the world lifted off my shoulders. I have friends who support me.”

For April, Diggs’ story is a reminder that fitness isn't simply about losing weight. It's about helping people become stronger, healthier, more confident, and more connected to the life they want to live.

He-Who-Smiles-A-Lot: Never Giving Up

330 Pounds Lost. 30 Years of Perseverance. A Lifetime of Moving Forward.

April met “He-Who-Smiles-A-Lot” in 1996 at a workplace gym in Lincoln, Nebraska. At 36 years old, he came to her with a simple question:

“Can you help me?”

His goals were straightforward—understand what it meant to get in shape, learn how to lift weights correctly, and most importantly, become consistent.

The journey wasn't easy. Health challenges and recurring setbacks sometimes made even basic exercise difficult. But one quality continued to define him: he always got back up, kept moving forward, and somehow found a reason to smile.

April and He-Who-Smiles-A-Lot continued working together through weekly sessions focused on stretching, strength training, nutrition education, encouragement, and plenty of hugs. What began as a trainer-client relationship developed into a friendship spanning three decades.

And the results have been extraordinary.

After nearly 30 years of perseverance, he reached a 330-pound weight-loss milestone.

He'll also be the first to tell you that the transformation didn't happen overnight. In fact, he says it took him 13 years before he truly began taking himself and his fitness goals seriously.

That's part of what makes his story so meaningful.

His advice to others is simple: If you need someone to guide you through a long journey, don't stop until you find that person.

Thirty years. Countless setbacks. 330 pounds lost. And through it all, he kept moving forward and kept smiling.

Never giving up on your fitness dream—no matter how long it takes? That's greatness.

Boss Lady’s Journey: Getting Her Energy—and Her Life—Back

More Stamina. Greater Confidence. Energy for What Matters Most.

When April first met “Boss Lady” Lynette in 2020, she was exhausted. Her legs felt heavy, her stamina was low, and despite searching for answers, she struggled to understand why she didn't feel like herself.

Then a business networking meeting brought April and Lynette together—and they connected immediately.

Lynette's first goal was simple: build stamina and feel good about the person she saw in the mirror again.

April showed her that getting fit didn't have to mean exhausting workouts in a gym. Together, they focused on breathing, posture, core strength, stretching, mobility, and movement designed around Lynette's individual needs. For six years, their weekly sessions have continued to evolve, keeping movement interesting, achievable, and meaningful.

Along the way, Lynette eventually received a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, giving her greater insight into some of the challenges she had been experiencing.

Today, the difference is about much more than a number on the scale. Lynette has regained her energy, improved her stamina and mobility, rediscovered her confidence, and learned to love the person she sees in the mirror.

Now a national speaker traveling across the United States, she can move through airports with confidence, maintain a demanding schedule, and have the energy to keep up with her grandchildren.

For Lynette, success wasn't about becoming someone new. It was about getting back the energy, confidence, and love for life that had been there all along.

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