Testimonials

Ivan is an environmental engineer who lost close to 50 pounds during his time working with us. Following our coaching program, he has continued to progress with his weight loss goals.

"I'm down more or less 50 pounds. Definitely great progress. And even, you know, it's more than just the pounds as well...I think we mentioned it was around 6 inches or 7 inches in my waist which is a really good number." - Ivan

Alejandro is a rocket scientist who overcame many challenges to achieve his goals, losing over 50 pounds while working together and learning the skills to keep it off long-term.

Over two years later, he continues to thrive and not only kept the weight off but lost 10 pounds more on his own - crushing half marathons, one-arm push-ups, and dragon-flags. He continued to progress with the skills he learned in his initial coaching process.

Patrick is a 42-year-old cybersecurity engineer leading his team who’s now in the best shape of his life after joining our program. ⁣Our personalized health and fitness coaching even resonated with his engineering background.⁣ When asked what he might say to somebody on the fence about joining us, he shares...⁣"Go for it, you know, you're never going to regret doing something like this because at the end of it, you always say, look, I always feel better no matter where I started."⁣ We invite you to watch Patrick’s journey for inspiration!

Rob joined us turning 60, and wanted to be in the best shape possible. In just two months, he lost nearly 10 pounds, gained confidence in his weight training and developed a much better understanding of nutrition. He even started noticing more muscle definition, especiallyin his chest. So much so that his neighbors even commented on the difference! He is an inspiration and a reminder that age is simply a number and not an excuse to not prioritize one’s health and fitness.

At 37, Bill, a deputy, struggled with finding a work-life balance that supported his fitness goals.

Starting at 247 pounds, simple tasks became a struggle. Climbing stairs left him winded. Fast forward 13 weeks, Bill is down 32 pounds (38 pounds as of the time of this share), feeling stronger and more alive than ever. 🏋️‍♂️

But it's not just about the weight loss.

Bill celebrated fitting into a shirt he hadn't worn in two years.

And he did a pull-up for the first time in at least twenty years.

Bill’s story is a testament to what's possible when you commit to a lifestyle change.

David B. is an Electrical Engineer who joined us from Southern California.⁣⁣ He tried to lose weight before working with us, and it wasn’t successful.⁣⁣

⁣He even tried other programs and even had a trainer before.⁣⁣

⁣⁣⁣After working with us, in less than 4 months, he’s lost 24 pounds (~11% body weight!)⁣⁣

⁣His clothes are fitting looser, he’s more outgoing at work and he’s even seen the improvements in his dating life…⁣⁣

⁣⁣When asked what he would say to someone on the fence about starting with us here, he shares…⁣⁣“It’s completely worth it. It will change your mindset about nutrition, exercise, lifestyle…” ⁣⁣

Daniel Brashear’s Amazing Progress (~25 pounds down in just 5 months time!)

Losing ~14 cm. on the hips and gaining 4 cm. of muscle in the chest. Losing ~14 cm. on the waist as well!,

“If you’re someone who wants longevity in life…then it’s never too soon to start investing in your health because it’s going to be your health that takes you the distance…you’re investing in your life, in yourself, and your own longevity…when it comes to paying for 4 months or 8 months, what you’re really doing is investing in years at the end of your life.”⁣ - Daniel Brashear, Behavior Analyst

“I never thought in my life I could go as heavy as I could now working out in a gym...now when I go to the gym I can lift 80 - 85 pounds for a dumbbell chest press…I never thought I would be at 28 inch waist size…it’s crazy.” - Derrence Lim, Business Owner

“I was eating like a king and I was losing weight...one of the biggest challenges that I never had gotten over previously was that I didn’t seem to get results…literally all of that just went away when I met you David…the nutrition plan was absolutely phenomenal…everything you guys provided was exactly what I needed. There’s so much in my track record of progress…even my conventional deadlifts I’m at 225 and I could barely do like 55 pounds before. Mentally I have a way stronger demeanor to perform than I had before.” - Trevor Brown, Former Marine

From Cancer to Confident:

"I never took good care of myself. I was ok with me gaining weight and having this life of complacency. This program has helped keep me consistent. I couldn’t do even one pull-up. Now I can do 12 chin-ups! I feel more in control of what I eat and don't feel like I'm on a diet. I feel like I'm in a lifestyle.”

- Joshua Naputi, Cancer Survivor

“I thought I knew what I was doing, but I found out that there were a lot of things I was doing not right…It’s such wasted time…I’m very happy we talked and I joined and it has been an amazing transformation. I’m 58. I’m not a young kid. I can tell you I’m in the best shape ever in my life. I never thought I’d get here. And I’m so happy.”

