Testimonials
KELSEY & KENT B.
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Kim Porterfield truly changed our lives. When we hired her in our late twenties, my husband had just been diagnosed with high blood pressure. He had a long commute for work and didn't have great eating habits. We worked out five days a week but weren't seeing the results we wanted. When his doctor tried to give him medicine for high blood pressure, he refused. I had been referred to Kim and had been trying to convince him for months to hire her to help us with our food and he finally agreed. I just knew that was the missing piece!
We were really surprised to find that we were under-eating some meals and overeating others, which can make your body store fat. Kim showed us that we can actually eat more (overall) and eat to burn fat and fuel our metabolisms. Within four months of eating "her way," we totally changed our bodies and our mindsets. Kent started around 24% body fat (which is high for a man) and got down to 8%. I started around 24-25% body fat (healthy for a woman) but was able to get down to 15% body fat (athletic range). That's going from a size 10 to a size 4, ladies! Because Kim taught us such valuable knowledge about nutrition, we have carried that with us for nine years and it's served us well. We have been able to pay it forward and help so many people adopt healthier lifestyles by living by example. I was even able to achieve a longtime dream of fitness modeling, even appearing on the cover of Oxygen Magazine! I have seen this style of eating work for all ages. If you are wondering if you should give it a try, the answer is YES! Don't hesitate. Follow what Kim says and really see what your body can do! Your energy will be through the roof! You must invest in yourself now or you'll be paying for it later. I added up our monthly expenses of going out to eat and showed Kent that it would be even cheaper to hire Kim and take care of ourselves. You're worth it!" Thanks Kimmy! We love you! |
RICK R.
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Kim has been my nutritionist for over a decade. She has taught me how to eat healthy while eating tasty food. I am convinced with her on my side I can accomplish anything I want physically. #ravingfanrick
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SARAH E.
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Before seeing Kim, I felt that I knew what I was doing with my nutrition, but after seeing her for the first time I was blown away. I had no clue!
Over our sessions Kim taught me what to do and how I wasn’t getting enough food for my body goals. I love how Kim’s approach is to teach and never make you feel insecure during sessions. Her expertise has given me the knowledge for a long-term lifestyle with the results I was after. I know without Kim's help that I wouldn't have accomplished so many goals in the fitness and health industry like I have. |
FOLAKE B.
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I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life, tried every diet from weight watchers to Keto, name a diet and I’ve probably tried it. One thing that all these diets had in common is that they just did not work for me. They were temporary solutions, but they were not realistic lifestyle changes. I needed something that was sustainable
and not a temporary fix, I needed something that would get me off the diet roller coaster once and for all. “In my quest for help, I found a nutritionist that was willing to help me achieve my goals, the approach that was taken was to cut carbs out of my diet completely and have me on a very low-calorie diet. I continued with the nutritionist for a year, but I didn’t seem to make any progress, my energy levels were low, I was hangry all the time and most of all I was frustrated with the fact that despite my repeated conversation with this nutritionist that his methods were not working for me and I needed something different, the only response I got was I was not trying hard enough, I honestly could have just talked to a brick wall and got better response from it. The time had come for me to stop throwing money away and move on from this nutritionist and find someone that was willing to work with me based on how my body responded to food, as opposed to a cookie cutter methodology. Fast forward a year, I was introduced to Kim through one of her clients and a good friend of mine, who had amazing results after working with Kim for just a few months. After my first meeting I knew in my heart of hearts that I found someone who got me, she listened and gave me a plan that was adaptable, educating me on how and why my body responded to certain foods the way it did. She brought carbs back into my life and I stopped being hangry which then motivated me to sign up for the bodybuilding.com and Labrada competitions, Kim got me into the best shape of my life, not once but twice. It was never an option to eliminate carbs, I ate my carbs and watched my bodyfat drop. For years I’ve been told to avoid carbs, it’s the enemy, not knowing that I was messing with my hormones and loosing muscle. If you are working with a nutritionist that says you need to remove an entire food group from your diet RUN, keep running until you run into Kim’s office. I say all this to say THANK YOU Kim, for helping me understand food, appreciate and understand how my body works, and most of all igniting my continued interest in proper nutrition. |
MAGGIE G.
