Experts Dedicated to Your Journey
At Fittbra, we believe that the key to success lies in expert guidance, personal support, and a passion for helping others. Meet the dedicated professionals behind our mission to transform lives through nutrition, fitness, and sustainable wellness.
Briar Aranas
Founder & Certified Nutrition Coach
Briar is the Owner and creator of the FITTBRA program. She is a Veteran Wife, Mom of 2 and has over a decade experience in the Nutrition industry. This approach has helped thousands of clients over the years lose weight and learn how to maintain their goals. The most weight she has helped a single person lose is 247lbs! Now, that’s what we call life changing nutrition!
Briar is a Certified Nutrition Coach through NASM and holds specializations in Weight Management, Wellness Coaching, Sports and Fitness Nutrition and continues to expand her knowledge on a regular basis.
Meet Our Experts
Merisa Martines, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Merisa is the owner of our sister company, Live Nourished Today. She is a mom of 1, has a Master’s degree from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University in Nutrition and Dietetics. She earned her Registered Dietetics licensed in May 2022. Merisa has made it her mission to help others rediscover themselves and develop a new way of eating. It’s not about perfection but instead making small goals that turn into sustainable changes. She is thrilled to be partnered with Fittbra.
Click the link below to check out her website for clinical nutrition needs and help with eating disorders.
Jeannette Glosson
Certified Personal Trainer
Jeannette is a mom of 5! She owns a personal training company Roman Vitus LLC and has been in the Fitness and Nutrition scene for over 10 years. She has graced the stage in figure competitions, power lifting and also trains and coaches professional Athletes. She is a Goal Getter and knows how to lead clients to success.
Want to check out her personal training services? click the link below and head to her website.
Meredith Gabbitas
Personal Trainer
Meredith and her husband have 4 children, combined. She has been in the fitness industry for the past 6 years, was a former Orange Theory Fitness(OTF) coach and now has her own company, “Strides to Empowerment, LLC” where she is able to provide personal training, group fitness classes, nutrition and even horseback riding lessons to her community. She enjoys helping people achieve their goals and works hard to ensure that her clients are set up for a positive, results driven and successful journey.
Renee Brown
Health & Fitness Coach
Renee has two grown sons and added three more when she got married last year! She is a retired high school teacher and coach of 28 years. During college she battled with weight issues but ended up losing 50 pounds after she moved to Texas.
Thus, her love for fitness began when she started lifting weights, running, and eating much healthier! She entered body-building contests & participated in a few marathons. Health & fitness has always been a passion, and she looks forward to helping people transform their lives & achieve their goals!
David Escarcega
Body Transformation Coach
David is a devoted husband and proud new dad. He knows firsthand how to balance life’s challenges with fitness goals.
Once a self-described “skinny guy,” David made the decision to transform his body and his life. Over the past few years, he’s packed on 52 pounds of lean muscle and is now training for his first bodybuilding competition. His journey is proof that with the right mindset, nutrition, and training, anyone can achieve their goals.
David is passionate about helping others unlock their potential and is here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, lose fat, or simply feel your best, David’s expertise and personal experience make him the perfect partner on your fitness journey.
Your Journey Starts Here
At Fittbra, we are more than a team—we are your partners in health. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or develop a healthier relationship with food, our experts are here to support you every step of the way.
📩 Get in touch today and take the first step toward lasting change!