Testimonials and Weight Loss Transformations — Consistency Breeds Growth, LLC

Testimonials

I started working with Justin back in August. Before committing to working with him I had bounced around from every “nutrition” program under the sun. I would start to lose weight then gain it back, plus some. I was starting to lose hope that I would be able to hit my physique goal while also maintaining performance. . Well, Justin showed me that’s so far from the truth! He provided me with the template for success. Multiple checks in a week to ensure that I felt confident in the plan. He helped me set small goals that would put my on track to my main goal! Everything from enough sleep to drinking enough water. I definitely wasn’t perfect but I was consistent. And what I learned from this experience is consistency is important. . Whenever I felt lost, Justin was right there to keep me focused and on track. Having that support has been huge! . I honestly cannot believe that since I started working with him that I have lost 10lbs while also seeing my performance grow! I got my first ring muscle up in this time period and also matched some lifting Pr’s that I haven’t seen in over a year. I am just so grateful that I made the commitment to working with Coach Justin! Thank you Justin for all of your support & guidance. Best part is that we aren’t done yet!

**- Amanda Krampf (CrossFitter)**

Working with Justin the last couple months has been life changing!! my ultimate goal was to lose fat and gain muscle. I’ve been doing CrossFit for 5 years now and just wanted an extra push to start seeing real results. The combo of a easy to follow nutrition plan, killer workouts and the support of good coach is what is really making the difference for me. I weigh more in my “after” photo then I do in my “before” and I’m not done yet!! LFG!!

**- Lexie Magaard (CrossFitter)**

This journey has been a bit hard on me. I have always struggled with my weight/health and it escalated during Covid. I started Crossfit in 2017 and was making great progress with myself, confidence was growing, making new friends, pushing myself out of my comfort zone like do Spartan races. (Which I never thought I ever would!) I still struggled with my weight and my relationship with food during that time. I learned about macros, trying to balance healthy food that my family and I would eat, but at that time… I felt I still needed work. Covid hit, worked at home, worked out at home but I desperately missed actually going to the gym. Skip the boring stuff… I allowed myself to get lazy and I gained about 40 pounds.
Justin found me on FB and we talked for a long time waiting for my divorce and things to settle so I could take the time to focus on me. The number on the scale is evil, but what I began to worry about was about how I felt in my body, bending over, how I felt in my clothes, and my confidence was disappearing. I needed help, everything I tried to do on my own didn’t work and it usually lead to me not eating enough or not eating the best foods. I started working with Justyna about 5 months ago and it was the best decision I made for myself. She worked with me, understood me, my needs and how to take control of my life and schedule. We defiantly had our ups and downs, mostly me LOL, I had a hard time seeing and feeling the changes that were happening. I needed her support and guidance more than I knew to keep to my blueprints and to keep working, don’t give up!!
I can’t believe how much has changed in these last few months. Not fitness related, but I am now engaged and living my best life with my husband to be and my daughter. My heart feels so full it could explode at any moment. My other wins are my relationship with food is completely different and I enjoy it all! I understand its ok to have my mother in laws cooking, its authentic Colombian food, EAT THE FOOD and don’t stress! I also recently joined a Crossfit gym that is local to where I live and not an hour away by my old office. The support of my partner and the gym and what it means to me. Thanks to my neighbor and Justyna, I was given an air fryer and Justyna talked me into trying it and now I air fry everything I can! I make it a point to go to the local meat and farmers market every week too. Besides the savings it makes an impact to small business owners and less plastic waste. I am going to keep working on myself, use the knowledge I have gained and keep moving towards my goals. I have a long way to go to try and get to pre-covid self, but I know that I can make it happen! The support from CBG is exceptional, thank you.

**- Karen Myers (CrossFitter)**

Working with Justyna Marie Dapuzzo is simply one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve had many coaches over the years but hands down none have been as supportive and in-tune with my goals as Justyna has been. She helped me take the focus off the number on the scale and shift to building life changing muscle!!! She showed me that my relationship with food doesn’t need to be complicated. I don’t need to fear carbs and I don’t need a number on a scale to validate me! This switch in mindset lead to overall empowerment. I started to see myself differently. I’m no longer ashamed of my flaws. I don’t pick apart my body anymore, I choose to love it for what it does for me. I put the work in and with the nutritional knowledge I’ve gained here I know I will reach all my goals in time. I started this journey in 2020 tracking every macro I ate for 14 months. When I came across CBG I was suffering from extreme burnout and frustration. I didn’t know how I was going to get off the tracking roller coaster without gaining the weight back. I also wasn’t seeing the strength gains I wanted because I was under eating for a long time. Justyna has taught me valuable life lessons and sustainable habits. Food is fuel and I know that now. In 5 months my body has morphed into something I love and barely recognize. The difference between the last set of pictures is only 5#. Body recomposition is doable with the right support and coaching behind you. I’ve smashed every strength goal I set for myself. So many new PR’s and muscles. I can’t wait to see where the next 6 months takes me. Thank you Justyna for being everything I didn’t know I needed. You are truly the kind of woman that inspires the rest of us

**- Shannon Fary**

"Working with Justin has been great! After playing sports all my life into college I always had the mentality to just eating more is good whatever it was didn’t really matter. Once I got into Crossfit I tried multiple different ways of eating, and different nutrition plans, but could never stay consistent cause I would always feel like I was lacking something. Either I would be too fatigued, or I felt like I was loosing too much strength and I would stop. With CBG, I was able to cut body fat to get the aesthetics I wanted all while maintaining strength and my endurance constantly increasing. Justin has helped me rethink how and when I should eat based off of my active and busy lifestyle I have. Couldn’t be happier with the choice of going with CBG."

**- Josh Pearce (CrossFitter and Healthcare worker)**

I have been working with coach Kayla, who is fabulous by the way, and I can't believe how easy it has been to get where I'm at! The pictures are from January to now and I am so excited about the difference!! I had tracked macros before on my own and worked with a nutrition coach who had me count macros as well and I was always stressed about logging everything I ate. I also felt guilty when I would have a "treat" and go over my numbers. This program is so easy and stress free!! It really is life changing. Coach Kayla was always there if I had questions and is a pleasure to work with! While I love seeing the progress in these pictures, how my clothes fit and how much better I feel, the biggest win for me is that I can wear my wedding rings again! I haven't been able to wear them since the fall and I am so happy! I now have the skills to live my life without being anxious about my nutrition, thank you Coach Kayla and CBG!

