Inez is the real deal, y'all! Whether you're looking to lose weight, build muscle, refine your…read morenutrition or all of the above, Fit-Nez can help!
Prior to working with Inez, I had never worked with a trainer, coach or nutritionist. But after a year primarily in quarantine, I just wasn't feel great after such a long period of a mostly sedentary lifestyle and months spent in sweatpants. So after reading all of the reviews and doing my research, I stepped out of my comfort zone and reached out.
Inez was quick to respond to my inquiry and provided detailed information about services offered and price points. I was a little hesitant at first not really knowing what pricing norms were in this world, but ultimately knew that I would be paying for a high quality experience from an individual with a wealth of knowledge and motivation style that I connected well with. So I signed up for a 12 week gold package and committed to a customized fitness and nutrition plan based on the goals that I identified for myself and in tandem with our first assessment.
To be honest, I was terrified. Raising your hand and asking for help requires a certain level of vulnerability. But so does being weighed, measured and posing for progress pics in an old bathing suit when you're already not feeling at your best. (Seriously, the terror!)
But Inez has a way of making you feel as comfortable as possible in these moments. I'm a very sensitive person, so I was worried that there would be certain descriptors or language used during my assessment that could be triggering but there was none of that. She's as professional as they come, has worked with all kinds of bodies and approaches it all as a science. She's free of judgement and is just going about her work so that she can devise a plan that works best with all the data points available.
Over those three months, I would have weekly check-ins via phone. Although they were quick, they worked perfectly because all I needed was 15 mins. But it was nice to know that if I had any questions or was feeling frustrated during a week when I didn't see the scale move, Inez always had encouraging words. And these are not empty words. She not there to tell you you're doing great when you're not. But if she knows you're putting your best foot forward, she'll be there to get you to your next progress point. She's truly invested and wants her clients to be their best, so she gives her very best. But as a client, you've got to do the work and follow the plan.
I also had to fill out a weekly update sheet with my own weekly weigh-ins and reflection points. Inez told me that if I followed the plan to 90% compliance, that I would meet all of my goals. And just like a science, it could not have been more accurate. The choices you make on your own, your workouts ...they all tell the story in your assessments. So if you try to take shortcuts or cheat the system, you'll only be cheating yourself.
More than anything else though, Inez helped me to shift my mentality. Its not just about losing a few lbs, it's how to embrace a healthier lifestyle. It's not about depriving your body, it's about nurturing your body. So much of what I gained from working with Inez was a shift in perspective as well as the empowerment that comes from realizing that you do have the ability to control so much if you prioritize it.
I also booked a few personal training sessions with Inez which was also a first for me. I've seen a lot of trainers stand around at the gym and bark orders while they gaze at their phone, which was so off-putting. But training with Inez was awesome! Thirty minutes would fly by and I always felt perfectly challenged - mentally and physically engaged. I grew up playing sports my entire life, so I do know what I respond to best when it comes to pushing myself and Inez has it! She's the perfect balance (for me) of tapping into that deeper, inner motivation that inspires you to give your best. She's not barking commands, and yelling "30 more seconds" because you broke form. That's not motivating to me. Instead, she's right there with telling you that you've got this, assessing and correcting your form while observing your natural tendencies. She's just the best!
Obviously, by now you can tell that I strongly would recommend working with Inez but I also encourage you to be honest with yourself before you reach out. If you're looking for shortcuts or have a tendency to make lots of excuses, there may not be a fit. But if you know you'll give it your best and remain honest and coachable then you'll make progress and Inez will be right by your side through the ups and downs.
Although I've completed my 12 week program this will not be the end of me working with Inez. My goals will continue to evolve and I look forward to working with her in those next iterations.
But I can tell you that working with Inez is money well spent and an experience that I'm so grateful for!
