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500+ women coached since 2015. Here is what changed for some of them, in their words and mine.

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A group of women smiling together after a recent Fitness by Zoe workshop at Good Reps, with Zoe in the front row
After a recent workshop at Good Reps in Prospect Heights.

Client stories

Done starting over

Two real clients. Names and identifying details are changed to protect their privacy.

Visibly stronger in your first 3 months

A working mom in her 30s, back to training after her first baby

Where she started: feeling weak and low on energy after having her baby. She'd tried everything: DIY workouts, apps and at-home programs. She worried about doing exercises wrong, and had been to the gym 3 times in 6 months.

What she wanted: confidence in her body, more energy, and to prevent the back problems she'd seen in her family.

What we did:

  • Fixed under-eating and got protein in throughout the day
  • Learned to order takeout and go out without overthinking it
  • Strength training twice a week, three 10-minute mobility sessions, about 5,000 steps a day
  • A plan B for short days and busy gyms, so she stayed consistent
  • The daily system, weekly check-ins, the community and monthly workshops

The result: visibly stronger, with nothing drastic. And she can lift her kid with ease.

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25 lbs lost in 8 months

A high performer in her 50s with long, unpredictable hours

Where she started: she'd tried everything: WeightWatchers, trainers, Peloton. Nothing had stuck. She was low on energy and confidence, hated how she looked in photos, and was considering weight-loss medication.

What she wanted: to feel great on a family trip, put herself first, and stop snoozing, procrastinating and numbing out with TV and scrolling.

What we did:

  • Built the habit first: from zero to 3 strength workouts a week
  • Then went heavier, from 5 to 10 lb dumbbells to 20 to 45 lbs and gym equipment
  • When weight loss plateaued, moved to detailed macro tracking and protein-and-fiber-first meal planning
  • Daily nutrition accountability, weekly feedback, and workouts she actually enjoys
  • The community and monthly workshops

The result: her goal was 20 pounds. She lost 25 in 8 months, when nothing else had worked.

Results described are from individual clients and are not a guarantee of future results.

In their own words

The daily wins

Real messages from clients. Names and photos are blurred for privacy.

Strong in real life

A client saying she could pick up and throw her nieces and nephews easily
Throwing her nieces and nephews around
A client who got up on water skis on her first try
Up on water skis, first try
A client back at pole class after time off, seeing a big difference in her body
Back at pole class after time off
A client whose Pilates instructor said she looks a lot stronger
Her Pilates teacher noticed
A client's post that her daughter noticed her strong core
Her daughter can tell strong from thin

Confidence in and out of the gym

A client in awe of how comfortable she now feels in the gym
Comfortable in the gym, finally
A former client showing up to the gym on her own with confidence
Training on her own, with confidence
A client saying she felt great and not self-conscious all weekend in swimsuits
A beach weekend in swimsuits, not self-conscious once

Food without the guilt

A client's takeout dinner after a weekend with zero food guilt
A great weekend with 0 food guilt
A client saying more protein left her less tired
More protein, less dragging
A client using the takeout guide to order a balanced bowl
The takeout guide, put to use
A client who went to dinner, ordered intentionally and still did her workout
Dinner out, and the workout still happened

Milestones

A client feeling much stronger and more energized two months in
Two months in
A client noticing changes in her legs, stomach and how her clothes fit, and starting to feel like her body again
Feeling like her body again
A client reaching 100 workouts and joining the 100 Club
Welcome to the 100 Club
A client feeling her strength build inch by inch
Strength coming inch by inch
A client saying she never thought she could train regularly, and did
We did it!

Results described are from individual clients and are not a guarantee of future results.

One client's experience

"This changed my long-term health."
Beth N., coaching client (name changed for privacy). Diagnosed with osteopenia in her 20s, she saw her DEXA scans improve with strength training and support.
Beth's text to Zoe: the doctor confirmed her spine is in the good zone now, and her core feels strong

This is Beth's own experience, in her words. Results described are from individual clients and are not a guarantee of future results. Coaching is education and accountability. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

In their words

What clients say after working with me

More confidence
"I've had more confidence and joy in regards to what my body can do. I'm also quite pleased with my ability to push myself physically."
Val C., Fitness by Zoe client Val C.
Strength and cardio, balanced
"Recognizing that you don't need to do cardio 4-5x per week to stay fit has been eye-opening. I appreciate Zoe's focus on recovery techniques."
MZ G., Fitness by Zoe client MZ G.
Looks forward to workouts
"I hadn't worked out in years and felt totally disconnected from myself. Now I'm in the best shape I've been in, and I actually look forward to workouts."
Chris G.
More energy, every morning
"This journey has transformed me beyond fitness. I am energized and confident when I wake up, ready to take on the day. I'm happier within myself, and that positivity radiates through all of my relationships."
Racquel S., Fitness by Zoe client Racquel S.
A mental load lifted
"Zoe has taken a large mental burden off my plate. The work we do on the mat creates a lot of space for everything I want to do off the mat."
Kim K.
A different person
"This is so much more than fitness. It's about mental health, nutrition, time management, and developing meaningful relationships. So many people have come up to me since working with Zoe to tell me that I am a totally different person."
Uma L., Fitness by Zoe client Uma L.

Results described are from individual clients and are not a guarantee of future results.

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