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DLAXFIT | Founded by Mercedes McCoy

DLAXFIT was born from a personal transformation that began in 2018.

At the time, founder Mercedes McCoy weighed 250 pounds and no longer recognized the woman staring back at her in the mirror. Her self-esteem was at an all-time low, and life felt far from where she knew she was meant to be. Determined to reclaim herself, Mercedes made a decision that would change everything—she joined a gym and committed to showing up, six days a week, with discipline and purpose.

That commitment reignited something familiar. In high school, Mercedes was a successful track athlete—focused, confident, and happy. Fitness had once been her foundation, and she realized it could be again.

Eight months later, through consistency, resilience, and mental strength, Mercedes lost over 100 pounds. But the transformation didn’t stop there. She went on to compete in bodybuilding, earning second place and proving that her journey was about far more than weight loss—it was about self-belief, confidence, and becoming who she always knew she could be.

From that moment on, her mission became clear.

DLAXFIT was created to help others achieve not only their physical goals, but also the confidence, discipline, and self-worth that come with them. What started as one woman’s fight to reclaim her life has grown into a powerful fitness community rooted in motivation, accountability, and empowerment.

DLAXFIT is more than a workout—it’s a lifestyle. A reminder that no matter where you start, transformation is possible.

If Mercedes did it before, she knows you can do it too.

You’re strong. You’re capable. You did it before. You can do it again.