**- Morgan Downey**

When I started working out, I thought it was a free pass to eat whatever I wanted....but quickly learned that you can't out-exercise a poor diet. So I did what most crossfitters do, I downloaded MyFitnessPal and started tracking macros. And don't get me wrong, it worked and helped me shed some weight....but it became an OBSESSION with me. I stressed over every single thing that I ate and how it fit into my macros...it was all I thought about.
So I got fed up and I stopped tracking....kept working out, but the weight stayed the same because I was back to being all over the place with my nutrition. Then I started with CBG in January of this year, got my blueprints, and began working with nutrition coaches who encouraged me and really helped me change the way I look at food and what's on my plate. Quickly I moved past my plateau and was able to drop another 20 pounds.
I turned 40 this month and I feel better and stronger now than I did in my twenties! I'm excited to continue my journey and soon reach my ultimate goal with this new way of thinking (not OBSESSING) about nutrition.
It's not always easy....but it's absolutely worth it!
- **Tara Torkelson**

I've been working with Coach Kayla since the end of January. She has provided me with SO much support on this journey. I had some experience with counting macros but always felt defeated and overwhelmed with the process. The blueprints she created just for ME, have been a game changer. I'm changing my eating habits and don't feel defeated or overwhelmed. Kayla is supportive, positive, and very quick to respond whenever I have a question. I've noticed a huge difference in my endurance; I'm hitting PRs at the gym; and feel better in my clothes. I'm really happy that I found CBG. I LOVE working with Coach Kayla

**- Jocelyn Poglitsch**

I've had the pleasure to work with Justyna throughout the course of the 16 week program. I cannot thank her enough for the support from start to ongoing, learning how to take vital breaks from the gym to ensure i was well rested. From the texts to the phone calls and helping me stay on track when I felt like I was failing. As I was learning, any questions I asked she answered and she helped simplify so going out with friends and family.. I started at 173 with numbers on the scale, getting to 164, even when i was frustrated because it didn't feel like I was making progress. Justyna sent me progress photos and cheered me on. Thank you!!!
- **Ashley Klos**

“I can’t thank CBG nutrition for all that they have done! After being an athlete for the past 14 years and a collegiate for 4 years, I was lost and had no clue how to fuel my body ( after the past 7 months I never actually ever knew). Over the past 7 months, Justyna has helped me not only reach my goals but surpass them. She made an intrinsic diet that was super easy to follow, complimented the training I was doing and helped me develop a new healthy relationship with food. I can’t thank her for her weekly check ins, support and accountability. Not only does the Intrinsic Diet work but it makes you feel stronger in the gym and makes you a more confident, you! To anyone thinking of doing it, DO IT, with time and consistency, it really does work”

**- Ashley Cave**

“It’s more than just nutrition coaching or fitness programming. Justin and his team go above and beyond for their clients. I can’t say enough about CBG. Justin never hesitates to answer any questions I have, he is always working to make improvements to my nutrition and programming, he is constantly reaching out, making calls, face time, and zoom meetings to stay in touch. Justin is THE BEST hype-man, supporter, and coach. Despite being online coaching he does a phenomenal job of making it seem like one-on-one. The progress I have made in just the four months that I have been with CBG is incredible, not only physically but mentally, and I am so excited to see that continue. I CANNOT recommend them enough, you will not go wrong investing in your health, and CBG is the place to start. But for me personally, the best part is the relationships I have developed through CBG!”

**- Karley Ann Glezen (Busy Mom and CrossFitter)**

“I have followed several nutrition plans over the years in my journey to qualify for the CrossFit Games. When I finally made it, I feel like my body could have been more prepared for the three days of competition. I suffered from severe cramping and muscle soreness between days and events. About a week later I made the decision to seek some coaching that would take me from the off-season through the next Open/Games season. My goal is to find the right bodyweight to maximize strength and gymnastics. Since starting with Justin a few months ago, I have gained 12 pounds and feel great. My strength has improved and my gymnastics are feeling great. I am excited to see how my food/supplement plan will change as we move toward the competition season. I definitely have some added confidence knowing I have a coach that I can check in with to update my progress and answer questions on the fly. Very happy with CBG thus far!

**- Alan Bates (CrossFit Games men 45-49)**

“From day one Justin has been a great support. I was treading water when it came to my progress as an athlete (Both weight loss and skill development). Since we have been working together, there has been steady progress on optimizing my nutrition to support my activity, build muscle and slowly lose excess weight. I look forward to what more we will accomplish together!”

**- Kimberley Adams (CrossFitter)**

I've had the pleasure to work with Justyna Marie throughout the course of the 16 week program. I cannot thank her enough for the support from start to ongoing, learning how to take vital breaks from the gym to ensure i was well rested. From the texts to the phone calls and helping me stay on track when I felt like I was failing. As I was learning, any questions I asked she answered and she helped simplify so going out with friends and family.. I started at 173 with numbers on the scale, getting to 164, even when i was frustrated because it didn't feel like I was making progress. Justyna sent me progress photos and cheered me on. Thank you!!!

**- Ashley Klos (CrossFitter)**

I have had years of struggling with my weight, especially after college and no longer being a competitive athlete, I have packed in so much weight over the years. I started doing CrossFit 3 years ago and had been advised to do Macros, which led to me gaining even more weight, it was so frustrating! I started with Justyna the last week of September. She was so easy to work with, she provided the blueprints for me to follow, I checked in weekly, and she was there to answer any questions I had at anytime. I learned I was under eating and I was fixated on the scale. Justyna told me not to focus on the scale, but how I felt, how my clothes fit, to take progress pics, etc. I can’t lie, fixating on the scale is a hard habit to break, I didn’t notice the changes in my body because I see it day to day, but I kept the path and the proof is in the pictures I guess. It’s only 10lbs difference in weight, but I see it now, I do look different. Not only that, I feel better; I’m moving better in workouts and I’m hitting PRs. There’s more benefits to this program than just the scale and how you look. I’ve learned so much about sustainable habits, I’m learning to focus on more than the scale, and I can’t wait to see where I am in another 6 months! Thank you Justyna you have been amazing!

