Testimonials

“I had a great experience working with Fuad. I had begun strength training and was really interested in optimizing my nutrition to gain muscle and lose body fat. I had been attempting to do this on my own but there was so much conflicting information out there it was quite confusing to try to do this without talking to a professional.

I reached out to Fuad and was quickly able to set up an appointment to see him. What I was looking for was more of a consultation and Fuad was able to accommodate me with no problem. Fuad was able to optimize my macronutrient ratios and caloric budget for fat loss and muscle gains to help me meet my fitness goals. Since meeting with Fuad, I've continued to make significant progress and am very happy with my results. I've found Fuad easy to work with, responsive, professional, and extremely knowledgeable.”

GILBERT L.

“I have always been very active, the gym was my happy place. Then came the COVID Pandemic and my lifestyle changed. I was going to the gym every day and taking cardio classes 3 times a week, which helped me stay in pretty decent shape. With no gym, eating became my nemesis and my TV was my best friend. Needless to say I put on weight. I tried a couple of diets and they seem to work for a short time, but realized that cutting out bread and sugar completely wasn’t the answer.

I heard good things from a friend about FuadFit and decided to give it a try. It was absolutely the best thing for me. Learning about my body and food and things like my metabolic rate helped me to understand how to eat. You don’t have to stop eating bread because you’re on a diet. Fuad set me up with a great plan to help me obtain my goal and has been so supportive.

I thought it may be difficult because of the challenges with Covid, but he was great about Zoom meeting and even calling out of the blue to check in to see how I was doing. I’ve also learned how the food I eat affects my workouts and now that the gym has reopened I’m really excite to apply what Fuad has taught me. I have lost about 10 pounds in the first month, and expect to lose more in the next few months.”

LEE G.

“We highly recommend working with Fuad to anyone, including couples, wanting to push the healthy restart button on their life. He provided a great return on our investment in our current and future health.

After several years of injuries and surgeries, retiring, moving, remodeling, getting a puppy, packing on our COVID 20+ pounds from comfort eating, we were….not in our best shape ever. In January 2022, we talked about making some changes to adopt a healthier lifestyle, starting with eating healthier. Emphasis on the “ier”. We are both foodies, love baked goods, a glass of wine, eating out with friends, etc. Food is a big thing in our life. We didn’t want to follow a fad diet program to lose weight; been there, done that. Rather, we needed a moderate, sensible, SUSTAINABLE eating plan that would allow us to eat out, splurge, and treat ourselves once in a while.

As several trainers told us over the years, losing those extra pounds starts in the kitchen. (Never wanted to hear that.) When we were younger, we could compensate for poor food choices by more exercise. At some point, that no longer worked. We were way past that point. And with a puppy, who has time or energy after two walks a day to go and kill yourself in the gym? And who wants to?

Working with a registered dietician who would come up with a sustainable meal plan; and one that was also a certified personal trainer that could speak to exercise programs as well, was a real plus.

And, most importantly, since this was a lifestyle change, it had to be something we did TOGETHER, as a couple. Like most couples, we had different amounts of weight we wanted to lose, but that was not the goal. The goal was discovering ways of healthier eating that were tasty, satisfying, attractive, and flexible…and that allowed us to go out sometimes, have a glass of wine, have pizza now and then. Along the way, Fuad assured us we would lose weight. We signed up and were ready to go.

Day 1, after foot surgery, began a 5 day color-based smoothie program; every day the smoothies were based around fruits and vegetables of a different color (blue day, red day, green day, etc.) They were delicious and satisfying and filling. After that, we migrated to a simple daily meal plan we could repeat and modify as desired. Rather than having to prep and maintain lots of containers of fruits and veggies for snacks; we had 3 simple options: a few almonds, yogurt with fruit, or an apple with peanut butter. Simple, easy, quick, and satisfying. Fuad shared some great recipes with us for homemade pita chips and garbanzo-based hummus; delicious. He had some great salad ideas, too.

We loved working through the 3 month program with Fuad, and we loved doing it together as a couple. He was helpful, encouraging, available, and very responsive. His gentle accountability and simple, flexible meal plans really worked for us. Never once did he say “Oh, you can’t eat that.” He was always for sustainability for the long haul, never deprivation.

Even with having limited mobility due to foot surgery, I still hit my goal weight before the end of the program. I weigh less now than I have in years, and am ready to go buy some new clothes, except that now I am starting back slowly to the gym to rebuild some of the muscle that evaporated over the past 3 years.

My wife is steadily losing weight and inches, well on her way to hitting her goal weight. All without any exercise programs or killer workouts. Walk the dog once or twice daily, that’s it.

We eat out several times a week, making healthier choices, and always return to our healthy baseline even if we veer off for a meal here or there. If we go a bit over one day, we don’t undereat the next day; we go back to the healthy baseline.

In summary, one of the best investments of our time and money in ourselves. Highly recommend FuadFit!

KEVIN W.

“I started working with Fuad in January, with a weight loss goal of 25-30 pounds. I needed to improve my eating habits, hopefully lower my cholesterol, and improve my overall health in general. I had gastrointestinal issues especially with bloating. Fuad realized that and kickstarted my weight loss process with a 5-day smoothie plan for easier digestion to cleanse the body from all toxins. After doing one week on the smoothie plan, not only did I feel great, I dropped 8 pounds which gave me a lot of confidence to lose the rest of the weight.

