Client Transformations
“She kept me accountable with kindness. I am a whole new person, my clothes fit, I feel 20 years younger, able to take on challenging outdoor activities with confidence. New Lease on life!“
“Theoretically, I placed fitness and health as the highest priority and yet in practice, it fell to the bottom of my list. Year after year as I put fitness off until ‘tomorrow’ or ‘next week’ I began missing out on experiences I dreamt of, knowing I wasn’t fit enough for activities I wanted to chase. I had to take it out of my own hands; and make a real commitment. I desperately wanted to avoid spending my senior years pushing a walker around. Thanks to Chris’ expert guidance and attention to personal detail she set me on a trajectory to success, fully customized for my needs. Thanks so much!”
Lisa (58 year old)
“I never thought I was that person that assigned food labels like “good” and “bad,” but with your help, I am coming to realize how and why I have such a messed up relationship with food. “
“With your help, I am learning how to eat to maximize the benefits of eating healthy to become physically and mentally strong. I never fully realized how much unnecessary stress I was causing myself until I began your program. I can’t thank you enough!!!!!”
Shelley (49-year old)
“Feeling great at 59!
I have lost over 20 pounds and many inches but, more importantly, I have gained my health and confidence, and resilience.”
“In the years before, I had become very sedentary and didn’t watch my diet so I gained a lot of weight and as a result, I felt terrible and I had a lot of joint pain especially in my knees. I would turn 59 soon and I did not want to be a crotchety 60-year-old so I found Chris and started with her 30-day Habit-builder plan and after the first week, I knew that I wanted to continue working with her so I signed up for a year!
Chris starts you slowly, asks many questions about your lifestyle so that she can tailor a program to you. I went from doing nothing and eating very badly to gradually increasing my exercise and learning a new good habit every week. My diet has changed dramatically as well and I do not have so many cravings for sugar and carbs because little by little, I have learned to eat a balanced diet and to enjoy it so I never feel deprived. When I turn 60 this year I plan to be in the best shape of my life, we can only move forward and age does not matter when you take care of your body and mind.
Anonymous (59-year old)
“I wanted to change, but I didn’t know how. The only thing I knew is that fad diets just don’t work because as soon as you stop, the weight comes back on. Then, I found Irene Iron Fitness.”
Anonymous (44-year old)
“I truly believe there are no coincidences and that when the student is ready the teacher will appear. My teacher appeared at a campsite next to ours this summer in Maine. I noticed this fit, healthy young couple working out at their campsite. I was curious. I had a chance to talk to Christine and her Husband and was intrigued to learn about their mission traveling across the country and helping people get fit and help repair their relationship with food.”
“I was in a pretty desperate place and had just about given up on ever getting a handle on my weight or the way food held an unbalanced place in my life. Over the course of a few conversations, a campfire, and a trip to a laundromat I was ready to learn more. I remember the exact moment I knew Christine and I would work together. I was at her camper sitting just inside and I looked her in the eye, through a few tears and I asked her honestly if she believed that her program would even work for me, a 55-year-old menopausal woman who had literally tied everything except surgery. She looked me right in the eye and said YES it will work for you, I know it will… and I believed her. She was right. I don’t know if I can even tell you the way ‘it’ works but I’m down almost 30 lbs but that isn’t nearly the best part. The best part is that my relationship with food is rightsized now. It’s not an obsession, it’s not punishment, it’s not more important than it should be. I didn’t think this was possible. I also didn’t think that I’d ever work with anyone one on one to try and be successful but it’s truly the only thing that is working. Christine is trustworthy, honest, supportive, and kind. I am eternally grateful my teacher appeared. I can’t recommend Irene Iron Fitness enough. It’s a life-changer.”
Anonymous (55-year old)
“Chris’s coaching simplifies all this and makes it stick. Her gentle but persistent coaching keeps me accountable and encourages me to dig deeper to understand where I stumble or try to slide by.”
“Would this on-line coaching thing get me to do what I already “knew” I had to do? I’ve read the articles, measured the ounces, walked those 10,000 steps… why couldn’t I lose weight and keep it off!? And let’s be honest, weights baffled me no matter what books I read. How much time should I spend? Is this too much? Too little? What about “no pain, no gain?” Chris’s coaching simplifies all this and makes it stick. She helped me systematically assemble all those knowledge blocks into a personalized day-to-day that’s stable, sustainable, and yet flexible. Oh, and pain-free! My strength training and weight loss have steadily persisted through moving house, work and family issues, changes in seasons and locales, and multiple foodie holidays and vacations. And yes, even while traveling 5 months now in my class B van. Her gentle but persistent coaching keeps me accountable and encourages me to dig deeper to understand where I stumble or try to slide by. The best part is knowing my success isn’t dependent on following a special diet, or belonging to a certain gym, but on simple choices I make today. Just today…
A few things I learned along the way: you’re never too old (I’m 59). Sign up for both exercise and nutrition coaching, even if you think you know it all. They go hand-in-glove, plus you’ll save the cost in groceries every month (truly). Spend the time to think about and answer her questions honestly. Don’t try to put on a good face, you’re only short-changing yourself. Don’t give your future self credit for what your current self isn’t willing to do. Finally, revel in what you are bringing about – becoming stronger, fitter, more active, and more capable. It’s like finally arriving at your future self.”
Anonymous (59-year old)
“Chris provides support and habits that create a balanced way to eat. No gimmicks, or wild diets.”
After years of procrastination, the time came when I knew I wanted to make a change.
I contacted Chris, after following @Ireneironfitness and @ireneirontravels on Instagram and YouTube, on the “how-to” on full-time RV Travel. It was there, that I found out about the online business of Health and Fitness. It was perfect, as now WE were full-time Airstreamer’s.
Chris provides support and habits that create a balanced way to eat. No gimmicks, or wild diets. You pick what and how you eat, keeping the habits in mind. Chris is always available by text and responds within moments with support, and answers to your questions. I look forward to our bi-weekly calls.
Workouts are perfect, even for a 63-year-old. I have enjoyed expanding my workouts to incorporate resistance bands. Walking has again become fun and look forward to hitting my daily step goals.
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