I came to Black Iron after several failed attempts at trying to lose some weight I had gained during the pandemic. The difference with BIN is that I ate at maintenance level for a few months before even going into a cut -- I had never done this before! In the process, I have learned so much and grew in ways I didn't know were possible. I have a better relationship with food and my body now and the knowledge to carry on toward my goals in a healthier way.

It has been nice to have a coach that understands what it is like to not fit in the gender norm and what that sometimes does to your head. It has been nice to have a balanced coach that has seen what has been working and that made me trust the process and not stress about that “nothing is happening” feeling. It has been nice to have a coach that understands habits and how that works with mental health. it has been a good year and I do recommend everyone to work with BIN in general and Emi specially if you are one of us. The queers that are trying to find their space in a weird world.

I started the program because I was training for a half marathon and would feel completely drained and sick after my long runs. That paired with a desire to get off my acid reflux medication brought me to BIN to figure out what I could do better. I had counted macros before and knew that it wasn’t what I wanted for myself so the Thrive program was perfect. I could focus on how my body felt and figure out how to eat in a way that worked for me.

As my goals have changed from solely CrossFit performance to now bodybuilding and aesthetics, my coaches have been right alongside me, supporting me in making changes to begin seeing results. And with their help, I have been able to balance life better. While juggling a busy schedule as a college student, I am still seeing improvements in the gym weekly. Without BIN and my coaches, I don't think I would be where I am performance-wise, and most importantly, mentally.

People (women, especially) don’t fuel enough for what we ask our bodies to do day in and day out, and then we expect to perform our best too? It doesn’t work that way. And (thankfully for me) ultra running isn’t a sport that praises aesthetics. But we are rewarded with strong legs 60 miles in because we shoved mashed potatoes down at mile 50. Over the last 6 months I’ve been practicing eating for this kind of thing, because it takes just that - so much practice.

My experience with BIN has been truly eye opening! I had a lot of support from my coach and I really learned to fuel my body appropriately for my workouts. As a result there were a lot of PRs on a lot of my lifts and metcon times. This was when I truly got to experience what it meant to eat for performance. This was so encouraging that I decided to do my first powerlifting competition.

I've worked with Black Iron Nutrition for a little over a year, and I don't think it's exaggerating to say that this program has really changed my life! The coaching radically changed my relationship with food and how I think about my body, fitness, and health. I've gained a much better sense of how to eat to best fuel my lifestyle and my fitness goals, and a deeper appreciation for my body and all of its abilities.

I learned so much in the short amount of time working with my coach! She was very encouraging and supportive. She helped me learn to celebrate my victories and not be so hard on myself. I learned that I was not eating enough and how to portion out my macros. BIN and the personal coaching I had was instrumental in getting my nutrition into a healthy place and giving me amazing tools to use for life.

I had used BIN in the past and knew I would benefit from the accountability, but worried about focusing too much on my weight and body. When I saw the Performance challenge, I knew that was exactly what I needed. This challenge and my coach have been so helpful in keeping me on track and helping my achieve my goals. I’ve learned a lot about balancing my nutrition, daily habits, and workouts in a way that I can sustain.

My main goal was to build up my physical confidence after having 2 babies 18 months apart. As a former collegiate athlete and current oh-so-average crossfiter, my body sometimes felt foreign. I’ve learned so much in such a short time. My check-ins with Carly have often felt like mini-therapy sessions.

Eating the most I ever have while maintaining over these past few weeks/months has blown my mind. It's definitely taught me that food is fuel and you need to fuel your body in order to be successful in whatever kind of training you're doing. I could not be more thankful for the flexibility and guidance BIN gives me, allowing me to work towards my goals while still enjoying life and making memories.

I came to BIN because I was in a rut of not properly supporting myself while holding high expectations for myself. I had physique goals, but I also knew I needed to build a healthier relationship with food & exercise. I got matched with Sabrina & it couldn't have been a better fit.

I had previous experience with tracking macros, but never stuck with it because I never knew how to properly adjust my numbers or where to even start with numbers. My coach made it super easy for me when it came to giving me my goal macros to hit and I never once questioned the numbers she gave me.

I had my assessment with my pelvic PT and she was extremely impressed with where things are at. Both the strength & coordination of my core and pelvic floor are “excellent” apparently, and she said clearly all the work I’ve done pre and postpartum has paid off.

Having a full time job, as well as being a husband, and father of 2 young boys, I still hold a massive amount of value in being able to perform my best. Working with Kelsey has allowed me to put my focus into my family and career while taking the guessing out of my nutritional needs.

When I started with BIN I would have said I was the fittest I had ever been, but they took me from lean (too lean) and semi-fit, to a stronger, thicker (yes! thicker! it’s a good thing!), healthier, more badass super hero I feel I am now. This is without a doubt the best nutrition coaching I have ever had. I am forever grateful for all they’ve taught me, and continue to teach me.

Is it expensive? Well... my medical bills are expensive. If this helps get my stuff under control, because it flew out of my hands and beyond my scope of practice - then no, I don't consider it expensive. It's a small price to pay for my health, and keep the need for medical procedures &/or medications at bay for a while longer.

When I got sober years ago, I turned to food to comfort myself and have struggled with my weight as a result. Now I am much better prepared to achieve my goal of getting stronger and healthier as much as possible as I age. I just want to be the most fit, healthy person I can be, and with Sabrina's help and your program, I believe I can do that!

The biggest take away I've gotten thus far is the immense emotional and mental support. Change isn't easy for me, but I know that my coach always has my back and keeps my best interest at the forefront of her coaching tactics. I feel stronger, I'm hitting PR's and have the energy to keep up with my training and coaching. But most importantly, I've discovered a new love for myself that I've never had before.

I have fallen back in love with working out and love the programming that comes with it! I feel stronger than ever and indestructible. As a member of BIN I now have a better relationship with food and understanding of how to eat and what to use to fuel my workouts AND recover. I could go on and on about my love for what Black Iron has done for me!