Fuad understood my body, my strengths and limits, which helped a great deal in changing my behavior on how I relate to food. Within 3 months, I lost 20 pounds. I am grateful to Fuad not only for the weight loss but also for improving my lab values of cholesterol and blood sugar. Today, it has been 12 months since I started with Fuad and I am proud to say that I kept the weight off because I now possess the tools to sustainable weight loss. I would highly recommend him to anyone.”

STEVE H.

“I recently concluded a 3-month session with FuadFit Nutrition, and couldn't be more positive in my review of our time together. Full transparency that I am a research nut, so immediately after our first call, I was diving in deep to learn more about the plans he was assigning me.

Fuad's down to earth demeanor is one of the things that made me comfortable at the outset. I knew I was committing both time and money to myself, and so wanted to be fully present on the first call. His ability to explain the process, the science and the way we would be checking in to hold me accountable seemed like teamwork, rather than teacher vs student.

The only place I would say I struggled a bit was entering my food into the daily food diary. This isn't specific to FuadFit, but mostly to the fact that am not great at immediate data entry. But, the weeks that I did stay 100% on top of my diary, Fuad had amazing feedback and suggestions on how to increase or decrease the macros in order for me to stay on the path to my goal.

One part of the "journey" that was really impactful about his caring and implementation of my plan was when I received my bloodwork back from my doctor. I had originally hired Fuad out of vanity - I was hoping to lean up, drop some fat and become beach-worthy! :-). The bloodwork showed high cholesterol and triglycerides - and he immediately jumped in to help steer our program to my health - and not just physique.

I'd highly recommend Fuad to anyone who is looking to invest in self-care. As the saying goes, "Your body is a temple." And Fuad is invested in his clients' success.”

JON P.

“I have seen FuadFit ads in the Pine Cone newspaper, met Fuad [very strong, fit guy with a HUGE smile] at our Anytime Fitness gym, approached him for a consult because I wanted to "reset" my weight down ~ 8-10 lbs before an impending cruise.

He is so congenial, knowledgeable, a great communicator, passionate about his profession. I came to him with a list of questions about supplements [creatine, HMB, protein powder]. I started with his 5 day smoothie reboot, lost 4 -5 lbs & then incorporated his dietary suggestions & have successfully re-set to a comfortable weight.

I have back issues [scoliosis] & multiple old lower extremity fractures, no R ACL [was repaired, then re-torn], so being a lower weight & doing specific workouts 6 days a week helps my mobility, joint pain, not to mention the impact on endorphins, a more upbeat emotional energy.

Fuad got me eating a lot more "colorful" vegetables & fruits & his impact truly supports "a body in motion stays in motion." I highly recommend FuadFit! He also specializes in nutritional /dietary needs related to Parkinson's, IBS, generalized "Geriatric" age-related muscle loss/sarcopenia.”

CATHERINE S.

“I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease earlier this year. Instinctively I knew that an important component of my total health care was my nutrition. Having worked with Fuad when he was a fitness trainer for many years, I knew he had transitioned to a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I reached out to Fuad within the first week of my diagnosis.

After the initial consultation I knew that Fuad would help me develop a nutrition road map that was tailored to my health needs, and my lifestyle. And he did. Once the plan was created, he checked in with me frequently to make sure that I was doing ok and always had a back up plan to help me stay on track. Fuad also made it clear that he was available should I ever have a question.

I wouldn’t hesitate to refer Fuad to any of my friends or colleagues if they were looking for a knowledgeable dietitian that understand his clients health needs in order to help them achieve their health and nutrition goals.”

CHAS Z.

“I really enjoyed working with Fuad and learning more about proper nutrition and healthy food choices by following his nutrition program. His friendly approach to nutrition counseling was the key to my success. He was very patient and knowledgeable and was able to help me clarify some myths and misconceptions in regards to nutrition. He really listened and offered guidance to help me problem solve when I faced challenges during the program.

Further more, he devised a custom plan for me that was easy to follow and coached me on how to track my daily food intake using a nutrition app. Following the plan, I was never hungry, and I got to eat delicious, healthful and satisfying meals. I lost weight on the plan and now I feel confident with the knowledge I have gained to maintain my healthy body weight.”

ALICE S.

“Fuad added a unique perspective to my daily eating plan. He shared so many tools that shaped this: thinking through the day's meals with proteins, healthy fats, carbs, and vegetables in mind; taking on challenges (such as eating during the evening and before/after workouts); recipes for foods I really like; what ingredients are adding nutritional value (the "why" of eating vegetables and certain spices), and recording meals in the app. I think it's the act of logging my foods and having an overview of my intake that really makes this happen.

I feel like I'm in control of my day and won't be surprised with some unexpected weight gain at the end of the week. Instead, Fuad added the tools to put in me in charge. And...once we really dug in...there's quite a bit to know about antioxidants, metabolism, and water intake, that comprise good nutrition.”

MARK K.

“I began working with Fuad in May 2020. I had a weight loss goal of 10-15 lbs. During that time I learned that weight loss is not just limiting or calories. Fuad taught me that in order to lose weight you have to eat nutrient-dense foods rather than calorie-dense foods. Fuad’s functional approach to nutrition helped me lose the weight and keep it off and continue to eat my favorite foods.”

RICH M.