Empower Online Coaching Anmeldelser 284

I worked with Empower over a 4 month period and am not thrilled with the results or the process. I gained 5 lbs with little change in measurements.

A little background about me before Empower: Lost ~50 lbs on my own and maintained with good body composition (24in waist 34in hips). Very familiar w tracking calories to fit in the foods I like and weightlifting heavy - over 2x my body weight.

The reason I joined Empower was to learn more about balance as far as going out to eat / drink at a restaurant that doesnt have the calorie counts listed & just to have a coach there for reverse dieting as its my first time really going through that process. All in all I did not achieve those goals.

A Few Points -

Exercise plans aren’t exactly customized as promised. I have a home gym set up with several different machines and a rack yet with all 3 plans given to me I had to go through and request different exercises and remind Emma of what equipment I have. This would be fine if it was a one off however for every single day of each plan at least one thing needed to be replaced.

On top of that I requested different glute activation exercises as I had been doing the same one for 4 months or so and the new one I was given was literally the same 4 exercises in a different order.

Although Emma is prompt in her responses I just feel answers were rushed as in she didnt really read what I was saying and plans were just thrown together based on the above. And my goals in working with Empower were not fulfilled.

Its still unclear to me how to maintain balance while going out. Often I would ask the same question in different ways because the answer I received didnt really answer the question at all.
For example she once told me to skip breakfast track lunch and then have an untracked dinner and this is after I mentioned the 2 meals I would be having out were breakfast and dinner - and I asked how I track the other meals if the dinner is untracked but did not get a clear answer.

And as far as my results...I understand with reverse dieting not everyone has the genetics to maintain their weight or see results during that process however I let Emma know that I had events starting in early June. When we finally switched to a cut I still wasnt seeing the results I wanted so I decided to “pause” coaching with her to take the weight loss into my own hands. Since I’ve been working on my own (setting my own macros) Ive seen far better results losing 1 lb per week vs none with Empower. Ive since lost an inch off my waist and gained 0.25in on my glutes doing a different trainers exercise plan - and it takes less time to complete.

Unfortunately I was billed for another month because you are supposed to notify a month in advance to cancel. I just had to act quickly and asked her to pause our coaching because with the events I have coming up I want to be in my best shape. And was just not getting there with Empower.

Dreading having to work with Empower again because I know in that month results will stall and like I said Im not gaining any results or knowledge from it. I will say the one habit I did build because of Empower was walking 10K steps. So thats one positive that came out of it. But aside from that Im at the point where I might just write off the $175 for the month thats left.

Edited to Add: We were supposed to continue coaching July 11 after the pause mentioned above but I HAVE decided to just write off the money I already paid because she is unwilling to extend the time for the pause and I am unwilling to begin working with her again ahead of the events I have as I know I will not be seeing results in that month. What can I say, I like results and I'm getting stronger with a smaller waist and bigger booty spending less time in the gym with a different trainer's exercise plan and my own diet plan.

I would not be feeling this confident if it weren’t for the help of Emma and her team. bought all kinds of fun new clothes for my upcoming trip and really just haven’t felt this confident in my body in months. Last november, i found out that i was hypothyroid after randomly gaining ~25 lbs in about 3 months (nothing about my diet or exercise routine had changed, it’s just that my thyroid stopped working 🤪) i came to Emma so broken and disheartened, thinking i would never get my old body back. and now here i am maybe 1 kg away from my goal weight. i’m focusing on getting strong and crushing pbs in the gym, rather than doing 2+ hours of cardio everyday

little testimonial:

