macro coaching success stories

Real coaching clients, real progress —
these are their stories

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“My clothes fit better, I perform better in the gym, recover faster, sleep better, and just feel all around much more healthy.”

ferdinand lost 20 lbs while also developing a better relationship with food.

  • From Fernand: I have always had an uncomfortable relationship with food and nutrition. This has led to fluctuations in my weight and, as much as I hate to admit it, my fluctuations in my confidence.

    I started becoming more and more active and saw some improvement but I still wasn’t happy with where I was. That’s until I started KLN with Coach Diana! Since that time I have had an >20lb weight loss in about 6 months and I’ve been able to keep it off and then some.

    My clothes fit better, I perform better in the gym, recover faster, sleep better, and just feel all around much more healthy. Most importantly, I’ve developed a much healthier relationship with food and my body. I never want to go back to the old me.

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“After achieving my weight-class goals I spent about 6 months being coached at maintenance calories and this truly was a game-changer. I’ve lost and regained the same 50 pounds a handful of times, but I’ve never intentionally eaten to maintain and I learned so much from Zach.”

kATHRYN HAS BEEN ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY MAINTAIN HER WEIGHT LOSS long-term

  • Kathryn came to me as a competitive weightlifter, seeking to find a sustainable way to lose weight while still living an everyday life. With a hectic career and lots of office and travel time, we knew there may be some challenges ahead of us. 

    Paired with some less-than-desirable experiences with previous nutrition coaches, I know she was hoping for something different to happen this time. 

    So we sought to create a small calorie deficit to ensure she was still progressing with her athletic pursuits but also losing weight at a rate of speed that felt comfortable to her. 

    Over two years, with plenty of business trips and weightlifting competitions, Kathryn lost 30 pounds, with six months dedicated to eating at maintenance calories. Kathryn saw tremendous strides in her weightlifting, her relationship with food (especially calorie-dense items that she keeps in her pantry), and her ability to offer herself compassion and grace when things didn't quite go as planned.

    More from Kathryn:

    “From the get-go, Zach really took the time to understand my goals and tailor his approach - whether it was strategies for work travel, ways to fuel without dedicating half my weekend to meal prep, and ensuring that I took the time to reflect when plans went awry or an unexpected challenge came up.

    More than anything, what set Zach apart from previous coaches I have worked with, was his constant reassurance and extending grace when I was disappointed with my own choices. He never made me feel guilty but saw every misstep as an opportunity to:
    1) acknowledge that life happens and emotional eating does not have to be bad, and
    2) build up strategies to handle those moments differently or plan in a way that better fit my life and style.

    I learned the value of consistency and gained a ton of confidence that even if I went on vacation or failed to track or enjoyed a decadent dessert, that I could still meet my goals and move forward.

More testimonials from our clients

from those stepping away from diet culture

  • “I was your typical yo-yo dieter, blindly following fads and ignoring the need to address my mindset.

    Jilda asks tough questions that make you think about your eating behaviors and provides nutrition knowledge that deepens your understanding. KLN is much more than just nutrition coaching; it focuses strongly on the mental aspect, which is exactly what I needed to feel physically comfortable in my body and confident in maintaining the habits I’ve gained. I’m walking away with a toolkit for fueling my body and understanding my triggers for emotional eating.

    — Jacqui T. | Coach: Jilda

  • “I was in a never ending cycle of restriction and binge eating—losing and gaining the same 5 pounds over and over again.

    This kept me in a constant state of feeling like a failure and feeling like something was wrong with me. Having the support of a coach helped me sort through the mental challenges of my “all or nothing” mentality and thinking of foods as “good and bad.” My life and relationship with food has done a complete 180 since. I am able to enjoy holidays and life events without the constant dread of how food will affect my weight and goals.

    — Kerrey T. | Coach: Kenny

  • “I was overweight, unhappy, and my years of on again off again dieting had left me stuck.

    When I realized that my relationship with food was terrible, I finally decided to hire a nutrition coach. With Diana’s support, I learned how to be consistent, lost weight while retaining strength, and now feel great, look awesome, and can run again for the first time in 4 years. Most importantly, I have learned how to have a balanced and sustainable relationship with food that I know will stick around.

    — Alex F. | Coach: Diana

  • "I came into this experience with the thought that I was destined to remain on a weight gain escalator forever.

    I felt “stuck”, as if there was no way to get back to a healthier body composition at this point in my life. Kate has helped me to begin breaking down thought patterns that are not serving me; her gentle, encouraging and thoughtful coaching insights keep me focused on little (but important) gains that will help me to build a better, more sustainable me. I am excited for the journey and new wins to come.

    — Carrie M. | Coach: Kate

from busy parents

  • "Working with Kate has been nothing short of life-changing.


    As a postpartum mother navigating the waters of body image struggles and the pressure to “bounce back,” I didn’t just need a nutrition coach...I needed someone who could help me heal. Kate has helped me reframe my relationship with food, my body, and most importantly, myself.

