When I moved to Massachusetts two years ago, I got into a really bad funk and completely stopped working out and eating healthy. I would go whole days without eating and then binge junk food at night. Between that, my struggling relationship with food, and COVID, I ended up gaining 40 lbs. I was embarrassed with myself, miserable whenever I had to look at myself in the mirror or put on clothes that weren’t sweatpants, and I was struggling to pull myself out of that funk. I joined Total Refit in December 2020 when they had their holiday deal. The workouts were amazing, Steff, Mike, and all the members were so friendly and welcoming, and I finally started feeling motivated again. I heard Steff talk about the nutrition aspect that she offered, and I met with her to discuss it a few times but kept making excuses on why not to do it. After meeting with her three times, I finally decided enough was enough and I needed to do this so I could be held accountable and make real lasting changes with my eating habits. Steff took my weight and measurements and went over all aspects of the nutrition guidelines with me. She was extremely knowledgeable and very thorough in explaining everything to me. She put so much effort and time making sure I had all the tools I needed to succeed during this 12-week challenge. She checked my food log daily and if I was struggling, she was always there to help me with anything that I needed. She completely changed the way I live my everyday life with food. I am more conscious of the things that I put into my body, and I feel incredible after 12 weeks with her guidance! I would highly suggest working with Steff to anyone and everyone that I know. In 12 weeks, I lost 21 lbs and 11 inches - I feel better, I look better, and I will carry this knowledge with me for the rest of my life! THANK YOU STEFF!!!!

I've been stuck at my "pre-pregnancy" weight after having my daughter, feeling uncomfortable and needing the extra push that I knew Steff would certainly give me!

8 weeks ago, I jumped into the ‘weight loss challenge’ that Steff was coaching. She provided us with recipes and suggestions on proper food choices and tips to help achieve weight loss, in addition to her amazing workouts. I lost 5 pounds the first week, felt great and wanted to continue pushing myself each week to lose a little more. (one week I gained 8 ounces so Steff lowered my caloric intake and that helped.) I lost 12 pounds in the 8 weeks, worked out 4 or 5 times a week and completely changed my eating habits.

I plan to continue this clean and healthy eating, in addition to working out and hoping to lose a few more pounds. I know Steff will continue to hold me accountable but I love the feeling of having shed those unwanted pounds, buying smaller clothes and overall just feeling better about myself and having more energy! I can’t thank you enough Steff for all you do and all your motivation! 

And I thought I looked good🤦🏼‍♀️ can’t wait to continue doing why I’m doing and REALLY rocking a bikini

I have been part of the Total Refit Nutrition for 9 month and I have to say hands down, the best choice I’ve made! TRN has a VERY friendly team who make me actually want to go train. I look forward to walking through the doors and always feel amazing when I leave.  It comes back in Mid-May 2021. Coming out of quarantine wasn’t easy. Scrolling through my IG account I saw a post where there was a mom working out really hard but it wasn’t just that that got my attention! In that short clip there was a little girl playing in the background which made me think that children were welcome to wait in the waiting area for their parents.This might sound insignificant but think about that time when you couldn’t even bring your significant other to a doctor's appointment, forget having your kids hanging out at waiting area anywhere! So that right there made me call. I got in touch with Steff. She gave me a brief description of the classes and invited me to come see her that same day, so I did! Met her, got a tour,membership details and I signed up for it! Since the first time I walked into that door I felt welcomed and supported not only for the coaches but for the other members.   The vibe and support that you get here is AWESOME. Time went by and one day Steff told me about this 8 week Nutrition Plan. Like always she explained to me what it was in detail. Walking out the door with this bouncing inside my head. It took me a few days to make a decision simply because I needed to come to the realization of the eating disorder I was living in. So, I signed up for it!! Our first meeting got me cleaning up the cabinets, making a food list with foods that not only would make a meal but that would be substantial and nutritious for my body. Committed to working out 3-5 times a week and healthy foods. I was able to lose 15 pounds through the 8 weeks. Being part of this family has changed my life. It has taught me to love, care and respect my body. If you’re someone like me that has no experience in this fitness world I would like to invite you to surround yourself with people that would push you to be the best version of yourself. 

