As these clients joined Precision Nutrition Coaching in January 2020 to improve their health and lives, the plan was simple: adhere to the program and trust the process.

Two months in, the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, complicating life with every turn and turn-in-the-road. Nothing was easy or straightforward anymore.

Overnight, many were struggling to meet basic food and financial needs amid an environment of great instability and anguish.

At first, it may have seemed reasonable for these five individuals to put a pause on their health and fitness efforts.

But they didn’t. Instead, they heeded the small voice inside that said ‘keep going.’

Every individual highlighted in this article experienced difficulties during the past year: medical issues, forced business closure, high anxiety levels or grieving for loved ones lost… the list goes on.

Despite these obstacles, they persevered–taking steps towards their goals little by little.

Over 12 months, they experienced extraordinary physical transformations.

Even more remarkable are the unexpected ways these five individuals changed their lives and learned valuable lessons from their experiences.