Rachel’s Golden LIfe is full of Strength, Healing & Community
At GLP, we talk a lot about meeting yourself where you are, honoring your body, your energy, and your season. Rachel’s story is a powerful reminder that transformation doesn’t happen all at once; it starts with one small decision to show up. Through challenge, healing, and connection, Rachel has built strength inside and out and her journey is an invitation to all of us to keep showing up for ourselves, too.
Q: When you first started at GLP, what goal did you set for yourself? Has that goal evolved?
When I joined GLP, my goal was simple: just show up. I hadn’t really worked out in my adult life, and honestly, I wasn’t sure I could stick with it. But within weeks, something shifted. I went from barely making it to class to wanting to come every day. I upgraded to unlimited and found myself averaging five days a week.
Then life threw me a curveball. A month after joining, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My goals changed overnight—from building strength to sustaining my wellness through treatment. GLP became my anchor. Even during radiation, I made it my goal to move every day of my 15-day treatment cycle. My doctors told me that consistency helped me stay strong and recover faster.
Now, my goal is to keep meeting myself where I am. Some days that means rest. Other days it means pushing harder. But every day, it means showing up for myself.
Q: Was there a moment when things really “clicked” for you?
At first, I thought working out would be something I had to do, something hard to stick with. But within a few weeks, I realized I actually wanted to be here. The workouts made me feel good, stronger in my body, clearer in my mind, calmer in my spirit.
That was the turning point: realizing this wasn’t about checking a box. It was about feeling good, being part of something bigger, and choosing wellness on purpose. Once I felt that, I didn’t want to stop.
Q: What challenges did you face, and how did you work through them?
In the beginning, I felt completely out of my comfort zone. I didn’t know the movements, the language, or what the workouts meant. It was intimidating, but the coaches and community met me exactly where I was. They broke things down, encouraged me, and helped me build confidence.
Later, through treatment and recovery, my challenges became different. There were surgeries and weeks when I couldn’t move the same way. But again, the GLP team met me where I was modifying workouts, walking with me when I couldn’t lift, and helping me find ways to stay connected and moving.
What I learned is that progress doesn’t come from doing everything perfectly, it comes from staying engaged, communicating what you need, and letting others support you along the way.
Q: Have you achieved your goals yet, or are you still progressing toward them? What life changes have come from this journey?
My goals keep evolving, but I’m proud of what I’ve built. I’ve learned consistency, self-trust, and how to show up with intention, even when life feels uncertain.
Right now, I’m focusing on healing and improving my metabolic health through nutrition, another step toward long-term wellness and cancer prevention.
The biggest change? Confidence. I never knew I was this strong. I never imagined feeling this proud of my body. I’m grounded, supported, and more at home in myself than ever before.
If I could share one message with anyone reading this, it would be: start where you are. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just take the first step—and let this community meet you there.
Stories like Rachel’s remind us that everyone’s Golden Life begins the same way: with one decision to show up.
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Member Panel + Q&A, where members (including Rachel!) will share their personal stories, challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons from the process of growth. This will take place on Thursday December 10th!
Come listen, learn, and ask questions. You’ll leave with real inspiration, new ideas, and maybe even your next goal.