Before working with Emma, I honestly would photoshop every photo. At a certain point, I would only allow friends/family to take group photos and photos of me on my phone so that I could make sure they were edited to my liking before anyone got their hands on them to post! I was so uncomfortable in my body, and went through periods of starving and then binging. I had no idea what calories really were, and I never exercised because I didn’t know what to do or how to move my body properly. I can confidently say that I have never felt better in my body. I feel happier, healthier, and I enjoy cooking, eating, and exercise so much. The biggest takeaway from working with Emma has been for me is learning that nothing is off limits! I can eat what I want to eat in moderation and still make memories. I can challenge my body to move in new ways and lift weight I never thought was possible! Goodbye are the days of fearing walking into a gym without wearing baggy clothes. Goodbye are the days of photoshopping the photos I post online. Goodbye food fears!! Working with Emma was the best decision I have ever made in my life and for my health, mentally and physically. I love working with her. She really is the most supportive, kindest coach there is out there and I have learned so much from her. I can’t wait to continue working toward my goals with her🫶🏻🥹

Emma is the sweetest and most genuine coach I could have ever asked for! She is always there when you need her and she truly cares about your overall HEALTH, not just your physique goals. She will be a friend for you if you need one and is always so supportive and uplifting. I found myself learning something new nearly everytime I talked with her and I’m leaving this experience so thankful and with a whole new mindset towards nutrition. I finally have confidence in my body and confidence that I now have the knowledge I need to continue moving forward on my own, and it’s all thanks to Emma and the Empower Team! She will always work with you and make adjustments or changes as you need and you can see just how passionate she is through everything that she does! I initially chose Emma as my coach because I saw so much experience and knowledge in her, and she did not disappoint! This is an experience I will forever be grateful for, and if I ever need to work with a coach again, Emma will definitely be my first choice! I cannot thank her enough, because I truly feel like a different person now than I was when I started. You will not regret working with her, it’s the best thing I’ve done for myself.❤️

Honestly can’t thank Emma enough for how much she has helped me with my relationship with food! Having previously suffered with an eating disorder, I sought help in order to gain a healthy relationship with food and exercise and realise that it’s ok to eat what you want! I have found food freedom! The recipes are so yummy and the workouts are good too! The only issue I had was with my own motivation and fear of going to the gym so I didn’t manage to make much progress with weights ect! But definitely will look at coming back once I am feeling more confident within the gym and in a better mindset 💗💗💗💗

Had such a great experience with Emma and the empower team! Was slightly nervous to start with as it wasn’t face to face. But actually this made it easier I could soak to her whenever I liked and she got back to me the same day everytime! Even with the smallest questions. Emma helped me with t my diet and my form in the gym! And four months down the line I feel great and even more motivated to go off on my own:) thank you so much x

I would definitely recommend this programme to everyone, I have actually recommended it to my mum and a couple of my friends. I have been weightlifting and in the gym for a fair few years now and know my way around exercise and nutrition but I wanted that extra accountability and push from someone who didn't know me... That's exactly what I got.

I was with Emma since November 2021 and in that time I have had 4 different workout programmes and lots of meals to choose from. My cravings were taken into consideration and meal plans changed on a weekly basis. Strength goals set. I was really impressed with the whole experience and for the price it's a STEAL!

In the time I have been with Empower I have dropped over 20cm and my weight has dropped around 2kg which doesn't sound overly impressive but my whole body composition has changed and I have never loved or been so confident in my body more than now.

You're all doing a fabulous job, thank you ❤

Throughout my time with Emma, I've unlearned so many lies I had internalised from diet culture. I've managed to end a period of restriction and bingeing that lasted well over a decade in a little under 3 months with her! And beyond that, I've become so much more content and confident in the gym (I can hip-thrust my own bodyweight!!). I thought the problem with my weight was a lack of dedication, but really I was stuck in a cycle of doing exercises I hated and eating too little. I cannot thank Emma and the team enough for giving me a new found understanding of how to fuel my body and enjoy doing it!

