How to Start Powerlifting as a Woman: Staci’s Story
Hi, my name is Staci! or Spezzy as I’m known around the Nerd Fitness community. I have had a pretty crazy 10-year journey: Working a sedentary desk job, I slowly packed on weight and ate like a typical unhealthy American. I also smoked a pack of cigarettes a day. I tried to get in shape […]
A Nurse, a Pandemic, and a Success Story
Meet Sarah, a member of Nerd Fitness Coaching who has one of the hardest jobs you can have today: a nurse in a hospital! Want to know what’s incredible about Sarah? During the toughest year and a half of her career, Sarah also managed to get healthy and build a body she’s proud of! If […]
How Gabe changed his life (in 4 steps)
Meet Gabe, a proud member of Nerd Fitness Coaching. He has a story I think might help you. You see, Gabe had a stark realization many of us eventually have: we aren’t getting any younger!
Ranada The Full-Time Student Lost 65 lbs. Here’s How:
Meet Ranada, a member of Nerd Fitness Coaching who is currently celebrating losing over 65 pounds in 10 months! I’m so proud of Ranada, especially considering all the challenges she’s faced over the last year: Being a full-time student, while also holding down a job – “So much reading.” Needing to work out from home […]
Megan lost 15 pounds by eating MORE
“I thought it was crazy at first when my coach told me to start eating more, when my goal was to lose weight. But then I tried it. And it worked. ‘Reverse dieting’ actually helped me lose the last few stubborn pounds.” This is Megan, a member of Nerd Fitness Coaching who is celebrating hitting […]
Behind the Scenes of Aksel’s “Unreal” Transformation
“HOW COW! He doesn’t even look like the SAME PERSON! ” Meet Aksel, an economics student from Norway who is on a mission to turn into Wolverine. I think you’ll agree with me in saying he’s more or less succeeded! Aksel joined NF Coaching a year ago with the goal of losing some weight and building a […]
Mason lost 70 pounds. Here’s how:
Meet Mason, a chemist from Minnesota who is currently celebrating losing over 70 pounds as a member of our Online Coaching Program. As you can see, Mason has gone through quite the transformation. Here’s what’s truly remarkable about this story: the time frame! Mason found Nerd Fitness a year ago, after googling “how to make fitness like […]
No Gym? No Problem! Jimmy the Engineer’s Epic Transformation.
“HOLY CRAP, JIMMY!” It’s amazing what can happen in 12 months with the right plan! This is Jimmy, an aeronautical engineer from Atlanta who is currently getting his master’s in aerospace engineering. He joined our Online Coaching Program in early 2019 and let us know he had a dream of being able to dress up and […]
How Aylette Overcame Injuries, Grew Strong, and Started Winning Gold Medals
“See! Even runners should be strength training!” I couldn’t help but think this when speaking to Aylette. Now granted, I’ve been on the record countless times promoting Team Strength Training. However, Aylette is living proof of the benefit of growing strong. There was a time when Aylette would constantly hurt herself while running, where “anything […]
How Mark Adjusted His Mindset, Learned to Meal Prep, and Lost 65 Pounds.
“Here’s another example of the power of meal preparation.” Meet Mark: a busy father who does construction planning in England. He’s also a nerd who fancied himself a drink or two over a warm meal from the pub. All well and good, until Mark went to his doctor for a check-up. The report back? Not […]
How Kyle the Vegetarian Lost 27 Pounds and Started Crushing Pull-Ups
It is true: you really can’t outrun your fork. I kept thinking about this – over and over – when speaking with Kyle, one of our Nerd Fitness Coaching clients. You see, Kyle works for a non-profit that promotes bicycling as a major mode of transportation. As part of walking the walk – er, cycling […]
How Emily Started Picking up Barbells, Learned to Meal Plan, and Lost 65 Pounds!
“She is seriously crushing it.” When you speak with Emily, it doesn’t take long to realize how proud she is of leveling up her life. And she should be proud! What she’s accomplished is simply amazing. Emily, a dog walker from Chicago, had been obese her entire adult life – and it wasn’t like she […]
How Jennifer the Photographer Discovered a Love of Strength Training, Lost 20 Pounds, and Leveled up Her Life.
“This is why we do this.” When I heard Jennifer’s story, I knew I had to share it. She’s a member of the Nerd Fitness community who for years struggled with things most of us can relate to: Seeking comfort in sugary foods and alcohol. A lack of energy and all around feeling of fatigue. […]
How Joe Lost 50 Pounds, Ran a Half-Marathon, Passed the Bar, and Got Engaged!
Talk about a life level up! Meet Joe, an attorney from Minnesota who has been reading Nerd Fitness for the past 5-6 years. He attempted to get in shape 6-8 times in that span with various levels of temporary success, only to give back all of his progress each time. However, over the past 10 […]
How Kenney the Tabletop Gamer Lost 120 Pounds and Found His Voice (Literally).
“There’s no way that’s the same person, right?” Admittedly, that’s what I first thought when I saw Kenney’s before and after photos. There was just NO way that this Tony Stark looking dude on the right was the same person as the man in the other photo, right? And then I saw his other photos. […]
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