I am grateful to the online coaching clients you see on this page for being kind enough to share their stories with you. 🙏🏻
I don't claim to have made any of them successful — they are all hard-working, dedicated people — I just helped guide them.
We all have individual starting points, but the struggles we go through are similar. Take inspiration, but bear in mind that your results will vary depending on genetics, adherence, and effort.
“A big part of this was learning to get my food right so that I didn’t hate life…” Stuart describes how once he stopped believing in shortcuts, he applied the basics consistently over time to carve out his physique. Stuart is 43 years old.
“One of the biggest lessons that I learned was that when you go on a diet, about halfway through, you feel small and deflated, but if you keep at it and just let the coach do their job, the place you end up at is much more satisfying and exciting.”
Tariq told me that he turned 40 last week and this left my jaw on the floor. Bravo!
“I used to weigh 350 lbs. I lost the first 100 lbs on my own by making simple, obvious adjustments to my lifestyle, such as cutting out the junk food and soda.
Eventually, I hit a plateau…”
Many people find that having to travel regularly for business stops them from achieving their physique goals. That does not have to be the case.
James is an executive that travels internationally for business regularly. Nearly half of my clients are like James. Though this makes training and diet efforts a little more complicated, and the results longer to achieve, if you have the right attitude you will get there. The key to success is avoiding the ‘all or nothing’ mindset; doing what you can when you can. In this video testimonial James shares insights into his journey over the last year.
“Before I hired Andy I found myself consistently frustrated, not knowing what to do. I’d like to share my big takeaways with you in the hope that they are useful.”
“Andy said one simple thing and it changed everything for me. ‘We start by going after the optimal weight gain target. Once we have that set and we see that the calories are giving us that, then we know that we don’t have to touch the food anymore. Then we deal with the training, the rest, and the stress… In my opinion, coaching is one of those life hacks that is just a no-brainer.'”
“Thank you again for your expertise, encouragement, and guidance. I have really enjoyed the last year under your tutelage. I’ve learned more about health, fitness, and nutrition and how my body works in the last year than in my previous 50. Words truly cannot express the depth of my gratitude.”
“I feel like I’m finally starting to really understand and “own” what it takes to reach my fitness/physique goals. The most valuable lesson so far is that this really is a marathon. You aren’t going to lose or gain 5 pounds of *fat* in one day, regardless of what the…
“The most valuable part of this experience was to be able to let go of the daily “what-ifs” and remove that added stress. I had your experience in my corner and I could lean on that and not micro-manage my own experience. I found myself seeing a number on the…
“I wanted to feel comfortable at the beach/pool, with or without a shirt. I didn’t want the dad bod that so many dads have. I worked out for a long time and continued to do so consistently, but I had never been able to figure out what works for me….
“The most valuable lesson I learned was patience and consistency. Every time I’ve tried cutting on my own, I make changes too quickly because I always try to lose too much too fast. I learned it takes time to get lean if you want to hang on to your muscle and strength….
“The coaching was exactly what I needed. More than anything, it was the peace of mind that someone was monitoring my progress and I wasn’t going it alone.⠀There were many times I would have jumped too quickly to make an adjustment, but having unbiased eyes was a huge help to…
“The photos are quite telling, and at first, I was wondering what trickery you played with them. I didn’t realize how drastic my own results were as I see myself in the mirror every day and forgot where I started.”⠀This comment from Phil put a huge smile on my face.⠀It…
“Nine months! It has been a grind man. I think I’ve done a good job given that I became a father and have been generally sleep deprived for the past 7 months.⠀So the progress I’ve made, the adherence, it just shows that great things are in line. I’m ready for…
Dave couldn’t always be perfect, and things didn’t always go to plan.⠀But Dave trusted in the process, kept going, and didn’t let the times he couldn’t adhere feed more excuses.⠀Be like Dave. “It was a long road, but ultimately, I achieved what I was hoping for, so I’m happy with…
“Crazy to think this is my 12 week update and the end of this journey. I am more than happy with the results that we were able to achieve and I can certainly appreciate the before and after pictures. I really couldn’t have asked for a better motivator and coach,…
“I’ve worked with several ‘big name’ internet trainers/coaches. ALL of their programs and diets produced results initially. The problem for me was that those programs required increasing amounts of gym time and caloric restriction to either maintain or produce further results. I had to be honest with myself about the…
I used to weigh 350 lbs. I lost the first 100 lbs on my own by making simple, obvious adjustments to my lifestyle, but eventually I hit a plateau. My results have been amazing. It has exceeded my expectations. Despite stress, illness, holidays, everything life threw at me, Andy has…
Before I hired Andy I found myself consistently frustrated, not knowing what to do. I learned the value of detailed tracking to take the emotion out of things. This allowed for objectivity and comfort that we are making the right decisions. I now get unsolicited compliments at the gym with…
Andy said at the start that I didn’t need a trainer. Having experienced the coaching I would disagree with that statement. To stick to a regime like this for a sustained period, where you have no reference for comparison in terms of how you look, feel, think etc. would have…
