client TESTIMONIALS

Once a client. Always family. It all starts with helping obtain your goal and ends with teaching you how to sustain those results. Here are some testimonials from our current and previous clients.

Challenge Client

CURRENT client of 4+ years

When I hired Cara I weighed 195lbs, which was almost the heaviest I have ever been in my entire life. For the previous 2 to 3 years I had fluctuated between 170lbs to 205lbs. I would go on an extreme diet and lose a bunch of weight quickly, then I would get burnt out on the diet that wasn’t sustainable and immediately gain all the weight back plus some. I needed accountability and to be able to adhere to a diet for a longer period of time in order to look the way I wanted to look. This program is perfect because not only does Cara talk you through the process, but she lives the process she preaches which shows that it is sustainable. It has changed my mindset completely. I now know that it is not a race but a lifestyle change for the better. You may say to yourself, “I don’t want to diet forever, that sounds miserable.” It’s not dieting if you are eating what you want because this plan is flexible and allows you to still enjoy all your favorite meals. If you’re looking for a coach who is plugged in on a daily basis, pays attention to each and one of her clients, and whose excitement for your results matches your own, Cara is your girl. If you have any questions, problems, need advice etc she is always available and prompt in responding.

Sustainable Fitness has a few different avenues on where they provide information. There are completely optional forums on several platforms that give you tips, motivational quotes, instructional exercise videos, healthy macro friendly recipes and more.

In the first 6 months with Cara I have lost 45+ lbs of fat and definitely gained muscle. As you can see, 6 months quickly turned into several years.

PREVIOUS client of 2+ years

In 2019 I lost 50 pounds while being coached by Cara. She taught me how to be mindful of my food choices, the importance of getting protein in, and how to count macros without cutting out the food I love. She never made me feel bad for slipping up. She gave me grace and encouraged me to take it day by day.

Now, in 2022, I’m starting another journey. After gaining weight during the pandemic, I made the decision to coach myself. I am now able to hold myself accountable, count my macros with little guidance, and keep logs of my weight and food choices.

I owe it all to Cara for teaching me and encouraging me. Cheers (with a protein shake) to a healthier life and another weight loss journey

CURRENT client of 3+ years

When I started with Sustainable Fitness 3 years ago, it was simply to get ready for a trip to the beach. I was so impressed with the results I have stayed on with Cara for years and have come to learn that this method is a lifestyle we can all achieve and succeed at not just a diet or food restrictions. Working with Cara has forever changed my life - allowing me a healthy relationship with food/my body, being able to see results while still eating the “bad” food (yes ice cream too) and enjoying pregnancy cravings while maintaining a healthy weight during and post pregnancy.

CURRENT CLIENT OF 4+ YEARS

Oh, my goodness where do I even begin?

2016-2017
I started my fitness journey with the goals of getting toned and strong. I never was much of an athlete and felt intimidated at the gym. I eventually signed up for a personal training membership to get familiar with the basics and immediately fell in love with the process.

2017-2018
During that year I felt like I had gotten to a place of success. I had muscle, I felt strong, I started understanding what movements did what and how to use proper form. My coach asked me to start thinking about where I want to go next. Fitness Competitions, Races etc. I can remember a little spark igniting within me when I heard "Fitness Comp," but also feeling like there is no way I can do something like that. I wouldn't even know where to begin. To be honest, I sat with that idea for over a year after that talk until one day I said to myself, "If this is something that I am still thinking about, it must be something important to me.. I need to try to do it."

This is when I got in touch with Cara and we started our NPC Bikini Journey.

2018- 2020
Cara provided so much education that it was very exciting to me! Through our weekly check in's I learned SO much about the sport and myself. I started to understand what micro/macros mean, how to track them and the why behind our plan in order to help me reach my goals. She took me to my first competition to see what it was all about, and we were able to get to know each other a little more and build a stronger coach/client relationship. It wasn't until shortly after this time that I realized Cara was someone who TRULY invests whole-heartily in her people. She is so passionate about doing things the smart/healthy way that is going to take care of you as a whole and also allow you to reach your goals. Because of this, I absolutely LOVED my NPC Bikini Journey! During that first year I participated in two competitions and placed in both. Cara was with me backstage and in the crowd cheering me on and guiding me through the whole process. I was on cloud 9. After those competitions we dove right into Improvement Season, increased macros and started building for the next year. In 2020 I moved out of state and had to do the comps solo. However, I felt ready with what I had already learned and experienced the year before and Cara and I were in constant communication/facetime calls during the whole process! I placed in all three comps that year and in the last one, I won Bikini Overall!

Looking back at my 2017-2018 self, I am so happy that I took that leap. Investing in myself and with Cara has been hands down one of the best experiences of my life. It taught me that I do have the ability to reach my goals. I do have the ability to make changes in my physique that make sense for me personally. She has been beyond supportive, loving, present, committed, driven in the best way that allows me to be held accountable to also show up to be the best I can be because we deserve it.

2021-Present-
I am currently in a long Improvement Season as my goals have changed personally, but I am loving the way I am feeling and excited about the future. Cara, thank you so much for being in my circle. You truly mean the world to me as a coach and as a friend. I can go on and on about all the other examples of how you have impacted my life, but I don't think I have all of the space for that lol. So, cheers to the dopest and most badass momma coach I know. I wouldn't change it for the world.

PREVIOUS CHALLENGE CLIENT

Erin has been such a blessing through this challenge! I’ve learned a lot over these 9 weeks, things I will carry with me long after this challenge is over! I appreciated the accountability, support, and tips for reaching macros (and more!) that I received from Sustainable Fitness.

I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to kickstart their goals!