The best investment in myself I have ever made!! If you are even just thinking about getting a coach (like I was) all I can say is just go for it.. Emma is the best coach! I have learnt so much from her about my nutrition and I’ve now got so many healthy habits and the knowledge to keep going myself. The workouts are amazing and enjoyable! They make you want to keep progressing. The encouragement and support you get from Emma is fabulous, she’s like your very own cheerleader on your journey 😊 being held accountable and having that support is what is going to make the difference for you! I feel so body confident now, the difference is my shape is amazing and I’m so ready for the summer now 👙 a massive thank you to Emma for helping me get here both physically and mentally ☺️

Like stated below on the negative reviews this program isn’t worth it. She charges 200 a month for the same exercise which isn’t many. Legs days are typically hip thrusts, lunges, etc. My workouts never changed I was just told to go up in weight each time I performed and you have to commit a minimal three months with her program. I basically payed 600 for one meal plan and 5 workouts. She will change you meals if you ask but honestly other online programs are more worth the buck because you get a bunch of meals and variety of workouts. If you are going to pay 200 a month for the same workout each month you are better paying for an in person trainer so that you will actually see results. I can’t believe all the positive reviews because this program is a total rip off unless you have never worked out a day in your life. I gave one star because she is nice but she won’t change your workouts even if you ask which I thought was strange.

If anyone needs a sign to take the final step, let this be it. When I signed up with Emma I had very little expectations coming from an ED background, was very restrictive and feared weight gain. I was tired of convincing myself that I was happy as I was and putting off weight gain for a lame excuse, because I really had nothing to lose. Empower has pushed me into anxious situations in order to grow, increased my food so that I’m now eating 3-4x the amount I used to, pushed me from overworking myself to being kind to myself, all while I gained a lot of confidence and happiness in my new body, and stopped giving a f*** about the scales or being my thinnest self. Thanks to the empower team I am finally laughing, smiling, present, and the family member and friend I wished to be again🥺🙏🏽

While I didn’t get to finish my training due to health reasons I will most certainly be back! Emma was always there to switch up my meal plan to include healthy options to satisfy any cravings I was having for the week. When I was hard on myself she constantly reminded me of what I had accomplished, when my health started to decline she reached out & explained she was there if I needed to talk. Always emphasizing the importance of mental health & having patience with yourself. I will definitely be coming back to work with her in the future. All love & luck to Emma & the Empower team! Xx

After making a complaint direct and not getting a response, I would just like to tell all women to avoid this coaching service. I filled out my questionnaire for my custom plan stating I had certain issues with exercises due to historical injury, the plan included those exercises. I also stated I couldn't do 10k steps and work out 4 times a week as I have a baby, I'm working and studying and yet they wouldn't change my plan to accommodate, instead when I didnt stick to it at all because it was so unachievable reduced my calories or told me to do more steps. The foods are heavily sweetened and low fat which caused me personally to start binging and have an unhealthy relationship with food, this was sent as feedback and no changed made to plan. After I'd upped my fat myself and started eating whole foods not sweetened crap and was seeing progress I was told to follow the plan or do even more steps. The program is about money, there is no customisation whatsoever. I would have got better feedback going with a PT that takes on board the clients lifestyle or feedback if they are struggling or an online coach who is actually doing a personal service with personal checkins. It honestly felt like talking to a brick wall and what makes it worst is you have to pay even if you aren't happy with the service and when you do complain you don't even get a response. SAVE YOUR MONEY, AVOID.

I wouldn’t recommend unless you’re completely new to fitness and dieting or have more than 10-15 pounds to lose. If you are lean already and just looking to recomp or build muscle, work with a non-online coach instead. You need someone present to help you with workouts. If you just have a ton of weight to lose then this will probably work for you, but I literally got nothing out of it. It is just basic ass beginner macros and progressive overload info you could find anywhere online for free. Also if you have or have had an eating disorder I truly do not recommend. She will put you on a weight gain diet immediately and personally I did not have the mental strength yet to deal with such rapid fat and weight gain in a short amount of time with so little mental support, plus I’m short so I don’t think I should have been pressured to eat so much and up my calories without any cardio or gym support.

