For almost 6 months now, I've been working with Shawn and Savage Life. Back in the early summer, I was in search of a new coach while I was two weeks into prepping for my second show. I happen to have some friends who have heard great things about Shawn's coaching and recommended that I reach out to him via social media. I ended up messaging Shawn about my search for another coach and what he had to offer. Immediately, Shawn was fully invested in trying to help out and it quickly turned into a two-hour phone call discussing everything from prep protocol to our personal lives, and at that moment it became an easy decision for me to start working with Shawn.

I am at a loss for words to describe how amazing my preparation with Shawn has been from the start to the end. Shawn went above and beyond my expectations as a coach. For once, it felt like I was more than just a client or a transaction.  Moreover, I felt like a friend, athlete, and even family to Shawn. In addition, Shawn was extremely detail-oriented when it came to my prep protocol and was more than willing to explain the knowledge behind it so that I had a better understanding. Shawn had me undergo blood work right away to examine my hormones and overall health. He was able to correct a lot of hormonal issues that I was experiencing based on blood work, and because of high cortisol levels, he reduced my workout workload. When I was told that I’d only be lifting 2-3 times a week, I immediately asked Shawn, “Is this going to work?” or “Am I going to lose enough weight prep?”. Obviously, he was more than happy to explain the reason behind it and answer all of my silly questions. I was confident in Shawn's coaching abilities, but this was a moment of trusting the process for me. However, the changes we made right after for the next 22 weeks were nothing short of incredible! In that period, we lost approximately 25 pounds and crushed my previous year's package 6 weeks out. Shawn's approach to preparing me by maintaining high food and low cardio for the majority of my prep was mind-blowing compared to what my previous coach had me do. Overall, Shawn made this entire prep extremely smooth, there wasn’t a single doubt in my mind that I wasn’t prepared for the stage, and fully trusted him with physical and mental health.

Upon joining Savage Life, I immediately felt supported and loved by not only Shawn and Veronica, but the entire team. It's not a matter of whether you're a new or old member, everyone is encouraging and genuine. Shawn and this team have made me feel extremely grateful. It's a truly special experience to be a part of. I am eagerly anticipating what the future holds for not only myself but also this team.