After having my first baby in 2024, I was determined to return to the competition platform stronger than ever. Before pregnancy, I was a highly competitive CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting athlete, having competed at both Masters Nationals and Senior Nationals in 2023. Postpartum, I knew I needed the right support to get back there. 

My experience with Black Iron Nutrition and with Kelly has been amazing. I learned so much about my mind and body. As someone who struggles with consistency, setting myself up for success the night before by prepping my food for the next day was incredibly helpful. Kelly was there for me during difficult times in life and reminded me to give myself grace and not to be so hard on myself.

I’m really proud of the work Morgan and I did together. I was initially apprehensive about getting a nutrition coach because I’m a Type 1 Diabetic, and it felt like it might be an extra burden for a coach. During the initial intake, I distinctly remember Morgan saying, “I’m really excited to take on this challenge and learn about how I can help.” Not going to lie, it made me a little emotional to have someone view it that way.

I can't say enough good things about Black Iron, both the training and the nutrition coaching, but I especially want to rave about my coach, Amanda. She is such a phenomenal coach—she knows when to push, and she knows when to pull back.

The past two years of working with Coach Amanda May have been so awesome. I’ve been in both Performance and Lifestyle Nutrition Coaching, running ultramarathons while lifting heavy shit along the way, and Amanda has been right there with me, ready to help me pivot and adjust as needed when my training or life demanded it.

Working with Ryann has been a game-changer for my performance, body composition, and confidence. She guided me through a reverse diet, helped me build a healthy relationship with food, and provided expert nutrition strategies for both training and competition. Thanks to her, I’ve not only achieved my goals—I’ve exceeded them, feeling stronger and more empowered in every aspect of my life.

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.

I had meaningful, thorough, and thoughtful check-ins with Coach Ryann, who was never judgmental and always had a bunch of helpful tips, from de-stressing ideas to fueling and also building my mindset.

I wanted to maintain my nutrition, energy levels, and strength as I returned to riding, increased my training, and while traveling and competing in the Olympic Qualifying Series.

Not only did I achieve the weight loss goal we aimed for but I did so without compromising on athletic performance or sleep quality! Another unexpected win was learning a bit of intuitive eating as well so I don’t feel chained to tracking forever.

Having coach Whit in my corner for the hardest 3 months of training I’ve ever done was such a game changer for me, mentally and physically. The experience has taught me so much and I’m beyond grateful for the knowledge I can take forward into future training goals.

I’ve lost nearly 15 pounds and had so many achievements in the gym, like PRs & RXing workouts I never thought I could. I have a healthier relationship with food, but most importantly I can say that I truly love myself.

This was my best performance ever for an Ironman 70.3! I took almost an hour off my total time for this PR and actually had FUN throughout the race.

My experience with Black Iron Nutrition has been amazing! I’ve been working with coach Amanda for a little more than a year and I could not be any happier with the results. She has literally changed my life. She's helped me push my body to new limits, both in running and in the weight room, and I'm now in the best shape of my life.

I am starting to feel whole again. I am starting to remember why I love this amazing body of mine no matter the size or shape, because it can do so pretty bad ass things!

I am just a middle aged working mom trying to be the best example she can for her 14 year old daughter. I want her to know you can do it all…be successful, accomplish big send’s (objectives) and look and feel good while doing it!

For YEARS I thought I was a binge eater… but I’m realizing I was never fueling my body the way it needed to be.

This challenge has helped me create healthier habits all around. I sleep better, I eat better, I feel energized and confident! I also recognize it’s not about perfection. It’s about making lifestyle changes that are sustainable for me.

I've been fully vegan for as long as I've been an athlete. I was hesitant to sign up for nutrition coaching for a long time because I felt like someone would judge me and that I would be considered less of an athlete for not compromising on what I eat. Black Iron Nutrition and Morgan never made me feel that way.