I was trying to pursue getting on stage for a bikini competition and felt like I was in a rut.

I had a lot of experience in fitness and am a certified personal trainer but that did not stop me from feeling baffled by the process.

Every website told me something different, every magazine had some new workout and diet to try, everyone at my gym had their own opinions on what it took to stage ready–I was lost.

I decided to work with Roxie based on the reviews I had heard about her and what appeared to be a very balanced approach to getting competition ready.

I was not disappointed!!!

The plans that I got covered every aspect of my training from what to eat after a work out to how many beats in each rep of an exercise.

Each day I had a specific plan of what to eat and how to train; I worked out in ways I never had before.  Every plan comes with links to exercises so I never feel lost.

Any questions or concerns that I have had Roxie is quick to respond–sometimes within minutes.

Safely my body transformed into way more than I expected when I started and I did not have to do anything crazy to get there.  Roxie even helped with posing, suit selection, and how to wear my hair.

I could not recommend her more.  When I finally got off the stage I continued to work with her; she is just that good!!!*

I saw Roxie on YouTube; I was fishing around for videos of figure competitors, learning as much as I could about posing and training without having to pay a fortune for training services.

I saw Roxie on stage and I loved her presentation; she flowed, like the ballerina she is; it oozed from her and I knew immediately that theatrically I appreciated her talent. I also saw an interview with her after one of her shows, as well as other videos she had posted both pre and post competition.

I admired Roxie’s willingness to “put herself out there” to help other competitors and also to challenge herself.

I admired the way she posted videos of her progress, religiously, and talked about her progress, her deficiencies, and her strengths. There was an air of confidence about her, a respect for her body and its limitations, and a willingness to maintain a genuine expression of hope and assurance that her body would shift and do, over time, precisely what she needed it to do.

I think this quality, this learned and honed patience of Roxie’s, is what I gained most in working with her.

Yes, Roxie was highly responsive, incredibly knowledgeable about supplements, the sport, and fitness in general, but when I think of what I gained by working with Roxie, I think about how I learned to honor my body, patiently, knowing that if I work with it, with great care, it would work for me, not against me. I had to learn first how to work with it and Roxie taught me that both in word and through her own training and results.

Roxie continued to keep me focused and reminded me that time is essential; that I could not expect my body to do things in 13 weeks or less, that perhaps my body requires more time.

She encouraged me to focus on honoring food and to not disrespect my body by requiring it to operate under a timetable.

She encouraged me to not set my sights so much on a show date, but to allow my body to show me which show date best worked for me.

As a result, I decided to move show dates and I was most pleased and rewarded by my decision.

Roxie is dedicated to the sport and she is also dedicated to people’s success in a way that promotes well being, total well being, not just physical.

I recommend Roxie to anyone who is thinking of competing.

I also recommend her to anyone who needs some guidance on how to respect and love your body as I believe Roxie knows that once an individual does that, the world is her/his oyster, so to speak. I believe this is her mantra and I believe this is why her business and her training are both so successful.

When I found Roxie Beckles, I had 1 competition under my belt.

It was at the end of the summer and I had let myself get a little soft, I knew I wanted to compete again but wanted to do it the right way, the safe way.

I occasionally went on industry message boards and Roxie always seemed so real and knowledgeable, so I shot her and email and within 24 hours we were on the phone chatting it up and talking about my goals.

She is funny, kind and very understanding and I love her tell it like it is demeanor. She was understanding of how life can get in the way, relationship wise and financially.

Back to competition, we started dieting in January and my body responded tremendously because we put in a lot of work during my offseason.

I was getting compliments all the time on how my body was changing.  I stepped on stage feeling very confident, not only with my physique but also in the stage presence department.

I placed 2nd, and had a great time.

I’m taking some time off to enjoy life and my son, with Roxie supporting my decision :).

I would tell anyone that is considering Roxie as a coach that you can’t go wrong with her in your corner. She is fast, efficient, and very organized with how her plans are laid out. Thanks Rox!!!

I found Roxie through a friend of a friend.

I needed an extra push to get my butt in gear after having my second child.

I started working with Roxie about 8 months after having my son. I lost most of the baby weight on my own except for the last 10lbs.  I wanted to train with someone who wouldn’t push supplements down my throat or starve me.

I told Roxie what kind of schedule I had to work with.

I am a stay at home mother of 2 boys so I had to work ME time in!!

She was so easy to work with. Answered all my questions and always pushed me harder.

I hardly ever felt hungry. I not only cleaned up my diet but also my husbands and kids diets as well!! When I started working with Roxie I was in a size 10.

After 10 short weeks, I dropped 12lbs and can now wear all my pre-pregnancy jeans!!

I am now in a size 5!

I loved my workouts! I looked forward to each and every one of them! I feel so much stronger and love lifting the heavy weights!!

I have seen muscles I haven’t seen in years!!

Working with Roxie exceeded my expectations! Her coaching and support is amazing! I would recommend Roxie to anyone looking to get in their best physical health!!*

I started off this prep with so much expectation, for my body and for the experience.

