Testimonials

I was first intrigued by Karen by looking at her Facebook page. She was healthy, showed pictures of yummy colorful food in her shopping cart and basically was like a friend showing you what she was already doing. I kept on going back to her page and then reached out to her. She mentioned having a bootcamp coming up in July and I was definitely in on that. She walked me through every step of the way, although (even though I was long distance from her), I never felt alone. My experience with Karen was totally genuine, nothing of it was scripted. She wanted to know about me, what has or had worked for me and what my goals were, how long I could commit to a program and which program I would be doing. She had so many tools she introduced me to along the way that were so helpful and I became a member of her group only after being in a way interviewed that I was the right fit. She was not just into selling a product, she wanted to make sure it was a fit. Before starting she sent me something to read to learn about the hunger hormones, and how food and nutrition as well as working out worked together. I learned about having a cheat day. Let me tell you, when I was on this path, I did not veer away. Since it was a July boot camp guess what came up rather quickly, JULY 4 Party. I remember having a (nutrient dense shake)  before going to the party as recommended, ( also I am vegan, so it is good to eat before going to an event like that and just eating crap because you are hungry)... and there was a huge chocolate cake, not one of them but I think 2 of them. I was a little curious, but not really tempted by it at all, because I was educated by Karen and I did not want to let her, nor me down. I wanted to see a change in my life and knew she would really coach me and be available for me. Every time I went to the store, or opened the fridge, or went out to eat, it was planned in my head, what I could and could not eat, as well as I could tell you that I felt that she was with me every step of the way... Like that little voice on your head saying "ahhh she wont know... you could eat this or miss this workout..." naaah. I totally felt that Karen was there with me and she would know, and if she did not know, I would tell her and be honest. But that never had to happen. She was a friend and a coach. She only wanted the best for us in the group. We logged our food into my fitness pal, and that opened my eyes to realize by just having raisins and cottage cheese and a few other things, that my daily calorie intake was eaten way before lunch... again the education part of it. I was able to adjust my eating and be aware of how I faired out in calories, fats, proteins and carbs. Then after I learned that I did not need mfp as much, but she would still check in on us and be there to help if we had any questions. I think at one point, my cheat meal wound up being a pasta dish at olive garden, not even a desert and I did not want or crave the sugars after my body was doing detoxing and realizing that wholesome food was better for me. I felt so light, no brain fog, happy, and fit. I honestly do not think it was one thing or the other, it was not just the shake,  nor was it the exercise alone, it was everything all together. But if I had any other coach I likely would not have been as successful. I remember losing weight, more than I ever have and it was measurable by the week. I was not really interested as much in the weight loss, just the motivation, the healthy eating habits and practices, and a new way to feel... actually good in my own skin. I love Karen so much. I am not the only one she has helped. She is genuine, and she also is so candid to share her own journey, good and bad. That helps to know she too has struggles, and works through it. Karen has been one of my biggest motivators and still to this day. And you cannot beat her award winning smile. She truly has changed my life for the better. I am happy to see her continually evolve in her successes and in her businesses. She is the real deal and I am so blessed to have met her and worked with her. Signed from the heart... Stephanie Hiser