About Me

Hey there,

I’m Toni

My journey began with a long struggle with obesity, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and a deep sense of unhappiness. Over 30 years ago, I reached a significant milestone: I lost 128 pounds through reduced calories and exercise. While the weight loss was a major achievement, I wouldn’t call myself a success at that time since I powered through it without really knowing what I was doing. It took years of education, trial, and error, and working with people from all walks of life who faced a variety of hardships and challenges to uncover the formula that truly worked for me—and for so many others. Through my own weight loss journey, I realized that every diet I tried seemed to worsen my weight problem, cause more depression and was not helpful to my confidence. It wasn’t until I stopped dieting altogether and focused on small, sustainable changes—while also delving into the deeper "why" behind my struggles—that I saw lasting results. This shift not only transformed my physical appearance but also had a profound impact on my emotional health and overall well-being.

I was able to overcome constant hunger and food obsession and finally live the life I knew I was meant for. By understanding the "why" behind my weight gain and unhappiness, I didn’t just discover satisfying foods, but a whole new way of living that allowed me to step into my full potential and experience true happiness—not just for me, but for my family as well. Over the years, I’ve worked with countless clients, developing unique strategies to help them break through life’s plateaus and achieve lasting success and fulfillment. My methods challenge the statistics that claim only 2% of people maintain weight loss for a lifetime and that true happiness is fleeting.

As the founder of ShapeUp Fitness and Radiant Life, my greatest passion is guiding others through their health and life transformations so that they don’t have to experience the struggles and uncertainty many face while striving to become the best version of themselves. It’s truly an honor to celebrate every victory in their journey.