Hello

I'm Victoria Williams, the Founder of Workout Buddie, LLC. After years of riding the weight loss roller coaster ride, I slowly recognized the importance of mindset while on this journey. The concept of Workout Buddie is to provide women who are intimidated by exercise and living a healthier lifestyle with the support, guidance, and accountability that only a good friend would give; it's also what is required to reach their fitness/wellness goals AND sustain them.

My Story

I lived a moderately active lifestyle growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, participating in sports until I graduated from high school. Once I started school at NC State, my lifestyle became more sedentary and my diet was whatever I had a taste for, even all the fast food I wanted...and that's where my ride on "the rollercoaster" began.

After several ups and downs, along with a health scare of being "pre-diabetic", I started on my journey to seek the quickest and easiest tips and tricks to lose weight. Over the next 15 years, I'd try Slim Fast, OMAD (one meal a day), Tae Bo, colonics, water pills, fat burners, no carb diets, no fat diets, no sugar diets, squat challenges, push-up challenges, step challenges, and finally, a 6-week 500-calorie per day diet that included hormone injections to drop a quick 30lbs before my wedding day. They all worked, but I would regain the weight in between each time, and deep down I knew that none of these were good for me in the long run. I continued on this road from Raleigh to Greensboro.

2012 was the year that I fell in love with fitness. I was the most consistent and fit I had ever been in my adult life. I actually began looking forward to working out and there were no excuses that would keep me from the gym! After gaining 60lbs during my pregnancy in 2015, losing the weight, then gaining 23lbs during my cancer treatment in 2021 and losing again, I learned the most important lessons of grace, self-discipline, and mindset change that I so passionately want to help other women to incorporate into their efforts to change their lifestyles for the healthier.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, &

EXPERIENCE

National Academy of Sports Medicine (Nutrition Coaching Certification)

2022

National Academy of Sports Medicine (Personal Trainer Certification)

2021

UNC-Greensboro Greensboro, NC (M.Ed)

2005-2007

NC State University

Raleigh, NC (B.A. in Psychology)

2000-2004

Asheville High School

Asheville, NC

1997-2000

2024-Present

Director of Mind, Body & Fitness Program • Lead Fitness Instructor • Water Fitness Instructor--Rao's Pool Pickle Party

2024-Present

Bootcamp Instructor--Empower Bootcamps of Greensboro, NC

2021-Present

Personal Trainer • Nutrition & Accountability Coach • Self Employed—Workout Buddie

2012-2020

Family Childcare Home Provider • Preschool Teacher-Owner/Operator • Self-Employed—Our Village, LLC

2008-2012

Parenting Consultant • Counselor/Supervisor--Summit House

Key responsibilities included

conducting one-on-one training sessions with clients
focusing on their individual fitness goals and needs
designing personalized exercise programs tailored to each client’s fitness level, preferences, and any medical considerations
providing ongoing motivation, support, and guidance to clients to help them stay committed to their fitness journey
monitoring clients’ progress and making adjustments to their workouts as needed to ensure continued improvement
educating clients on proper exercise techniques, nutrition, and lifestyle habits to optimize their results
leading group fitness classes such as HIIT, circuit training, and boot camp, accommodating participants of varying fitness levels
designing and choreographing engaging and challenging workouts that kept participants motivated and coming back for more
providing modifications and alternatives to exercise to accommodate participants with injuries or limitations
created a supportive and inclusive environment that fostered camaraderie among class participants.

Additional Skills

Strong knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with he ability to build rapport with clients and motivate them to achieve their goals
Proficient in using fitness assessment tools and tracking software to monitor clients’ progress.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and handling multiple clients and tasks simultaneously
Passionate about staying up-to-date on the latest fitness trends, research, and techniques

KEY SKILLS —

COMMUNICATION

Educating

Communication

Counseling/Coaching

Meal Planning

Fitness Programming

Social Media

Marketing/Advertising

Virtual Discussion: How To Get Started On a Successful Fitness Journey
Virtual Discussion: When Loved Ones Aren’t Supportive of You On Your Fitness Journey (2024)
NAACP-High Point Health Fair Rep (2023)
Corporate Wellness Training at Cedar Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (2023)
Appearance in Cancer Patient Support Services—Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital (2022)

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Women’s Empowerment Bootcamp & Workshop—Redeeming Love Word Ministries, High Point, NC
Little Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha Fitness & Wellness Mentor—Sigma Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Mother’s Day Women’s Empowerment Bootcamp—Swing Phi Swing Sorority

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

workoutbuddie4you@gmail.com

828-738-6491