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 felt like I was living in a body twice my age. I tired easily, was out of breath doing routine chores, and didn’t handle stress well. I had tried every diet and exercise program imaginable over the years, but staying motivated was always a challenge.

More than just weight loss, I’ve gained strength, confidence, and perseverance—things I never would have found without the help of coach Jess.

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.

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.

One year ago I had no idea what macros were, and to be honest, I was one who swore to never weigh food or count calories because I thought it was restrictive in nature, and as a working mom, I just didn’t have the time. Today I have never felt better! I eat guilt free and am 100% in control of my nutrition.

Joining BIN was the best decision I ever made after trying diet after diet since I was 18 years old. I've always felt like a "bigger" girl and have struggled with body image for a long time. Working with Lauren over the past year and a half has given me so much confidence in myself.

I am now feeling stronger and more confident with my body and how it operates during certain times, especially when I am not feeling my best. The amount of encouragement I received throughout this process was relieving. I would recommend BIN for anyone.

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.

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.

From the beginning, BIN has given me a true sense of what I need to be eating to fuel my body. Because I have been with BIN for a while, my goals, life circumstances and priorities have changed, and BIN has supported me every step of the way. A significant milestone in this journey, under the guidance of my coach Lauren at BIN, has been the restoration of my menstrual cycle.

Black Iron Nutrition took my athletic performance, as a weightlifter, to the next level. The amount of attention to detail and refining what I thought would be "enough," completely enhanced my ability to perform at a lower body weight.

I absolutely love this company. I love the support and accountability my coach gives me. I love how honest and real all the coaches are. I’ve been a client with BIN since 2019 which was pre wedding, during my pregnancy in 2022 and postpartum in 2023.

I can’t deny, I am looking pretty good these days, but I FEEL so much stronger. And I don’t even mean with my barbell (although I am stronger in that way, too). I just feel on the whole, as a person, in terms of stability and confidence - so much improvement.

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.