Hope, 42
I was proud of the woman I saw in the mirror.
"I felt fat, was always exhausted, and knew that I couldn't enter into marriage and start a family like this.
The plan he developed was "subtraction by addition" where I added in daily habits and behaviors that slowly displaced the unhealthy ones I had.
It was honestly brilliant and way less stressful than I imagined as it brought structure and order to my life.
By the day of my wedding, I had lost 15lbs of fat and sculpted 4lbs of muscle.
More importantly, I was strong, my skin was glowing, I looked and felt healthy, and I was proud of the woman I saw in the mirror. I'll be forever grateful for this fit and healthy version of myself he helped me to create!"
Kirk, 42
I’ve been able to lose 60lbs but more importantly, gain back my life!
"I came to Dom at 42 years old weighing 245lbs, unhappy and completely unhealthy. I didn’t have good eating habits in place, which was compounded by stress eating everything in sight after 9pm.
Through his teaching and support, I’ve been able to lose 60lbs but more importantly, gain back my life! I found that there's a lot more that goes into being fit and healthy, like learning how to cope with my stress and connect with a higher power. I now have the tools, skills, and knowledge in place to keep the weight off and continue building my health."
Alex, 38
The flexibility is what has made the process sustainable.
"Dominick has a very personalized approach that focuses not only on weight loss but a true lifestyle overhaul. Using a modulated and step by step approach, he coached me into making better choices in terms of food, managing stress, getting enough rest and finding a healthy balance in life.
Through this approach I was able to get really strong and even did my first chin up! I ultimately progressed to doing weighted chin ups, which I never thought would be possible for me and hitting PRs on all of my major lifts in the gym. I was anxious about getting started because I was afraid it would be too regimented and restrictive, and I have such a sweet tooth.
However, Dominick taught me how to plan my meals and activities in a way that allowed me to enjoy pizza and ice cream in moderation while still meeting my goals. This flexibility is what has made the process sustainable. For so long, I tried all kinds of fad workouts and meal plans that did not yield any meaningful or long term results.
Working with Dominick, I really got to know how my body moves, areas of weakness and was able to focus on and build up my strength to obtain results that I never thought would be possible for me.
He is a really talented, caring and motivated trainer and I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from him."
Greg, 40
I feel like Dominick got inside my head to rewire how I thought about food and hunger.
"I went from a former athlete able to bench 400lbs and run 3 miles under 20 minutes, to an overweight, tired, and achy middle aged man.
I was also really good at losing weight, winning weight loss challenges, but could never keep it off as I'd always regain the 30 or 40 pounds in a couple months.
I needed a real lifestyle change, not a quick fix, centered around modifying my poor behaviors and thought patterns.
I started with small changes that at first felt like they weren’t making much of a difference, but they began building upon each other to work synergistically as the weight fell off. Dominick also worked magic by fixing my injured shoulder that would always hurt me when I slept and even washed my hair.
I feel like Dominick got inside my head to rewire how I thought about food, hunger, and the attention my body truly deserved. I have gone from 282lb in a size 40 pants to 218lbs and size 34, with energy to work a 12 hour day and still chase after my kids at night.
My life has been given back to me as I've finally learned how to keep the weight off. I like my true self again. There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude for all Dominick has done for me."
Jenna, 31
Dominick showed me how to love and care for my body in ways I was never taught.
"I want you to know how much this experience has meant to me. The relationship with my body has been a painful one ever since I was an early teen when I developed an eating disorder.
Dominick's understanding and patience with where I came from was endless. We worked slowly to help shift my thinking and I saw how food was meant to work for my body and not against it.
I learned that building strength and muscle was not just physical but more importantly, mental. It made my life easier.
The habits we implemented allowed me to lose 24lbs of fat and build 5lbs of muscle, yet I never felt like I was "dieting."
If you're ready to change who you are from the inside out, Dominick's your man."
Joe, 30
As a coach myself, I came to Dom looking to take my body to the next level...Dom put me onto the elite of the elite.
