Client Success Stories
Real experiences from clients who wanted a more realistic, sustainable approach to nutrition,
whole body wellness, and creating results that last.
"I needed help with my nutrition and diet. There are so many confusing things out there, especially for someone in their late forties. All the things that used to work don’t work anymore!
I really enjoyed working with Mindy. She is knowledgeable, realistic and full of good advice. I felt comfortable with her, and I trust her.
The thing that makes Mindy different is her real-life approach to diet and nutrition. With this approach I find myself more resilient. It’s not all over if I indulge or go on vacation, I just pick right back up and continue. I have had a shift in mind-set. I feel confident that I am on the right path to where I want to be, and there is less confusion.
Working with Mindy I have tools to work towards my goal of body recomposition. I will continue to work with Mindy, I will utilize her maintenance program. I absolutely recommend Mindy to anyone who is stuck or confused with how to move towards their health goals."
Meredith R. (WA)
"Being a woman in my mid 40's I was experiencing new challenges physically, mentally, and emotionally. I felt lost, discouraged, and weak.
This is where Mindy came in. She provided guidance, encouragement, tough love when needed, compassion and relatability. I discovered I still have passion for fitness, gained confidence, and learned I don't have to do it alone."
Stephanie S. (WA)
SIMPLE + REALISTIC = SUSTAINABLE
"Mindy, I can’t thank you enough for helping on my journey to a “better me”! I was stuck in the “diet mentality” for way too long!
You shared your knowledge, all while encouraging me to make small changes to get the results I was looking for.
In my first month I am down 2 lbs and 6 inches lost! But what I gained is what is the best for me and that is more energy, mind clarity and overall feeling great!
No longer, depriving myself of food groups or saying no to social engagements for fear of blowing everything I worked hard for! Again! Thank you!!"
Karla M. (LA)
"I contacted Mindy because I needed help tightening up my nutrition. As I get older my body has not responded as well to my old "go to's".
She was very easy to talk with and is very knowledgeable in Nutrition and Exercise. She practices what she preaches and is very supportive."
Coleen M. (AZ)
“I can honestly say that Mindy is one of the most motivating, charismatic and genuinely nice people I've ever met. You can see and feel how much she loves what she does.
Mindy has been helping me get back into shape after gaining 15+ lbs over the course of a year and a half. I've lost about 8 lbs in about a month. I have never felt better in my life.
Mindy is there reminding you to stay focused, eat right, drink water and get on with your daily exercise. Even with all of Mindy's talent and abundant knowledge, getting fit and staying fit takes work. If you are willing to put in that effort, Mindy WILL make sure you achieve your goals. You won't be sorry.”
Hoda B. (WA)
"Mindy has helped me become healthier and stronger, physically and mentally. She has truly changed my life!
She will give you the tools you need to get healthier and put yourself first. In six month's I have lost a total of 6 inches from my waist and hips and I have definitely have definitely gained more muscle."
Patricia C. (WA)
"Mindy help me with a long time overweight problem by helping me understand what I was eating. Over the course of a month (while traveling) I was able to move to a more healthy diet with minimal effort and the weight fell off. I lost 15 pounds over the course of about three weeks.
Mindy made it easy, data based, and helped me track what I was eating. If you are struggling with nutrition and weight contact Mindy and start and new journey!"
Ed B. (WA)
"Mindy does a great job training each individual at their own level. She is encouraging and never boring.
She understands nutrition and human nature so she is the perfect coach for someone trying to lose weight and get fit."
Kara N. (WA)
BREAKING THE DIET CYCLE
"Working with Mindy was really an eye-opener for me, especially as I am someone who has struggled with their weight all of their life.
When I met Mindy, I was stuck in a plateau and was desperate for a change as my low-calorie/low-carb diet and constant exercise routine had stopped working.
I was beyond disappointed when the scale wouldn't budge and so working with Mindy, I learned tools to begin the end of my toxic relationship with food and really started to hone in on some underlying causes of my crash dieting."
Kristi D. (FL)
RESULTS THAT FEEL DOABLE
"This absolutely works. Mindy is positive, understanding, and incredibly supportive. I lost 12 pounds in 8 weeks — and improved my A1C enough to avoid medication. The process felt easy and sustainable.”
Jennifer P. (CA)
"Four years ago I was walking with a friend up to an observation deck. I quickly became tired, winded and unable to continue. As I walked back down, frustrated, my friend asked me if I was ok. I abruptly replied "I'm a little out of shape in case you haven't noticed". I hadn't seen a doctor in years, but decided to have a physical, and learned that I was overweight with high cholesterol. I tried to lose weight, get in shape, and get healthy but had no idea how. I thought going for a walk once in a while and eating less was enough. It wasn't. And so the frustration led to an apathetic, defeated attitude and even more weight gain over the course of another 2 and a half years. Then I learned that my neighbor is a personal trainer, Mindy Garrett of Mind & Body Elite. I put off seeking her help because I was convinced I could do it alone. I couldn't.
Finally, I broke down and went with my wife, Ashley, for a consultation. Mindy's Jumpstart program was just what we needed. We started with nutrition counseling and fitness training, and quickly learned how easy it is to maintain a healthy diet, which soon became routine and normal. After a month we no longer needed nutrition counseling. The fitness training was challenging, and that's the point. I learned that a leisurely stroll doesn't challenge the body to improve. We learned how to exercise. In the beginning it was frustrating because I was focused only on losing weight. The most important thing I learned from Mindy is that fitness is a total package. There isn't one metric to measure it. It took 3 months to see weight loss, but in those 3 months I was replacing fat with lean muscle, my clothes were fitting better, I had more energy and I stopped having heartburn several times a week. My strength, agility, balance and endurance improved.
