When I came to Nancy in October 2009, I was ready to give up. I had reached the tipping point in regards to my eating habits and my body image and I was on a path to self destruct. For years I had always denied that I needed to seek outside help for the way in which my body image affected my self worth, however after the consistent prodding and advice from several close friends to find help I realized it was time to finally reach out. I met Nancy at a Stage Might workshop for my first show back in 2007 and was on Nancy's email newsletter list. In October, I received an email from Nancy and was reminded that Nancy was not only a figure coach but also a hypnotherapist. I went to her website and looked up her list of programs and qualifications and at that point I knew I had found the person that could help me. I had already met and worked with Nancy before, plus she had an expertise in food psychology and body image which were all areas I was struggling with. I emailed her and we set up a time to talk the following night. We spoke for almost 2 hours and I really felt like Nancy understood where I was coming from. There was no judgment, no scolding, no false promises. Nancy gave me hope. She gave me understanding. She gave me a plan. We discussed a program to fit my needs and I started with her the very next day. My goal at this point was to get back to a healthy way of eating and training so that I could maintain a reasonable amount of leanness on the off season without starving and training myself to death. That was the path I was currently on which was leading to binges and weight gain. I'll never forget what Nancy said when I emailed her the diet I was eating, "Nicole this is the worst diet I have ever seen". What a wake up call! Over the next 3 months I learned many coping strategies, I learned not to count calories, and I learned to place less importance on my appearance as an extension of my self worth. Of course, you can't heal 29 years of dysfunction in 3 months, but I was a significantly different person after just 3 months than I had ever been before. Suddenly my entire existence wasn't contingent on how much I ate and how "thin" I was. Sure, I still struggled and had freak-outs about my body, but I was better equipped to handle them mentally and Nancy was with me every step of the way. In January I decided to do another show. This time, I wanted to compete not just as an excuse to get "thin and ripped" but because I enjoy competing. So I hired Nancy for my contest prep. I have never felt and looked better for a show. Not only was my shape better, but mentally I was healthier and my diet was much healthier as well. Nancy taught me that being healthy is the most important part of the whole process and I feel like she took my well being into more consideration than I did at times. Nancy is very supportive but she also dishes out tough love which is what I needed. I took 5th place at GNC Muscle Contest and I am so proud of that placing because I felt and looked better than ever before all because of Nancy's training and the psychological help she gave me. I wasn't as little as in previous shows, but I was leaner, had a better shape and I felt positive about my body and my appearance. I felt like a finally reached the place I had always wanted to be which was being happy in the skin I am in and working with my body shape and genetics instead of trying to fight it. Now, months after the show I still hear Nancy's support and words of wisdom in my head. I am mentally and emotionally in a happier place and I no longer feel like I'm spiraling down or out of control with my food and body image. Nancy, I don't know what I would have done without you, but thank you so much for making me healthy in all the ways that matter! I remember that day when I was looking in Internet for some help with my pre-contest program. I was getting ready for my first show ever. I had my nutrition and workout program, but I did not have an emotional support. Nobody in my family or my friends do not do any sports or competitions. So they could not understand what I am doing and looking at me like I am crazy!!! With all my 6-7 small meal portions and 2 hours cardio every day. I was feeling that I am doing something wrong or not enough. Thank God I found on-line Nancy's CD "Cross the line". It was my first step. I loved that CD. I was listening it again and again. But I needed more. I was very happy to see that she was going to have a Workshop. I could not wait to do it. It was amazing! That day I got back my inspiration and motivation! I met other girls, who was doing the same!!! I felt that I am not along and it's not just me, who wants to challenge herself and get in the best shape. We had a lot of fun practicing poises and walking on high heels. I learned a lot that day. Thank you so much for all your help. I am very appreciated for helping me to get ready for my first show. I would recommend your CDs and workshops to all girls who is starting competitor journey. Anna Brown aka Sasha Hi Nancy, Just wanted to let you know that I read your book (in one sitting), and it is truly amazing!! I don't know if I have ever read any one document which completely captured the "essence" of this sport~~your references to the emotional aspect of dieting, competing; replete with the references to narcissism, were spot on!! I recognized many aspects of each one of my own journeys when I commit to do a show(s), from beginning to end. I particularly appreciate your chapters about coming off of the diet and the off season struggle; we create such a unique situation by embracing the competitive life that it is truly a struggle to balance that tenacity and single-mindedness of purpose with a life free of such discipline. Thank you for writing this~~it should be required reading for everyone/anyone competing