Get Fit With Mer Program’s testimonials

I’ve been with Mer and my Assistant Coach Alana for a couple of years now and it is one of the only programs I’ve been able to be consistent with ever. I’ve been trying to lose weight for most of my life and tried many many many diets/programs/plans/groups. I’ve spent a lot of money, time, etc and this is the only one that stuck. They have stuck with me through the ups and many downs in my life, even if it wasn’t just the number on the scale. That’s what made the difference - someone who cared about my life because they know that health and weight loss and strength building and wellness are connected to all parts of life. Even though the basics are calories in and calories out, they truly understand that it’s all the other parts of life that can affect how well we can manage to even keep up with the calorie deficit. They understand that much of the battle is in the mind, while also giving the practical knowledge and intentional meal and training plans to make it happen. That’s the difference for me. The relationship, the encouragement, the checking in and seeing me as a real, whole person. While I still have a ways to go on my physical goals, my mindset and attitude towards my health and weight loss goals have truly come a long way and the Get Fit With Mer team has been an enormous part of that journey. I’m forever grateful and excited to keep going!!

I have never felt more supported in my overall health! This is the first program that has promoted healthy habits such as fueling my body adequately instead of an unrealistic deficit, incorporated rest days with movement, and workouts that are tailored to my capabilities, equipment and life circumstances! For the first time it all feels sustainable! The amount of true and genuine support is hard to explain. I feel like I’m actually seen as a whole person and not just a number. So much positivity with coaches and other members! The amount of education alone is worth every penny. Can’t recommend GFWM enough!

The GFWM program has completely changed my relationship to exercise and nutrition. I started with the program in the Fall of 2025 and now I can’t imagine life without the GFWM team! I live with anxiety and PCOS, and most recently struggling with anemia deficiencies that severely impact my energy/mood. I had never been able to stick with healthy habits out of fear and shame that “I’m not doing it perfect,” when my body is symptomatic and tired. This program changed that mindset completely. The GFWM coaches are incredible, and have crafted movement and nutrition plans that can help me move toward my goal of improved strength and fitness while still allowing for adjustments on hard days. This is the only program I’ve found that provides top-notch fitness and nutrition plans and a seamless app for tracking, AND a team that is truly attuned to women’s health, mental health, and how it all intersects and impacts the body and mind. This program is truly affordable, especially considering how much support, care, and guidance you receive from the coaches. I truly believe Mer, Olivia, and Becca have changed my life for the better. I am so incredibly grateful to them and to this program! 💕💪

Before joining GFWM, I felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting fitness advice online and didn’t know how to approach my goals in a healthy, sustainable way—especially while navigating PCOS. The program helped me build structure, confidence, and a much healthier mindset around my body. I now feel stronger, more informed, and a lot more positive about myself overall. What makes GFWM unique is how supported you feel the entire time. It’s very structured and organized, so you always know what to do next and never feel lost or alone. The coaches genuinely care, and that personal support makes such a difference. It feels like an investment not just in fitness, but in your confidence and overall well-being. If you’re someone who has struggled with consistency, PCOS, or feeling discouraged in your body, I truly understand. There were times I felt frustrated and unsure of what would actually work for me. GFWM helped me realize progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be real. Coach Olivia and Coach Mer were so kind and encouraging, and they helped me believe I was capable even on the hard days.

Before I joined GFWM, I was at the lowest point I’ve ever been with my physical health. I struggled with PCOS for years and had fallen into a sedentary lifestyle. I constantly felt stuck and unhappy in my body and that affected every aspect of my life. I couldn’t even recognize myself in the mirror anymore. I knew it was up to me to make changes to get healthy but I had no idea where to begin and the road ahead felt very overwhelming. When a GFWM video came across my feed, I was immediately intrigued- Mer was someone that looked like me at the start of her journey and had accomplished everything I wanted for myself. Having guidance from someone that’s been in my shoes made reaching my goals seem like something I could actually accomplish. When I joined the program, I was perfectly paired with Coach Shannan. She has been by my side every step of the way providing plans and advice tailored to my specific needs and supporting me through all the ups and downs. Her realistic guidance made every change and milestone seem attainable because it really was. Good days or bad, she cheers me on and is the accountability partner I really needed! I couldn’t go from zero to 100 overnight so I started by focusing on small changes one at a time. Once each habit became easier and part of my routine, I would add in the next and gradually increase the frequency and intensity of each thing- hydration, daily macros, daily steps and workouts. These small changes have all added up to have a bigger impact over time. When I look back to the start of my journey, I can’t believe how far I’ve come. I feel so much more knowledgeable and confident with meeting my daily nutrition needs and so much more physically active and capable. I genuinely feel like I’ve been able to make lifestyle changes that I can realistically sustain through the chaos and demands of everyday life. The GFWM program has truly helped change my life for the better and I’m so thankful!