“I write this while I guiltily enjoy a croissant and fresh papaya with my coffee. What has made the whole process much easier than people would think has been my ability to still enjoy foods like this in moderation and still make progress. I’m amazed at how relatively easy it…
Having worked in the fitness industry for the last 15 years I was good at instructing others but when it came to my own goals I was forever self-sabotaging by making random and un-calculated changes. Working with Andy made this a whole lot easier as it took away the self-doubt…
“The coaching was absolutely top notch, and Andy kept me motivated throughout the process. To me, the most valuable part was the presence of a very smart coach on the other side when I started having doubts or when I thought I should stop because I am “lean enough”. Andy…
“I found the change to IF liberating, enlightening and a whole lot easier than I had anticipated. I had become a slave to the kitchen and my tupperware. Before IF my whole life revolved around what time I had to be back, what time we could leave, what I needed…
I worked with Yousef for just over three months and then advised him on how to progress moving forward. He sent me the following pictures a few months later beaming with pride over his new physique and happy to share them. The one set above is 6 months after he…
Here is a good example of what you can achieve in a relatively short time frame if you are patient after cutting. The pictures show the difference between Chandler at the end of his cut, four months into his slow bulk and later, 9lbs heavier. Some of that will be…
“Hi, Andy! I’ve been meaning to email you for a while. I want to thank you deeply for all that you do and the content you provide. I had gotten a little fat after college a few years ago and wanted to do something about it. I had found Marks…
Interview As a man that’s lost 100lbs over the course of his entire journey (33lbs shown in the pictures), what advice do you have to people with a long journey ahead of them like you had when you started? Get super clear on why you want to achieve this goal…
“These 12 weeks have taught me a TON about a lot of things, from avoiding micro-managing to goal/expectation setting, and I couldn’t have done it without your guidance. I appreciate that your methods have been able to keep things EXTREMELY flexible with me (I definitely feel like I haven’t been…
“I feel excellent with the changes. Couple of years ago i had an 8-pack. So I will go on till my lower abs are clearly visible and then slow bulk IF is a new start and way in my life I will definitely be doing and stay doing. Thanks again…
Client Marc, continuing on to take it to shreds. Always great to get people check back in and show you how they’re getting on. Nice work buddy! “The most helpful thing hiring you as a coach, besides obviously your good advice was knowing someone would be strictly assessing what I…
Total Diet Time: 16 weeks. (Picture on left taken 4 weeks before start of diet.) Weight: 204lbs -> 189lbs Strength changes: Overall rep strength declined, but set two PR’s during final weeks of diet: 405lb Squat, 505lb Deadlift. Measurement changes: Shoulders before: 50.5, After: 49.75 Chest Before: 41 After: 40…
“So far, it’s been a great experience. I’ve learned a lot and I feel deep gratitude for your guidance. I am too bad with English to put down in words how has been the whole process, I guess the images show much more than words do. I hope you are…
“Hi Andy, Here are my 12 week stats and images, These are the best I could do with the available lighting. The 12 week journey has been fantastic! This has been so easy and enjoyable. I now feel i have complete control of my eating and exercise and I will…
“You were right, the transformation is drastic. I never believed I could shed basically 18 pounds of fat in 12 weeks! Overall I am so happy to have just trusted your judgment throughout this process – I feel I have control given 15+ years of frustration with endless cardio and…
“Thanks to you, I managed to start on this journey to change my body, but also, more importantly, my mind. I will forever be grateful for your invaluable help roughly 6 years ago. I’ve pretty much reshaped my whole body. Mainly because of IF and the training, but the main…
“Hey, Andy! Long time no speak! I’ve been enjoying your site and podcasts and remain indebted to you for showing me the way. Occasionally an impossible promise from some FB ad catches my eye but ultimately the truths I learned from you (basics, consistency and how to manage my diet) hold…
“I would want to say thanks for everything Andy. I can’t see me ever going back to my old eating and training habits. You’ve saved me time, money, hassle and wasted effort. I’d be keen to emphasize that working with you has been extremely rewarding, productive, efficient and beneficial –…
“Andy, I’m am very pleased with the results and have already told a number of people about you when they ask me how I did it, I will definitely do my best to find you new clients! I look great and feel great and am happy I became involved with…
“I was a fan of your site for a while. I felt that I had the knowledge from your writing, but things just didn’t go my way, so I decided to hire you to help me with my second competition. Everything went like clockwork. It was a lot simpler than…
“I have loved this program and easy lifestyle of eating and training that you have bestowed upon me. I appreciate what you have taught me and I think the results speak for themselves. Let me know what you think! Improvements up and down the board, I feel better than ever,…
“I wanted to take myself out of the equation as much as possible. As a coach myself, I have all the knowledge necessary to get this done, but it’s in my nature to second guess myself, even when it comes to things I’m extremely confident about. Taking everything off of…
“I am very pleased with the results. More than anything I am satisfied that I now have the knowledge to keep weight off and as weird as it sounds I’m now no longer scared to get off track a little because I know how to take it right off without…
Mr. T. is one of our Japanese clients. (His nickname obviously.) Competes in the bench press.