Starting with Emma is quite literally the BEST decision I ever made!
Before starting my online coaching process, I was underweight, massively overtraining, and under-eating by about 1,000 calories! I had an unhealthy relationship with food - I feared eating anything with high fat content, and whenever I did eat such foods, a maaaajor restriction along with overtraining would follow.
I knew weight gain was my only way forward. And I knew Emma could help me.

Here I am now, as strong as I’ve ever been, as heavy as I’ve ever been, eating more than I ever have (completely ‘FOOD FREDOM’), loving training more than I ever have, and (lo and behold) loving my body more than I ever have!!!

I quite literally owe Emma my life - if it wasn’t for her, my weight would be rock bottom, and my health would’ve continued to deteriorate- both physically and mentally.

I honestly cannot recommend signing up with Emma enough

I really liked the recipes, Team and workouts! I had lots of fun and it definitely got me into fitness and understanding my body a lot more. The only thing I’d critique is the price, as it was a bit too expensive for me.
But other than that it was a great learning experience!!

Wow! I don’t even know where to begin. I can’t thank Emma and Empower enough for these past 5/6 months we have been working together. I was very skeptical about starting a program, let alone a program that was completely virtual. Well, Emma has definitely changed my mindset for the better. It had been so frustrating in my journey trying diet after diet, supplement after supplement, workout after workout, with no results or quick results just to see the weight come right back. Not only have a I seen weight loss and inches lost with Emma, I have been able to sustain it! She works with you 1 on 1 to personalize what your unique body needs to see the results YOU want to see. Physical/mental positive lifestyle changes will be seen after working with Emma. She is patient, kind, responsive and so knowledgeable. I have learned so much from Emma and I can’t wait to keep working with her! 😊 Thank you!!!

I’ve been working with Emma and the Empower team since September (2021) and it is honestly the best decision I’ve ever made.
I was in such a vulnerable place having gone through my second inpatient stay for anorexia Nervosa and being discharged with very little to no support and still very underweight.I felt myself slipping backwards and so reached out to Emma for help.

The support she has given me is no doubt some of the best I’ve EVER received and without her and the empower team/community I don’t think I’d be here today.

I’m enjoying food and been shocked at how much I can eat and really that all food can fit into a healthy diet. I have a better relationship with exercise again and I’m loving my workouts! I’ve always felt supported and never judged. She has really made me feel that I matter, that I deserve a better life and that I can do this, which is such a difference from the experience I’ve had with other support services.

It’s the first time in my 8 Year battle with anorexia and exercise addiction that I can see a glimmer of hope. I owe Emma so much and I cannot wait to see what I can achieve in the next few months 💕 without a doubt I would recommend the empower team to everyone and anyone!

Joining Empower has honestly been one of the best decisions I have ever made ! Emma and her team are so so supportive to where ever you are at within your fitness journey and create completely bespoke workouts and plans based on your goals! It’s really easy to follow and you have access to chatting with emma when ever you have questions, which she will always explain really clearly and dedicate her time to replying with long responses so you feel fully supported! Thank you so much

Working with Emma and team empower has been one of my favorite decisions! Before I found this program, I had been sick with an autoimmune disease for about five years. In and out of the hospital, back and forth from being afraid of food to eating everything like it’ll be the last meal I’ll ever eat. My relationship with food was not good. Finally had surgery to remove the disease back in September of 2020 and was feeling great and eating everything, because I could. Finally was able to make the decision for myself that I was tired of feeling sick and tired- I had no more excuses! Empower made making healthy into a lifestyle SO easy!! My relationship and mindset towards food has completely changed. I am able to eat delicious food while giving my body the fuel it needs to grow strong and healthy! The structure is there (which I desperately needed) but there is a huge focus on “memories over macros” as Emma says best which I think has been a huge contributor to why I have been able to turn this into the best lifestyle change! Progressing in the gym has been my favorite part. The exercises are tailored specifically to you and your goals and the team is there to answer any questions and make sure you feel comfortable when trying new exercises. These past 6 months have been a blessing and I am so grateful to have found team Empower! This is the healthiest and happiest I have been in years!!