- Dr. Wehbeh, MD, MBA, FACP

Chris Durand’s Incredible Progress: Before (~196.5 lbs. in February 2021) = Left; After (~165.5 lbs. in August 2021) = Right

"I would look into the mirror everyday and think to myself, 'Oh my gosh, this is just embarrassing.' I tried making changes but felt like I was putting in a lot of time for not a lot of results and was frustrated. Now, I've lost over 30 pounds in the past 6 months. I wish I had done this years ago, but it's better later than never. It's never too late to get started. I started DJ-ing when I was 47 when most people are in their 20s and 30s and it's the same thing with fitness. I would recommend working with David for pretty much anyone. I feel like if I can do it, anybody can.

- Chris Durand

“I’m 42….I feel like I’m 25/26…I actually started to see my abs…I started that definition that I didn’t ever expect to see, especially at this age.” - Dan Marsden, Police Officer and Author

In 2022, Actor Hanbit Yi (@hanbity) applied for help to achieve his “Fight Club” physique.

“I’ve had that same goal for like 4 years now and didn’t really make much progress. In the last 3 months, I’ve essentially been able to get there,” he shares.

“I was starting to gain weight at a rapid pace and…I started to develop severe acid reflux. You guys gave me a certain breakdown. Once I got on track with that, I started to see significant weight loss. I lost a total of 36 lbs. in 4 months. - Richard Arradaza

My life was so busy and so chaotic that it was just so unorganized. I had gained weight, I had not been working out. I spent a good amount of money on things that just didn’t work. I was really on the fence myself. We identified what my concerns and fears were and I felt so much better. - Dr. Troy Syverson, MD

“I was pushing 80 kilos (~176 lbs.) when I started, which was kind of like the heaviest I had been in my life. I’m 72 kilos (~159 lbs.) now. I am definitely happy with my weight loss. I feel better about myself.” - Jack Lee

“The blood pressure (severe) was probably the worst of it. It led to crippling headaches. Weight gain led to snide comments in my work. My doctor then asked, “Would you like to live to see 40?” This was a wake-up call for me. In less than 16 weeks, I’ve lost over 25 lbs. I went to my doctor and almost all my blood and health-related values are now normalized. I’m probably going to need to buy new pants soon as I’m on the last notch of my belt now. I feel better than I have in a very long time. For anyone who is on the fence...your health is your most important asset. Take the leap and it will be worth it.” - Rem

Before this, I was sad about my body. I saw my gut getting bigger and bigger every day and felt depressed seeing my gut all the time. In 2 months, I’ve lost 20 pounds and now, my gut is just gone. I feel amazing, way happier, and more confident in myself. - Irwin

Michael’s inspiring fat loss progress from April 2021 (Left) to July 2021 (Right). “I wanted to lose the extra weight, I think I’m the lowest I’ve weighed since I’ve graduated from college…I’ve lost over 14 lbs. so I feel great! All of my clothes feel loose on me now.” - Michael Lawrence

If you’re debating whether getting fit is worth it, I can’t express how much it is. If you’re stuck like I was, in a negative and toxic cycle, this small step can help pivot you into a way better life. There is no shame in asking for help, and it’s not embarrassing to try.

- Phillip Kim

David is not just a fitness trainer trying to get you on a short-term program but rather a mentor who guides and equips you with the knowledge and experience to achieve the best version of yourself for the long-term continuous growth in life. Thank you David :) - Yaj Vaj

“When I started, I was in a state of feeling helpless. Every week, I feel like I have more self-control, every week I feel more confident, and every week I feel happier.” - Fitz

“I’ve worked with other trainers before…some have been nice people, but not really folks who had the knowledge around what I needed to do and my lifestyle. It’s like night and day. I feel so much more confident in what I know. I feel a lot of support from all sides.”

-Dr. Lee Bynum, PhD

Rem’s Life-Changing Health Win Share on a Client Community Table: From severe hypertension 2 to normalized systolic blood pressure through positive lifestyle change. Scroll down below to see more of Rem’s inspiring story.

Richard’s inspiring journey as a martial arts teacher and cop in St. Louis.

“My strength has in some cases dang near quadrupled…looking at myself in the mirror, I can see the cuts in my body. I can see the strength of my abdominals.” - Richard Green

Rishabh is an engineer who came to us with a clear vision: to be able to trust his body again and shake off mental sluggishness caused by inactivity. He had injuries and couldn’t move or enjoy life as he wanted. Our flexible approach allowed him to rediscover confidence in his body, and most importantly, see results. Check out his story for inspiration!

