Today we’d like to introduce you to LaQuinta Demous.
LaQuinta, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I was born to B.L. Demous, Sr. and Laverne Demous, on September 16, 1974, in Quincy, Florida. I have five beautiful children and 2 grandchildren. I’m married to Sterling Williams, Sr. I was the middle child of one sister and one brother. I was always a shy child. I often struggled with being called overweight in school. I was always lonely, low self-esteem, and depression.
My mother made sure I attended church on a regular basis. One night I prayed and asked God to heal my pain. I remember Him telling me that He will give me comfort and that I was special to Him. He also revealed my purpose as a Christian. I was to become healthy, teach, encourage and guide others to become healthy as well. As I went through life, I always kept a warm and friendly smile and gave encouraging words or compliments to everyone I came in contact with. Trials of life still constantly wore me out, however, I still believed in what God told me. I had a heart that would not allow me to pass someone by that was down in their spirit. In 2015, LaQuinta decided to move her family to Atlanta Georgia to pursue her dream and in becoming a fitness trainer. God began to deal with me, even more, to help people get through their rough times.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
No it has been a rough road. I never exercised in my life ever! So I had to stay dedicated in order to become the example others needed. I had several inspirational guys in my corner to help me along the way….Kory Phillips and Twune Gray. They kept me focused and helped me in any way they could.
I constantly struggled in my marriage and getting the business started. We didn’t have the extra money, so when my daughter graduated in 2015, I turned her room into a fitness center to train clients. The challenges were trying to get people to believe that you can lose weight without taking medication and wasting money with quick fixes.
Please tell us about Demous 5 Fitness.
Demous 5 Fitness is a company I started to help men and woman find their passion and to be healthy along the way. I don’t consider myself the normal trainer, because I train the mind first to figure out what issues caused the obesity the in the first place. I am proud of how I can still be a blessing to other people. I have had over 76 clients since I started my business in 2015. I have been booked to do boot camps and nutrition classes in Killen Texas, Montgomery Alabama, Tallahassee Florida, Quincy Florida, Albany Georgia, Macon Georgia and Thomasville Georgia.
What sets Demous 5 Fitness apart from other trainers is that I involve my kids and family in the process. I make sure we are living the lifestyle so that others have the motivation to get themselves healthy. I am available 24/7 for all my clients. If they struggle in the middle of the night. I’m just one phone call away.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
I would save my money so I could train my clients in a 9,000 square foot building. Everything they need I would be able to provide. But I’m blessed that I have been still able to train and transform bodies with the expertise and equipment I have.
With the wisdom I’ve gained from running a business, I know now that why God allows us to go through so many trials in life. It’s only to discover how weak we are. Once we understand it, then we understand what it means to be strong in Him. My book I wrote on Spiritual Encouragement will help give others comfort to get through those rough times in life. I plan on writing another one soon.
Pricing:
- Local training is $30 per session
- Out of town trainings and bootcamps is $55 per session with 10-15 people (required before booking)
- Meal Plans $25 per plan
Contact Info:
- Website:www.demous5fitness.org
- Phone:8507920325
- Email:laquinta.demouswilliams@yahoo.com
- Instagram:demous5fitness
- Facebook:LaQuinta Demous (personal) and Demous 5 Fitness (buisness)
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