I had decided after last years contest season, that things NEEDED to be different. I was interested in trying new techniques, less drastic techniques. I KNEW there had to be another way.

I initially started working with another well known and very knowledgeable trainer.

That started me off to a great beginning to what I was hoping would bring me to my best physique EVER. As things turned out, at about 9-10 weeks out, things weren’t working out, and I made a huge and most difficult decision to break with that trainer.

I was scared and worried.

“Would I be able to, on my own, bring my body to the place I knew it could go?”

Let me say, I have done my own diet for years. Since, I pretty much started competing 6 years ago.

I know how to diet, and I know how to train.

But in the end, making decisions for myself is one of the hardest things I struggle with. I need support. That decision-making part in my prep is HUGE!

Here comes Roxie!!

I met Roxie in person at Team Universe. I have followed her personal training and prep journal online and I knew how knowledgeable she was in regards to not only diet, but also training.

She really seemed to know her stuff and she was training and dieting in a way that was consistent to what I wanted this prep.

After talking with her at length I made the decision to hire her to help me with my last 9 weeks till my first show and the remaining 12 till my last show of the season.

She more than exceeded my expectations!

I not only came in with the best physique I ever brought to the stage, I also had the most amazing experience with prep, I think I can honestly say I ever had in the entire 6 years of doing this crazy sport.

After this experience, I can say, I will NEVER prep any other way.*

Long gone are the hours upon hours on the cardio machine, doing multiple sessions a day.

Elimination of multiple food groups and dietary fats from my diet is a thing of the past.

I would say that by contest time, I am usually depleted, tired, and I feel my hair is starting to fall out. This year, not only did the latter NOT happen, but, I felt amazing! So good in fact, I could’ve continued to diet for so much longer had I wanted to.

Roxie also brings to the table, and incredible personality.

She is so very supportive.

She was always there for me at a moments notice if I was struggling. I had conversations not only via email, but telephone, which was a HUGE plus for me.

Roxie is a great person, and a true COACH, not just a “trainer” who spits out a diet and training regimen. She embodies all that I think a good coach should be.

Roxie is of course, also extremely inspirational in her own right.

As a fellow women’s physique competitor, she portrays all that I hope to be one day.

I would definitely work with her again in the future, without question.

Other than my family, she was my rock during prep, and someone I couldn’t have made it through without.*

Roxie is by far one of the greatest trainers that I’ve worked with.

She is very knowledgeable when it comes to training and nutrition; she will not only provide you with the plans but will tell you WHY you’re doing what you’re doing.

Roxie has helped me overcome many health obstacles during our training time and has been beyond patient with it all, she tailored every cycle to my personal needs; no cookie cutter plans!

She has been a huge motivator for me and a great example for new trainers, I recommend her to everyone!*

I found Roxie through a Facebook page geared toward training, nutrition and competition. When I saw that she was also an online coach I asked her if she would be willing to take me on. Very shortly after, we got started.

At that time, my big goal was to train for my first figure comp. In the years past, I had worked with trainers who lead me through workouts without anything on paper to look back on or track progress. Never a huge fan of cardio, it usually did not get done with regularity. All my nutrition knowledge, especially in regard to training, was learned on my own through books, blogs and online sources. I really did not know how to put the entire package together to achieve the success I was looking for. After I talked with Roxie I knew that she could help me by providing this roadmap and teaching me along the way.

When I got my first program from her it was exactly what I needed. I knew which workout to do each day and which meals corresponded. I knew what to eat and when. Taking the guesswork out of the planning allowed me to focus on training hard and prepping my meals. The workouts were awesome and her video database explained anything I was not familiar with.

I would love to say that after seven months of working together I was nearing my stage debut, but that time has not yet come. For those gals who have this goal in mind and are just starting out, the single best thing I learned from Roxie is that competing is just the icing on the cake! The healthiest way to make your way on stage physically and emotionally is to just make the plan and follow it until one day you say “Wow, I think I might be ready!” At that point it only takes a few weeks of minor adjustments and boom, you are ready to hit the stage.

When this finally set it, I looked at my goal and journey with Roxie much differently. We struggled through minor injury, migraines, thyroid issues, sick kids, sick mom and life as we know it. My progress with Roxie’s plan was still a success in spite of these hurdles. There is no one size fits all program and your journey has to be your own.

I am forever grateful to Roxie for her expertise, her encouragement, her friendship and her continued effort to empower people to reach their goals.*

I worked with Roxie for over 3 months. And within that time, I expected to lose about 30 pounds.

She totally met my expectations and more!

I never had a trainer in person before and I was very apprehensive about working with an online trainer/coach.  Considering this was my first experience it has been the best experience! I felt as if the plan was made specifically for me and no one else. I have transformed my body in ways I never thought I could. Roxie took my likes and dislikes and created a schedule that fits my lifestyle.

I would totally recommend her to anyone!

My training has been a fantastic journey. Not only did I lose weight and sculpt my body but I learned how to make healthier choices in life. I feel confident enough to go in the gym and know exactly what to do.  Our training has taught me practices that I can use for a lifetime.