I did the GFWM program for 6 months. It was a great experience! I lost 15 lbs, decreased my overall body fat percentage, and lost a combined 20+ inches off my body. The journey started off very emotional and we dove into the root causes of some of my eating habits and emotional attachments to food. I’ve also learned so much about macros and what different foods really do for your body. The only reason I did not continue the program is because I’m swapping to a local trainer otherwise I would have continued forward. This was a life changing experience in the best way!

I’ve been with GFWM for nearly a year now, and it’s honestly been life-changing. I’ve tried other coaches before, but the level of support here is unmatched. It’s so refreshing to be surrounded by people who actually 'get' the struggle and want to see you win. Shout out to Coach Baby! I honestly feel like I was paired with the perfect coaches; they’ve kept me from giving up on myself during some really hard times. Between the community of women and the amazing tools Mer creates to help us master our mindsets, every cent has been worth it. If you’re looking to change your lifestyle for the better, I can’t recommend this program enough.

No matter what you have going on I think anyone can start this journey. I started my program just a month after knee surgery, in the middle of wedding planning plus working 7 days a week but somehow with the support of my coach have managed to stay on this journey. Granted it definitely hasn’t been easy as I’ve also had some other hard things come up that hit me like a freight train emotionally/mentally but my coach supported me through it all. Before starting this journey I tried loosing weight on my own but it never worked out and I could never stay consistent. I learned that giving myself rest days are just as important as the days in the gym and my coach has helped me see that. Before I would just feel like I’m failing when I take days off but with the program I’ve learned that sometimes taking a day off is more beneficial than pushing through it at the gym. Although I’m not where I want to be yet, I know how valuable this program is and I know it can get me where I want to be with the support of my coach. I love this program because it’s not just about hitting the gym and eating a strict meal plan but also supports and understands that life happens and giving yourself grace is encouraged. If you give the program a try you won’t regret it.

The GFWM program has been so incredibly helpful for me. I am your typical, corporate employee working at a desk 40+ hours a week and I struggled to find time for myself, whether that was for meal prepping, working out, or prioritizing sleep. I was a little nervous to join GFWM because I was worried that I would look like I have so many excuses for not doing better for myself, but Mer and my assistant coach, Alyssa, were SO KIND and so helpful in encouraging me to take one step at a time toward my goals. So far, I have lost around 10lbs through GFWM, but I've also gained almost 4lbs of muscle and lost 3%+ of body fat. I never thought I would be able to balance work, social life, and my health, but this program and my coaches showed me that it's so much less complicated than it seems!! I think my biggest accomplishment so far since joining the program is that I can actually RUN! I started this program in August of 2025 and I couldn't even do a light jog for more than 30 seconds without getting winded and stopping. Now, in April 2026, I can run outside or on a treadmill for almost 45 minutes without stopping because my muscles are strong and my lungs and heart are strong! It's such an incredible feeling and I'm so thankful for this progress. I can already tell that as I continue, my quality of life and enjoyment of life will also continue to improve! Highly recommend these ladies!!

For my personal experiences, I think one of the hardest parts about everything is just looking in the mirror, and not liking what I see. I’ve always loved who I am and when I started not recognizing myself is when I was like wait.. is that me? Then started my self-doubt, the deep depression and being in my feelings, wondering where do I start? Will it even make a difference? I decided to do the GFWM because I followed Coach Mer on instagram and her journey just seemed so genuine and I loved how raw & unfiltered she was. The program helped me initially in what I needed the most.. a starting place. Having the workout plan and the food lined out for me was honestly extremely helpful. I would’ve been happy had it just been that. But being in the program and having Coach Alana and Coach Mer, along with the rest of the community of women has been so nice to be a part of. Not only has the program helped me health wise, it has helped me mentally & emotional. That’s something that is priceless to me.

