"I've been one who followed Rob just weeks after bariatric surgery because he was like me ... A guy. There were a few but I wasn't into all the weightlifting (then) I just wanted someone to talk to if I ran into an issue. I followed Busy Bariatrics from outside the hive buzzing from a distance. Then life got better and I joined after hanging out with several members at JBY in St. Louis. Felt welcome so I knew it was time. Enjoyed every week of Summer Camp. Went through a stiff shoulder soreness/ injury. Worked my way through that. Made it through the holidays. Now dealing with a work related wrist injury. I am trying my best right now."

"I am so glad to be apart of the Busy Bariatrics community as its helped me build lasting sustainable habits to continue my journey to a healthier me. These habits helped me thru two total knee replacements. The resources are great references to go back to regularly and reinforce the lessons. The community is amazing and always so supportive. This program gave me the drive to start lifting and helped me fall in love with the weights."

"I joined Busy Bariatrics before my sleeve surgery so I could be fully prepared, and it has been one of the best decisions of my journey. Before surgery, they helped me learn how to exercise through TrueCoach and guided me on nutrition to get ready. After surgery, especially during those very hard first weeks and months, they were instrumental in helping me navigate each day — from getting my protein in to tracking macros to encouraging me to get my steps in, and staying encouraged. The one-on-one coaching with Rob and Kylie, the group sessions, recipes, videos, and support from members at every stage made me feel understood and motivated. During those first few weeks and months where I was like. I don’t think I’m gonna make it like it was so hard but you guys just cheered me on and supported me just made me feel like I could do it. Seeing others a year ahead gave me hope and vision for my own future. Now, almost six months post-op, I’m still in the group and so grateful for the support that continues to carry me through this life-changing journey. This group and Rob and Kylie really helped me; you guys really held my hand through everything!"

"Until I joined the hive I did the whole white knuckle “I can’t eat those things” and seriously stressed out over everything. Then I joined the hive and learned that I can have things I enjoy and how to incorporate them. I have lost the last 30 lbs I wanted to lose thanks to this program and gained muscle definition I never had. Getting back to tracking this week helped me to see where I had gotten complacent and lazy. Lisa is building my workouts back up and Rob is there with his steady supply of podcasts. Work the program that works for YOUR body. It’s not a one size fits all. It’s a conscious choice to know yourself and your body and you are so worth the effort!"

"Mine’s a good old fashioned weight loss gratitude - the last time I was at this weight was May 2014, I was 2 months postpartum with my fourth baby and had been working consistently at losing and then maintaining for six years. Since then I had a major health crash, four more babies, and twelve additional years, and I DID believe I could get back to this point (but maybe I was the only one who knew I could, hahaha!) and I’m not taking for granted how much work and consistency it has taken to reclaim this for myself. Bonus, too, is that I am almost two sizes smaller at this weight than I was when I hit it back then, and MUCH stronger physically because of my lifting. My energy and endurance is BETTER than it was at 28"

"By coming it has made me more accountable and makes me excited to go to the gym cause I actually have a workout… only positive things love this group!"