I have struggled with my weight for a long time. Weight loss on my own wasn’t working. Trying to pair up with a friend or family member didn’t work. Weight Watchers didn’t work. The motivation of dancing with my son at his wedding didn’t work. During the two year Covid pandemic I gained even more weight; an extra 20 pounds. Scrolling through my Facebook account I saw a post from Total Refit Nutrition and Fitness Center. It was for an 8 week weight loss and fitness program. At first I didn’t do anything. As days went on I kept seeing this advertisement. I finally picked up the phone and called. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Steph answered the call and we talked about what the program was and what was expected of me. The one word she said that made my decision to join was “accountability”. That was exactly what I needed. If you are ready for the hard work and commitment you will succeed. We had weekly weigh-ins and discussions with the group along with a ½ hour workout. I also committed myself to working out 4 – 5 times a week. They offer many flexible times during the day so finding the right time for you was easy. She gave me an ap to log my food each day which she also could review-the accountability. During the week she would comment good and bad on the food choices. The fitness class I joined welcomed me with open arms. They whole group is very supportive and encouraging. The workouts Steph was right there explaining and encouraging you on the techniques. You can say you work out at home but you get comfortable and don’t challenge yourself. As time went on and I got stronger she was right there encouraging me to increase the weights I was using. Now I know better than to try and “get away” with a lighter weight. Again accountability! After the 8 week program I lost 16 pounds and almost 9 inches. The 8 week program with my 4-5 daily workouts became such a part of my day that I signed up to be a member of the fitness center. I feel much better about myself and the way I look after these eight weeks. I am continuing the lifestyle change of my food choices to keep the weight loss journey ongoing. Even after the program ended Steph continues to check with me on my weekly weigh-ins and keeps an eye on my workouts. The best decision I made!

I was an athlete from childhood through college. I could eat anything I wanted and it did not matter because I knew I’d go to the field or go to the gym and put those calories to good use. After graduating in 2016, I started working 40-70 hours a week, moved out of my parent's house (and then moved 3 more times in 5 years), continued eating like I was a carbo-loading athlete preparing for game day, stopped exercising, and broke my ankle. I went from a "comfortable" weight of around 180 to 240 pounds in 5 years. I was embarrassed, disgusted, and sad. My self-confidence was non-existent. Before seeing friends I hadn’t seen in a while, I would warn them that I had gained weight but I was still the same Kate underneath my 60-pound weight gain. Sometimes I came up with excuses for why I couldn’t see people I loved so I could hide in my apartment and eat more to mask the pain.  I made some changes in June 2022 after a family trip to Aruba became my wake-up call. I had gone to one of the most beautiful places in the world and had the worst time because I felt embarrassed to be seen in my swimsuit dress, shorts, and tank tops. I hated all the photos of me, especially the ones on the beach with my family in Aruba. 

I hired an online coach who helped me lose about 22 pounds from July to October. With him, I started going for walks just to move my body after sitting in front of the computer for 10+ hour days. I renewed him for 4 more months and he ghosted me. I ended up gaining 10 pounds back during the holidays. In February 2023, I decided to take my life back again and do it on my own. I went from 228 pounds to 215 pounds by August, but I was losing motivation and I certainly didn’t have any discipline. 

After an unexpected IBD diagnosis in June and 4 months of steroids and medications, I finally decided I needed help. I drove by Total Fitness & Nutrition almost every day on my way to Dunkin’, Honey Dew, Starbucks, McDonalds, Darby’s – basically any place that would give me food so I didn’t have to cook. I remember driving by one day and seeing women in the front flipping tires and working out using heavy-duty ropes. I was in awe. That was it. That was what I wanted. I had always loved going to the gym, lifting as heavy as possible, and feeling like a total badass. I just wanted to feel like that again. I reached out to Steff in the beginning of September. We talked on the phone for almost 40 minutes and I remember getting off the phone and thinking, “She is exactly who I need to help me feel like myself again. She has the tough love to get me where I want to be”. I told Steff that I wanted personal training and nutrition. We were able to start personal training the week after (3x a week) but she needed some time to get to know me, to learn what I typically ate in a day, and to research my type of IBD so she could provide me with the best nutritional approach. I was so appreciative that Steff wanted to do that for me because the nutritionist I had met with in July hadn’t helped me much with my flare and I was pretty miserable. I began the nutrition component on September 25 for 12 weeks. It was difficult to go from how I had been eating (90% of my meals were fast food, takeout, or frozen) to following Steff’s protocols. Steff was there to cheer me on, tell me what kind of adjustments I needed to make the scale move, and check my log on My Fitness Pal every day. She celebrated every scale and non-scale victory with me. She pushed me beyond what I thought possible for myself. If you need the tough love approach, Steff is the coach for you. 

In 12 weeks, I went from a size 14 to a 10 (even an 8 in some items!) and 2XL/XL to L, and my face has shrunk. But I think what I gained from all of this was my confidence. I don’t feel like I have to hide anymore. I leave my apartment and spend time with people I love. I get in photos now. I feel better inside and out. My IBD is under control. I enjoy going in for my workouts with Steff. I am not always motivated, but I’ve learned the value of discipline. It was a no-brainer to jump right into another 12 weeks following her nutrition protocol. I’m excited to see what another 12 weeks can do for me. Thank you, Coach, for giving me my life back. I am exactly where I need to be at Total Fitness & Nutrition.