The entire GFWM team creates such a safe space to show up as your messiest, most authentic self. There’s never a single moment of judgment for your transparency. Coach Alana is the biggest ray of sunshine and my biggest cheerleader! There’s something so comforting about knowing that this entire program was created by someone who’s been in my exact shoes and knows all of the little intricacies of becoming my healthiest self. Coach Mer will celebrate your smallest wins and pull you out of whatever rut you find yourself in because she’s BEEN there. They don’t shy away from the hard conversations but instead give you measurable goals for yourself and genuinely care about your entire being. They prioritize mental health which is HUGE in the fitness space. If you’re feeling down one week, they’ll help you figure out what about your nutrition + physical activity led you there and get you back on track. I don’t know about all of y’all but when I’m in a bad mental space, it’s really hard for me to connect the dots and question what about the previous few days got me so down. It’s easy to just live in that space for weeks on end but what I love about the GFWM team is that they gently coach you back up. There’s no pressure, just leading with love every step of the way. Something that sets this program apart is that it takes ALL of the scary pressure around nutrition away. They listen to your goals and create a custom nutrition plan to hit all of the macros needed to take care of your mind & your body. If you have questions about why you need certain nutrients, they explain it to you with real science and real data. It’s taken away almost all of my food noise because I just have to follow the plan and go about my life. The workout plans are also personalized. If you don’t know how to do a certain move safely, there are videos showing you the do’s & don’ts. If you need to step back from certain movements because of injury or pain, they’ll offer alternatives to keep you movin & groovin. I’ve never had such a nonjudgmental space to show up as my full self and it’s so freeing. Coach Alana & Coach Mer - you’ve changed my life forever! Couldn’t love you more.

I have done my fair share of coaching and health journey programs, but this is the first time I have felt such a mental shift. This program isn’t about gimmicks or speedy results, it’s about putting in the work and changing negative patterns. I feel so much better physically and mentally. The coaches are there for you every step of the way, willing to talk through whatever issue you may have. It’s amazing being able to talk with someone who’s gone through what you’re going through. The nutrition and workout plans make this whole journey feel so much more doable! And everything is customizable. For me, it gets me to try new lifts and recipes. If you’re ready to make a change, I highly recommend this program!

My experience over the last 9 months has been nothing short of amazing. My coach (Sarah), Mer, and the entire community that she has built is so supportive and inclusive. I've struggled for SO many years, yo-yo-ing different diet styles, not sticking to workouts, etc, and this community has built such a solid foundation for me. I couldn't be happier! Everything is so catered to you individually, I only wish I had started this sooner.

I love this app so far. It is easy to use and I love the new additions of the water tracking with the glasses. Zands has been amazing giving me support and encouragement through every high and love I have hit and has given me motivation to continue on. I truly love how she changed my plan as I have needed to be able to fit my lifestyle better and incorporating some fun exercises into it as well.

Shannon’s support has meant so much to me as she not only has been the best guide/coach to get me on track with my results for body recomposition with some great tools/structure and mindset support but she was also really amazing for me in a dark season and I’ve never felt judged by her but seen and supported. I’ve lost about 30 lbs after having had my baby weight stuck on me for 3 years and built strength. Boy I’m glad I’m not where I was when I got started and I’m happy I didn’t let my head get in the way telling myself it wouldn’t work for me. Definitely recommend working with Shannon and Coach Mer because they truly care and are providing awesome structure that is detailed and designed for each individual’s specific needs! So grateful for them and this program 🫶

When I started this program, I felt overwhelmed and stuck. I’ve struggled with my weight and confidence for years, and having PCOS has made the journey even more challenging. One of my biggest struggles has been emotional binge eating. I often turned to food for comfort, stress, boredom, really any emotion. I knew if I kept going down that path it would eventually affect my health and my overall happiness. I was tired of fighting myself and feeding into my own pain. I joined the GFWM program in early August with Coach Mer and Assistant Coach Zands, and working with Coach Zands has truly been a game changer. She makes nutrition and fitness feel realistic and sustainable instead of overwhelming. I’ve learned so much about fueling my body, staying consistent, and giving myself grace when things aren’t perfect. The support and accountability she provides make such a difference. I never feel judged during off weeks, only encouraged and supported. Having that positive voice has helped me quiet the negative self-talk that used to push me back into old habits. Coach Mer has checked in numerous times and has been incredibly supportive. She’s helped me develop healthier ways to work through my binge eating, which has been huge for me. She also answers any questions or doubts I have on my journey! Because of both of them, I genuinely feel stronger, more confident, and more in control of my health. What makes this program so unique is that it’s not about quick fixes or extreme changes. It’s about building sustainable habits, learning about your body, and having a team that truly supports you every step of the way. If you’re feeling stuck like I was, this program is absolutely worth it! 💪✨

