Coaching Success Stories
"I walked into my local gym to sign up for a personal trainer. I was 93lbs standing 5’3” just came back from working out of the state for three months.
I was extremely stressed, scared and unsure of my next life move. Stress causes me to not eat, unlike others, I reject food in circumstances of stress or depression.
93lbs was about 10-15lbs down from my normal weight. I wanted a trainer to bulk me up, help me gain weight the right way, and mostly help me become strong. I signed up with Daphne and we got to work. I was skeptical at first, and still going through a lot in my life so the weight didn’t just flood onto me. But what DID happen was far greater.I wasn’t making mass gains in weight like I wanted to, but my body was responding to the work. I was getting ridiculously stronger. Soon I was able to do a pull-up with no help, sets of push ups and even deadlift 2x my body weight.
I went from 93lbs to 100lbs in a few months. Pure muscle gain. I realized I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.
The best part about training with Daphne is she taught me I had to do this because I love my body, not because I hate it. And it’s safe to say that my body and I still have work to do, but I love it more now than I ever did. I’m not at my “target weight” but I don’t think about the number anymore, it truly is about feeling food in the skin you’re in. I feel great."
- Kayla B.
"About 6 months ago, I found myself at rock bottom, overweight, and on the verge of getting kicked out of the military due to essentially being overweight.
I had no one to help me and zero desire to help myself until I found Daphne. Saying this woman has changed my life is a mere understatement, not only has she has boosted my confidence and dropped my body fat, but she has also introduced me to a new passion and helped me secure a first place finish at the start of my powerlifting career.
Daphne goes above and beyond the duties of your typical personal trainer. She takes the time out of her day to educate me on dieting and lifting, form check me when she isn’t there in person, and just straight up pick me up when I’m having a bad day, whether that be tough love or just help me get out of my own head. She never gives me something she hasn’t suffered through herself nor does she expect any less than my best. Best of all, Daphne has been in your shoes at one point in her life. She didn’t just wake up like this, instead she started at the beginning like everyone else. Thanks to her, my macros and training are all taken care of, literally all you have to do is show up! Whether you’re new to fitness or an experienced lifter, she does it all. Try her out, I promise promise you won’t regret it."
- Gerson G.
"It's been awhile since I've been motivated, but if you know anything about Daphne's fitness journey to get to where she is now, you have no choice but to be inspired.
I've always been a cardio bunny, doing Insanity, jogging, calorie restricting, etc.. Not long ago, I became interested in strength training/power lifting.
Who better to go to than the girl who has competed and killed multiple competitions? On the first day of training, you'll go through what your goals are and all that good stuff. I thought that I could just skip from nothing to powerlifting but she told me that there are steps into becoming a powerlifter. Daphne is super honest and will tell you how it is and everything else you need to know. She is patient and ensures her clients are on the right track with their own personalized diet tracker and routines. I definitely enjoy training with her because she knows so many hilarious metaphors that can be applied to the exercise you're doing and she doesn't make exercising feel like a chore but rather a fun hangout with a friend."
- Candy W.
"Daphne is awesome...and this is coming from a guy that has been a personal trainer, has managed several gyms, has been in the military and in civilian law enforcement, and has been lifting and "training" for one thing or another since the age of thirteen.
If you are plateauing, don't know how to get to the next level, or, like I was, are tired of the same old gym routine with no gains (or weight loss), CONTACT DAPHNE.
People, my bench alone has increased dramatically, I'm now pushing 250+ lbs x 8, ON MY 6th SET easily, after a few months of meticulous training and guidance from Daphne! My squats and deadlifts are incredible now. Daphne has reinvigorated me, inspired me, and has pushed me to be the best "me"... My girlfriend loves it and my friends and family have noticed my gains. More importantly, I feel and look great."
- Ramon r.
"These last few months being coached by Daphne have been brilliant!
I started shortly before I went on holiday and with Daphne's help and support I lost 10lbs I'd been struggling to get rid of alone, and once I came back we started working on my strength.
I can honestly say the strength gains I've had over the last few months have surprised me, compared to when I was following a generic power/strength program. My form is better on all exercises, which is definitely noticeable after doing deadlifts--my lower back never aches the day after any more and I'm lifting heavier I can't recommend coaching with Daphne enough!"
- Katie T.
"I like training with Daphne. We've been training for almost a year now and my life has changed so much because of her.
She has helped me lose over 20 pounds and this is the most confident I have ever felt in my entire life.
When I first started, I had no upper body strength whatsoever. I WAS that lazy mom sitting on the bench watching my daughter play in the park. Now that I am more fit, I am able to play with my 6 year old daughter and sometimes I even practice doing pull ups at the park. She is very honest and tell you like it is because she honestly cares about me and her clients.
Her personality is heartwarming and I always leave happy and accomplished after a training session with her. All my friends and family notices the change that I had physically and mentally, and some of them also started their fitness journey as well. It all started because of Daphne! Thank you Daphne! You are an inspiration!"
- Yolanda W.
"Daphne is a very entertaining trainer and I have lost 12 lbs and built a lot of muscle.
When I started training with Daphne, I had trouble even lifting the 45 lbs barbell and now I can squat 155 for reps.
The first workout destroyed me and I was sore for a few days. But Daphne told me to continue and with the support of my boyfriend, I continued. My mentally about losing weight before lifting was doing cardio all day and dieting. However, after I started training with Daphne, I will never go back to doing just cardio. Overall, I highly recommend training with Daphne."
- Kelley L.
"I came to Daphne out of shape and upset with myself for letting it get that bad.