“A few flights of stairs winded me. I thought taking diet pills was all I needed to do. I started going to the gym and had no idea what to do. I stumbled on David’s social media and there was a “mentality” part I realized I did not have. I have lost 32 lbs. in 32 weeks. Take a chance for yourself, and I think you’ll find wonderful results.”

- Brandon Alana

A throwback to one of the first community challenges we ever hosted to inspire positive changes around health and fitness.

“I went from 186/187 and now I’m 148/147…clothes don’t fit anymore! I get to go shopping during Christmas! Yay!”

In the process over working with us, Chance lost weight and got stronger as well. Even after completing his initial program with us, he continued to implement what we taught him…

And he continued to lose more weight, make more progress and went from 186/187 to 148/147 (~40 pounds of weight loss)..

-Chance Sims, Veteran

“It’s an investment and the dividends will come on every facet. My confidence has improved, my love life has improved, my physique has improved, and my financial situation has improved…”

-Michael Roman

“I started at 191 and now I’m 164, and my waist size has gone down about 6 inches...I just started to see improvements so much faster.”

- Dr. Hamid Pour, DDS, MBA

“It’s nuts. I feel like a completely new person. I’ve lost 55 pounds (in ~4 months). That’s more than 3 Costco bags of cat food.” - Alejandro Sanchez

“I feel energetic! I’m so much lighter and that’s just the tippee-top of it. I am ridiculously stronger. I can do a one-arm pushup. It’s incredible how much strength I have! I feel great…I feel like the world is my oyster again…Having this program as a resource has been such an immense boon for me…If you’re unsure what a good nutrition plan is, what a good exercise is…this is the program will clarify that for you…It more than well than pays for itself and it’s such a powerful investment in yourself that will pay for years to come. So make that leap.”

- Alejandro Sanchez, SpaceX Rocket Scientist

Alejandro went from 231.4 lbs on February 21st, 2022 to 178.2 lbs by June 11th, 2022. After over a year, he shared this message with me on LinkedIn (and gave permission to share this update) as he has accomplished incredible feats while continuing to progress through the skills he learned around building a sustainable fitness lifestyle.

A Glimpse of Actor Ryan Potter’s Progress for Titans Season 3 as Beast Boy

"I can’t explain the level of drive and satisfaction that comes from really taking care of your body in this regard."
– Ryan Potter, Hollywood Actor (Big Hero 6, Titans with DC Universe)

Kendrick’s Lean Mass Gain! 17 lbs. of lean mass gained while shrinking his waist size in 4 months time (155 lbs - 172 lbs from Mar. 2021 - June 2021)

Puneet is a Silicon Valley Tech Professional who was struggling with his health and fitness, endurance and strength. His challenges were compounded by a difficult divorce, and projects he had in mind became daunting due to his low levels of endurance and strength. Now at 42, Puneet is experiencing the highest muscle mass of his life, feeling like he's back in his 30s. Check out Puneet’s journey for inspiration!

Jonathan is an award-winning voice actor who came to us ready for a change. He aimed for a superhero build and found his stride as he is working to level up his career. In a few months, Jonathan packed on 10 pounds of muscle, reclaimed his athleticism, and changed his lifestyle for the better.

When I first started with David, physically I was very low.
I was at a very low body weight and I wanted to gain weight.
What made me commit was I had a moment to myself of thinking, “If not now, then when?”
In 4 months, I gained 10 pounds and put about 4 inches on my chest, and am more optimistic and hopeful.
I’d recommend this to someone who’s been stuck and who needs accountability to achieve their goals.

-Andrew

Prior to the program, I didn’t know how to workout so I overpushed myself multiple times. Pain worsened dramatically. We were able to find a set of exercises that were pain free. My workouts have been a lot more goal-oriented because I don’t have to be worried about working out, dealing with discomfort and pain. - Philip Chao

“Since my time with David, I've actually been able to implement fitness as a lifestyle. We accomplished this mainly through changing my mindset. Looking back a month and a half ago, my mindset and outlook on life has taken a complete 180 for the better.”

- Brandon Saraniti

When I started, I wanted to look bigger and get stronger. I didn't know I would progress this far. I never was able to do a one-arm push-up before. In a few weeks, I can now do one-arm push-ups for reps. I can even do handstand push-ups for reps. I'm seeing more muscle mass and my waist is tighter. I'd recommend this to anyone who was like me, looking for accountability and guidance.

- Brandon

“I gained 15 pounds of lean mass while decreasing my waist size by an inch or two. I started at 141.4 and the other day I measured myself at 156.4. I ended up smashing my goal of wanting to gain 10 pounds in 4 months. - Eugene

“I really got stronger…which was amazing! My goal was to gain weight. I was in the lower 120s…towards the end I was 129/130!”

- Zaira