Client Love

Training with Marissa has been an incredibly rewarding experience in ways that I could not have anticipated. When I starting working with Marissa, I wanted to get stronger and have excellent form. I knew Marissa was the person to go to, after a mutual friend referred her to me because of her profound knowledge.

Marissa’s coaching style is for everyone in that she is extremely adaptable to injuries and a hectic work schedule. I first came for help in diet coaching because I had no idea what a macro was and I knew that I had a very high metabolism and I eventually switched to both diet and programming. She really knows what she is doing. I went from a bench 1RM of 275 to a 1RM of 305 and working around back injuries I went from squatting 275 for a 1RM I can hit 275 for 8 reps. It also helps being accountable to someone to make sure I don’t slack off and not eat enough.

Marissa is an excellent coach and is very knowledgeable. She always answers any questions you have in a precise and easy to understand manner. The program is set up so it’s challenging but doesn’t feel overwhelming. It just requires dedication on your end. I’ve been so happy with my results! Didn’t think it would be possible to cut fat eating so much food. Bottom line she’s a great coach to help you further your fitness goals. What I’ve learned from her is invaluable and I definitely recommend her coaching!

I came to Marissa Roy looking for accountability to help me lose my postpartum weight during an extremely stressful time in my life. She coached me for 4 months and never once judged me when I would get off track. She was encouraging, professional, and realistic with her goals for me. She worked with me and together we created plan that worked best for me to help me stay focused and stay on track. I learned a healthy relationship with food. Meaning I am not removing any foods I enjoy or labeling them as bad but knowing I can eat them as long as it is within my allowed Macros for that day. I lost about 20lbs and several inches overall. I have more knowledge and confidence in eating the right foods my body needs and being able to maintain a healthy weight from now on. Thank you so much Marissa!

Marissa’s diet plan really changed the way the way I was doing things. I had the weight lifting down but really saw results after I stopped restricting my caloric intake especially my carbs. She was always responsive and supportive, and had a solution for any type of bump in the road, like aching joints or not getting enough sleep. Even with the personal issues I had, she was able to help motivate me, and help me remember why I lift, what my ultimate goal is, to not give up and relieve stress through lifting rather than sitting at home and wallowing in my stress. I’m really happy that I was able to maintain muscle mass while tightening up my skin from having kids and major weight loss.

Working with Marissa was overall a great and much needed experience, although not face to face, she was able to motivate me and keep me going through our time working together. I work long hours so sometimes it was rough getting everything scheduled done but Marissa was always understanding and motivated me to still go hard in the gym and use it as an outlet, which led to great results. The Macro tracking system didn’t even feel like dieting, it was just monitoring what I ate and how much I was eating, which should be the case regardless of tracking everything or not. I can definitely say after working with Marissa, I will continue eating right and staying in the gym. I feel healthier, leaner, and my energy has skyrocketed. This program was everything I wanted in a trainer and more. Thank you so much Marissa!

Marissa had me increasing not only calories, but carbs (hello cookies and bread!), all while working to increase my strength through weight lifting in the gym. While reverse dieting, I actually lost more body fat and almost 10 more pounds without meaning to, all by doing it correctly and in a structured program. In a lot of ways, Marissa gave me a normal life back. I’m now able to eat regularly, and I can make eating out fit into my macros. Make no mistake, it takes dedication and commitment to the routine to see results, but you WILL see results. The biggest takeaway from training with Marissa is that she will push you, and you will be a better person for it. I’ve become happier, not only with the way I look, but the way I feel. I wouldn’t train with anyone but Marissa after working with her.

Marissa asked many questions to understand my history with fitness and nutrition and learn more about me before we began and then sent me detailed workouts, tips, and nutrition guidelines. Now I love weightlifting have learned that it really changes your body in ways that cardio alone can’t. By the end of my first 8 week session I was down 18lb! Not only do I look and feel so much better, but I have now completely changed my lifestyle. I look forward to going to the gym and have a much better understanding of the effects of food on my body. I signed up for a second 8 week session and lost 2 more pounds and increased my strength in the gym significantly, so I know I also gained muscle. I highly recommend the combination of both nutrition and fitness coaching, especially if you have never heard of “macros” before.

