Mel K.(North Haven, CT)
Before: 440 lbs. 55% BF
1yr. later
After: 305 lbs. 35% BF
Ryan Tutolo Amazing 8 week Transformation
Before: 198 lbs
After: 149 lbs
Jeremy G. (North Haven CT)
Before: 340 lbs 34% BF
12 months After: 198 lbs 18% BF
Maria -134lbs 27 %BF
9 weeks: 118 lbs 17.8%BF
TESTIMONIALS AND SUCCESS STORIES FROM OR'S CLIENTS:
"Marc's Metabolic Typing and nutrition program really works. I have had severely reduced kidney function for most of my life. Since I started the metabolic typing program 2 months ago my kidney function has improved by over 40%, energy and endurance levels are much higher and I have lost 16lbs. It is true when Marc stresses the importance of your body having the proper pH balance.
Mark Vallas, Branford CT
"It had finally come to that time that I needed to take care of me!Although I have never had a weight issue, my eating habits, energy level and lack of exercise were weighing me down.Marc's full program (metabolic typing and training) have really made a difference in my energy level, body, and overall being. It is extremely motivating to see results that are totally achievable!!!"
Lexy Onofrio, East Haven CT
“Since starting the Metabolic Typing plan with Marc about 3 weeks ago, I feel fabulous. The extra few pounds I was carrying seem to have fallen off, and my energy level has increased. I have a general feeling of well-being that I never had before, even though I thought I was eating right and exercising. It’s the small changes that can make all the difference!”
Jacquelyn Waddock, Guilford CT
"After a recent visit to my Dr. It was revealed to me that I had Syndrome X, and was very close to becoming diabetic. Marc's MT program changed my life. He performed a comprehensive test which revealed specific things about my metabolism to help determine which foods and supplements I should be taking. After 6 wks. on the MT program my Dr. said my blood sugar was perfect."
Bob Shea Montowese Meat, North Haven
"When I became a stay at home mom, my diet and exercise regimen disappeared. Marc got me back on track! I have a great diet that works with my Metabolic Type. The personal training sessions are great and Marc is motivating and extremely knowledgeable. The results are wonderful! I feel and look as fit as I did before I became a mom."
Lori-Anne Murgo, East Haven CT
"There comes a time in everyone’s life when you have to come to the cold realization that your body has changed. That was me a few months ago."
"I realized that if I did not do something soon that my health and wellbeing would slide so low, that I might not recover. Even thought I was not grossly overweight, I felt it. I had tried many different diets and also observed many people at work using a type of protein shake diet. While they were experiencing major weight losses in a very short period of time, no one looked well."
"This is when I found Marc; he was referred to me by a friend who is also a trainer. His exercise program and metabolic testing put me on the right track. The metabolic testing opened my eyes as to what were the right foods for my metabolic type. The program is easy and it works. His exercise program will make you sweat, but it is worth it. I have lost weight and inches. I am down a dress size. This is all after only 13 sessions(5weeks). But better than that, I feel so much better physically and mentally."
Joan Gordon Orange, CT
"My experience with Marc and Optimal Results was outstanding. Marc worked with me on both my diet and my physique. The changes I saw in my body after working with Marc are results I had not achieved with any other personal trainer. Marc created a diet based on my personal goals. It was easy to follow and included a variety of foods that I could purchase in my local supermarket. The meal plan was not based on powdered drinks or pre-packaged meals. When my life got hectic and I needed something a litte different, Marc simplified my plan to fit my changing lifestyle.
Marc's personal training techniques are superb. He has a wealth of knowledge around physiology and biomechanics and works all of the muscles thorougly at each training session, exhausting them without overtraining them. Marc is able to work with people from all walks of life. He has experience working with competitive athletes as well as working with people with handicaps and special needs, targeting areas they need to strengthen".
"I recommend Marc and Optimal Results without reservation".
Regards,
New Haven Coounty Board Certified Pediatrician
Fellow of THE American Academy of Pediatrics
"The Optimal Results System of weight-loss and body shaping was the first program I've ever been involved with that was easy to follow and most importantly, medically sound. Marc adjusts diet and exercise to your personal level of fitness,activity, and medical condition to help you achieve maximal success and to maintain success after a goal is reached. For a serial dieter, as most of us are, learning which foods are both nutritionally sound and satisfying makes adherence to the program simple and easy. Marc's knowledge of anatomy and physiology allows the client to actually transform their body shape when exercise is combined with his diet. From both a personal and a medical viewpoint, I cannot recommend Marc Plano and Optimal Results System highly enough. Learning to eat healthily can actually be done, and enjoyed!"
