Ramona Temple-Gonzales, Sponsored PHAT Muscle Coach

As far back as I can remember, I’ve had a great passion for fitness; the challenge and  competitive nature of being better than you were yesterday thrills me. As a mother, I watched my three children excel in a variety of sports requiring different levels of skill, endurance, physical activity and fitness. I learned early on that many can be blessed with talent, but true success comes from consistency and dedication. My children went on to achieve multiple Cross Country, Football, Baseball  and Wrestling “All-American” state titles. This mindset not only shaped my parenting, but also served as the foundation in which I’ve built my health & fitness lifestyle over the last few decades.

I embarked on my personal fitness journey twelve years ago. After raising children and sitting back and watching them shine, I knew I had to step up and be the role model they would need in adulthood. I competed in my first figure show at age 39. During my 2nd show I won my pro card an hour before I became a “Gigi.” From then, I continued on the path of competing in at least one show a year for several years. I craved the discipline and challenge of improving year after year, show after show. So much of my motivation came from the strong desire to see how hard work during my off-season would come into play when it was time for prep.

Along this journey of making health & fitness a lifestyle and not just a temporary endeavor, I’ve realized how much I enjoy helping others achieve their goals and make positive changes that infiltrate into all aspects of their life. I became a personal trainer 8 years ago, and opened my own company called RTG Fitness. Some of my very first clients are still with me today. This lifestyle is a marathon, not a sprint and I am blessed everyday to have the opportunity to help others and, in return, receive so much satisfaction from knowing I had a hand in their fitness journey.