Working with Marissa was truly transformational, I had no idea how attain the body I wanted and Marissa showed me the way. She is extremely knowledgeable regarding both diet and exercise. Before working with Marissa I was in a vicious cycle of restricting calories then binge eating and had an overall unhealthy relationship with food and exercise. With Marissa’s guidance regarding IIFYM and weight lifting I starting eating more and (not surprisingly!) feeling more energized and happier. I was so excited that after a few weeks I started to see the toned body I had been seeking for so long. Working with Marissa was invaluable to me, she taught me how to achieve a healthy lifestyle that’s maintainable. My fear of food causing weight gain has shifted to eating to build muscle and get stronger. I achieved the lean body I wanted and am able to keep it because of my time spent working with Marissa

I never believed that online personal training/coaching could work. That is until I started working with Marissa. I now know it definitely can work but it all depends on your dedication to succeed and the trainer/coach you have. I love that Marissa’s training style was so thorough and easy to understand. It’s neat because I studied Exercise and Wellness in school and I thought I knew all there was to know about training but I was wrong. For me, it was so much more beneficial to be told what I needed to do from someone else. A few things I’ve taken away from my experience with Marissa are that the gym CAN be fun, you CAN ‘diet’ and still eat what you want, and working out is about looking good but also feeling good too. I’m so glad I finally bit the bullet and decided to get a trainer. Marissa you’re the best!

Marissa is awesome to work with, I’ve had multiple personal trainers in the past and I’ve actually continued to work with her for a long period of time. She definitely pushes you to push you to the edge, but in a constructive way and most of all, she’s your biggest cheerleader in your fitness journey. I’ve always been on a roller coaster in my fitness and eating routine, but I’ve been able to stay consistent while working with Marissa. I went from weighing around 145 pounds at my heaviest to 117, which is what I weigh now. She also helped me mentally rewire the way I think about food and working out, so I care much less about the pounds I weigh, but I’ve learned to care more about the muscles that I build. I also went from being at almost 30% body fat to now 17%. The most important thing I learned from working with Marissa is that consistency is key. There were weeks where I wasn’t 100% at the gym, or I binge ate for 2 days straight, but through Marissa’s reassurance and encouragement, every time I thought I had failed, I was able to get back up and push through. Working with her has helped with not only my physical endurance but mental endurance. Thanks Marissa!

Marissa’s coaching style was one I wouldn’t think would work because most people think that to lose weight you have to only eat healthy, cut out all sugars, most carbs, etc. Obviously didn’t know any better because it did work! It was really nice to be able to eat what you want as long as it fits in with your macros! In the gym, she pushed me to my limits, which showed me strength I didn’t know I had. I did this program to make MYSELF more confident, not to please other people with my appearance. If you’re thinking about changing your appearance in any way, shape or form, don’t do it for others, do it for yourself! You’ll be happier with results and you’ll be more motivated!

The biggest part of this is that before, I was afraid to eat more than 1600 calories but now I am eating close to 2300 and am wanting more! The biggest takeaway from Marissa’s program is that the mental side is just as big, if not bigger, than the physical. I will always want to improve myself physically, but in order to prepare for the future I have to be okay with the present. Marissa is one of the most caring and devoted people I have ever met and I am not sure where I would be without her!

Marissa’s program has seriously changed the way I view a lot of things. After starting her program, right off the bat I lost 5 lbs, while eating all the foods I wanted, and barely sacrificing any time with my friends or family. Even after getting sick in the middle of the program, I still saw amazing results, not only with my body, but also with my focus in school and being generally more optimistic about many things. Her program has made losing weight and gaining muscle fun and enjoyable, and most importantly, HEALTHY; at no point did I feel malnourished or deprived of food. Seriously an amazing experience, turned my grades and life around. Biggest takeaway has to be that diets and nutrition don’t have to be about deprivation or sacrifice, and even when finishing her program, she’s given me so much advice that I feel I can stay in great shape on my own.

Marissa was the ideal coach for me—working with her was equal parts fun and educational—she always emphasized her role as an educator on all things nutrition and training for a balanced and sustainable lifestyle This is ultimately my biggest takeaway from working with Marissa. Fine tuning my nutrition to support my training goals and understanding what level of intake is appropriate for any given phase of life. Social events, celebrations, holidays etc. no longer make me anxious because Marissa provided me with various techniques and tools to ensure I can still indulge occasionally without sacrificing my mental or physical health. I’m so thankful for this mental freedom around nutrition—thank you Marissa for guiding me to a stronger, happier place!

