This was my final race of the season, and I was able to improve my average cycling speed and power. Ryann really helped me dial in my fueling for this long-distance race, both before and during race day.

Working with Ryann removed a lot of stress and overthinking as I prepared for this event. I’ve been training and tracking for years, and feel that I have a relatively good understanding of nutrition, but now I didn’t have to second guess if I was fueling enough or too much. And it always helps having someone in your corner holding you accountable and cheering you on at the same time.

Julia came to us with a fat loss goal, but also wanted to focus on her overall health and improve her blood work results. Ryann has taken Julia through two structured fat loss phases, each followed by a reverse diet and maintenance period to preserve her results. Julia is down 25+ pounds and 28 inches total, 6.5 of those inches from her waist alone.

I've gone from eating 1300 calories a day to over 2000 at maintenance. With Ryann's guidance, I've successfully completed two fat loss phases, transitioned my coaching program from lifestyle to performance, learned how to be compliant when things are not 100% perfect in my environment, not panic about how to eat while traveling, and competed in both running and CrossFit.

I finally feel at a place of peace with food and the noise. I’ve always been a foodie and enjoyed myself, but it always followed with guilt or needing to “start over”. It’s freeing to find a balance between my goals, everyday life, and sustainability without the mental distress that usually follows.

From the start, my coach Ryann has been incredibly understanding, caring, and completely non-judgmental. This type of support has made a huge difference in my mental health and my ability to trust the process. I’ve always felt safe with her, never worried about “disappointing” her, and that has given me the freedom to be honest and open about my journey.

This was my first time competing at the USAW National Championships. Ryann was so helpful in guiding me through a slow and steady weight gain phase to help me fill out the 58kg class, and then making sure I was well within my weight class leading into the event. My strength increased throughout the training cycle because of it, and I felt so confident on the stage!

The mental transformation has been huge, more profound than what the scale says or how my body looks. I feel so confident and capable of accomplishing really hard things! I am eating more than ever and I am not restricting myself, yes I have my cake and ice cream.

I initially focused on performance and strength. With the changes made, I was hitting multiple PRs and achieving new skills in the gym, but most importantly, I felt fueled and energized during workouts. We then adjusted to a cut, where I saw a huge change in my body.

When I first started working with Ryann I was terrified I’d get in my head about tracking my food and it would become unhealthy. To my surprise, it did the exact opposite. I have never had such a healthy relationship with food and my body as I do today.

When I first started working with Ryann I was terrified I’d get in my head about tracking my food and it would become unhealthy. To my surprise, it did the exact opposite. I have never had such a healthy relationship with food and my body as I do today.

The weight and the inches steadily came off, all while gaining muscle and hitting PR’s on ALL of my lifts. But more importantly, my mindset around food and my body completely changed. This wasn’t a fad diet, but a balanced lifestyle that prioritized protein and DESSERT that I know I will stick to for the long haul.

The weight and the inches steadily came off, all while gaining muscle and hitting PR’s on ALL of my lifts. But more importantly, my mindset around food and my body completely changed. This wasn’t a fad diet, but a balanced lifestyle that prioritized protein and DESSERT that I know I will stick to for the long haul.

A minor detail in my transformation is that I have lost a few pounds, about an inch off my waist, and a full clothing size, but the important detail is I have gained tremendous confidence. I have bought a new pair of jeans for the first time in years without it leading to tears and emotional eating. I feel confident in cute outfits, wanting to dress up and not just wear athleisure at all times. 

I joined Black Iron Nutrition as a performance client when I first started competing because I knew no amount of training would outperform the wrong nutrition plan. I chose BIN because of the impressive coaching team and how their mission focuses on clients as individuals and embodies everything positive about the health and fitness industry.