Like many of my clients, Hugo came to me with the goal of leaning up and getting a hard, defined look with visible abs. As you can see, he achieved just that, and then some. ****** Here’s what Hugo had to say about our time working together: “In my opinion…
“Preparation for my contest in August 2013 wasn’t going to plan. It was June and I was in a panic. Around this time I found Andy’s site and, like a drowning man clutching at straws, I decided to apply for some coaching advice. I sent over some photos, the requested…
“It’s amazing what three weeks can achieve,” Phil said to me when he send me this picture, and the same kind of thing in numerous mails since. Phil is currently doing a slow-bulk and mainly works out at home. I’ve told him he needs to include some Deadlifts and weighted…
Notice how the weight loss was not linear. There was an initial water drop. Fat loss was purposefully slower the leaner he became to ensure muscle maintenance. “After some own attempts to get lean, where I didn’t achieve what I was expecting, I thought now or never: To choose Andy…
Update Dec. 12th: Rod’s current condition below. “I put on a decent amount of muscle over the winter, but it didn’t show because I put on too much fat on top of it. It’s good to see the difference in the mirror, and I’m getting a lot of comments about…
I’ve always been obsessed with eating healthy and going to the gym. So moving to the 16/8 style of eating and lifting heavy 3X/wk was really seamless. At first, against Andy’s wishes and rules, I counted everything–protein, fat and carbs. But it wasn’t long before I gave myself over to…
“Andy, It’s been great working with you for the last few months. I wanted to send you a quick note of appreciation and let you know how you’ve helped me. I considered myself a fairly rational, methodical person. I had read all the Leangains and Bodyrecomposition.com articles – that’s sort…
It gives me great pleasure to show these photos. My first real-life friend on this wall but definitely not the first I’ve helped. Simply, people don’t respect what they don’t pay for. Jeremy didn’t pay and so for the first 4 months there were no big changes, as is usual…
Interview What was your reason for hiring us? I’d tried dieting a few times before but couldn’t get lean enough. The internet is full of nonsense and shortcuts, which is obvious now that I look back on it, but I kept using whatever method was trending and this simply ended…
“As a former client, I wanted to update you on my progress. It was pretty much a year ago I first discovered your website and started on a programme with you. 12 months later, I feel I’ve reached my current target, and I thought it would be good to give…
“The best part of the diet is how easy it is to adhere to. I never feel like I’m missing out or limiting myself, I can enjoy my favourite foods and eat grown up (read: monstrous) portions. I’m also sharper and more energetic than ever with my new macro-nutrient make…
“I really want to pass on my appreciation to you for guiding me and having the confidence in me during my 12-week transformation. I expected to see some changes but I couldn’t imagine the degree of difference that we have achieved with my body. Considering that a vast amount of…
“Now, about me. Attached are my 12-week stats/pics and as you can see this little experiment was an exercise in failure. PSYCHE! Who put all those crustaceans on my abdominal wall?! Man! Thank you very much for delivering exactly what you promised. “ Age: 44, Height: 5’9′′, Weight: 165lbs ->…
“I’m thrilled with results, though likely could have been even better & quicker if I’d earlier just embraced your specific instructions, instead of questioning everything I did not immediately grasp and understand. Fact is, it’s unlikely I’d ever of stumbled across to getting my macros as tweaked as they are…
“Well…I just love having a 6 pack Andy & it really is all down to you by putting me on the right road! During the 12wks I didn’t once do any situps or cardio, I tell and show everyone about this and they don’t believe me. All I did was…
“I now look bigger/fuller and am very happy about that. After the cut I looked great but skinny. But I’m past that point now and hope to get even further. Not sure how much further I’ll get considering I’m approaching 50. I did learn to keep calorie increases in line…
“It’s been a great journey with you these past 12 weeks. My strength improved and I look the best I’ve ever looked in my whole life. Thank you!! (March 20th)” Height: 5’11′′, Weight: 170lbs -> 158.5lbs, Stomach: 36.3′′ -> 28.9′′ Jason is one of those rare few that kept his new year’s promise to himself….