**- Kim Dalton (CrossFitter)**

“Quarantine diet hasn’t felt like a diet at all! Change is hard but working with CBG makes attaining my ultimate goal of establishing new eating habits that can be sustained for a lifetime easy. I’ve learned so much about food choices and how and when to fuel my body for workouts. I’ve never looked and felt this good.”

**- Dana Lugo (Busy wife and avid exerciser)**

“Working with Justin and his team, at Consistency Breeds Growth, has helped take my athletic performance to the next level. Always putting hard work into YEARS of training, once it was finally combined with a personalized nutritional plan, I saw the results I never thought I would achieve. Through social media, I had seen the physical and performance results local gym friends were getting, while working with CBG. I felt very intrigued. Being that I am typically a very healthy eater. At first, I joined a four-week challenge that included an individualized meal plan to meet my training needs. It worked extremely well, that over time I started doing month-to-month athlete coaching with Justin. Throughout this one on one coaching, I have learned what is beneficial to me to increase stamina, endurance, and strength. Justin has taught me a great deal about what foods to eat before, during, and after exercise and racing. He assessed my energy and nutrient needs, by reviewing my day to day eating. I have learned what food choices help control gastrointestinal issues while running and we corrected any issues I had with performance, hydration, and fatigue. When initially signing up, I had performance goals for racing a 5k. After just three weeks, I immediately surpassed those goals and I know the work is not done. As a former Division I Cross Country and Track athlete, I wish I knew then what I now know from working with Justin. If you are looking to either feel and look better or take your athletic performance to the next level, I cannot say enough great things about Consistency Breeds Growth.”

**- Courtney Decker (Competitive Endurance Athlete)**

Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Transformation Template-2.png — “Officially hit the 15# loss! To be honest, 2020 was a shitty year, and to deal with the shit, I turned to food and alcohol to find comfort. I decided Jan 2021 that enough was enough. I deserved better than how I was treating my body; I needed to make some changes, and nutrition was one of them. I signed up with @cbg_online_sports for an online nutrition challenge, and I’m so happy I did! He developed very informative, flexible and EASY TO FOLLOW nutrition plans for me, he re-taught me how to eat. He was consistent with checking in and held me accountable. I’ve decided to keep going, to make this a lifestyle change. Not only do I feel better physically, but what a huge impact it’s made to my mental health. I am in such a better head space; eliminating the crap out of my diet has made such a positive change in my life. To anyone that is in the same place I was and not sure where to start, try @cbg_online_sports !!! I’m so happy I did! Picture on the left was from Jan 11, picture on the right is today. #2021ismyyear #newme”

**- Lauren Cruz**

I have had the pleasure of having Emili as my nutrition coach for about 10 weeks. Emili is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and caring. My goal is/was to lose about 5lbs. The goal was to lose the weight and no strength to make sure I did not worry about making weight after traveling to compete at the Masters Nationals Weightlifting meet. Emili was very knowledgeable when I was traveling to an area that I might not be able to get perfect foods. On our weekly calls she makes sure that I know what changes she made to my blueprint and that I understood them. And was always there when I contacted her after the call to ask more questions. The weekly emails would touch on subjects that would give me more information to make great decisions.

**- Diane Stone (Masters Crossfitter and Weightlifter)**

“After having 3 children I greatly struggled to lose weight. My life was busy with a full time career and being a mother of 3 wild boys. I started working out at a local gym but needed help with my nutrition. My friend recommended Justin so I reached out and after speaking with him I was committed to giving it a try. Justin was always available for my countless questions and encouraged me along the way. The program was easy to navigate and results were immediate. After my 3 months I have continued to eat clean and exercise consistently. This program taught me a lot about my nutrition, metabolism, and the power of consistency.”

-Sarah (Mom of 3)

TODAY is a great freakin day!! I have been working the CBG nutrition plan with Justin since November, and TODAY I hit my weight goal. I am most definitely a scaled CrossFit athlete. I had not really exercised until I started CrossFit at 47. I am now 54. I actually have a hard time calling myself an “athlete”. I have NO plans to go to the games, and probably will never be comfortable being upside down. Box jumps scare the bajesus out of me, and double unders allude me. But I also am not content with this growing old gracefully sentiment. I AM committed to keeping my body moving and becoming stronger so I CAN continue doing all the things I love. TODAY I weighed in at 139.5, my goal was 140. I started at 153lbs. And I completely know that this is a way of eating I can maintain over time. Once I learned how to choose which foods to eat and when, it just flowed for me. And I’m so looking forward with continuing to build the best ME I can be with each passing day. Thank you Justin for always being there for me, answering my questions, giving suggestions and cheering me on.
**-Mary (Masters CrossFit)**

I came into CBG after using a popular macro counting app for about 1.5 - 2 years. I had completed a successful cut, but then found myself becoming a bit obsessive about weighing food and entering food into the app. I was getting tired and then stopped seeing results. I saw Justin's post on FB about having an exit plan if you're counting macros and decided I needed to reach out. I'm so glad I did! Justin was extremely informative in our initial call and then paired me with the amazing Coach Justyna. From day 1, Justyna has been friendly and fantastic! She set me up on a plan to build muscle mass and has helped coach me through the mindset change that I so desperately needed. Throughout the program, I've had several family health challenges that warranted meals in hospital cafeterias. With the knowledge gained via CBG, I was able to continue on with the program without having an major setbacks. While I'm still not exactly where I want to be, I know I have the tools to make better decisions in fueling my body to achieve the goals I've set for myself, whether in the gym or just overall wellness. I would highly recommend Justin, Justyna and the CBG way of life.
**-Traci Martin Fox (Masters CrossFitter)**

“Emili's insights and understanding, especially working with a competitive Masters athlete, have led to several breakthroughs in my performance nutrition. I'm noticing improvements in my body composition, emotional well-being, and on the leaderboard. She continues to fine-tune my nutrition plan, based on feedback and results, and I look forward to our continued progress.”
**-Bruce McLaughlan (CrossFit Masters Athlete)-**

Week 4 of clean eating and I feel more confident in my own skin. I have significantly less stomach bloat and “fluffiness” as I like to call it. I have been tested significantly by celebrating my dad’s birthday which forced me to apply my macro knowledge to sushi options. I’m fortunate to have Coach Justin only a text away to guide me towards achieving my macros each meal. I have been sending him a photo of my meals to stay accountable for my healthy eating. He never judges me when I’m a little off and provides invaluable support and motivation at all hours of the day. I feel lucky to have Justin in my corner. This week wasn’t all rainbows. I started strong the first few days.
I realized that when I truly stick to my portions, I’m full for longer. If I don’t… the urges for snacking come… with a vengeance. I honored my cravings with healthier options, but never once skipped a meal! I also learned the importance of planning each meal ahead of time because trying to cook every night doesn’t work for my extremely busy schedule. Moving forward, I am developing new signature, go-to, (simple) meals that I can incorporate into my diet. I am starting from zero, so in 7 days, I have come a long way. Way more to go.