"As a coach myself, I came to Dom looking to take my body to the next level. But Dom put me onto the elite of the elite. He taught me how to make food work for my body to the fullest, and dialed in my training programs and exercise technique.
I’ve never been as strong and sculpted as I am now while also having the systems in place to maintain it. I’d recommend Dom if you’re ready to transform your entire life!"
Melissa, 35
Dominick had me connect how moving myself more and getting stronger would change how my body used food.
"Nobody has time in the city to eat healthy, especially when you have two kids and a career. The thought of having to add one more thing to my day completely overwhelmed me. I came to Dominick needing a plan that wasn't a whirlwind of changes all at once.
Instead, he had me slow down and focus on one or two things at a time that I knew I could do, and added more when I was ready. Over the course of the year, things changed for me dramatically.
Dominick had me connect how moving myself more and getting stronger would change how my body used food.
And that shifted how I started to view food. It was a life changing moment when I learned how carbs help make you stronger in the gym, which then works to change your body.
Staying prepared with healthy meals prepped and vegetables cut up has made life so much easier for me and my family. I lost 10lbs on the scale and gained a whole new way of being.
I'm truly thankful for all Dominick has done and how he helped me to live out the best version of myself everyday!"
Paul, 44
The mental strength Dominick helped me to develop by overcoming my injury and losing so much excess weight has fueled my desire to live life more fully.
"As a business owner in NYC, there was no time to eat right and workout. That was until my herniated disc put me in bed for almost 2 weeks with the most excruciating pain in my life. Sitting at a desk for 20 years with horrible posture, and carrying around an extra 40lbs did me no favors. I realized I was on a fast track to an early death.
Within just weeks of hiring Dom, my pain was gone, I was moving more easily, and my gut began to shrink. His knowledge of anatomy and injury rehabilitation gave me an education in my own body, and how I am in total control of how it feels and functions.
His 3-step nutritional approach for me started with a foundation of healthy eating habits, then a brief period tracking macros to truly understand food science instead of societal myths, and finished by mastering the ability to maintain without obsessing over any one thing. I felt like I was back in college but was happy to attend as I lost 46lbs of fat, and built 7 pounds of muscle.
The mental strength Dominick helped me to develop by overcoming my injury and losing so much excess weight has fueled my desire to live life more fully."
Sarah, 37
I lost over 20lbs working with Dominick but above all, I regained my self-confidence.
"He showed me how to break bad behaviors that were making me unhealthy and keeping me overweight.
He was big on having me understand the psychology behind my choices, and addressed the root causes instead of "symptom management."
Unlike other trainers I've worked with, Dominick gave me an education and showed me how to apply it practically instead of just 'telling me what to do. He's very intentional and strategic which has created for me a totally new lifestyle.
I trusted Dominick and the process, and I'm proud to say a year later I've kept the weight off and I'm very happy with how I look and feel about myself!"
Ben, 58
Dominick continually pushes me to see my inner-strength and shed limiting beliefs.
"I came to Dominick in the worst shape of my life, both physically and mentally. All of my basic eating habits and coping mechanisms, or lack thereof, were keeping me seriously overweight and stressed out. To make things worse, I travel outside the US frequently and always had trouble staying consistent. Dominick showed me that it wasn't about perfection, it was more about making the best decision possible in that moment.
He dramatically increased the awareness of my choices, made me more mindful of how to address my anxiety, and gave me a flexible framework to work from. My knowledge of food science and healthy habits increased over time, which allowed me to adjust on the fly. He gave me the tools necessary to make me successful, even when we couldn't speak because I was in a foreign country without service.
All of this resulted in 56lbs of fat loss, and 9lbs of muscle built in our two years working together. I couldn't be happier with the person I've become."
Hope, 42
I was proud of the woman I saw in the mirror.
"I felt fat, was always exhausted, and knew that I couldn't enter into marriage and start a family like this.
The plan he developed was "subtraction by addition" where I added in daily habits and behaviors that slowly displaced the unhealthy ones I had.
