Today we’d like to introduce you to Ann Schulte.
Hi Ann, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I first found the FASTer Way To Fat Loss through a blogger on Instagram! I have always been very active and prioritized healthy eating but something about the way this woman talked about the program really intrigued me. They were utilizing strategies that I was not doing, some I hadn’t heard of, and some even went against everything I had been taught about health and weight loss. So my curiosity got the best of me and I jumped in a week before Thanksgiving of 2018. Within the first week, I felt like a new person. I had this surge of energy that didn’t fade, I was sleeping better, I had less mood swings and more patience with my young kids and just felt happier! I was eating more than I ever had allowed myself and I just felt good. A few weeks after that, I started noticing body composition changes, more muscle definition and looser jeans. I couldn’t believe that I could eat this much food, feel better from the inside out and have the physical changes I was after.
I finished my first round around New Years Day. I happened to be at a brunch that day and found myself listening to all the ladies lament their holiday season of eating and indulging as well as discuss what restrictive diet they were going to start the next day. It was then that I realized I had to share this program. People needed it. There was a better way. By February of 2019, I was certified as a coach and I ran my first round on April 1st!
I am now over two years into coaching, continue to welcome new clients from all over the country into my rounds and watch them make such significant changes, find food freedom, and feel worthy and happy. My business continues to grow and truly, I have found a passion for showing women and men what is possible. To not feel shame or discontent with their body and realize health is so much more than a number on a scale or a certain dress size.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Probably my biggest struggle was getting over many self-limiting beliefs. Even though I have had a lifelong interest in healthy eating and exercise, I did not have a background in it and I think a part of me felt a bit like an imposter. I had never owned my own business and didn’t know what I was doing! What would people think? Would they think this was a gimmick? Would they accept me as someone who could help, add value, and have credibility? I was scared and fear can be really mean and stop you in your tracks if you let it. Eventually, I learned that failure is always a possibility and I was willing to accept that and try anyway.
Specifically, I had a real fear of social media. I was on Facebook and Instagram but only as a mom who shared pictures here and there of her kids. But this was a digital nutrition and fitness company – it was run online! I had to push past that fear and it took a minute to figure it out. But as my husband continually reminded me, social media is a just detail. He said, “If you believe in your mission and the need to share it, social media is just a detail and an avenue to spread the word.” And boy was he right. I now treat social media as part of the job and I have grown to really love it and the community it has brought me. It’s a way to connect with so many people and I’ve built so many friendships this way. It may sound silly, but in this day and age, social media is just another way to gather people together. Come say hi on Instagram at @annbschulte!
I have really learned to lean into my fears. I still have them everyday and they are still hold ups for me, but I have learned that usually fear is your compass and doing the thing that scares you only allows you to grow and reach new heights.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
The FASTer Way To Fat Loss is the fastest growing digital nutrition and fitness company on the market. We specialize in educating our clients in how best to fuel themselves so their bodies run at their optimal level, burns fat for fuel instead of sugar, protect its hormones, and ensures their metabolism is running at its highest level. Each body is different and will have different needs and I make sure you have the right nutritional goals set for your specific body.
We incorporate several science backed strategies such as intermittent fasting, carb cycling, a whole food nutrition diet anchored in protein, fats and carbs, and strategically pairing workouts in order to maximize fat burn. My role as your coach means I meet you where you are, I am in touch with you every single day and provide live group trainings each week. We also provide an extensive app with meal plans, grocery lists, workouts, and nutrition information.
The FASTer Way is so different than other health programs on the market. First of all, we focus not just on exercise and not just on nutrition – we pair the two together in a very strategic way so that you are maximizing fat burn. We know that 80%-90% of your success comes from nutrition changes alone so we have a big emphasis on teaching you how best to fuel your body – how much your body needs, which foods serve it best, etc. We also love to eat. We do not believe in deprivation (in fact, most people find they need to eat MORE food) nor do we subscribe to a calories in/calories out mentality but rather focusing on the right combination of Protein, Fats, and Carbs for your specific body. Yes, carbs. We love our carbs here and that’s just one reason why so many feel like they have food freedom when they come to us. We never ask you to give up the foods you love and most love bringing foods back into their life that they had previously cut out.
This is a lifestyle, not a diet. We preach progress not perfection and feel that a little intention goes a long way. We talk a lot about mindset as well and attempt to shift the focus away from the scale and more towards non-scale victories. I’m so proud to represent the FASTer Way as a premier certified coach and love helping people learn what is actually in our foods and what it’s doing for your body. Education is so powerful and without an understanding of the building blocks of our foods, it’s hard to make substantial and sustainable changes or see real progress towards your goals. Many of my clients feel like this is something they can do long-term and continue to see progress. As I always say – once you know, you know for life. And that’s so exciting!
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
I love 90s hip hop and you’ll never see me sitting still if it’s on. Just ask my kids.
Pricing:
- $199 for a 6 week new client experience
- $79/month for VIP membership post 6 week experience
Contact Info:
- Email: annbschulte@gmail.com
- Website: www.fasterwaycoach.com/#AnnSchulte
- Instagram: instagram.com/annbschulte
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ann.sallaberryschulte/
Image Credits
Heidi Drexler Photography