**- Danielle Marie (Miss Monmouth County)**

I wanted to share my results so far - been working with Justyna and after only 7 weeks, I’m seeing major body changes! Have another 9 weeks left or so but the difference is starting to show! All without tracking or counting a single macro in an app. worth the money! Only about a 7lb difference on the scale.

**- Rebecca Howe (CrossFitter)**

always worked out hard and tried to eat healthy but until I spoke with Justin, I didn’t realize how messed up my diet was. In 2019 a doctor told me that I was close to getting diabetes in my early 30’s, I knew something needed to change immediately. Coincidentally my gym was starting up a diet/weight-loss challenge and Justin pushed me to sign up. I’m grateful he did. With his help I learned what foods not to eat and what foods to take in more of. Through tracking calories and macros, I realized that I was eating almost double the number of calories someone my size should be taking in each day. With Justin’s help I dropped 20lbs very quickly and I’ve been able to keep it off for the past three years. I know I look better, I feel lighter, my joints feel better, I have more energy, I can do more at the gym but most importantly my doctor told me I’m no longer at risk for diabetes. Justin genuinely changed my life and I’m grateful.

**- Todd Smith (CrossFitter)**

I have been working with Kayla at CBG for seven weeks now. I am amazed and honestly relieved. She has provided me with a way of eating that works and is sustainable. I do not weigh or measure food. I have used several other nutrition coaching companies in the past and have never felt that way of eating sustainable and I was hungry. CBG blueprints provide what to eat and also when to eat which I feel was the key for me. I am never deprived. My CrossFit performance has greatly improved and I also feel strong! I am sleeping better and also have more energy for my family at home! I am so grateful for CBG, Kayla, and the guidance she has provided me! I truly look forward to our weekly calls. Side note: When I was debating whether to sign up or not, Justin told me “I promise you, if you do this it will work.” For some reason I really believed him and believed he was sincere. I’m so glad I followed my gut!

**- Christa (CrossFit mom)**

I hired Justin right after the 2021 CrossFit Games, as I was looking to reach certain goals before the 2022 Open. And while we still quite aren't to the Open yet, I have already seen a ton of return on my investment. I'm a big believer in trusting in the process, and that is the same mindset I took with CBG. In the four months they I've been with them, I've seen a change in my body composition, felt way more comfortable eating things I wouldn't have before in fear of moving in the wrong direction, and I've felt more confident in myself. Justin has taken the time to know me personally and understand what works for me and my routine, and all of it is certainly paying off. Derek Forrest (CrossFit Games Host)

**- Derek Forrest (CrossFit Games Host)**

I started with Justin in January and my goal was to gain weight for performance. I wanted to put on size to help me be able to compete at the highest level. My relationship with food wasn’t the best, I’d go full training days and comps with eating a meal and some shakes. Now I’m consistently eating 3-4 meals and shakes around my training!

On the left was my first check in picture weighing 170#. Today I weighed 185#! Not a crazy transformation but I’ve gained size, strength, and am fitter than ever before! Stay disciplined.

**- Zac Courtier**

As a Crossfit Games athlete and someone with a neuromuscular disease, nutrition is a huge part of my regimen. I had tinkered with my diet by myself for the past years, but I always felt there were things I was missing. That’s when I found Justin. I had some worries changing up something so crucial to my process, but I put my trust into his system to make the proper changes. He was there to answer any questions or concerns behind his process, and I couldn’t be more thankful about it. This change to what I was eating made sure I was not only properly fueled, but also able to feel more recovered after workouts. The blueprint system is great, and Justin is willing to help make adjustments according to each individual’s needs. I don’t feel like it was a “cookie cutter” program. He made sure that my plan was for me and helped me reach my goals. If there’s anyone you should put your trust into as a dietician and coach, it’s Justin.
**-Brett Horchar (Champion Mens Neuro Division 2021 CrossFit Games)**

“I got hooked up with Justin, and he set me up with a plan. Asked me what I was after and built it to my goals. Want easy? This is it. I stopped using MyFitnessPal and tracking calories. I saw a significant gain in performance and leaned out. Stick to the plan, and stay consistent. I threw down my best performance at a competition with CBG, and couldn’t be happier with the results. 10/10 recommend them.

**- Adam Mette (CrossFitter)**

“I’m 38 years old, a single mom and business owner. I’ve been active my entire life – but truly started drinking from the CrossFit fire hydrant about 10 years ago. I just fell in love with everything about it; from the confidence in lifting weights, I never believed I could, to the community I was surrounded by.
The gym became my safe place during my divorce, giving me an outlet to lift, scream and cry when I couldn’t do it in front of my daughter. I'd spend countless hours day in and out of the gym focusing on my fitness, diet, and overall well-being. I counted macros like it was my job and saw results…what I didn’t realize was that it was an obsession – and after some time, the gym, coaching and macro counting burned me out. HARD. I hit a place where I wanted nothing to do with the gym, macros or any barbell. For two years I told myself that I knew how to eat and would only work out occasionally…then I looked in the mirror – and realized the truth – I had fallen off, big time. I no longer had abs, a figure or more importantly confidence in myself. I hated what I saw.
Flash forward to a conversation between Coach Justin and I, where I told him where I was (very honestly), where I wanted to be, and my place in life. He told me about the CBG program, and I was sold from the start. It was truly the best decision I've ever made! This program has helped me to find my confidence in self again – both in and out of the gym. Not only is this plan EASY, but it’s not a cut and paste for everyone. Justin makes time for me - he plans it out and has been available for ALL the random questions (even about if a Beet is a carb or a veggie).
The program was easy to follow, and I never felt like I was failing in trying to meet my goals.
My body has transformed, and I am seeing such awesome results with my performance inside the gym! Meeting Coach Justin and the CBG program has been like having that extra check in your box on the daily. Not only do I have the confidence and self-worth back, that I know I can show to my daughter, but I have the knowledge and peace of mind that will last for a lifetime. I’m so thankful to be back on track, and have Justin and CBG to thank for it.