It was honestly brilliant and way less stressful than I imagined as it brought structure and order to my life.
By the day of my wedding, I had lost 15lbs of fat and sculpted 4lbs of muscle.
More importantly, I was strong, my skin was glowing, I looked and felt healthy, and I was proud of the woman I saw in the mirror. I'll be forever grateful for this fit and healthy version of myself he helped me to create!"
Kirk, 42
I’ve been able to lose 60lbs but more importantly, gain back my life!
"I came to Dom at 42 years old weighing 245lbs, unhappy and completely unhealthy.
I didn’t have good eating habits in place, which was compounded by stress eating everything in sight after 9pm.
Through his teaching and support, I’ve been able to lose 60lbs but more importantly, gain back my life! I found that there's a lot more that goes into being fit and healthy, like learning how to cope with my stress and connect with a higher power. I now have the tools, skills, and knowledge in place to keep the weight off and continue building my health."
Alex, 38
The flexibility is what has made the process sustainable.
"Dominick has a very personalized approach that focuses not only on weight loss but a true lifestyle overhaul. Using a modulated and step by step approach, he coached me into making better choices in terms of food, managing stress, getting enough rest and finding a healthy balance in life.
Through this approach I was able to get really strong and even did my first chin up! I ultimately progressed to doing weighted chin ups, which I never thought would be possible for me and hitting PRs on all of my major lifts in the gym. I was anxious about getting started because I was afraid it would be too regimented and restrictive, and I have such a sweet tooth.
However, Dominick taught me how to plan my meals and activities in a way that allowed me to enjoy pizza and ice cream in moderation while still meeting my goals.
This flexibility is what has made the process sustainable. For so long, I tried all kinds of fad workouts and meal plans that did not yield any meaningful or long term results.
Working with Dominick, I really got to know how my body moves, areas of weakness and was able to focus on and build up my strength to obtain results that I never thought would be possible for me.
He is a really talented, caring and motivated trainer and I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from him."
Greg, 40
I feel like Dominick got inside my head to rewire how I thought about food and hunger.
"I went from a former athlete able to bench 400lbs and run 3 miles under 20 minutes, to an overweight, tired, and achy middle aged man.
I was also really good at losing weight, winning weight loss challenges, but could never keep it off as I'd always regain the 30 or 40 pounds in a couple months.
I needed a real lifestyle change, not a quick fix, centered around modifying my poor behaviors and thought patterns.
I started with small changes that at first felt like they weren’t making much of a difference, but they began building upon each other to work synergistically as the weight fell off. Dominick also worked magic by fixing my injured shoulder that would always hurt me when I slept and even washed my hair.
I feel like Dominick got inside my head to rewire how I thought about food, hunger, and the attention my body truly deserved. I have gone from 282lb in a size 40 pants to 218lbs and size 34, with energy to work a 12 hour day and still chase after my kids at night.
My life has been given back to me as I've finally learned how to keep the weight off. I like my true self again. There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude for all Dominick has done for me."
Jenna, 31
Dominick showed me how to love and care for my body in ways I was never taught.
"I want you to know how much this experience has meant to me. The relationship with my body has been a painful one ever since I was an early teen when I developed an eating disorder.
Dominick's understanding and patience with where I came from was endless. We worked slowly to help shift my thinking and I saw how food was meant to work for my body and not against it.
I learned that building strength and muscle was not just physically but more importantly, mentally. It made my life easier.
The habits we implemented allowed me to lose 24lbs of fat and build 5lbs of muscle, yet I never felt like I was "dieting."
If you're ready to change who you are from the inside out, Dominick's your man."
Joe, 30
As a coach myself, I came to Dom looking to take my body to the next level...Dom put me onto the elite of the elite.
"As a coach myself, I came to Dom looking to take my body to the next level. But Dom put me onto the elite of the elite. He taught me how to make food work for my body to the fullest, and dialed in my training programs and exercise technique.
I’ve never been as strong and sculpted as I am now while also having the systems in place to maintain it. I’d recommend Dom if you’re ready to transform your entire life!"