and/or contemplating a competition. Also, I just loved the references to the teachings of Tao; is there a book that you could recommend that contains all of the chapters of his teachings? I would love to have one at home.... Thank you again!!! Denise H. Hello Nancy! I want to express my feelings on your wonderful E-book. It is delightful, easy-reading, well-organized, an eye-opener of the real world of competition dieting!!! Real as it can get, you tell the truth as it is! First of all, one of the main part that caught my attention was the way the 3 phases of competition dieting have been analyzed and organized into a perfect place and time. They are very explanatory and I loved how every aspect and topic you discussed was just flowing into a perfect order and place. I also really enjoyed the parts whenever you outlined, in a very easy-to-remember blue sketches, about each game plan and main points. I found that very self-visualizing and very helpful. Moreover, the worksheets and questionnaires at the very end of the book are going to be real useful on a daily basis. I also found interesting to get some "Zen" from the Tao's quotations at the end of every chapter and how they always relate in perfect harmony to that particular chapter! In conclusion, I know as a fact that this is going to be our daily Bible from now on! I will definitely spread the voice about your first E-book to anyone!!!! It is going to be a huge hit!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luv You Coach!!! Ursula C. Oh! I also forgot to tell you i really enjoyed all the chapters and one of them i really liked was chapter 6, BECOMING YOUR OWN CHAMPION. Also i liked chapter 9 and 11 and honestly, all of them in the book take you step by step into a self-visualization of our journey to excel and better understanding ourselves through our ultimate goals! Hi Nancy! How are you doing? Just wanted to tell you, I read your e-book and The book tells about something which so many of us struggle with but something we don't want to admit. No one related physique sport wants to admit that "hey, I am having problems with my eating and I am totally out of control!" and the circle is ready - contest prep and diet, coming off and eating yourself fat, then start to diet again with or without contest coming up, and the story goes on and on. I am happy that you Nancy took this subject and wrote about it. I am sure this book helps everyone to recognize the problem, admit it and it makes everyone to think deeper. The book gives tools to do it all - dieting and coming off - with healthier way. And I think many of women, who do not compete, should read this too. It is not only competitors who have problems to first diet down and then after that, have a good relationships with FOOD. This was awesome, thanks! Have a good day, Anne P. Nancy, The Hypnosis CDs have been a Godsend to me!!! The competitive advantage series is the best!!!! I'm now on Healthy Body (after listening to the other two) and will be reserving Stage Might until I begin prep sometime in 2009. I find that I'm sleeping better, make healthier choices when I go out to eat, am more focused, and have an overall better body image. I've felt like I've been on the edge of body dysmorphic disorder since my last show in 2006. I've had two surgeries to correct cervical issues and have been really depressed, which led to emotional eating and rare trips to the gym. I am now 30 lbs heavier than my standard off season weight, but I won't be for long!!! I'm finally getting my life back together and your CDs play a huge part in my feeling that I can regain control over my life, and hop back on stage! I finally realize that I never really had a healthy relationship with food, and I am determined to correct that before I compete again.Thanksgiving was great - no binge eating and I didn't even have the desire to eat dessert!!! Who knew?!!! Thank you for all that you do to ensure that your clients are healthy both physically and emotionally. Victoria Philadelphia, PA I came across Nancy Georges' web site about four months ago as I was aimlessly searching the internet for post figure contest support. I had recently competed in my first figure competition and was not satisfied on the transition from show dieting to balanced every day eating. I knew there had to be an easier way and Nancy was there to guide me on making this process easy. We worked together on a custom twelve week coaching plan. I had never worked with a life coach and did not know what to expect. I knew that I wanted to have more control over my thoughts and behaviors and what I got was so much more. I learned how to allow my positive thoughts create my destiny. Nancy gave me the accountability and tools I needed to make this transition possible. As I look back on the last four months I can't believe what a different mind set I am in. I'm now focused on opening my own business and training to be an IFBB Pro. I feel as if I had a few items that I wanted to deal with at the beginning and what I got was more that I could have ever imagined. I will take the tips and tools that Nancy provided and allow them to help guide me during my life journey. I can't thank Nancy enough for being there and helping me through a tough time only to come out stronger and more focused than ever. I look forward to working with her again in the future and will continue to recommend her services. Thanks Nancy. Katie Wygant Seattle, Washington I first began competing in Figure shows on a dare and a prayer in July of 2007. I did three shows that season placing anywhere from 1st to 12th, needless to say I was a little frustrated. I then began to look into finding a Coach/Trainer. I lurked around many web sites asked lots of questions of various people in the industry, and found most coaches out there have a 'cookie-cutter' approach