Where do I begin?! I started with Mer and her team in 2023. I had tried EVERYTHING—Weight Watchers, “lose “X” amount of weight in 30 days” programs, paid gym memberships, personal coaches, Dieticiens, nutritionists, meal tracking, processed and pre-made weight loss meal programs, Optavia, HCG pills and liquid drops, I even bought a Peloton—you name it, I probably tried it. I am also probably not unique in the fact that I have been trying to lose weight most of my adult life. I have always led an incredibly active life style, I like to say “fit-fat.” I am a cowgirl, an avid equestrian, I love to be outdoors hiking, rock climbing, peloton riding, etc. But during college I started gaining weight, for a variety of reasons, and hit my highest recorded weight of 267 I fluctuated up and down and never was able to keep the weight off. In 2023, I moved in with my now husband. I decided that I needed to try something new. I kept seeing Mer’s ads and kept thinking “she looks like me!” It was nerve wracking to reach out because this was an instagram video. At the time, I’d never purchased anything from insta and was praying it wasn’t a scam. It wasn’t! I had a phone call interview with where my goals and needs were assessed. I filled out an incredibly thorough questionnaire that asked everything from “what does your daily activity look like?” “What are your goals?” To “what kinds of kitchen appliances do you have access to? What kind of gym access or anyone equipment do you have?” They paired me with a coach they felt I’d be most compatible with and that coach then created personalized meal plans and workout plans off all the information I provided. Not only that, the app was very very VERY easy to use. For the last 2, almost 3 years, I have regularly popped on and voice chatted with my coaches. I have a delightfully personal relationship with my Coach Olivia, but have had the opportunity to chat with many of the other coaches. Mer will pop in too and provide encouragement and feedback. They have meal prep guides and provide personalized meal plans. The app has a really neat workout platform with personalized weekly workouts. It has video tutorials in case you don’t know how to do things. The app give you access to multiple different community forums so you can exchange with other members. Mer and her team put out a ton of material and also host many “challenges” to motivate and keep you goal oriented. I have never stuck with a program so long. And why so long? Because for me, this has been so much more than weight loss, I won’t regale you of my whole life’s story, but let’s just say I suffered a back injury right at the start of my journey with Mer and my then Coach Kristi. I broke my ankle, hurt my back and was utterly devastated a month in. Rather than give up, we focused on mental toughness and resilience. We focused on nutrition and small, effective, life-style changes. I lost 20lbs between October 2023 and my wedding in May 2024. Without working out! Since then I have had a lot of other life events and things that have made my journey to my goals slow. But the one thing that has stayed constant is the support I get from my coach Olivia and the rest of the folks that work with Mer. I feel confident that I will get where I want to be. I feel stronger, more grounded mentally and physically, I feel like I have tools and access to help whenever I need it. I feel like I have a community of like-minded friends that I’ve never met, and I know that if this can help someone like me, it would certainly help someone like you!!

1. I’ve been on my journey for over 7 yrs. Life happens, we lose we gain, and then the hard shit happens. We gain the weight. It sucks. Especially when you were so close to goal weight and then boom… you gain because again, life shit. 2. Well I was with my current coach when I was almost to my goal weight. Then that life shit shit happened and I had to change. Nothing was getting better. And I was just not feeling it any longer. So happy I reached out to my coach again and we started working together again and I couldn’t be happier. I’m always going to have that body dysphoria but she’s helped me and this group has helped me learn each and every day. The scale is a nasty tool. The fact that Mer shares so much about her life experiences with us. Not all the good. But the down right dirty and ugly parts too of her journey. I love all of the women who are so supportive. The groups are amazing! I feel better each and every day. That it’s not a drill sergeant but a learning and motivation progress. That we are progress each day. 3. The podcasts, the groups, and the interaction among everyone. We lift each other up and cheer when someone needs to be lifted. Because my coach knows me and has helped me so much in the past that she gets all my TMI’s and she doesn’t care. She accepts me and we move forward together. We have a great connection and that makes it worth it for me.