Lisa Jamron, M.D.
Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiologists
"A system of science, sophistication, and simplicity. A system that uses real food as our bodies medicine to naturally balance the system. Marc's Metabolic Typing Program is an easy to use program that I use on a daily basis and feel comfortable reccommending to all my patients, finally a plan that makes sense. There is no one size plans that fits all, the only plan that is right for you is the one that based for your Metabolic Type!".
Dr. Mark Carrano, Carrano Chiropractic of East Haven.
"Last February I wasn't feeling well, always tired and run down. After a visit to my Dr. it was discovered that my tryglyceride level was 538. The Dr. said I was a prime candidate for a heart attack or a stroke. A good friend of mine recommended "OR". I have been on the plan for 10 months and have lost 52lbs and 10% bodyfat. I have gone from a 44 to 36" waist. A recent blood level test revealed that my tryglyceride levels are down to 125! Thanks to Marc and "OR", I am enjoying a much healthier, happier, and nutritious lifestyle!"
Ron Depoto, Hamden CT
"All my life I have fought a never ending battle being overweight. You name the diet I tried it. Over the years I must have lost eight or nine people. I would lose 50lbs. and in a short time I would gain 65 back. After my husbands medical problems, I decided that we should try "Optimal Results" well,10 months later, 72 lbs lighter and 13.5% loss of bodyfat, i have gone from a size 24 to a 14. It was easy. Our menus was customized for us. There was no guesswork or decisions for me to make. I have learned a new way of eating. I am never hungry and I have more energy than ever. Thanks to Marc and his "OR" program I believe I have found a healthier way of eating."
Sandy Depoto, Hamden CT
"Finally an eating plan that is easy for me to follow and fit into my lifestyle. I eat 5-6x a day, have more energy and feel better than I ever have before. My pants size went from a snug 16 to a size 10 in 8 weeks. It's 1 year later and now a size 8...I'm sticking with OR for life."
Peggy Grizzle
Miami Beach Fl.
"Marc has been my trainer since the spring of 2008. His dedication, knowledge and understanding of my individual needs is amazing!. Each of Marc's training sessions are intense, well planned out, challenging and effective. He works me through my comfort zone and by his vigorous workouts through weight training, cardio, stretching, and floor exercises, I get the most I can from each of these sessions, while his continuous verbal feedback keeps me going.
I have been extremely impressed with the variety of routines he has guided me through. Besides guidance in this area he also has motivated me in keeping track of my eating habits through a food journal. When you leave each session, Marc will also write down workout programs that are feasible to do on your own. He has taught me how important it is to focus on consistency, having a good mind set and to keep a positive outlook on my well being.
Since I started training with Marc, I admire his patient disposition as a trainer, as well as his attitude and incentive he portrays. Besides the 100% he puts into making sure I have the proper form to every exercise, he always will emphasis on how important it is to be able to cope with an everyday busy schedule. He has taught me to value my health as a number one factor .
His fitness program has been suitable for my needs and I am thankful to experience the opportunity in having Marc as my trainer. He has taught me to be more positive, and as a person he has made me feel much stronger both emotionally and physically. For sure it takes two to make this whole process work to see growth and changes, but I know it takes a strong trainer for this to happen. I highly recommend using him as a remarkable educated trainer who is dedicated to his clients, and has been a huge support in making all around changes with my life style. I look forward to continuing to train with Marc Plano!"
Ellen Greenberg, Woodbridge CT
MMA Fighter,Handsome Edd Abel Orange CT
"I initially pursued personal training because I was persuaded to do so by Eleanor.
I have been struggling with my weight off and on for 25 years. I have been a yo yo dieter and a yo you exerciser. I had initially inquired about how to use the equipment and weight machines, because many people had told me that using weights would help me in my “efforts” to lose weight, get toned, etc… Eleanor said she would be more than happy to show me how to use the weights but highly recommended that I get a personal trainer, because they would be just that – personal. They would work with me, determine what my goals were, and set up a program that was specific to my needs and desires. I was very hesitant to do this but I reluctantly agreed to give it one session, and see how it went. I “thought” I had all the tools to be successful in maintaining a good weight/body, and while I have come to learn through this experience that they weren’t the best tools for me, what I did have, and what I was successful with in the past, I wasn’t using.