to training and coaching Figure athletes. I was at this point quite disappointed and about to abort my search, when I received an email about a 'Stage Might' seminar hosted by a Ms. Nancy Georges… "well," I thought to myself," it's worth a look-see." I have now been working with Nancy since January of 2008. Nancy takes a very personal approach to each of her clients… she is no 'cookie maker'. Nancy developed my diet and workout plan to fit my lifestyle and busy schedule. I had several significant changes I wanted to achieve before the '08 season began; we worked together with great success. In my '08 season so far I have had very consistent placings and a much improved physique and symmetry. One thing I truly feel Nancy brings to the table that many other Coaches in the industry lack, is personability. We all have 'lives' not everything revolves around shows and competing, some have demanding work schedules, families and extenuating circumstances. Nancy's approach to Coaching takes in the 'whole person' not just an aspect of them. The approach is quite creative and personal to the individual. One of the greatest things I have gotten from Nancy this season is an enhancement of my confidence as a competitor; I now have a 'of course I can' attitude instead of a 'well maybe I might' demeanor. I have utilized Nancy's workshops, Self Hypnosis CDs, and taken her coaching and nutritional directions to heart and made them a lifestyle, not a hobby or habit. This season has been a joy for me; I look forward to each show, the training, dieting, tanning etc. Nancy diffused the confusion of the 2007 season for me, and for that I am immensely grateful. Thank you Nancy for the sharing of your knowledge and experience, and thank you for answering my endless streams of questions. I feel I have gained more than a Coach, you are a good friend, a positive influence. If you are searching for a Figure Coach, or Lifestyle Coach that works their tail off to do the best they can to help you be your best… strongly consider Nancy. I know I am very thankful I didn't hit the delete button on that 'Stage Might' email! Amie Moody Atascadero, CA I have been working with Nancy as my coach since February of 2008, and I am so happy every day I made the decision to work with her. I love health and fitness, and have been dedicated to the pursuit of the ever elusive "perfect" body. In doing so, I have done things that were harmful to my health, and struggled with an eating disorder through my teenage years. Because of Nancy's support and laid back approach, and her wonderful hypnosis series, I have been able to reach my goals in a way that is congruent with my love of health and fitness. Now I am healthy and happy and in the best shape of my life, and it's due in no small part to Nancy and her support. She is a wonderful role model and a great inspiration to me. Nancy is an extraordinary person and the best coach anyone could ask for! thanks Nancy :)   Jen Rish Sherman Oaks, CA I am a professional trainer and a National Figure competitor. I saw Nancy for the first time at the 2007 USA in Vegas and i remember i got immediately blown away by her stunning beauty, elegance and stage poise and i decided i would have contacted her in the near future. Being a trainer and a nutritionist myself, i thought i would have kept getting ready for shows on my own and also through the help of my lovely husband, who has always been there for me unconditionally but i believe as human beings we all need the extra support and extra care we can get and i know that i would have needed a very special person who could mentor me and i made the rightest decision i could have possibly done choosing Nancy as my personal Coach. Even though we live in different States, from our very first phone call she made me feel like i have been knowing her for a lifetime! Her Professionalism, Top notch knowledge, Expertise, Kindness, Being Up Front, Honesty, High Education and a very nice sense of humor, are just a few of her many characteristics. Even if i am a Figure athlete, i always trained like a bodybuilder, thought like a bodybuilder, eat like a bodybuilder and prepared for a show like a bodybuilder and i did Not so good. Nancy taught me how to reprogram my mind for the Figure stage using my inner strength and balance. She has been changing my whole mentality that bigger is better as opposed to a conditioned and athletic, balanced and proportionate looking physique. A gentle flow of a feminine sculpted body is the ultimate look Nancy has planned for me to conquer because she is THE BEST COACH OF ALL and she has already brought me in the right path through her expertise and kindness, in just a few months i started with her program. Being an athlete, i have also been struggling with eating disorders issues but through her careful weekly checks, she has been redirecting my whole diet with a total different approach, giving me a status of general well-being and inner peace from within, also through her amazing hypnotherapy sessions, teaching me how important our unconscious mind is in order to be really successful. She has also taught me that the key to be a Champion is hard work, perseverance and keep believing in yourself; also being patient through the whole process. Rome was not built in a day! It takes time to nail the perfect look!! She always tells me to enjoy the journey, everyday and every step of it we can learn new things about ourselves and we need to have a positive attitude and try to get the most fun out of it. We have to believe it, we have to love it!! I firmly believe and know for a fact that Nancy's professionalism will get anyone to their best potential because she has the best knowledge and best approach to strive for Excellence. My dear Nancy, i will always highly recommend you to anyone who wants simply to achieve