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Hi, my name is Maggie and before I started working with Kim Porterfield, I was 45 pounds heavier, depressed and riddled with anxiety. At the time I was struggling with an eating disorder and had no idea how to lose weight without restricting/bingeing/purging. I was introduced to Kim by a former boyfriend as a last-ditch effort to lose weight, get healthy and hopefully regain an ounce of self-esteem. At first, I was resistant, as I believed for so long that the more you ate the more you gained weight! I couldn’t believe at that time that if I ate cleanly and frequently that I would see results. Eventually, however I decided to let go and relinquish control.
By following Kim’s plan, I began to eat for fuel, learn about the importance of nutrition and no longer did I see food as “good” or “bad.” I found that I was able to eat cleanly, feel satiated and be accountable. Kim not only facilitated my weight loss, but she also encouraged and supported me when I had my “ups” and my “downs.” Kim was able to empathize with my eating disorder struggles and support me when I needed it the most. Going to Kim Porterfield changed my life. I am now on a true journey of recovery from my eating disorder and am living the life I always hoped to live- healthy, confident and happy! She has been by my side throughout my entire journey and continues to be a strong and empathetic emotional confidante. Thank you, Kim! XOXO |
Jay B.
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If you have a sense of humor, then you will get a kick out of this testimonial:
I appeared at the Institute of Eating Management with a dream of facing my 40th birthday in “Speedo Shape” for my Ron Burgundy themed birthday party. I shed 65 pounds of fat with the guidance of Kim Porterfield CN who also taught me to keep it “classy” and stop referring to my arms as “guns.” 💪(Don’t act like you’re not impressed!) I dropped from 30% body fat to 11% and I continue to think I’m kind of a big deal. 😊 I no longer need cologne that is illegal in 9 countries for people to notice me and my wife is happy about that—and happy about my healthier lifestyle too! She’s not really that thrilled about my continued passion for wearing Speedos though. |
Donnie O.
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I had gone through the typical diet and cardio methods without any success for years. Lost some weight, gained it all back, and added a few pounds each time. A friend suggested I quit wasting my time and money and see someone that knew what they were talking about. I started seeing Kim Porterfield a little over 2 years
ago when I decided to get in shape for my 50th birthday. She totally changed my diet and got me in touch with a good trainer. Working with Kim wasn't just a temporary change but a lifestyle change. She taught me that counting macros and calories, etc. didn't need to happen! I went from 24% body fat to under 7% in 90 days! Since then, I have eaten reasonably, and I work out regularly but not as hard as during my 90 day challenge. I am now 52 and I hover around 10-12% body fat. Working with Kim is a true education. She teaches you how to dine out effectively with a program that is sustainable for life -- not like the fad Keto diet where you are going to gain it all back once you switch. |
ALEX R.
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A lot of people ask who I use as a coach. Kim Porterfield is my nutritionist and coach! She’s also a mentor and after 11 years, also a dear friend. However, she is always “the boss” when it comes to getting ready for my season and coming out of it.
Last year she brought me through one of the most successful seasons of my whole fitness career. Me being me, I surprised her one day by saying I decided I wanted to adopt a plant-based diet. Together we embraced that decision and ended up taking me to the biggest National Stage. If you’re looking for a credible nutritionist, a credible coach, a straightforward kind of person, she’s it! (Yes, she helps EVERYONE, you don’t have to be a competitor.) And yes, she does phone consults if you aren’t local. That’s how I do mine! 👌 We’ve got to the point that the trust is there so when she sets the plan, she knows I’m going to do it. I love that relationship we have. I like structure and I want to focus so all my energy is put into the right things such as executing the plan and TRUSTING the process. Your body changes DAILY during prep, so consistency and then making the tweaks she suggests here and there are key! So if you’re looking for someone with experience, someone that WILL PUT YOUR HEALTH FIRST, call and set up your initial consult. This post is solely about me telling you facts, that’s it. Way too many of you are caught up on achieving a look or trophy while sacrificing your health. Put your health first, with a knowledgeable nutritionist. |
Elizabeth & Peter A.
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My drive to understand the true function of food/nutrition in the body began in 2011. For two years, I participated as a figure competitor in the OCB. While I was successful on the stage both years, I found that the style of prep my coach used left me feeling weak, fatigued, and overly moody. I also experienced a shocking thirty-pound rebound shortly after my first set of shows. As a result, not only did I struggle to get lean the following year, my coach used more extreme methods to get me stage ready.