I started with Marc Plano at the end of July. What impressed me the most initially was his confidence in his program and in himself. I left our first meeting with a sense that he truly believed that I could be successful if I followed what he suggested. While I doubted myself and/or what he was telling me, his conviction sold me on giving this a try. I am continually impressed with his knowledge about nutrition and exercise, and his constant pursuit of continuing education in the wellness industry. Marc takes his career very seriously and I feel that he goes above and beyond the call of duty as it relates to his clients.
Marc requested that I fill out a food journal for the first month of working with him. Each week he gave me feedback and suggestions as to how to modify my diet to maximize the results I was trying to achieve while still ensuring that I was consuming enough calories and getting in all the right things for a well rounded diet. He was extremely helpful in this, and really showed me the way to eat not only a healthy diet but one ideal for my body composition. He was really diligent and detailed with this and always provided me with the nutritional relevance behind his suggestions. He actually let me continue to send these to him until I felt comfortable enough to be on my own, which took about 3 months.
Marc has always provided me with the encouragement that I need and has been extremely patient. He has continued to provide feedback in where I could use improvement and where I have gotten things just right. He also continues to provide me with information and resources that will help me continue down this path of healthy living. It is truly obvious to me that he is engaged in my success.
At this point, I have lost 14 pounds, and approximately 7% body fat."
Abby Silbert, Orange CT
"I started working with Marc about 6 weeks ago and I have to say that I couldn't be happier with the results that I have achieved. I came to Marc after working with other trainers and remaining about 45 pounds overweight, frustrated, and feeling hopeless. By following Marc's nutrition and exercise plans exactly, I have managed to drop 21 pounds in six weeks. I feel healthier, have more energy, and have been getting a slew of compliments from family and co workers alike. Though his plan is tough and has taken a lot of determination, I would highly recommend his services to anyone that is frustrated with other plans and wants a plan that has a focus on individual likes, needs, and most importantly overall health. Thanks Marc!"
Shaun Riordan Orange CT
"Training with Marc had an immediate impact on me and helped jumpstart me on a lifelong journey. His holistic approach focuses on exercise, nutrition and attitude. His dedication to studying health and nutrition comes through in his expertise and passion. Marc has given me the tools and insights I need to adopt a healthier lifestyle and I enthusiastically recommend him to anyone who is serious about getting and staying in shape!"
Charles Gamble, Orange CT
"I was put on my first “diet” at age 8, when my parents sent me to a Weight Watchers Camp in Amherst MA. I spent the next 7 years losing 15-30 pounds in the summer and gaining 20-40 during the school year. 34 years since my first summer at camp I have probably gained and lost over 1000 pounds. I was never able to imagine myself as a thin person. With so many successes, yet followed by so many failures, I never believed I could do it.
I felt like I hit the jackpot when I was selected to participated in a Largest Loser competition at my local gym. I was selected to the green team with a trainer who was in better shape then anyone I had ever met. Initially I did not know what to expect or believe. I had been taught so many different things, yet nothing seemed to work. Marc said “trust me...has what you have been doing worked thus far?...” I knew the answer was a resounding NO...
Needless-to-say, I have been transformed... I have learned a new way of life. I look at food and exercise in a completely different way. Marc taught me how to exercise efficiently, effectively and intelligently. I never knew I had any sweat glands! His knowledge of nutrition is incredible. Learning to eat red meat and FAT again has been an awakening and my body loves it.
Marc is caring, compassionate, seasoned and smart. He has what it takes to TRANSFORM people’s lives. He has done it for me and so many others. I only hope he can share his gift with many more!"
Emily Sandberg, Woodbridge CT
"I made a commitment to follow exactly the meal plan you recommended based on my metabolic testing results. It took me a long time to really try it the right way because it was the opposite of how I had been eating for most of my life! Wow! What a difference! I actually lost 10 lbs. in that month and a half without suffering from deprivation, weakness and hunger related headaches like I had experienced in the past."
"Weight loss was never permanent and always unpleasant. I can lose weight by adding fat to my diet! How great is that?! Since I wasn't a big fan of meat, poultry, or eggs, I wasn't interested in making the necessary dietary changes you recommended. Now that I have, I understand why I was so famished, lethargic and deprived all the time and struggling to maintain a desired weight!"
Joni, Orange CT
"Being chosen for the Largest Loser ,09 Woodbridge and having Marc as a trainer just simply changed my life.Marc's knowledge of health ,nutrition and believing in oneself was evident in his total commitment in every part of the program. His training style quickly made me a believer in his program, he taught me to exercise smarter, and to have the confidence that I can do it.
I will always hear Marc in my head saying, "Anything is possible"
I truly believe it-
Thanks Marc-
Donna Vigliotti, Hamden