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Kirsten Grove

Kirsten Grove is a 39 year old chiropractor who had been exercising for years before deciding to seek out the help of my coaching team. In just a few months she’s lost 25 lbs and 17% body fat. Read on to find out how.

Dr Berardi:
Kirsten, before you started coaching with the Science Link Team, how long had you been exercising?

Kirsten:
Years

Dr Berardi:
How much physique and performance progress had you made during this time?

Kirsten:
Not much – I had been training a lot on my own and could not get my weight or physique to change much

Dr Berardi:
Did you ever use a personal trainer or nutrition coach in the past?

Kirsten:
Yes I have used a personal trainer for a few years.

Dr Berardi:
What kind of results did you get?

Kirsten:
I had some changes in strength but not much change in physique or body fat.

Dr Berardi:
What convinced you to coach with us?

Kirsten:
I had been following your work for a few years, felt your work was cutting edge, and figured that working with you was worth trying.

Dr Berardi:
So was it worth it?

Kirsten:
I had tried so many different training/nutrition plans, I was skeptical that this would help me that much. But one look at my results and I don’t think you’ll even need to hear the answer.

I started out at 200 lbs and 39% body fat, also suffering significant loss of strength in the left arm due to a previous injury. Now Im 175 lbs and 22% body fat.

In addition, my arms are equal in strength now, my energy levels are better now, and my sugar cravings are now non-existent.

Dr Berardi:
Many people looking into this program wonder whether the distance-based nature of it can work for them. What do you think of this?

Kirsten:
The distance was not a problem for me at all. In fact it works better with my schedule. If I have a question, I send out an email and the team gets back with me quickly.

Dr Berardi:
While following the program, what did you like best?

Kirsten:
I like that it combines the nutrition with the training. Everything is all in one. Plus I like the links for the exercises that are included.

Dr Berardi:
Did you find the program hard to follow? Why or why not?

Kirsten:
Initially, the amount of prep/measuring seemed daunting, but after awhile it got easier. Now it’s second nature.

Dr Berardi:
Have people noticed your body changing? How have they responded?

Kirsten:
A lot of people have noticed my body changing. After all, I lost 25lbs and a lot of body fat. People keep commenting on how much weight I have lost and are asking me what I am doing to make a change.

Dr Berardi:
What are the top 10 things you learned while following our program?

Kirsten:
1. To eat more consistently

2. To eat more frequently

3. To eat more food

4. My sugar cravings are non-existent as long as I follow my nutrition plan.

5. How to eat healthy whether I am on vacation, parties, restaurants etc…

6. To keep my focus on the “lifestyle change” and not so much on the # on the scale.

7. To stay consistent even if the changes seem small.

8. Keep my water intake up

9. How to train more effectively

10. Sprint work is very helpful

Dr Berardi:
Describe your total coaching experience to date.

Kirsten:
The experience has been a very positive one and I would encourage anyone to try it. It is one of the only things that has helped me to reach my health and fitness goals.

Dr Berardi:
If someone was hesitant about working with us, what advice would you give them?

Kirsten:
I would encourage them to give it a try for 6 months and see how it goes. Not to be discouraged by the initial prep time for the first 1-2 months.

Dr Berardi:
What’s the next step for you with your physique progress?

Kirsten:
To continue with you guys into the New Year – working on getting my body fat down to the mid-teens.