Before BIN, I was in a constant state of overtraining and (unknowingly) under-eating. I had an “all or nothing” mindset when it came to my nutrition and restricted a lot of my favorite foods while categorizing them as either good or bad. I was always bulking or cutting, never stayed in maintenance nor did I know how to. I was constantly struggling and realized I needed help. 

The last 4 years have meant the world to me, I have grown so much from starting this journey in my early twenties to coming into my own in my later twenties. I went from not knowing anything about how to fuel my body and thinking I couldn’t eat certain things, to slowly over the years understanding how to use food as a tool to accelerate my fitness and mindset to where I am now.

I have practiced macro counting on and off for years, but the accountability I have with weekly check-ins is invaluable. I used to track for a few days then drop off, but because of my close monitoring and accountability, I am seeing more results than ever.

When I started the Black Iron Nutrition Lifestyle+ program 5 months ago I was in a RUT. I was the true definition of you can’t outwork a bad diet. I’m very head strong and determined, but without my coaches accountability and knowledge I wouldn’t be where I am today. My health has become my number one priority and I have learned this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Change your mind and you can change your life. Take the plunge, you won’t regret it!

Who knew all I needed was some outside accountability and having somebody in my corner to drive some change. With just a little bit of consistency I saw what I would consider significant change over a few months. I am a totally different person than I was 6 months ago and I like to call myself Kelli 2.0 nowadays

How refreshing it was to work with such a down to earth realistic person! I started just needing some real accountability to get me back to where I wanted to be after kids. I learned a lot about myself and my mind frame with food and fitness that in the long run could put me back in the place I was just getting my self out of.

I was just about to turn 50 and I knew I wanted to fight off pre-diabetes and age more gracefully. I wasn’t nervous to work with a coach, but I was nervous about submitting photos. I have had body dysmorphia for a long while and I hate having my picture taken.

Learning and understanding macros and portion control has been everything. It has changed my life forever. I feel amazing. Not only have I lost weight and witnessed body composition changes, but the amount of knowledge I have gained is indescribable.

I’ve lost a little over 30 lbs and a little over 8 inches from my waist. But the biggest achievement through it all is that I’ve done all this while eating over 2,000 calories!! I’ve never felt like I couldn’t have this or couldn’t have that. I never once have felt like I was on a diet.

I’d done the postpartum journey before with my first baby and I knew it would take a lot of patience and time on my behalf. I was following a metabolic flexibility program before my second pregnancy and yes it worked, but I followed it blindly without really understanding the principles so it didn’t last.

Before nutrition coaching I could never get myself to eat enough food. Now I have learned how much my body needs to feel my best and I am giving my body the fuel it needs. Over the course of my experience I only fluctuated a few pounds but my body composition changed dramatically.

Over the past year and a half I worked with my coach Acacia on finding balance in my life, restoring my relationship with food, and dialing things in when I needed too. BIN taught me to accept that this is real life, and it won't always be perfect. And that food is a key part of social outings, relationships, and making memories that I should be able to take part in, while still reaching my goals.

I was a chronic dieter of many many years. Over the last two years I have learned how to fuel my body, have gained muscle, am stronger than I have ever been in my entire life and finally feel like I have food freedom- which I truly never believed I would have. I did not leave the program ripped or crazy lean, but I left healthier and happier.

My experience with BIN and my coach Kelly has been the most amazing experience I could have asked for. I have gained so much knowledge over the past year. I have learned to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise. I have learned that you don’t need to eat less to reach your goals and the number on the scale is just a number.

I felt motivated and supported the whole time by my coach Ryann. I lost almost 10 lbs and 1.25 inches in my waist. Not only that, but I felt a lot more confident and practiced eating habits that will stay with me well beyond the cut. I really appreciate Ryann's guidance and support! I would recommend BIN to anyone!

I can honestly say now, that after being a part of this program, I am a completely different person. My weight has become just a number & I have picked up so many new, more helpful habits, & markers to measure my success. My coach helped me understand how my body works & why it responds the way it does to different amounts & kinds of food.

Slowly I am breaking out of the “all or nothing” mentality. I have started to allow myself to embrace the seasons I am in - whether it be focusing on daily habits, not tracking, or just doing the best I can at that moment. This is the first time in my life that I have experienced eating more food & hitting goals. What a thrill.

I really have come a long way since starting. At first I was pretty strict, weighing and measuring all my food and only choosing restaurants that I knew I could find in MyFitnessPal. Now I have a lot more flexibility and still continue to move forward towards my goals.

I had a failed experience with a nutrition coach in the past and I felt very anxious about trying a coaching system like BIN. At the same time, I hated my body, was gaining weight, and felt desperate. I even went as far as scheduling a liposuction appointment hoping for a quick fix. I had lost all hope.

I learned so much along the way from my coach and feel the healthiest I have been in years. I love the accountability and having someone supportive who understands when others on the outside are constantly judgmental. I’m so lucky to have Ryann in my corner and am thankful for her knowledge and patience making each week a breeze.