Kosuke came to us as a frustrated novice trainee. While it is true that he didn’t really know what he was doing with his training, the issue in his case was a lack of consistency. People want immediate results, but results are rarely immediately apparent. When people don’t see results,…
“Hi Andy, I cant believe the 12 weeks is over already, it went surprising fast! These last 12 weeks have completely changed my outlook on training and nutrition, this has been a life changing experience for me and I will never go back to my old habits. This has been…
“It’s more than clear to me that things have paid off. I’m about 10 pounds up from starting again, and I’ve loved it all. I let go (within reason) the past couple of weekends as I’m trying to enjoy more of life now and probably put on a tiny bit…
“When I first contacted Andy in January, I had tried many other fat loss programs and had spent a LOT of money only to end up in a shape that I wasn’t happy with. Some of the previous programs I had tried did help me to lose weight and lower…
“The results have shown obvious in all areas, lower fat %, greater strength, good results in BJJ. I won a silver and bronze in my weight class and open weight at the Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials in New York just a few weeks ago. Though since I “started” IF…
“Feels kinda weird looking back on the first photo now. Damn I looked like a chubby little bear,” he joked in the mail with the after picture. Now, he’s at the point where the idea of having abs is no longer a dream but actually a very real, and near-future…
“I never imagined that I could get in great shape simply training 3 days a week and eating huge meals in a matter of weeks. Your planning and macro managing helped me really learn a lot about eating and training! Best thing I ever did for myself was contacting you….
“I would have to say that your rules about the diet and the macros made this an extremely easy diet to follow. Before contacting you, I was one of those people who stuffed my face in the winter to get as big as possible and once spring started to roll…
“I totally agree with you, the difference is night & day. My GF said thinks I’m getting too skinny lol…said she likes me little beefier…”Can’t you be ripped & be beefy at the same time?” that’s a direct quote from her this past week. I may have lost a little…
“I have tried different diets/training protocols in the past, they gave me some progress, but it always swung back, I was never able to get down to the levels of leaness I was aiming for. I found IF and Leangains, I made one attempt on my own but could not…
“I feel really great about the changes. I have never been as fit, energetic or strong in my life. I tell you what though, as a single dad with 2 kids who works full time, it was hard work. But I’m glad I stuck with it. For me, the most…
“Pleased with the results and want to thank you for setting up your site and providing me with personal guidance. I feel as though I know my body more than I ever have. Now my abs are very nearly out when relaxed, doesn’t take a lot for them to show…
It’s great to see clients like Kevin who, in our short time working together, learned a great deal about persistence, patience, and mental toughness. Kevin walks away from this experience not only stronger physically, but mentally as well. ****** Here’s what Kevin had to say about our time working together:…
“Andrew, I have to admit, I like being able to see my abs clearly on a daily basis without feeling like I’m working on it. I want to thank you again for your guidance during this process. I’m very pleased with how lean I was able to get without losing…
Nathan and I worked together over the course of 12 weeks and in that time, with a lot of hard work and grit, he achieved some fantastic results. He dropped a little over 10lbs and got the shredded look he was after. Here are Nathan’s thoughts on the process: ******…
I feel the most valuable parts of the experience were having the accountability, not only for having a set number to follow and having to check in regularly, but also being forced to track my progress more objectively by weekly measurements. It was also great to have a coach whose…
“Anyway….I am very happy with my results. I just turned 46 last month and this is by far the best program I have ever been on. Other programs I have lost weight but I don’t think really body fat like this. I have been down to the mid 140′s before…
“Hopefully this will inspire anyone over 45 with a family, full-time job and who travels a lot. This whole approach can fit into family life and work routine and you don’t have to be a social leper and eat not with the family or cook separate meals. Value of an…
“All in all I’m thrilled with the results. I definitely have a bit more body fat to go before I would consider myself shredded, but I have never felt more confident taking my shirt off at the beach, and all my relatives (many of whom are overweight) were blown away….
