Taylor A.
“I reached out at the beginning of 2018, and have been working with Stephen ever since. Over the course of a few years, I managed to lose some weight on my own, but I knew I wanted to take my training to the next level. What started as a goal to lose the last 15 pounds became a complete overhaul of my lifestyle for the better. I quickly learned that Stephen prioritizes longevity over everything and the value of his coaching extends far beyond fat loss.
Within the first few months, he helped me lose the extra weight. Then, we reverse dieted to improve my metabolism and focus on building muscle. During this time, my life never stopped for training and dieting. He coached me on ways to navigate events, holidays, and travel without losing sight of my goals.
I mentioned multiple times that I wanted to try competing but wasn’t sure if I could look the part. After building for most of 2018, he asked me to send him show dates to make it official. It was clear that he believed in me much more than I believed in myself at the time. We prepped together from January through August of 2019 – I won the bikini overall at my first show and placed top 10 at my first national show. I couldn’t have asked for a better first competition season. We’re currently working on reversing and building, and he’s been there every step of the way with me through all of the typical post-show struggles. His approach is nuanced, logical, and completely individualized to my context.
Stephen helped me build a body I love on and off stage, but he is more than a physique coach – he has helped me learn the power of communicating your goals (like competing in a bodybuilding show), the importance of owning your choices, and how to always stay grounded. As he once put it, “using the physique to grow the heart and the mind.” I’m not afraid to say that I know we will continue to make waves and accomplish big things in the future.”
Sarah A.
"I came to Stephen in quite a pickle. I inquired with Stephen after going through 2 months of bikini prep with a different coach who paid little attention to my preferences or health - the latter being incredibly important to me. Stephen hopped on a phone call as soon as he could as he knew I was in a time-sensitive decision.
From the start - Stephen was 100% honest with me. He had no interest in saying exactly what I wanted to hear to sign on with him as my coach. Instead, he was upfront about how prep would likely be difficult given the state I was in from my previous coach, & that prepping keto (a diet I followed for my health) probably wasn’t ideal, but he was game to experiment and figure it out with me. The next 3-4 months flew by.
My prep instantly improved simply because I felt I could fully trust Stephen to make decisions with my best interest and health at heart. And he never let me down. I chose to follow a low-carb diet to control my autoimmune condition, & every single time he made a change in my prep plan, Stephen emphasized how important monitoring my condition was to him when deciding what to do next. I finished my prep healthier both in mind and body than when I started, and I’m not sure many people can say that.
But... this wouldn’t be a true testimonial if I didn’t comment on WHO the real Stephen Beaugrand actually is... He’s someone you just want in your life. He’s the one who will cut your macros at the end of the week yet somehow still make you crack a smile. He’s the little cheerleader in your corner that keeps you going because his weekly video updates are insane, somehow managing to provide you with screenshottable gold each & every time that you have full rights to share on social media because #teamawkward
The best part about all of this is that I made a friend for life when I began working with Stephen. May or may not have cried a few tears during our last phone call after my show... Stephen did, that is =P
Thank you for everything, Stevie Weenie.
Alicia N.
“For my first bikini competition, I wanted to make sure I had the best coach and team. I did a lot of research and looked into a few different coaches. My decision to work with Stephen was by far the best one I made. My first bikini prep was flawless and because of his knowledge and guidance, I was able to secure my national qualification as well as an overall title in just my second show. Their scientific approach to nutrition and diet is what makes these coaches the best at what they do. Not only did I get an incredible coach, but I got an incredible team. I can't wait to see the package Stephen and I bring next!”