I love GFWM! This program has really helped me in so many ways. To be honest, the journey is more than about the weight loss. I started the program in 2025 and I haven’t lost much weight (also due to life’s inconsistencies) but I will say it helped my eating. My biggest challenge was healing my relationship with food. My mind overcomplicates a lot of things and I didn’t realize how much I was under eating. I wasn’t fueling my body properly and that aided in my suffering. I’m still working on it but this program has helped me lay down the foundation to build off of. It’s not all about the weight loss. It’s about the mindset. Setting yourself up for success and having the right people to back you up. Between Coach Olivia and Coach Meredith, I got through some pretty rough patches and made it through. Right from the beginning, my heart was aching and I didn’t know how to feel okay. But I still signed up for this and Olivia was there to hug my spirit and give me options on how to move forward. For me, it’s always been all or nothing. Now, I have balance and it’s okay if slow and steady is the way to win the race. They show you that anyone can do this even if it takes time. The workouts are great! Even if you miss the gym for awhile, once you get back, you’re like “I got this” because you now know you’re capable of the workouts. At first, I couldn’t do the hip thrusts off the bench. I was able to gain the strength to do them and I’m so happy. There are good recipes in the program too if you aren’t picky 😂 I love this program and I know anyone reading this will too! ❤️

I have always struggled with the mindset portion of weight loss in the past. I have done it, for the wrong reasons, but always gained it back. Coach Mer, Coach Alyssa, and all I have always struggled with the mindset portion of weight loss. In the past, I was able to lose weight, but I often did it for the wrong reasons and eventually gained it back. Coach Mer, Coach Alyssa, and all of the coaches I have worked with have helped me focus on my mindset before anything else. They know how to push me when I need it, but they always do so with encouragement and support, never judgment. I have never once felt judged, put down, or shamed, which is something I have unfortunately experienced in the past. That environment is what truly helped me break through many of my mental blocks and start getting out of my own way this past year. They have helped keep me accountable, and they have not only helped me grow stronger physically, but also helped me take more pride in myself and in this journey of getting back to — and staying — healthy. Most importantly, this program, in tandem with my own inner work and therapy, has helped me heal my relationship with food and my body. They have helped me take a chance on myself again. Take a chance on yourself, and take a chance with this team. You won't regret it.

Since I was about 8 years old, I've had problems with my body. I've done just about everything in my time trying to lose weight - WW, diet pills, excessive working out, etc. what's missing from so many programs and is the root cause for weight gain. Since joining Coach Mer's program, I've learned so much about myself and why I've always struggled to lose the weight and keep it off. Having Coach Mer and my amazing assistant Coach Alana has been a game changer. I talk reach out every day and always know they're there for me. They've taught me about nutrition and explained it in a way that actually makes sense. Coach Alana is quite literally my biggest cheerleader! I'm able to talk with her about anything, not just nutrition and exercise. Before joining GFWM I thought if I'd just exercise more, I would lose the weight and could keep it off. Now, I realize there's a lot of mental work that has to be done too. The root cause and having a plan for when triggers occur my emotional eating. From having a community of women on the same journey, to lessons, books to read, challenges to try, and podcasts to listen to, GFWM is the total package for getting healthy!

1. I feel like I’ve gotten a lot more in tune with my body after joining this program. I was able to do a little more experimenting with what I need and whenever I “failed” and tried going back to old habits, I realized how my body reacts and want to lean back to my good habits that I’ve been able to create. I was very used to being so down on myself when I felt like I was starting over again, but this program made me realize that it’s an ongoing journey. Balance is important. Understanding your body and its needs. You truly start caring more. 2. I’ve done many different workout programs. I’m prone to hoshimotos disease and honestly, Mer’s information on that and PCOS was SO helpful. I was good at losing weight and gaining it all back. I feel like yes my progress is a little bit of a slower one when comparing my progress on the scale, but I physically see my muscles being defined, my clothes fitting better, and it’s a lot more sustainable rather than a “quick fix”. I feel like I’ve got the right tools to keep going. 3. It’s unique because there’s SO MUCH information. I love the community. The video lessons. The support. They don’t shame you for being human, but they do teach you to be your better self.