**- Megan Holly (Busy Mom and Business Owner)**

“I honestly don't even know where to start. I have been very active my entire life, from playing college level softball, to just loving the gym and then finding Crossfit a little over year ago. I remember always being frustrated because I'd spend countless hours day in and out of the gym and I wasn't seeing results physically, or with my performance in the gym. Everyone would always tell me I never ate enough, but I didn't really know what that meant or looked like. until i found CBG and Coach Justin! I did go through a period of macro counting, which drove me crazy because I am such a perfectionist that I would go insane if my carbs were even 2-3 off what they "should have been". I also never had a healthy relationship with food, and couldn't even enjoy myself with my friends and family because I was afraid of eating food someone else cooked and throwing myself off track. Anyways! Flash forward and I have been working with Coach Justin for about 11 weeks?? And it was the best decision I've ever made! He's made my life so much easier when it comes to eating- he plans it out, all you have to do is make the food essentially. I went from eating maybe meal or 2 a day to eating 6x a day and my body has completely transformed and I am seeing crazy results with my performance inside the gym! Justin and CBG are also great support systems, and are always a text, call or FaceTime away no matter what. I have FT Justin in the grocery store to ask a quick question and he never hesitates to answer. To make a long story longer, having Coach Justin is like having an extra backbone in your life. The knowledge and peace of mind he has given me will last for a life time and I couldn't be more thankful for him and CBG”

**- Morgan Daleo**

"I was always poorly balancing my diets with my workouts. I was always worried about overeating and gaining weight, which lead to under eating and performing poorly in the gym. This cycle continued for about 2 years until I reached out to Justin who opened an entirely new world of intrinsic eating. Never again will I have to worry about entering every macro into a calculator or phone app, and can simply gauge exactly what I need to eat with a quick visual look. This is by far the most sustainable diet (if you can even call it that), I have ever been on and will be eating intrinsically long term. I'm currently on week 11 of my 16 week body recomp cycle, as my goals weren't to gain or lose too much weight, but to keep up performance in the gym while trimming some of the fat. In the past 11 weeks I've hit PR's in my Front Squat, Back Squat, Clean, Split Jerk, and Snatch Balance, burned off body fat, and increased my cardio. The crazy part is I keep seeing more and more results, whether subtle things like new muscle definition I've never noticed in the mirror before, or crushing new PR's each week. I only paid for a 16 week body recomp diet, but I sure as hell got a lifetime's worth of coaching and advice. Working with CBG was definitely life changing, and has reshaped my relationship with food, working out, and most importantly, trusting the process of changing yourself for the better."

**- Kris Novak (Body Recomp., CrossFit Athlete)**

“Being a former three season athlete for high school and college, I’ve always had a commitment to fitness and health. Over the past 20 years, Weight training and Yoga have been a very important part of my fitness regime. However, during the past ten years, I let go of the most crucial part...my well-being as it relates to nutrition. Five kids, managing a thriving business, and meeting the daily demands of life took over and I found myself caring for others and not myself. The lifestyle of mindless eating, too little sleep, and nightly wine to help relax needed to change. @crossfit speakeasy challenged me to take upon a nutrition challenge that I committed to on January 4th. Since then, I managed to loose 17 pounds and it won’t stop there! It’s all about mindset, self-awareness and the choice to make the right choices. Mindful eating, more sleep, more water, and zero wine. “Head down, work hard” has always been my mantra. Don’t think you “can’t” because then you “won’t.” You’re worth a whole lot more than you give yourself credit for.”
**- Sarah Stevenson (Mother of 5 & CrossFitter)**

“I have been a CrossFit athlete for several years now who has competed in various events and competitions. I was nervous at first to put my trust in somebody else, but working with Justin was an amazing experience! He definitely knows what he is doing! Not only did I achieve and surpass many of the goals I set for myself (both aesthetic and performance) — I transformed my habits and relationship with food! I’ve never felt this energized, strong, and comfortable with my body and eating habits. I reached my goal of squatting 200lbs, which I have been chasing forever! My conditioning and overall strength has skyrocketed! And, I feel more ready than ever to tackle upcoming competitions. The support I received was incredible, too. Justin was always willing to hear my constant updates and was supportive of all my successes! 100% recommend, no matter what your background, experience, or goals are!
I actually almost started crying the other day to my gf because of how much my relationship with food has changed. I’ve been holding onto bad habits, including obsessive calorie counting and impulsive bingeing, for YEARS—and my relationship with food has ENTIRELY changed!! I’m even starting to eat intuitively. I’m finally getting in tune with my body, which I could never figure out how to do!!! I do use the macros to extent for sure but also have been learning to understand how to be in touch with my body and it’s needs, fueling properly, and treating myself in moderation.”
**- Gwen Morris**

“I have been working out since my 20’s and always knew how to eat and workout in order to reach my goal. Fast forward to turning 50, 20lbs over weight trying to justify where I was at. I just couldnt figure it out anymore. Things I did at 20 &30, didn’t work at 50. I felt hopeless that this is where I’d stay and was half accepting this as my reality.

Covid lockdown was a blessing because that is where I was introduced to Justin and intrinsic eating during a nutritional challenge with a gym I was working out with.

I stopped resisting and started on this journey in January 2021. With patience and the help of Justin, ive lost a total of 16lbs… SO FAR. In addition to feeling fantastic and in shape, I seriously feel like eating like this Is a new way of life! Changed my whole attitude towards food. I don’t feel deprived or feel

like I’m on a diet at all. This couldn’t of worked otherwise.

Justin has been a great coach, has always been available if I’ve gotten stuck or confused…& has definitely been a great cheerleader as I made progress.”

-Jill Cohen (working mom)

“As a 40th birthday present, my wife signed me up for a meal program from Consistency Breeds Growth. After eight weeks on the program, I looked and felt the best in years. At times over the past year I have been inconsistent at times but always fall back to the program to get back on track. I have tried several different nutritional programs, including the Paleo and Mediterranean diets. The Intrinsic Diet by Consistency Breeds Growth is by far the best. As long as you prepare your meals and follow the schedule, you will always feel full, look your best, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I highly recommend Consistency Breeds Growth!”