It was after this second difficult prep that I felt there had to be a better way to get ready for the stage. I decided I needed to take my health into my own hands and truly understand how food fueled the body! I started by pursuing my certification as a NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS). What I learned during my studies disturbed me, as I discovered the way I’d been fed during the two years of prep could have had detrimental effects to my metabolism. I became determined to prove one could get lean without using the extreme measures once practiced on me! So, I took the plunge and hired Kim. My husband had discovered Kim after having read and used the methods outlined in the book Get Lean by Lee Labrada and Keith Klein, CN, CCN (owner of IEM). His results with Kim were nothing less than outstanding, and I still kick myself to this day that I didn’t use her from the get-go! Anyway, live and learn! I decided to place my faith in Kim as well and naturally, I was not disappointed. For my final figure competition, I stepped on stage looking and feeling my best! I came in second in my category, but the truth is, I really came in first: I walked away with both my physical and mental health intact and that is more important than any trophy! I was so impressed and inspired by Kim’s knowledge and genuine concern for the health of her clients that I was determined to thank Kim in person. So, my husband and I flew to Houston to meet Kim and Keith and it was from that first meeting with them that I knew what path I wanted my career to take: I wanted to become a nutritionist, too. Kim has been instrumental in my career development, and I continue to admire her drive and passion to help educate others! Above all, I am thankful for her friendship and continued support! |
ROSS C.
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, however, these pictures cannot convey the profound change that has happened in my life in the past few years while working with Kim Porterfield CN at the Institute of Eating Management. I’m a data driven guy, so here are a few numbers I am proud of accomplishing since following the dietary guidance given to me:
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Kim S.
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Ten years. The pic on the left was taken ten years ago today. It was my “before” pic. I look back at it often to motivate me. It’s a lifelong battle, but worth it. There’s so much more I can do today than when I was ten years younger. I owe a lot to Kim Porterfield.
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Diane F.
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When I see side by side the difference between the present and the past, I instantly think of you, Kim.
Your guidance and support over these past two and a half years have completely transformed me not only outwardly but internally. I at times do not recognize the me before but will never forget how I felt. I can never repay you for all of the confidence and love I have gained within myself....thank you will never be enough!!! Thank you for changing my life and I hope you truly know how much of a blessing you are to not only me but sooooo many! God sure did know what he was doing when he guided you to where you are, Kim.... I am so thankful he led me to you!! –Diane |
Suzie O.
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I was 200 pounds on the left and 140 pounds on the right. I used to wear a size 16
and now I wear a size 4-6. I could not have done this without you Kim. The key was sticking to my diet plan with you because prior to that working out alone was not working. Now I’m maintaining my results with what you taught me.” |
Brittany M.
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I began seeing Kim Porterfield CN for my nutrition. I knew of several people that use her and they have all been successful with their goals of weight loss, muscle building etc.
As a fitness competitor, I was tired of the typical "bodybuilder's diet" that coaches put ALL their clients on. I was also tired of the yo-yo dieting, which I have been doing most of my life. With Kim's guidance, I lost almost 30 pounds in 7 months! The weight loss built my self-confidence, so I was able to market myself as a fitness model and public figure. I landed a few photo shoots, including one with a large supplement company. I learned so much from Kim and myself during this time. Kim not only cares about my nutrition, she also makes sure my mind is right too. This is extremely important to me, because a lot of coaches push their clients' emotional baggage under the rug. I'm not going to lie and say that every check-in has been perfect. There have been times I didn't want to walk through the IEM office door, but I did. Even if my check-in wasn't good, never have I felt discouragement from Kim. If anything, after every visit I walk away with something that I've learned, as well as fire to my motivation. I believe, when you want something bad enough, you'll make it happen. I've found my permanent coach! This is why I don't mind driving two and half hours every time I have an appointment with Kim. It's worth it! Cheers to the future! |
Lindsay G.
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Kim Porterfield CN changed my life in 2011 and I am forever grateful. I visited her after my oldest child was born. I had been living on a diet for 10 years and I was scared. How was I going to teach my daughter healthy eating habits if I didn't know them myself? She handed me a meal plan that consisted of more food than I have ever eaten in a day and told me to trust the process. I listened and this picture is the result.
Kim - my family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. She does phone consultations if you need help. Call her. She rocks. |
John N.
