ABOUT THE OWNER:

Leon A. East is the owner/manager of Victory Nutrition, L.L.C.  He started his health journey in 2018 after one of his uncles suffered a heart attack and passed away.  Leon’s decision to lead a healthy lifestyle was solidified after being at the heaviest weight in his life, struggling to play his saxophone and developing health issues due to his weight.  Leon sought out a church member (that would later become his health coach and supervisor), Marquis Guillory that lost 140 lbs in a year and a half.  After working closely with Marquis for 7 months using the Herbalife meal plan, he had to remind Leon of what he said and notify him that he had reached his goal.  

 

Marquis decided to open a “nutrition club” selling the very meal replacement shakes and loaded teas that helped them both lose weight using the Herbalife products and their meal plan.  Leon was one of the initial members of Kingdom Nutrition in Lake Charles, LA when it opened in the fall of 2019. The concept grew so fast, that there was a need for a second location in the area.  Leon co-founded Beyond Bliss Nutrition in the spring of 2020 and then co-founded Empire Fit Nutrition the following year in Mamou, LA.  

 

This concept was helping so many people with their health and lifestyle journeys, that Leon had a desire to open another nutrition club near his hometown of Baton Rouge to be an example to his family, friends and community that all struggled with poor nutrition.  VICTORY NUTRITION opened its doors January 3rd, 2023 after God directed him to Baker, LA.  One of the things that Leon is passionate about is changing the mindset of the people in Baker, LA to understand that health is essential, everything doesn’t have to be fast food or fried and that you can have great tasting and enjoyable meals without all of the calories.  VICTORY NUTRITION’s presence has already made an impact in the community as the business was awarded the 2023 New Business of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of Baker, LA.