-Jesse Decker (Dad of 3, 40 years old)

At the beginning of this year I was well on my way back to living an unhealthy lifestyle. In March I was able to start turning things around thanks to a @cfspeakeasy nutrition challenge led by Justin from @cbg_online_sports. His coaching and guidance have helped me learn that the way to happiness in how I feel, look, and perform isn’t through fancy diets or deprivation but rather focusing on what works best and is sustainable for MY body. I’m feeling better than I have in a very long time, and I’m confident I can keep it up because I’m actually excited about doing what’s right for ME.

Thanks to @jrome_cbg, @cbg_online_sports, all the family at @cfspeakeasy, and to @megantothemax_ for giving me a reason to work hard and feel good!

-Chuck Labas (CrossFitter)

"100% WORTH EVERY. SINGLE. PENNY. Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism several years- i was lost as to what to eat & when. i didn't eat "bad" (so i thought) and i worked out 5-6 days a week, But the weight i gained since diagnosed stayed on. I prayed about it, CBG found me, Justin reached out to me and the rest was history. I lost the goal weight in the first 3 months, then lost another 17-20 on my own. If adjustments needed to be made or questions answered, my coach was there to guide me along the way. I have been able to maintain the weight lost using the Intrinsic Method and still maintaining during Corona 2020! Completely Worth IT. I'd highly recommend their expertise to anyone who needs help and who is committed to the process. You are given everything that is needed for a lifestyle."

**- Amy Romero (40 years old, but age doesn't matter!)**

"Let’s talk about nutrition. I have been fighting professionally for 7 years, 6 of those in the UFC. I started my MMA career very young and with that had very little true knowledge of diet and health. I had always been very fit and athletic but never knew how much of a science nutrition is. As I get older I naturally gained weight. I noticed making 115lbs for competition was getting harder and harder. Although I never missed weight I thought it would be the smart move to go up a weight class to 125. Which I did and it was the right move at the time. I recently started working with CBG with no changes in my lifestyle other then the super easy to follow diet Justin provided me I am currently walking at the same weight that I was when I was first making 115. I’m feeling healthier then ever and more athletic than I have ever been. If you haven’t seen the rumors here’s the facts straight from me :) My next fight will be back at 115lbs. I can’t wait to show off the changes I have made in my diet and camp. I feel so blessed that CBG and I connected. My next @ufc fight is going to be one to remember for sure :) thanks for all the support over the years. I always have big things happening and the fans keep me smiling."

**- Paige Vanzant (pro mma and bareknuckle boxer)**

“Feeling lean and mean this camp thanks to the support and guidance from @cbg_online_sports. Weight is on point and recovery is quick. No stress just working with the best 💪🏼🙏🏼”
**-Macy Chiasson**

“Investing in myself and working with Justyna is one of the best things I’ve done. Having someone who wanted to see me succeed just as much as I wanted to was incredible for my confidence and ability to stick to the diet. Justyna was always there to answer my questions and provide encouragement.”

-Elizabeth Carey

“I lost 28 pounds and feel like I did in my 20s. I also did not exercise and lost all of the weight from the diet alone. According to my doctor I needed to get my A1C and cholesterol lower to keep my health and my job. CBG helped me lower both!!!!!”
**- Richard Romaire (55 year olds)**

"Justin Romaire has been a wonderful nutrition coach! As a mom of 3 I needed something very specific for my meal plan so I could follow along successfully, and also as someone who had never followed a diet before I really think CBG gave me the perfect opportunity! I learned so much about portions, nutrient timing, and self-discipline I would highly recommend CBG to anyone looking for guidance with nutrition! Best decision I have made for myself and towards progress in the gym for sure! "

**- Rosaline Hettel (Busy Mom)**

“I have been working with Justyna for a few months now, and I am shocked at the amount of progress I have made in a short amount of time. Before CBG, I was trying fad diets and skipping meals to try and lose weight. With the help of coaching, I have tremendously changed my relationship with food, and I am healthier and happier than I have ever been. I have never been this confident in the gym or this motivated to live a healthy lifestyle thanks to CBG. I am truly grateful to have Justyna’s expertise and enthusiasm guide me through this life change. I can’t wait to keep going with it!”

**- Bethany Bradley**

"I was struggling with my weight and overall health, so I decided to reach out to Justin at CBG. I was skeptical at first, but in 3 short months, I am down 18 lbs and my overall health and endurance has significantly improved already and we are not even close to being done. Justin has given me all the tools I need to succeed. I would not have been able to accomplish these goals without Justin. A huge Thank you to Justin and CBG!"

**- John Romaire (Busy Dad, Business owner and Triathlon Athlete)**

“It’s been a long time coming, but here are some progress pics. At Nationals in May, I weighed close to to 129 kg. In October, I weighed 117 kg and reached out to @consistency_breeds_growth to help me get down to -109 kg in time for the AO finals. This morning I weighed in at 111.0 kg! Over a 40 lbs difference. Huge thanks to @jp.rome_cbg for working with me and making sure I still feel strong.”

**- Ethan Harak**

"I started working with Taylor about 14 months ago and it’s been the best decision I have made regarding my CrossFit journey. He’s been where I want to be (regional/sanctional athlete) so it just made sense. CBG is the place to be if you want to see yourself grow as an athlete! There is nothing like personalized programming!"

**- Adam Dycus (CrossFit Athlete)**

"I started working with Justin for a few different reasons. Helping with my performance was number one. Nutrition-wise I knew I was doing a few things wrong. I ate clean on my own but when I started working with him I realized how much stuff I was missing like not having enough healthy fats and carbs in my diet. After changing the things he suggested, I noticed I had more energy for my sessions. This all helped with my training and performance allowing me to place 2nd this year at the CrossFit games."