    — Rochelle R. | Coach: Kate

  • "As a full time working Mom with 5 kids, I didn't see how I would have the time.

    But I have made better food choices fit perfectly into my busy days and I'm seeing physical results I never thought possible. I'm so grateful for Kenny and his patience, knowledge, and expertise.  I feel stronger and better than ever.

    — Karli B. | Coach: Kenny

  • After 2 difficult pregnancies, I thought exercise was the ONLY way I’d get back to feeling healthy and confident.

    I had tried different diets, cut too many carbs, and eaten too few calories, but I knew I needed to take control and get some guidance on where to start and how to view nutrition differently without punishing myself. Working with Zach has truly been life changing for me. I have never felt more confident about my nutrition choices, being able to incorporate whatever food I want, and knowing these tools will set me up for success for the rest of my life.

    — Monica B. | Coach: Zach

  • “Life with three kids and a busy career left me feeling out of control with my health.

    I tried several times to get back into a healthy lifestyle, but it never seemed to work for me. To be honest, it seemed like it wasn’t possible or even worth trying, as life was spiraling out of control. But thanks to Coach Diana, I now have my life back, have control of my health, and know that I am doing all I can to be there for my family.

    — Will C. | Coach: Diana

From those with performance goals

  • "My journey with Zach has truly transformed my life.

    As someone who has navigated the challenges of college sports, Zach understood the unique pressures and demands that came with that lifestyle and taught me how to navigate my nutrition in a way that aligned with my athletic pursuits and goals. I feel more empowered to make choices that support my performance and body goals, and I’m no longer overwhelmed by the complexities of nutrition. Looking back, I can confidently say that working with Zach has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health .

    — Ella C. | Coach: Zach

  • "When I first started working with Kim, my goal was to increase muscle mass and lean out.

    Not only did she help me achieve the fittest version of myself, but she also helped me change my mindset around food, stress, and self-care. She even supported me through two surgeries that threw my routines for a loop, guiding me through the challenges. My mindset and relationship with food have completely transformed—and my body just came along for the ride.

    — Amber J. | Coach: Kimberly

  • “I was like every young naive woman looking to have abs in a bikini.

    But once I began to take Jilda’s guidance seriously, I saw a shift not only in my performance in the gym, but also in how I viewed food and its effects on my body. She coached me through long maintenance periods, a successful bulk/strengthening cycle where I gained over 100 lbs in PRs, and later a lean-out phase where I shed about 15 pounds. Jilda is a mad scientist when it comes to understanding nutrition, food, and lifestyle stressors—and the best part is she’s not just a coach, but also a great teacher.

    — Taryn W. | Coach: Jilda

  • "As an age-group endurance athlete, I had topped out my potential without making changes to the most important part of my training: my nutrition.

    Working with Kenny for the past year has made a monumental impact on my ability to achieve great success on the race course while also teaching me how to properly fuel and recover between events. He has partnered with me to achieve new heights and consider higher goals than I previously thought possible, all while keeping me focused on a growth mindset and reminding me that “life happens.

    — Walker H. | Coach: Kenny

from recovering perfectionists

  • “I constantly fell into an all-or-nothing approach of eating extremely healthy or completely off-track

    which left me stuck in cycles of stress eating, over-restriction, and overthinking food. Kenny didn’t just help me achieve my fat loss goals; he helped me reframe my entire approach to nutrition by focusing on flexibility and mindset instead of restriction. As a result, my relationship with food has completely changed. I can now enjoy eating in any situation without stress, and I’ve learned that the real key to long-term success isn’t extreme discipline, but having the right mindset.

    — Alex P. | Coach: Kenny

  • “I felt stuck in an “all or nothing” mentality—

    eating well for a few days and then falling off the bandwagon. Over the past 10 months, Kate has taught me how to live my life while still hitting my nutrition goals, enjoying social eating without jeopardizing progress, and focusing on what I truly want—whether that’s weight loss, feeling better in workouts, or just feeling better in general. She gave me the grace I needed when I felt like I was coming up short, while keeping me accountable in a supportive, encouraging way.

    — Gabrielle W. | Coach: Kate

  • “I realized that success with nutrition doesn’t require 100% perfection;

    it’s about consistency and awareness, making lots of small, easy decisions over time rather than huge, hard decisions all at once. I am not perfect and don’t expect to ever be perfect, but I feel in control and capable of continuing with a reasonable nutritional plan for the long haul.

    Kim never once said “you can’t eat this” or made foods off-limits—she helped me separate feelings and emotions from food and empowered me to take more control.

    — Bryan E. | Coach: Kimberly

  • "Zach encouraged me to not hit everything perfectly, which was honestly so hard for me.

    I could track macros and stick to a plan with the best of them. What I didn’t know how to do was eat without tracking, how to maintain after the macros were gone and how not to be all in or all out. I needed to be taught how to live in the gray area.

    It got easier with practice. And that word shifted my mindset because for me everything was pass/fail. But you can’t fail practice.

    — Ashleigh C. | Coach: Zach