I would say if you want to lose weight, learn to eat healthier, and gain confidence you need to train with Roxie.

If you have the drive and discipline to succeed,  Roxie gives you all the tools and information you need to make the change – but it’s up to the person to comply with the plan. Roxie can’t make you exercise or eat the proper food.  The individual has to want it enough to make sacrifices, but once you see the end result it will all be worth it!  TRUST ME!*

How much is progress worth to you?

Whether you’re a busy parent, working professional, or a stay at home spouse taking care of the family, seeing progress is a matter of true dedication and work – along with the patience to boot.

Dionna came to me looking to take her body to the next level. She was tired of carrying around excess body fat, and wanted to see what her body can do if she were to push it to the limits (safely of course) all while managing her family and a busy life as a school teacher.  

Well, I can proudly say that with her, we had an EXTREME FAT LOSS TRANSFORMATION. Check out her journey in her own words:

When I came to Roxie, I was a 36-year-old mother of two (16 and 12). I worked full-time. I enjoyed working out and coaching volleyball. I love cooking especially baking. I lived a super typical life.

The crazy thing is I have been off and on training since around 2009. I had a YMCA membership and trained hard there. I loved the heavy lifting but my body did not change. It looked exactly the same months and months after training.

I was discouraged because I couldn’t understand why I looked the same.

My eating was the same. Super poor choices. Drinking, eating out frequently and midnight snacks…I really did not want to believe that nutrition played a huge role. I wanted to eat whatever and go hard in the gym and see a change!

I’ve always been unhappy with my belly.

I gained 75 pounds during my first pregnancy and the skin that stretched is still there. I had been working out for a while and kinda changed my diet but I still had this damn belly.

I was considering a tummy tuck (SERIOUSLY)!

But then I thought maybe a personal trainer could help me with food and workouts. It would be much cheaper in the long run.

My mind was right.

I knew I needed an overhaul. I researched and researched and came across Roxie.

What was the biggest motivating factor that made me decide to finally step up my game in the gym?

I know it sounds superficial but I don’t care. I wanted to look good in a bikini and be able to fit anything I wanted in the store.

I didn’t want to be the typical overweight Black mom with 2 kids justifying my weight because of my race. I thought if other women my age with kids can look good why can’t I.

I also have high blood pressure controlled by medication and wanted to see if the weight loss would help get off the meds (nope…genetics).

I found Roxie on Youtube…and Google.

I followed a couple of the youtube workouts and advice she shared, and when I finally decided that I was going to hire a personal trainer, Roxie was the first and only that I called.

My training was SO DIFFERENT than what I was doing before.

Jeez, not only do I get specific eating plans and workouts to fit my needs and goal I get a life coach and coach who is always accessible.

When I feel discouraged about my progress she keeps it real with me, if I want to eat off plan she gives me the pros and cons but is never condescending.

I am held accountable with progress updates. The changes I have seen because I am compliant are remarkable.

I would never have thought about competing and seeing my abs/obliques/back, quad and hamstring muscles two years ago.

Her approach to online coaching is perfect.

I have access to Roxie through emails and the closed client facebook page and so anytime I have questions and concerns she is there.

I do not have to be at the gym at a certain time.

I go when it fits in my schedule and as a busy mom sometimes it fluctuates. I don’t know if I would have that kind of access to a one-on-one personal trainer after our session is over. I had a one-on-one personal trainer and did not make the kind of progress I have made with Roxie.

As for my diet – SO FLEXIBLE.

I love food!!! So almost anything that is not on plan is my favorite. I’ve learned to adjust my favorite cheat meals into more compliant versions.

At the time of this writing, I am eating about 1800 calories. 5 meals and carbs and protein at almost every meal. So a typical training day is: Meal 1 turkey breast, avocado  and toast, Meal 2 chicken breast, yams and veggies, Meal 3 PWO protein shake and carb, Meal 4 Tuna, toast and veggies and Meal 5 chicken breast and veggies. Lots of food!!!

If you ask me what are the biggest changes I’ve noticed in my body since starting with Roxie’s program?

Man where do I start…

I have leaned out a great deal. I thin i’ve lost over 30 pounds. I have visible back, shoulder, tricep, bicep muscles.

I have a scar from a hysterectomy I had done about 7 years ago that I could not see unless I lifted my stomach. About 2 weeks ago I noticed that I could semi see the scar without lifting my stomach…MIRACLE!!!

I almost shed a tear.

Honestly, if I had to talk to my former self, before starting with Roxie, the only thing I would say stop 2^nd guessing your choice. Make the call and do it!

So if I can share any advice if you may be thinking about working with Roxie, but you’re on the fence…

Do it.

It has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Not only is Roxie’s whole program a tool to get you fit, it is a tool to keep you fit on this journey.

I have learned so much about how to eat which was always my downfall.

I have been able to stick with it this long not because Roxie gives me a diet plan but because she shows me how to work within the diet plan.

I came to her as a person who just wanted to look good but I stuck with her because she motivates, inspires and teaches me how to navigate on this journey called health and fitness.