Laura Daily

Life on the farm takes teamwork. When one partner is down, everything changes. 

For Laura Daily, a dedicated farm wife, that reality hit hard in 2020 when she suffered a devastating heel injury that left her immobile and unable to help her husband on the farm. 

But Laura didn’t stay down. 

She began her recovery journey step by step, and it started in the pool with a Newton YMCA personal trainer, rebuilding strength in her ankle while improving balance and range of motion. As she progressed, she continued working with Newton YMCA Wellness Director Becky Businetz, focusing on functional fitness to regain real-life strength for the farm. 

And the results? Incredible. 

Since May 2025, Laura has lost 83 pounds through consistent exercise and intentional nutrition. 

And here’s the full-circle moment: Laura can now throw and stack hay bales onto the trailer again and work side-by-side with her husband like before. That’s real strength.

But Laura will tell you, it’s more than physical. Her faith has been her foundation 

She’s part of a group called Freedom in Christ, and that community, along with her commitment to developing her spirit, mind, and body, has kept her focused and motivated through every step of her journey.