**- Sam Kwant (2nd Fittest Man on Earth)**

“No better time for this post than my birthday!! My last year in my 30’s and I have to say it’s the best I’ve ever felt. I got diagnosed last year with Hashimoto’s… I know sounds like a cool motorcycle, but it’s a very uncool autoimmune disease. Turns out I’ve been battling it forever. So, once I found out I had an under active thyroid, low testosterone and loads of other endocrine problems I dove into research on fixing it. Turns out diet is the number one way to help autoimmune problems… so as many of you know I’ve been a vegetarian most of my life. Well, this diet eliminates gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, corn, canola oil, and pork… so I had no idea what to eat now. I was stuck. No protein sources. I got fluffy, and I have never had to pay attention to what I eat. I’ve been practicing a bad diet for years. But I had no idea how bad I actually felt! So, with no protein sources I decided to start eating meat. And I needed help. Uncharted territory. And honestly by the grace of God I got a DM from Consistency Breeds Growth asking if I needed help with a diet. Was Instagram reading my mind again?? Lol so I said Hell yes!! I can say that 12 weeks into the program I have completely changed my body composition. I gained muscle, lost fat, but most important I changed my relationship with food. I am now enjoying eating meat, I don’t have to count calories or look at food like it’s something I have to earn. I now look at it as nourishment. When I lost weight in the first two weeks eating more food than I ever had I knew they knew something I didn’t!! I also have to say that I don’t miss being vegetarian at all! I love my lean meat, and easting new foods is like being on a new planet, I almost don’t miss my nachos lol. I can’t thank Justin Paul Romaire enough he literally changed my life."

**- Rita Hicks (personal trainer, 40 years old)**

“If you are serious about reaching your physical goals you will not fall with the coaching CBG will provide. CBG’s approach to “dieting” is easy to follow and makes it completely seamless to incorporate in your lifestyle moving forward.”

**- Camilo Lugo (Busy husband and avid exerciser)**

“Seeking a coach when you aren’t holding yourself accountable is the first and best strep to take when trying to reach your goals. Knowledge is power – and I’ve learned lots. Not only nutrition wise, but learning more about myself and my body in the process of it. Discipline is how you reach a goal. And I’m taking what I’ve learned and will continue this lifestyle as I always do—eating whole nutritious foods, and sometimes throwing donuts into the mix. Everyone falls off at some point, and it’s okay to reach out to others when you feel you’ve lost direction. So happy I reached out to Consistency Breeds Growth—y’all are rock stars! Overall, the physical body is just that… a physical body… but a healthy body, inside and out is priceless!”

**- Victoria Nuccio (Avid Exerciser and Trainer)**

“I signed up with Justin after years of personally tracking macros. I was looking for a program that removed the obsessive & tedious behavior of constantly counting and measuring ever single food item I ate. I found this program to be extremely user-friendly and truly helped simplify healthy eating while promoting proper food choices. Additionally, I found myself feeling better and recovering faster than I have in years. I fully recommend Consistency Breeds Growth to anyone looking to overhaul their nutrition and improve not only their diet, but his or her overall health without mental gymnastics.”

**- Lisa Sabatino (Busy Wife, Mother, and CrossFitter)**

“Not something I’d normally share on social media but I’m really proud of my progress and how hard I worked. Also, I want people to realize, regardless of the 100 excuses we can come up with to not be able to do it, it can be done. I lost 27 lbs. and dropped four sizes during lockdown while working 40+ hrs./week and homeschooling my son. Not to mention how difficult food shopping was for a while there. Dig deep… and make it happen for yourself. I’m healthier and stronger than I’ve ever been and I’m not done just yet. Thank you Consistency Breeds Growth, Justin Paul Romaire, Rob Blake, Emmy Simpkins, Crossfit Speakeasy, for pushing me to realize my potential. I’m NEVER going back.”

**- Valerie Valente (Busy Single Mother of 2)**

“173 —> 168. Shout out to CBG it was a fun one.”

**- Jesse Krauss (Former Hockey Player)**

“I think the 8 week habits based program was a very easy and intuitive way to understand what I was eating and to create a better relationship with food than previous "diet" attempts. I have a better understanding of portion sizes, how to eat a balanced diet/meal, and to not be completely afraid of carbohydrates anymore.”

**- Joel Maietta**

“CBG did a phenomenal job at being professional and also personable. They made my meals fit around my schedule and tweaked anything that needed to be changed during check ins. I could easily reach out with any questions and they responded quickly. My results were phenomenal and I was SO pleased. I will continue to use them in the future and recommend them to anyone!”

**- Renee Stapleton (avid CrossFitter)**

“I participated in a nutrition challenge at our gym with Consistency Breeds Growth, right as the pandemic happened. I was a little wary to start due to the trying times, but was assured someone would be with me every step of the way. That is definitely an understatement for this company. Not only was Coach Justin available for consult every day, but was ready to tweak and make changed to fit my needs during this whole experience! I am someone who consistently exercises and eats 85/15% healthy daily, so didn’t know how the results would look when I wanted to build some mass and muscle. Well, not only did I build mass, but lost body fat % too and leaned out. I would recommend CBG to anyone!”

**- Caitlin Brennan (CrossFit Athlete)**

“Over the last year of training and competing in CrossFit I felt like I was becoming stagnant in terms of my eating. I followed different templates, tracked macros, etc. and still ended up feeling either tired, hungry throughout the day, managed to lose weight but I also felt like I was losing strength. After the NoBull CrossFit Games Open, I teamed up with Justin Paul Romaire and his team at Consistency Breeds Growth to establish a blueprint for me to follow. Within weeks I started to see results. I was able to maintain my strength while I was losing weight. I cannot recommend them enough! I know I've grown so much since I started my journey in 2015, but I fully understand that the work is far from over.”

**- Angelo Geronimo (CrossFit Athlete)**

“I have been working with Justin and his team for the last year leading into the CrossFit Games season. After having them adjust some things in my diet I’ve had the best season to date while knocking off all my nutrition goals!”

**- Saxon Panchik (3x CrossFit Games Athlete)**

“I started working with Justin because I wanted to lose a little bit of weight. I just wanted to lose 10 libs., but at 44 it wasn’t coming off like it used to – I had been eating healthy and working out but couldn’t lose an ounce. Justin gave me the blueprint to make it happen and worked within my plant-based diet, and the weight came off easily. The program was easy to follow and changed my eating habits. Justin was always available to answer questions and help me along the way. I would highly recommend!”