Melissa, 35
Dominick had me connect how moving myself more and getting stronger would change how my body used food.
"Nobody has time in the city to eat healthy, especially when you have two kids and a career. The thought of having to add one more thing to my day completely overwhelmed me. I came to Dominick needing a plan that wasn't a whirlwind of changes all at once.
Instead, he had me slow down and focus on one or two things at a time that I knew I could do, and added more when I was ready. Over the course of the year, things changed for me dramatically.
Dominick had me connect how moving myself more and getting stronger would change how my body used food.
And that shifted how I started to view food. It was a life changing moment when I learned how carbs help make you stronger in the gym, which then works to change your body.
Staying prepared with healthy meals prepped and vegetables cut up has made life so much easier for me and my family. I lost 10lbs on the scale and gained a whole new way of being.
I'm truly thankful for all Dominick has done and how he helped me to live out the best version of myself everyday!"
Paul, 44
The mental strength Dominick helped me to develop by overcoming my injury and losing so much excess weight has fueled my desire to live life more fully.
"As a business owner in NYC, there was no time to eat right and workout.
That was until my herniated disc put me in bed for almost 2 weeks with the most excruciating pain in my life. Sitting at a desk for 20 years with horrible posture, and carrying around an extra 40lbs did me no favors. I realized I was on a fast track to an early death.
Within just weeks of hiring Dom, my pain was gone, I was moving more easily, and my gut began to shrink. His knowledge of anatomy and injury rehabilitation gave me an education in my own body, and how I am in total control of how it feels and functions.
His 3-step nutritional approach for me started with a foundation of healthy eating habits, then a brief period tracking macros to truly understand food science instead of societal myths, and finished by mastering the ability to maintain without obsessing over any one thing. I felt like I was back in college but was happy to attend as I lost 46lbs of fat, and built 7 pounds of muscle.
The mental strength Dominick helped me to develop by overcoming my injury and losing so much excess weight has fueled my desire to live life more fully."
Sarah, 37
I lost over 20lbs working with Dominick but above all, I regained my self-confidence.
"He showed me how to break bad behaviors that were making me unhealthy and keeping me overweight.
He was big on having me understand the psychology behind my choices, and addressed the root causes instead of "symptom management."
Unlike other trainers I've worked with, Dominick gave me an education and showed me how to apply it practically instead of just 'telling me what to do.
He's very intentional and strategic which has created for me a totally new lifestyle.
I trusted Dominick and the process, and I'm proud to say a year later I've kept the weight off and I'm very happy with how I look and feel about myself!"
Ben, 58
Dominick continually pushes me to see my inner-strength and shed limiting beliefs.
"I came to Dominick in the worst shape of my life, both physically and mentally. All of my basic eating habits and coping mechanisms, or lack thereof, were keeping me seriously overweight and stressed out. To make things worse, I travel outside the US frequently and always had trouble staying consistent. Dominick showed me that it wasn't about perfection, it was more about making the best decision possible in that moment.
He dramatically increased the awareness of my choices, made me more mindful of how to address my anxiety, and gave me a flexible framework to work from. My knowledge of food science and healthy habits increased over time, which allowed me to adjust on the fly. He gave me the tools necessary to make me successful, even when we couldn't speak because I was in a foreign country without service. All of this resulted in 56lbs of fat loss, and 9lbs of muscle built in our two years working together. I couldn't be happier with the person I've become."
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Hope's Story...
"I felt fat, was always exhausted, and knew that I couldn't enter into marriage and start a family like this.
The plan he developed was "subtraction by addition" where I added in daily habits and behaviors that slowly displaced the unhealthy ones I had.
It was honestly brilliant and way less stressful than I imagined as it brought structure and order to my life."
By the day of my wedding, I had lost 15lbs of fat and sculpted 4lbs of muscle.
More importantly, I was strong, my skin was glowing, I looked and felt healthy, and I was proud of the woman I saw in the mirror. I'll be forever grateful for this fit and healthy version of myself he helped me to create!"