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Meeting Kim has been a true blessing. She is a coach, a friend, and a truly genuine person. Kim has taken the time to personally get to know me and to find a plan that has put me toward achieving my weight loss and strength goals which I previously thought were impossible. I now have a sustainable plan and keep the results without feeling like I'm sacrificing anything or worrying I will fall back into my bad habits. I no longer worry about chasing fads and watching my weight yoyo.
The best part is Kim has made the process easy and guilty free by acknowledging we are not perfect, and life gets busy. Kim keeps her plans simple and effective so they can be followed even at the busiest of times. The tools Kim has shared helped me understand the impact of my choices and stay motivated toward making progress. This doesn't mean every check-in has been a home run. I have lost progress at times and Kim's response has been to take a personal interest in understanding my challenges and helping me find ways to get back on track. Kim makes me feel so comfortable that I have probably shared more with her than needed. Kim has made such a wonderful impact on my life; my only regret is we didn't have the fortune of running into each other sooner. |
Callie W.
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I first met Kim around 2011 when I was a senior in high school. I was about to join the Army, so I wanted to get in the best shape as possible. At the time, I had very low self-esteem and wasn’t happy with the way I looked, but more importantly I wasn’t happy with the way I felt. Enter Kim! When I was in Houston, I would meet with her every 4 to 6 weeks. She taught me how to eat and explained what exercises I should do to build healthy muscle and lose fat. At the time I thought I could learn healthy habits just by doing a quick google search. However, I highly recommend meeting with Kim because she is a professional, she practices what she preaches, and she is genuinely a nice person who was such a pleasure to work with.
Fast forward a few years when I was in college, and I lost my healthy eating habits. I lived in barracks/dorm and I was only able to eat out of a cafeteria. I couldn’t just fly home to meet with Kim every few weeks to help keep me on track! Instead, we were able to set up phone call appointments every few months and that allowed me to get back on a healthy track. And finally, fast forward to a year ago when I got engaged! I knew I wanted to look and feel my best on my wedding day, so I knew what I had to do. I met with Kim every time I was in Houston for wedding planning. She helped me tweak small things throughout the year- and I felt amazing on my wedding day!! Thank you so much Kim! You have made this healthy lifestyle journey so enjoyable! I look forward to seeing you again :) |
Amy V.
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When I was 20 years old (2005 or 2006), a friend from high school was sharing her Figure competition picture, and I was like how can I look like that?! Enter, Kim Porterfield.
I was so broke, but I decided to book an appointment anyway. I saw her twice and then disappeared because I didn’t have the money to keep seeing her at the time. I struggled for the rest of my 20s with my weight. I’m 5’8 and at my heaviest I weighed 235 pounds. There were several physique competitors that I admired that were Kim's clients. Her name kept popping up. So, I started seeing Kim religiously. That’s when the magic started to happen. I was able to get smaller than I had ever been, but more importantly, fit and healthy at 17% body fat. Fast forward a few years and a couple of babies, using the principles she teaches at the Institute of Eating Management, I’ve been able to shape up after each pregnancy. The best part about it is that it’s completely realistic and sustainable. Nothing fad or quick fix served up here. Real life tools to manage your weight in a kind, body-loving way. Kim literally can gauge your mood every time you come in and gives you exactly what you need to get you going or back on track whether it’s tough love or the kindness you need when you’re feeling defeated and being WAY too hard on yourself. Accountability with her was key. I could not be more grateful for her, and her help with changing the way I look at food and myself. |
MArjory A.
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I have to say that my journey has brought me a long way. Not only physically but mentally! I can't imagine reverting back to my old lifestyle. Nothing feels better than FIT feels... The first picture on the far left was taken when I started working with my nutritionist Kim Porterfield CN. I was 152 lbs at 28.5% body fat!!!! The middle pic was taken 10 months later, and I was 132 lbs at 12% body fat, which was my leanest.
Whether you have 20 lbs to lose or 100 lbs to lose it CAN be done! I never imagined getting to where I am today. I am blessed to be able to inspire people to NOT give up. I only plan to get BETTER! |
Lauren V.