their fitness goals or become very successful in the fitness industry as an icon. You are my Role Model!!! I want to thank you for all your great support and help you have given and still giving me throughout these six months. I look forward to continue our journey together towards my success. You are such a daily inspiration to me that all i have said to this point is not enough to describe how Wonderful and Special you are. I am soooooooooo very grateful you are into my life. I know one day i am going to get there where you know i am dreaming to be and i hope to make you proud of me! You are The One and Only, Amazing You, Best Coach Ever, NANCY! Much, much love. Ursula. :-) Washington I have nothing but praise for Nancy as a coach. As a fitness coach, she can very easily and honestly take a look at your body and tell you what parts you need to work on and how exactly to do so. She sees the body as a sculpture and has the tools to help you get the "look". She is highly intelligent and inspirational and she tells you the truth about yourself in a kind way. I flew all the way from Maui to meet her so she could help me with my posing and training for the figure competitions. She is all about helping you reach your goals. Nancy is very accessible, always returns emails, and always returns phone calls. Nancy is also fun to work with as she has a sense of humor. As for her skills as a trainer, she has many creative exercises and has tons of knowledge and experience. If you can't train a muscle using one exercise, she will find another exercise for you... she is flexible. She keeps things interesting. She also wastes no time as she takes you to private training facilities where you do not have to wait to use equipment or feel self conscious. I highly recommend Nancy. She is worth every dollar. If you are the kind of person who can accept the truth and does not need to be babied, then Nancy is the trainer, fitness coach for you. You will see yourself more motivated and even happier when she enters your life. Susan Drelich Paia, HI Dear Nancy, You won't believe how many compliments I received on my posing techniques and stage presentation for my first figure show. No one could believe this was my first time entering a physique contest. I want to Thank You for the time and attention you gave me during the Stage Might Workshop. I knew that I needed to add something to the poses that were required from every figure competitor, but I wasn't sure how to go about it. Nancy, you really helped me put a routine together that was poised, graceful and feminine. Your positive feedback and expertise helped to create a presentation that would catch the judges eye and allow me to use some of my personality to stand out from the rest of the competition. I felt confident on that big stage for the first time. It was a day I will never forget! Nancy, I will definitely recommend your class to new comers and anyone who just wants to brush up on their techniques and learn something new for their next show. I had a great time working with you that day and left feeling confident and prepared. I honestly don't think I would have placed as high as I did if it wasn't for the Stage Might Workshop. Stage presentation is so very important and I realize it can make or break your overall score. Thanks again Nancy! You're the BEST!! In good health, Wendy Dissmore Huntington Beach, CA I am an amateur figure competitor and desperately needed someone to help me with my diet. I have only been training and competing for the past year. In my first show I placed 4th out of 7 girls in the B class, and the last show before calling Nancy, I did not place at all. My previous trainer then stated I should wait prior to competing again, however I really love the experience and desired to continue and advance. Therefore, I started to research information about the sport, in order to find out more information about figure and how to maintain the diet off season and how to prepare for a show as well. This is when I found Nancy's web site, I had no idea how grateful and fortunate I was to become. I gave Nancy a call and as it turns out, is the best decision I have ever made in my goal to advance within the sport and possibly turn pro. Nancy and I started working together almost immediately after our first phone call and she encouraged me to do another show. Thus, we both decided on a show to set as a goal, something close to home, the Eastern USA Figure in New York, NY held on November 4, 2006. Nancy and I talked every week, in addition to keeping a journal on the food I was eating and how I felt; she provided guidance on posing, stage presentation, and work out routines. Nancy created a program that incorporated not only a meal plan, but also the vitamins and supplements to assure muscle growth and nutrition. After just the first few weeks I could already see changes in my body. During our talk, Nancy and I would review how we were progressing and she would adjust the program as needed. Nancy is one of the nicest people I have met. She really puts her heart into her work, makes you feel positive about yourself, and encourages you to succeed. Nancy knows what works and takes her time to get to know you and your ambitions. Further, she is not afraid to take the extra steps to make sure everything is right on schedule and provides the necessary support to assure your success. After working with Nancy for almost 6 months it was time for the show. The show had a total of 140 competitors overall and out of 14 figure competitors in the B class, I placed 4th. Nancy basically tripled my standing in less then 6 months. With her help, she assisted me in gaining more muscle mass, improved my posing by 110%, and had faith in me to succeed in my goal, plus she was always there when I was not sure about the diet, supplements, or