Giving kudos to my FASTer Way coach Tracy Carey … I joined on January 11th after one of the most surreal years ever. A year that involved a lot of self medicating with food. And I know I’m not the only one to say that. But I have known Tracy through some awesome classes she taught at Chuze Fitness & from those classes, I knew she was the person to give me the inspiration that I needed. Along with a kick in the butt. I know that being accountable for what I eat is a key factor to taking care of myself. Tracy was always there for me when I had questions. She answered promptly & even took time after a workouts to guide me through some of the questions related to the FASTer Way app. She has been a cheerleader for all her FASTer Way followers and definitely an inspiration. I print out every recipe she shares as well. And have not been disappointed with any of them. They’re all keepers in my recipe book. And BTW — I have dropped 15 pounds since I started the program. It works & I really love the concept of intermittent fasting. It’s been a huge mindset that I will totally stand behind. Tracy walks the walk & talks the talk.

I was very skeptical (very, very skeptical) when I started the FASTer Way. I’d never done a diet or nutrition program before. I thought I was doing all the right things to get healthy and lose weight. I was exercising regularly, training for triathlons in the summer, was counting calories and was making (what I thought were) healthy choices for nutrition. Yet, I just wasn’t seeing results. I was discouraged and resigned to never having the body I wished for.

I joined FASTer Way still very much on the fence. I wasn’t sure if it would be a fit for my family and my somewhat picky 10-year-old, but figured I’d give it 100% effort for the 6-week trial and just see. Maybe I’d get a few good tips I could incorporate into my life and move on from there?

I committed to the program and was absolutely amazed when I started seeing immediate results, not only in my body, but my mindset started to shift into a more positive place, my occasional acne started to clear up, and my stomach was no longer unhappy and bloated all the time. I finally felt good … physically and emotionally.

After the 6-week program, I decided to stay on board and join as a VIP. I have lost inches gradually throughout my body, and for the first time since having my son a decade ago, I am finally starting to see the healthy and fit body I thought I would never be able to have again. I absolutely could not have done it without the FASTer Way and the constant encouragement and accountability from my coach Tracy!

I used to belong to boutique gyms. Spin studios,  TRX, HIIT classes.  I loved it.  I went approximately 5 days a week. I tried a 12-week workout challenge.  I never saw any physical change in my body composition.  I knew it was my diet that needed to change.

Fast forward, joining The FASTer Way was finally that community that incorporated both the physical work and the dietary work necessary to see change.

Figuring out how to track macronutrients was scary at first, but once I realized what was going on it became a game to me.

Tracy has been incredible in this journey.  Encouraging, supportive, and informative.

I knew Tracy from taking her Pound classes at my gym and so when I heard about this FASTer Way program and how highly she recommended it, I didn’t hesitate to try it out! And boy am I glad I did. Like many will say, it is NOT a diet but a way of eating and living that is sustainable and DOABLE. I have tried lots of different things in the past, and I always hated how restrictive they were. I wanted to be healthier and stronger but still have the freedom to have the occasional treat or drink without the guilt. Having a community that keeps me accountable but is also filled with SO much positivity has been huge for me. I have learned a lot about how much protein, fats and carbs are good for me each day, and have gained more muscle through strength training as well as more energy and confidence. Losing some inches and pounds and feeling more confident in my clothes is a bonus too! I would highly recommend Tracy as your coach. She has taught me so much these past 5 months not only about nutrition and strength training, but about having a more positive mindset and focusing on small goals and weekly wins!

Knowing her commitment to overall health and nutrition, I first joined the Faster Way community because I saw the results that Tracy was getting as a Faster Way client. The reason I have stuck with it is because I finally have found a lifestyle and relationship with food that I feel like I can sustain. I am a person who REALLY likes to eat, so other programs that have limited my caloric intake or number of meals I could eat each day felt like punishment.

With Faster Way, I have learned how to properly fuel my body to get the most out of my workouts. I appreciate how the carb cycles change from month to month to keep my body from getting in a rut. The weekly meal guides are another benefit I have enjoyed. First of all, they are just that, guides – not strict plans that MUST be followed. Secondly, the recipes that I’ve made are so flavorful and have become family favorites.

The biggest benefit I have found in Faster Way is being a part of a community. Tracy is an encouraging coach. She cultivates a safe space for her clients to learn, grow, and share our struggles and triumphs with one another. Because she is a client herself, she is able to really empathize with us while sharing strategies she’s picked up along the way.

Learning the Faster Way lifestyle has really improved my relationship with food and my body.