In August 2025, I decided I wanted to challenge myself and compete in a bodybuilding competition. I’ve been going to gym majority of my life and pretty consistent for the past four years, however, I knew I was notl the best version of myself. In August, I hired a coach who was one of those “bro Coach” he had me living on chicken and broccoli and egg whites hardly any to no carbs and I did lose some weight, but I was completely lost in my journey, lightheaded, and not pleased with my current results for them out of suffering I was. I was doing stair master for over 50mins 4 times a week on top of no carbs. Finally after so many red flags I decided to look for another coach and I’m glad I did and I found Zoey. The very first week I had Zoey Zoey had my carbs back up to more than four times of what I was consuming before days later I got my menstrual cycle again and the weight actually went down that week. Zoey got me on track with posing what to buy and helped me actually feel prepared and confident. I am not 3 weeks out from my first show and I couldn’t be more happy. I have a better relationship than ever with food understanding what fuels my body. I love all the meals I eat. I just wish I had more but that’s part of prep. She helped me prioritize recovery and sleep. During this prep I have bought a new house, changes jobs, and even got in a car wreck with a minor back injury and with Zoey we were able to adjust, adapt, and still stay on track! She is amazing at what she does

I walked away from competing a couple years ago due to amenorrhea, fear of competing from my past experiences, felt like I couldn’t compete unless I isolated and sacrificed everything for the sport. I now feel like I can still live and enjoy my life while doing what I love, not risking my health, not risking my relationships, and not risking my mental health.

I've worked with Meg for 6 months and can confidently say this is the best coaching experience I've had to date (I've worked with several coaches, one other prep coach). I feel valued, heard and supported not just from Meg as a coach but also as a competitor and she's genuinely excited for my wins. It also feels great to be a part of a team since competing can feel like a solo endeavor at times so I love having a community and to potentially see other BA athletes and coaches at future shows. It honestly just feels good to know I'll be with Meg for a very long time :)

Shane is a natural, gifted coach. His ability to tailor my nutrition protocol and workout plan for my age, ability, strengths and weaknesses makes this experience indispensable. Not only have I already achieved more than I thought I would but I’ve learned a great deal about how to optimize both nutrition and weight training. As a result, I’m stronger and healthier than I was in my twenties.

I have been working with Lauren since November 2024 and I am proud to say this has been my longest healthiest relationship I’ve had 😂 but in all seriousness it’s been amazing working with Lauren through a cutting phase, build phase and now prep. This sport is so much for than just getting on stage it’s a lifestyle and I feel that with Lauren I’ve truly been able to live this lifestyle and the best part is I still go out and have fun and travel. It might look different from time to time doing those things, but having this be, my lifestyle has been the biggest change in Lauren has been there to help me through it all. I’ve always dreamt of having this lifestyle and it truly is a dream to be able to live this way. Even when there are times I am struggling she is there to help and she does not judge. Of course I’ve had a physical transformation which is pretty nutty that in itself but The mental transformation has been so wonderful. To be able to work past things I’ve struggled with and to have her support and guidance.