Let me be honest...
Fitness has NOT always been my thing. My journey started out not as a desire to get fit and healthy, but to build a revenge body after a breakup that rocked my confidence. After a struggle with bulimia in my early teens, I was just tired of feeling out of control of my body so I decided I was going to build the body that I’d been striving for. I gifted myself one month of personal training sessions and, with the accountability and direction from my trainer and wave of vengeful motivation to change how I looked, I started losing weight. YAY? No. I soon became obsessed with the scale, calorie counting, and taking off every inch of body fat. I tried all the things: fat-burning belts, waist trainers, heavy cardio 5+ times a week to make the process speed up to no avail. I hit my goal weight and that wasn’t enough. I found myself having a more fit body but an even more unhealthy relationship with my weight than before! Then one day, I decided to stop working hard and work smart. I decided to learn how to take care of my body.
As I learned more, I realized that the only way to make effective and sustainable changes in my body was to make it a journey and not a destination. I started to fall in love with the process and how incredible our bodies, especially as women, really are. More than a body, I gained discipline and consistency. I’m stronger physically and mentally. I’m in control of myself. I look better. I feel better. I am healthy. But, I get up and keep pursuing my goals and choosing myself every day.
Now? My mission now is to help YOU do the same thing. I want to help you reach your goals, become healthier physically and mentally, develop sustainable habits, and LIVE life long and to the fullest. I still eat (and I mean EAT EAT, sis) and sometimes will skip a workout day (or two). Taking care of your body DOESN’T HAVE to suck. I work for my body so that when I need it, it works for me. I’ll show you how.
Moral of the story?
Everybody, at one point or another, goes on a health and fitness journey. And everybody inevitably ends up falling off their goals in some form. Then the cycle repeats.
But not you. Not again. Stop striving to reach an aesthetic and start striding towards the best version of yourself, inside and out. Stop racing against an invisible clock and make being the best you, a lifestyle. Love yourself enough to invest in yourself. It’s time to start this thing for the last time. I did it and you can too. I’m here to help every step of the way. Let’s get started.
-S.O.
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Certified Professional Trainer + Stretch Therapist
Meet Coach Chris
Hi, I’m Coach Christen aka “Coach Chris” — one of your lead coaches for Sunday Service and a proud part of the Body: God. Gworls. Gain. family.
In 2018, I took a leap of faith—leaving behind my career in early childhood education and child development to walk boldly into my calling as a full-time trainer and wellness coach. What started with virtual training during the pandemic grew into park group classes, and eventually led me to my first gym home in East Point, where I first met Sarah.
I spent about 5 years there and at other gyms around Atlanta training in person, and in that last year, I discovered a deeper passion for leading group fitness—which opened the doors to working with F45 and X28 and showed me how much I loved guiding people through movement in all its forms.
But even with all the experience, I often struggled to find my exact fit—wondering where I truly belonged or what my path should look like. Over time, I’ve learned to trust God more deeply and allow Him to reveal different sides of myself through each season.
Now, through Body and Sunday Service, I’ve found a space to pour into others from a place of purpose. It’s my heart’s desire to help others find their unique and sustainable fit—physically, mentally, and spiritually—no matter what that may look like. I believe in the power of mindfulness, discipline, and community as tools for transformation, and I’m grateful every day to walk alongside others as they become who God called them to be.
Christian Faith – Personal Training Coach
I’m a Minnesota native whose journey into fitness began after a season of loss and challenge — losing my grandpa and walking away from an unhealthy relationship. I knew something had to change, and God reminded me that “my body is a temple.” To serve Him fully and live out my purpose in His Kingdom, I had to care for my health.
In 2021, I took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta — a decision that stretched me, challenged me, and deepened my trust in God. Now, I’m passionate about helping women feel their best — not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. Through faith-filled workouts, encouragement, and authentic connection, I strive to create an atmosphere where women leave feeling stronger, more confident, and inspired to take their own leaps of faith.