Rod is in his late 40′s. “I’d been IFing / lifting / reading for over a year before hiring you so I was comfortable with the overall LeanGains approach. Even so, I’ve got a lot from working with you as its been very useful to develop the discipline of following…
152.2 lbs > 142.1 lbs I’ve got a lot of respect for Doug. He’s a busy family man and successful businessman and there was plenty of travel for work during this time. In short, he had plenty of opportunities to make excuses for himself, but he didn’t. His commitment is…
“So far I am really pleased about my results in just 12 weeks. You might have other clients who have progressed even more, but in my world this is my wildest progress ever realized and for the first time (you might not be able to see it on the pictures)…
Another good example of body-recomposition by Daniel here. Weight: 88.0kg -> 83.2kg Waist: 91cm -> 82cm The change in weight not reflective of the true fat loss figure given the increases in strength and a considerable drop in belly fat. Deadlift, Bench, Chins and *Pistol-squats (*due to lower back injury)…
“Andy, Sorry it’s taken so long for me to respond to your last email. My work is cyclical and I’ve been ridiculously busy this last couple of weeks. Thanks for the information and thanks again for everything. Your service is fantastic and I’ll strongly recommend it to anyone. You are…
“Working with Andy is probably the best decision I’ve ever made in terms of fitness/weight training. He simplifies everything and cuts out all the bullshit that you don’t need to know! (Hello Men’s Health/Fitness) All you need to concern yourself with is how to lift more weight than the week…
“I will begin this email with a very BIG Thank you! The past 12 weeks has been a tremendous experience for me. I really couldn’t imagine that more than 12 weeks ago, I was just looking for something, a diet, a program, anything that will help me shed the fat…
“Fat loss from obese to healthy was easy, but I didn’t seem to be able to cross the hurdle into lean. I cycled a few diets over time, each one seeming to give only a kilo at best on the scale, certainly nothing showing visible results in the mirror. I…
“So thats it, thats me done with my 12 week cut and overall I am very pleased with my results! I got down to the 10% that I was after, and to be honest I think I could have got leaner if I had included fasted morning walks on my…
“With Andy’s help, I have gotten to a point I thought impossible – fitting into a pair of size 32 jeans. They even fit around the thigh, which has always been a problem for me. When I contacted Andy, I had hit a sticking point at 95kg which I…
“I chose to work with Andy because I decided that I wanted a coach. At 44 I had started training at 15 and had kept studying the subjects of exercise and diet ever since. With my frame and genetics I was never going to be Mr Olympia and my focus…
“I am very pleased with the results. Leangains is tremendous. After 12 weeks on the program, I have made more progress than the past year and a half of efforts to lose fat through cardio. What was most impressive to me was the way I felt during the Tough Mudder….
“Pretty excited over the change in my body got a couple nice compliments this week. People at the gym have noticed a difference. After my 2 weeks break is up I would like to continue with you. I would love to go to a bulk but first wanna a get…
“I was skeptical when starting off on the program particularly with dropping the cardio, but over the 12 weeks haven’t spent one second on the stepper or treadmill and have gotten in my best shape and saved myself 5-7 hours week in free time (unfortunately this has been spent at…
Emilio had lost quite a lot of weight before starting. He did it a little too quickly, hence the loose skin. For anyone in his position don’t worry, it will come tight over time. “Andy, I truly appreciate all the guidance you have given me. This has been the best…
I did ask Jose for a comment, but I think his expression in this picture sums it all up. – That and the wedding photo he sent. Job done. Age: 35, Height: 5’8”, Weight: 171.9lbs -> 155.2lbs, Stomach: 35.6” -> 32.5” Squat: 132lbs × 5reps -> 176lbs × 5reps Benchpress:…
“Just wanted to say it has been a pleasure. For the first time I feel like I’m making sustainable progress. I feel better health wise, I’m happier, I enjoy the gym more, etc. This program is no joke. I’ve been recommending you all over the place. I think my brother…
Interestingly Franck hired me and didn’t send me any updates, deciding to just go along with the bulk of initial guidance and information I sent across initially. I was pleasantly surprised to find this in my inbox six months later. “I went from 83kg/183lbs to 62kg/136lbs. Yes, yes, I know,…
“After 18 months of university, I weighed 105 kg. I started with the Anabolic diet and lost weight but stalled at the 97-98 kg. My friend Al introduced me to LG. Although this was a new stuff to me and completely different to what I have learned about nutrition and…