I have had trainers before but never had someone be such a big part of the process and understand me and what I needed to be successful. Losing weight is a lot more than just counting calories.
Daphne understands the emotional aspect of it, has always been there helping in every way, or just to tell me to stop being a little bitch about it.
I couldn’t be more appreciative of everything she’s done to help me. She’s given me a confidence I never knew I had. I actually enjoy going to the gym, even if I complain in between sets. I have not only gained an amazing trainer but a friend as well. I have never been happier with myself and that’s in big part to all of Daphne’s help."
-Amber O.
"I had reached rock bottom when I decided to make the decision to change my life and reached out to Daphne.
I thought I would lose just a couple pounds but I never imagined I would be where I am today. Losing weight is much more than eating healthy and working out.
It’s a mental battle. Daphne helped me overcome many of my fears and insecurities. She never gave up on me even when I wanted to give up on myself. She kicked my ass every single workout. I never thought in a million years that I would be able to squat over 200 lbs.
Not only has Daphne help me become a stronger person physically but also mentally. Over the years, I had lost any sort of confidence in myself. Daphne helped me get it back and I am forever grateful. I have ways to go but I know with the help of Daphne, we will crush all the goals."
- Christine V.
"About 6 months ago, I found myself at rock bottom, overweight, and on the verge of getting kicked out of the military due to essentially being overweight.
I had no one to help me and zero desire to help myself until I found Daphne. Saying this woman has changed my life is a mere understatement, not only has she has boosted my confidence and dropped my body fat, but she has also introduced me to a new passion and helped me secure a first-place finish at the start of my powerlifting career.
Daphne goes above and beyond the duties of your typical personal trainer. She takes the time out of her day to educate me on dieting and lifting, form check me when she isn’t there in person, and just straight up pick me up when I’m having a bad day, whether that be tough love or just help me get out of my own head.
She never gives me something she hasn’t suffered through herself nor does she expect any less than my best. Best of all, Daphne has been in your shoes at one point in her life. She didn’t just wake up like this, instead, she started at the beginning like everyone else. Thanks to her, my macros and training are all taken care of, literally, all you have to do is show up! Whether you’re new to fitness or an experienced lifter, she does it all. Try her out, I promise you won’t regret it."
- Amber b.
DONALD C.
"I don't know where to begin to write how fortunate I am to have her as a coach, since I been with her for 2 months she has coached me through every set and rep on the 3 main power lifts and pin pointed my weaknesses and the stretching and mobility exercises I need to do to improve on.
I'm impressed every time i train with her how attentive, focused and driven and her attention to detail to execute proper form and technique. she really cares about her clients.recently she had been ill and came in to coach me and not once did she let up on every rep and set I did hold her in very high esteem as a coach and person."
FRANCESCA M.
"I've had the pleasure to work with Daphne the past month. I have nothing but positive things to say about her and her training. I've lost roughly between 4-6 lbs just in one month training and following the diet plan.
Don't let the diet scare you. It's not your typical steamed veggies and chicken breasts like every other trainer makes you eat. It's about eating food that will meet your macros. I knew nothing about macros until she was able to explain in depth to me about how it works and how your body starts burning/losing fat by eating certain foods.
Her personal training workouts are somewhat challenging but definitely doable. She challenges you and pushes you beyond your limits because she knows your capable of much more. If there was something I was uncomfortable doing or if I started to feel pain somewhere (damn my bad knees), she would take it into consideration and reassess. She actually listens to you and what your goals are.
Unfortunately, I had to discontinue personal training due to schedule conflicts and finances (ahh the student life) but everything I learned from Daphne whether it is form, dieting, nutrition, exercises etc.. is beyond invaluable. Not to mention, she is genuinely a down to earth, hilarious, and insightful person whom I'm glad to have connected with. I am still going to continue the workouts and try my best to follow the macros plan. I've gained not only knowledge but a coach for life. I hope to reconnect with her in the future :) Thanks Daphne!"
"As good as it gets. There are a lot of trainers of the world, but it's not often you come across a trainer as Great as Daphne. Let me begin by saying that if you've ever even considered getting a trainer, Daphne is the way to go.
What makes a great trainer? This depends on what your goals are. Are you looking to lose weight? Gain strength? Increase flexibility? Whatever your goals are, a great trainer will be honest with what they're able to do and if they can help you. There are Too many trainers out there who are in it for the $ales and will promise you something but won't be able to deliver. That's not the case with Daphne. She was upfront with me - asked me what my goals were - and told me where she could (and couldn't - we both hate cardio, so probably not running marathons together) help.
Honesty & Integrity should be #1 when it comes to a great trainer. You want to trust the person whom you're paying - that they know what they're doing and are getting you to your goals safely. I've been working out with Daphne for 2 months now, and it's been the best decision I've ever made. She's constantly encouraging me, pushes me to my limit and teaches me along the way - reminding me that the goal is to lead a healthier, but a balanced lifestyle. She focuses on the teaching and learning because she knows a trainer won't always be there.
This is someone who truly cares about your wellbeing and your future and isn't in it for the $$. It's only the beginning, but I truly feel healthier, look better and am more confident in my day to day life. Girls holler. Guys don't be shy - She's helped me increase my squats to 325+, bench to 200+ and deadlift to 400+ in just 2 months. Regardless of what your goals are - Contact Daphne to discuss. Daphne, thank you so much for everything you've done for me. Most importantly, thank you for helping me be a better me. Looking forward to a million more sessions together!"
- Allen P.
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