I've become more comfortable with my body. I've lost about 10 lbs so far, my clothes are fitting again, and I've relearned what satiety feels like. I thought I'd have to quit eating pizza, burgers, BBQ, ice cream, pastries, either temporarily or permanently but I was so wrong!

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.

This journey has been great with Lauren to guide me! I’ve lost about 20 pounds and 1-2 pant sizes, but most importantly, I feel comfortable in my own skin again. I’m so excited to continue my journey with Black Iron to see what else I’m capable of!

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.

Working with Sabrina over the last few years has been nothing short of life changing. Mentally, emotionally and physically. I am in constant awe of how thoughtful her responses are; the way she can re-ground me when I'm feeling guilt around food and yet at other times push and motivate me when I'm firing on all cylinders. I got a nutrition coach, but gained a trusting role model who makes me feel comfortable week after week no matter the good, bad or ugly that is LIVING LIVE!

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. 

I chose Quiana because we had babies at about the same time, and I knew she would get it. She has blown me away with her kindness, her humor, and she really just gets it. She’s supportive without letting me off the hook when maybe I should eat a vegetable or fruit as a treat. She really helped me through getting back to myself after having a baby, as well as supporting me through my first ever bulk then cut.

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.

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.