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"I first started going to see Kim while I was in law school and decided I wanted to compete in a fitness competition. I had worked out for a while but wasn’t seeing great results. After working with Kim and learning how important diet is and what worked for me, I got into the best shape I have ever been in. I was genuinely surprised at how much diet alone made a difference. Kim helped me figure out what worked best for me and my busy schedule as a law student and now as a practicing attorney. She has helped me place in every show I have competed in and more importantly taught me how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and eating habits all year round. I can’t thank Kim enough for continuing to help me reach my goals!"
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Donnita B.
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Kim is amazing! When she told me I could eat carbs and lose weight at the same time she changed my life!
"Kim is great at mapping out all the details and calculations but still makes it simple for you to understand healthy eating. As a fitness competitor, she made a diet plan and set goals for me that were realistically achievable. Every 2 weeks I would see results and before my last national competition, I was able to get my body fat down to 6%. Kim was not only the key to my success as a fitness competitor but also managing a normal health lifestyle after competing." Kim is encouraging and easy to talk to. She genuinely cares and wants to see you to succeed. #carbsforlife |
Roslyn S.
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"My name is Roslyn. I have been athletic since I was a kid. I never worried about my weight until my late 20s. Then it seemed like I went from 125 to 150 overnight. I had stopped being active and was working a lot. At work I wore scrub uniforms, so I never noticed the weight gain. One day I was getting dressed to go shopping with my sister and I looked down realized my stomach was lapping over my jeans. I instantly was depressed about it and became very hard on myself. So, I started pushing myself to jog every day until it became a hobby. I slowly built up to jog for an hour without stopping. I then removed a lot of the junk foods from my diet. Eventually, I lost all that extra weight. I was very lean and happy."
"Then in my mid-30s, I started to pick up weight again, but the weight was not as easy to lose like it was when I was in my 20s. I was not as lean and no longer really looked like an athlete. My main goal was to always look like an athlete. Even though I was doing my best, I could not come back down the way I wanted to and hold on to muscle. Then I learned of Kim Porterfield CN at the Institute of Eating Management. She whipped me right into shape. Not only does she know her stuff, but she is very easy to get along with. She was always in a good mood. She taught me that the foods that I thought were good for me were not helping me get to where I needed to be. I has always thought that if I ate less that was the solution, but I quickly learned from Kim that I was never going to get to my destination by eating less. She taught me how to eat more, but the right way." "Since I’ve met Kim I started competing in bodybuilding competitions. Not only do I compete, I am a winner! With the help of Kim, I went pro at my very first show. It was an amazing experience. I’ve learned a lot from Kim and I believe she's a life changer. I would recommend her to anyone." Thank you so much. Roslyn Stewart NFF Pro |
Dusti H.
I'm about to reveal my #1 secret to body transformation. Her name is Kim Porterfield CN. Most amazing nutritionist in the world. No gimmicks, no drugs, no tricks....just taught me when, what & how to eat and to eat clean.
Art G.
Kim Porterfield CN helped me go from stump to stud in a matter of 90 days by following her guidance and methods. Best of the best!
Chris C.
I came in to see Kim as a "return" client from my high school days. It had been 20+ years since I had paid any attention to what I ate, and I was interested in losing about 10-15 pounds to be at a more efficient race weight.
I am an endurance athlete training 7 days a week and I compete in roughly 15-20 races a year ranging in distances of sprint triathlon all the way to full Ironman. So, getting my nutrition plan dialed in is no easy task, but Kim was up to it!
I've diligently maintained the original plan she carved out for me and we have only made slight modifications since then. Over the past 6 months, I've gone from 16% down to 9% body fat with an increase in lean muscle mass. Performance-wise I have noticed an increase of 10-15 watts in cycling power output and a noticeable improvement in run pacing tied to better endurance.
I look and feel better than I ever have, if you are ready to change your life, Kim Porterfield CN is the place to start!
I am an endurance athlete training 7 days a week and I compete in roughly 15-20 races a year ranging in distances of sprint triathlon all the way to full Ironman. So, getting my nutrition plan dialed in is no easy task, but Kim was up to it!
I've diligently maintained the original plan she carved out for me and we have only made slight modifications since then. Over the past 6 months, I've gone from 16% down to 9% body fat with an increase in lean muscle mass. Performance-wise I have noticed an increase of 10-15 watts in cycling power output and a noticeable improvement in run pacing tied to better endurance.
I look and feel better than I ever have, if you are ready to change your life, Kim Porterfield CN is the place to start!