Then I finally saw the scale move, and once the weight loss started, it continued very quickly. It has been 18 months and 30 pounds since that pivotal first meeting with Mindy. I am now at a healthy weight and cholesterol levels, and in the best shape of my life. It hasn't always been easy, but it has been a lot of fun and by far the most rewarding experience. Thank you Mindy!"
Tom V. (WA)
I FINALLY KNEW WHAT TO DO
"I finally did it, and I threw away all of my old clothes. Now I’m focusing on keeping my protein up and building muscle.
I’m gonna continue to take this zepbound but now I’m taking it every two-ish weeks just as I feel I’m starting to slip up.
I’m so glad we did all of the hard work before I started taking it because I really knew where to get my nutrition when I didn’t have appetite, and I knew the real numbers that I needed to be hitting.
Thanks for all the help now I just need to maintain and build muscle"
Karaley L. (AZ)
REAL PROGRESS IN MENOPAUSE
"Frustrated by weight gain through Menopause? You are not alone! But there is hope, and Coach Mindy is that hope.
I reached out and Mindy helped me tweak my meals, gave me exercise tips and a positive attitude to get through each day. I did four coaching sessions and my progress has been small but it is working. I have lost 1.5 inches off my waist and my other measurements have started to go down. My weight is going down, which had been staying constant or going up over the last year. And I haven’t stopped eating any food that I love. Moderation is the key.
Coach Mindy will be your biggest cheerleader and will hold you accountable."
Jen M. (WV)
“Mindy is an amazing motivator. She is creative and supportive! I have been wanting to improve our at home diet – but didn’t really know how to start and was completely overwhelmed by the prospect.
She totally transformed how our family eats, which has been great for all of us. In addition, she motivated our “avid indoorsman” to get fit (and ask for whole wheat substitutes and “more green in his smoothies”!). He loves their workouts and is always in a great mood following. Kudos to Mindy!”
Laura L. (WA)
RESULTS WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM
"I've lost 11 pounds, my clothes fit better and I have more energy. But, more importantly I have a better relationship with food and I feel better about myself. It's not hard, baby steps."
Donna H. (NY)
SIMPLE. SUSTAINABLE. EFFECTIVE.
"At 73 years old, I had a book for every diet out there… until I found Mindy.
Her common-sense, nutritionally sound approach finally made everything make sense."
Sally D. (OH)
MORE THAN THE SCALE
"My health journey started at 340 lbs. Rather than go into the story and details about everything that I tried, diets, exercise, programs, etc.I thought I would share my current chapter with Coach Mindy. From my previous journey I picked up some great healthy habits and a much longer list of what didn’t work and what not to do. I had come to the realization that I needed to FOCUS and FINE TUNE my nutrition to accomplish my current and future goals of a healthy body weight. This is when I engaged Coach Mindy.
It has now been 4 short months in directly working with Coach Mindy. We have an accountability call once a week where she reviews MyFitnessPal app and what I have entered every day for my food intake. She checks to see if this is in alignment with the Macros she has set that are unique to me. She will give me kudos or suggestions on how to improve the following week. This space is a very safe space. She is quite good at making you very comfortable to encourage you of listing everything you consume. It does no good to not track the liquor or the sweets. You track everything! Bottomline, results! You bet! Every day I am satiated, not starving, not hungry, satisfied! No cravings! I currently sit at 285 lbs. I am also at a plateau according to the scale. However, this journey is much more that the scale.
I just had my wellness exam and a year later my blood work is excellent, my blood pressure is back to normal (good) levels and my doctor is extremely happy. Yes, I am having to purchase new clothes. While the scale has not been moving the last several weeks, the inches are changing on my body. Definitely less body fat %. After covid we will be able to test to see what the actual number is. I have a long way to go but am excited about the journey and have a high level of confidence in getting there. Get a goal, stick to the goal, share the goal, let Coach Mindy be your accountability partner and stop the noise in your head. LIVE and LOVE life."
David B. (WA)
THERE’S A BETTER WAY
"I was about to pay big bucks to a trendy deprivation diet program, and had already started depriving myself to get a jump on things. I felt horrible, I had less than zero energy, I was sad, but was going to champion through to a better me! What!?
It amazes me what one piece of fruit can give a body, what a well balanced eating plan can offer, so if you're about to spend the big money on the newest trendy diet, turn around and RUN to Mindy Garrett."
Carrie M. (WA)
"Before working with Mindy, I felt tired and wasn't sleeping enough, I felt fat with no control over what I ate, and was sorry for myself, "No one cares, why should I?"
I learned it's not a race, it's a journey, I discovered I like working out, I learned I can meal plan and when I do I spend less money, and I discovered I can be a healthier and happier person."
Tammy H. (WA)
SMALL STEPS, POWERFUL CHANGE
"I benefited greatly from your wonderful and informative program. Thank you so much for your guidance and affirmations encouraging me to take small powerful steps in my eating and my mindset as well."
Linda J. (TN)
PERSONALIZED + EASY TO FOLLOW
"We have used Mindy solely for nutritional needs. Having a high school crew team member, who works out 3+ hours, five days per week, we needed to make sure her nutrition needs and goals are being met.
Mindy made the personalized program informational and fun. My daughter said "this is going to be easy" and enjoys figuring out the food combos! Thank you Mindy!"
Theresa B. (WA)
BABY STEPS, REAL RESULTS
"Thanks Mindy for helping me shift my mindset and helping me to make small changes to eat healthier and move more.
I am starting to see some results and that is encouraging! Baby steps in the right direction!"
Eileen V. (WA)