08/20/2025
Warning - "ANOTHER" Long post!
IT'S OUR GYMVERSARY!
We were a "little" distracted the last couple of weeks, and I didn't get a chance to post! Total Body Gym- Ripley's anniversary was last week!!! I'm still so emotional from our show (thanks again to
everyone), so y'all just have to hang in there with me...
It has been a journey! 23 years ago, Timmy & I decided to go on nothing but hope & faith (cause we didn't have any $$, lol) & follow our dream! We signed the paperwork & bought ourselves a gym!!!
We are living proof that with desire and effort, you can achieve anything your heart wants! Don't assume it's always easy—there will be tears, joy, obstacles, triumphs, heartbreak, and rewards. Still, it's absolutely worth it! Not a day has gone by without us feeling grateful.
To some, it may seem like an old building, nothing more than a hole in the wall! To us, it's our baby! There will never be another like it! It's been home to so many & still many more today! You feel the spirit of this gym from floor to ceiling & wall to wall! You know you have arrived at home as soon as you walk in, no matter if you are a newbie or if you started with us 23 years ago! (yes, they are still hanging with us!)
This journey has been amazing & we can't believe that our dream of one day owning our own gym has taken a life of its own! We had no idea @ that time that we were starting a whole brand. We are so proud of the community that has grown from just 2 people who had a dream! TOTAL BODY NATION is stronger than ever - with us finishing up the 13th year of the IFBB Tupelo Pro & NPC Total Body Championships & our 2nd TBG: Total Body Gym - Olive Branch is well into its 4th year; we are more than a brand, we have been rewarded a family.
Each & every day, we get to live out our dreams. We don't take this for granted. We have met so many amazing people, found new friends & been blessed with more than we could have imagined. We really do appreciate every one of our blessings along the way! Thanks so much to all our Family! A lot of people have come and gone in all this time! Your support has been so amazing, & We appreciate each & every one of you!
Looking forward to the next 20+ years..Thanks again for everything!