When I started working with Marissa, I didn’t really know what my end goal was. I thought I would lose a few inches, tone up a little and learn some more about macros. However, what I gained through working with Marissa was SO, so much more. I never thought I would get to a point where I truly wake up every morning wanting to treat my body as good as possible by making healthy choices. My biggest takeaway is the way that I now view fitness, which is as a lifestyle. Marissa left me with a long-term lifestyle and habits that I will never be able to part from.

Moving forward from this experience I feel like I’m walking away with a greater sense of comfort going to the gym and using equipment I’ve never used before, a knowledge that the number on the scale is not the true measure of growth/success. My weight stayed close to the same but I definitely came to look a lot leaner and more toned – and my clothes started to fit better! The ability to strictly count macros when I want/need to but also the ability to “eye-ball” healthy meals – knowing when to indulge and how to fit those sweet tooth cravings into my diet, and a better understanding of my body composition and how to properly fuel my body to get the results that I want!

Marissa exceed any and all expectations I had, and became one of my best friends throughout the process. Not once did I ever feel overwhelmed with instruction or confused about what to do. She took her time and made it clear that MY success was her priority at all times. I have never had someone outside of my family take so much time and care to look out for me and always consider my best interest the way she did and still does. When I confided in her about my goal to compete, she took me under her wing yet again and I can’t imagine having had a better experience with anyone else by my side. You won’t regret choosing Marissa as your coach, for lifestyle, contest prep, or any reason in between!

More than the physical progress, the greatest bonus was the unexpected mental progress I made. I learned to be ok with the number on the scale each morning, no matter what it was. I became in tune with the subtle fluctuations of my body (stress, salt, sleep, hormones) and instead of focusing on those, I was able to maintain a clear big picture focus that trusted the process. I learned that going to a cookout or family dinner and being flexible with my diet was OK and possible! I learned how to enjoy my diet as opposed to feeling trapped by it. I learned that my body is capable of more than I ever thought it was. I learned that I will make time for the things that are important to me. Marissa showed me how to be both realistic and flexible while being 100% committed and focused at the same time. This is a balance I didn’t know was possible. Not only does she teach this balance, she models it in her life and THAT motivates me. It’s these things and the basic information and knowledge I gained from this process that I am most grateful for.

My mentality went from wishing I was thin to wanting and working for lean muscle mass. I now love food and cooking instead of fearing it. I have learned to portion size to better help hit my macros and goals. I don’t obsess over the number on the scale and don’t look at a weight gain as a step back but even potential progress. It’s obvious that Marissa’s goal is to help anyone and everyone she can. She isn’t looking to keep all her knowledge for herself, but she really wants to share and teach the process to everyone she can. For anyone who's looking for a coach who motivates, inspires, and pushes you past what you think you’re capable of, then I can’t think of a better person than Marissa.

Working with Marissa has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. She was incredibly patient with my questions and comments and always responded timely with great knowledge about fitness and nutrition. I saw more progress- both physically and mentally, in 2 months working one-on-one with Marissa than I have my entire life of dieting and working out by myself. She taught me SO MUCH about macros, meal preps, lifting, proper form, etc- things that I never would have even thought about incorporating in my life before.

Making the choice to work with Marissa was the best decision I ever made. Mid-program I had to get a reconstructive knee surgery and Marissa helped me not only not backslide during recovery but continue to make progress towards my goals. She has completely changed my outlook towards what healthy living means and has provided me the tools and knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle for the rest of my life.

You’re a one stop shop and that is every clients dream. My biggest take away from working with you mainly is around eating. I’m almost getting to the point on weekends where I’m not tracking but I’m making good choices and then Monday comes and I’m at a good weight. I think my biggest breakthrough I made mentally was when I went to the beach for a week and I maintained my weight all week. Normally, when I got on vacation in the past I would come home like 10lbs heavier just from bloat. The fact that I did that made me realize I have learned self-control when going out to eat. I’m also just much more aware of my choices and I can tell when I’m full and not to keep going to the point of I over ate. I still have been eating what I enjoy and I love that.

This was a great opportunity for me to learn about food. The physical part was secondary and I don’t think I realized how important that learning curve would be for me. It was really good to learn not only what I should be doing in the gym but what makes me feel good inside and not just on the outside.