**- Jill Rizzi (Vegan Client)**

“CBG has helped me accomplish goals I never thought I could! I’ve done two nutrition plans with them. The first, was to lose weight and tone up, which I was able to lose a total of 10 pounds and PR my Fran time! Then, after changing my goals, and wanting to focus on gaining muscle, I did their nutrition plan again, however focusing on a mass phase this time. I was able to gain a total of 15 pounds of muscle and was able to PR most of my lifts! I would recommend CBG to anyone who is looking to gain a healthy relationship with food, and feel better overall!”

**- Rebecca Romaire (DPT Health Care Worker)**

“I am currently doing the Intrinsic Diet Plan with CBG. I am two months in and am thrilled with my results so far. I’ve lost weight, but most importantly, I have seen a major change in my body composition! I’m also impressed with the progress of my performance in my workouts. I’m 57 years old and determined to get in the best shape I’ve ever been in… CBG is getting me there!!”

**- Ruth Szymialowicz (Mother of 2, 57 years old)**

“I’ve been working with Justin for about a year and a half. Originally, he was my nutrition coach. However, I loved how involved and supportive he was in that role and had seen some of his programming, so I decided to make the switch to CBG for my CrossFit programming as well. I have never been so impressed by anyone’s programming. He truly individualizes my programming, and it’s extremely effective. I feel like I’ve completely transformed as an athlete since he started programming me for almost a year ago. He’s responsive, asks for feedback, and he understands the importance of treating an athlete as a whole person. Working with Justin is the best!”

**- Brittany Bolella (Elite CrossFit Athlete)**

“When Justin and I first began to exchange messages about his program, I was initially skeptical. Not skeptical of the program, skeptical that I wouldn’t be able to follow it. I had never been able to stick with a plan where I had to count and track macros. When Justin told me I wouldn’t have to do that and that his plan would take all of that work out of it for, me I was sold. The CBG program was the best thing I could have done for myself. It took all of the hard work out of it and allowed me to just focus on eating good quality foods that made me feel good and perform better in the gym. Not only will I be doing another cut with CBG, I’ve also already recommended of people over to Justin as well because he and his team are the best as what they do!”

**- Anthony Napolitano (Busy Father)**

“I was never one to believe in / understand the importance of eating properly based on my fitness goals. I decided to give CBG a chance and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Not only did I lose weight, which wasn’t my overall goal, but my endurance in workouts drastically improved and more importantly, my recovery times have gone down considerably. I used to do one hard workout a day and feel sore the following two days. Now I can do 2-3 workouts a day and feel good as new the following day. Highly recommend Justin and CBG!! So much more than “just a diet.”

**- Joe Massey (Fire Fighter and Crossfit Athlete)**

“CrossFit makes you bulky? 2011 only cardio, no weight training vs. 6 years of CrossFit and completely changing my diet! Perfect timing to be finished with a 9 week strength phase and 12 week lean phase. It’s not a quick and easy process, it takes a ton of discipline and dedication but it’s all worth it! Ready to start maintenance and celebrate with some cheat meals, sweets, and alcohol. Thank you CBG and Justin for being a great coach and once again educating me on how to properly fuel my body for both the mass and cut! It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle! Thank you, Branford CrossFit, for making me an athlete.”

**- Laura Milano (40 years old CrossFit Athlete)**

“For the last few days, I went back and forth about posting this but here goes. These two photos were taken a year apart this week.
During the first photo I was having the time of my life in one of the best theatre experiences I have had in a long time BUT I was struggling to get through choreography and feeling about as tired and sluggish as possible.
The second photo was taken yesterday. At this point, I have been going to Crossfit Speakeasy for 8 months and even though I haven’t been able to go as often recently because bakery, I feel stronger, healthier and better than I have in a very long time. I have also participated in 2 nutrition challenges with Consistency Breeds Growth and learned a lot of my relationship with food.
At the beginning, this was all about the number on the scale but my focus has shifted. Now it’s about how my clothes fit, how strong I am and making decent choices. Nothing is ever perfect, that’s for sure BUT I know a lot more about myself now and I’m so thankful for the people who have been there along the way.”

**- Shannon Phillips**

“About three years ago my life changed for the better. I met Justin Romaire from Consistency Breeds Growth and he became my nutrition coach. Their intrinsic approach to dieting was all very new to me. I spent most of my energy on these fad diets and quick fixes. I quickly realized that I was just focusing on what the scale said instead of feeding my body what it needed and losing body fat in a safe and productive way. I work 12 hour shifts as an RN and I wasn’t sure when or what I should be eating with a schedule like that (especially when I was working nights). I found myself eating what I could when I could. Having my own blueprint specially made for me and my goals was life changing. I felt better, I was not just eating, I was nourishing my body with what it needed.
I always struggled with gaining back the weight I lost. This is the first time in my life where I was able to lose weight and keep it off. I always have my good days and bad days, but this nutrition program has taught me that it’s not about being “Perfect” it’s about consistency. Having a coach, I can reach out to at any time has been a great thing for me. Any questions I have are immediately answered and I feel supported in my fitness journey 100% of the time. With this programing they don’t just tell you what to do, they teach you so that you can do it all on your own! The first time I spoke with Justing he said, “My goal is not to work with one person forever, the goal is to teach you so that you can do it on your own”. That has always resonated with me.
Recently I decided to also start working with Justin not just on my nutrition but also on my gym performance. He makes me customized workouts that fit to my needs and goals, and workouts that fit to my lifestyle and the resources that I have. Whether I have access full gym, or I need an at home workout a few days a week, he is always there to make changes. Working with Consistency Breeds Growth has been one of the best decisions I have ever made, I have never seen such amazing results and I have never been more confident in my ability to reach my goals. I look forward to continuing my journey with them!
Consistency!”
**- Danielle Harker**

“My name is Alexis, and I had never had a consistent habit of a good and healthy eating or working out, until I signed up for Justin's 8 Week Nutrition Challenge at CrossFit Speakeasy. To be honest, I really did not think that with the help Justin and my accountability coach (Rob Blake), I was going to have the discipline and the desire to do it, much less, I didn’t believe i was going to obtaining such great benefits and amazing results and changes not only physical, but in strength, sleep, and energy to do my workouts. I’m so happy that from now on, I am going to keep the good habits they had thought me. Thank you guys.”

**- Alexis Mendoza**

“LOVE LOVE LOVE CBG! The coaches helped me maintain my nutrition and my activity level throughout pregnancy. I felt like I always had great support and advice!”
**- Rachel Anderika (Busy Mom)**