appropriate training routines. Either by phone or e-mail she made sure I remained on track. Nancy and I are continuing our journey together as we are going to get ready for the next show in Allentown, PA, May 20, 2006. With her help, dedication, and support, I know we will do great… I could not imagine going forward in my goal with anyone else…. I started just seeking help with my diet, however I found a true professional who has provided so much more than I ever thought possible… I can not Thank-You enough Nancy; you truly are an inspiration. Tina Todd Schnecksville, PA Dear Nancy, First I would like to extend to you my gratitude for your incredible professionalism, kindness, thoughtfulness, and now forever friendship that I have gained from you throughout our beginning and continuing of our training. When I first spoke with you I knew right away I wanted to work with you. I felt that you were truly sincere with your words, which I wasn't’t used to. Which gladly to say my instinct was right! It is obvious how dedicated you are to helping people by the actions you have shown me starting from the first time we worked together! Training and coaching becomes very personal, at least it was for me. You made me feel so comfortable which brought out the best in me! Nancy you have a unique special soul, which fate I do believe has allowed my path to cross yours, which I cherish! And I know anyone that works with you or even befriends you, will achieve the gift you give that enables people to excel in every way possible, as you did for me, and continuing to do so! Even through those tough months when I had to take a break, you so understood and even supported me through them! You helped me become a better person! I will always be grateful for that! When I was nervous, you calmed me down. When I got nutty (which often happens) you put me in my place – which I needed, you supplied me with meals to eat when I arrived for the show in L. A. (and changed them for my liking) You were not just my coach, my mentor, and my friend, you have helped me succeed! And made me smile! I want you to know that you are IT! And there is no one else! Which obviously became so evident, because not in my wildest dreams would I have thought to place third in my first NPC show! I know I could never have done that without your guidance and support! I want to thank you Nancy for treating me with the uttermost respect, kindness, thoughtfulness that I could have ever dreamed to have received from a coach! Though most importantly for me and for any other lucky person that will encounter your way, you are the dearest friend that I could have, and I bless every moment that you kick my butt J and are in my life! Lots of Love Forever and Always Your Friend, Debbie Bell New York Training with Nancy has been a life-changing experience for me. Before I decided to hire a life coach, I would diet and exercise the best way I knew how- which rarely produced any visible changes in my body. After meeting Nancy at a Health-Expo, I started out by purchasing her CD, then 6 week lifestyle coaching program (with 1 hr. telephone calls once a week), and then moved on to personal training sessions with her in the gym. Once I started working with Nancy on cleaning up my diet and what the meaning of “clean” meant, my body started to melt away fat like never before, especially since having children. The diet and exercise programs she laid out for me always kept my appetite satisfied and made training exciting. I was relieved to find that her program was especially tailored for my body type and lifestyle and never seemed overbearing. While studying Nancy’s approach to leading a fit lifestyle, I discovered so much about myself: my goals in life as well as diet pitfalls and what subconscious roadblocks have inhibited my progression in fulfilling my fitness goals. Most importantly I learned not to feel “guilt.” It only took a short while to realize that Nancy knows how to make fitness fit in her life and around the people she loves. By observing her outlook on leading a fit lifestyle, I’ve learned how to accommodate a healthy lifestyle without “cramping” my family life or my personal enjoyment of life (like pizza and chocolate cake, yum, yum!!). Thanks Nancy, you’re the best!! Karina Lopez NORTHRIDGE, CA Eight weeks ago, I was burnt out and bored with my fitness routine and frustrated by my lack of progress. I was eating right (or so I thought!), lifting weights and doing A LOT of cardio, but still I was not seeing the results I was after. I decided to contact Nancy Georges after stumbling across her web site. I emailed Nancy and she contacted me immediately by phone. After speaking to her for a couple of minutes, I knew she could help me past my fitness plateau and see some real results. I worked with Nancy for 7 weeks and from the first day, I felt better. (I have a long history of Digestive problems and although I am not cured, Nancy's overhaul of my diet has improved my Digestive Health tremendously). Every week, I took my pictures and emailed them to Nancy and every week I was amazed at the improvements I was noticing. Nancy designed a diet plan and exercise program tailored to my needs and goals. She was there with me every step of the way, answering any and all questions/concerns I had. These past 2 months have been a very positive experience for me, one I cannot put a price on. I have learned so much about my body and myself throughout my journey and I am forever grateful to Nancy. Nancy is someone I admire greatly and I feel that I have made a friend in her and she is someone I hope to work with again in the future. But caution: Nancy does not believe in short cuts, she believes in hard work and GOOD nutrition, so if you're ready to make real changes and work hard, you are ready for Nancy Georges!! Nicole Marie Castro Miami, FL