“ I can only describe my experience with Rick as ‘life altering’!” Bob Shaker, Attorney
“I would like to suggest to all that they consider obtaining Rick's book "Forever Fit". He discussed this book during our Intro Session, but he was a bit too Humble to push it as much as he should have! I believe it is packed full of excellent info not only on fitness, nutrition & weight training but the concepts be discusses in the beginning are powerful!” DB
“We thought we ate healthy before, until working with Rick. Thanks for all you did for us!” Ashley and John Stamper (Former NFL Defensive End)
“Rick talked with me about using liquid fuel (food bottles) on the bike as opposed to solid fuel. I took his suggestion and started fueling with the food bottles at the 2009 Tirreno-Adriatico. For a 110 mile stage, I would consume 4-5 food bottles and would not feel the need to have any solid food…and I would feel great at the finish! I highly recommend the fueling principles Rick has laid out in Rx Nutrition for maximum performance!” George Hincapie, 14x Tour de France, 5x Olympian
“Rick’s coaching has allowed me to implement proper nutrition not only as a competitive athlete but as a mother to help my 3 daughters understand the sound principles of nutrition to help them achieve their goals as well!” Amy Javens, mother of 3 and Triathlete
”Thanks Rick for your nutritional coaching; it has been life changing!” Kristi Arledge, mother of 2, 2009 Jacksonville marathon winner
“Rick’s coaching has allowed me to train and race at the highest level possible and remain injury free!” Mark Moore, M.D., Triathlete
“Rick’s motivational skills are evident in this work.” Mike Ciletti, M.D., Runner
“Rick’s passion manifests itself in the achievement of his clients.” Blake Boldan, UAB CC head coach, 13:46 5k PR
Load and Reload is an important concept. I've thought about it but eating healthy and eating right are two different ways to assist in an athlete’s training. I want to eat right. DJC
After hearing Rick speak , I began my athletic ‘life change’. I purchased his book “Forever Fit” and began to make small changes in my daily eating habits. My GI distress went away, and my time on the bike improved dramatically ! I had been eating healthy, but for sure not eating RIGHT ! Now after attending a lecture series, I’m saying ‘bye-bye’ to body fat ! Paula
The lectures by Rick Kattouf were amazing! I have learned so much about
eating the right foods at the right time to lose weight and build
muscle. In a short period of time I have dropped 10 lbs! And it seems
all I do is eat. All I do is follow the sample menus and plans in
his book Forever Fit. All are simple and easy to fit into daily
routine. Thanks again for you and your team sponsoring the lecture
series. Hope there are more to come!
Your friend,
Randy Cecil
Each session was so informative and inspiring, I felt like I could climb a mountain when I walked out! Love his delivery and message. Wish I could bottle his enthusiasm and passion about nutrition and carry him with me 24/7/365. Love , love, love him!! Ashley
Dear Rick,
First and foremost THANK YOU!
I met Rick after I had cycled ~ 1000 miles over the winter on various trainers. I came to him, allergy laden and sick. Doctors insisted in taking tubes in and out of my body, I was a wreck, but I had big goals.
My 1st goal for 2010 was to ride up Mt. Mitchell in less than 7 hrs. This is a tough ride, 12,000 ft of climbing. In my two prior attempts with significant preparation mileage had resulted in time to climb of 9-½ hrs and little over 8 hrs in 2008 & 2009, respectively. I am not a superstar CAT 1 cyclist with a VO2 Max off the scale, I am a husband, father of three and work full-time plus, but I do have a love for cycling.
I had a goal, I had 7 wks … I hired Rick.
Due to allergic reactions over the winter, I told Rick I had a limited diet, I asked Rick if he could teach me Nutrition -- Rick said ‘Can Do!’
I have always carried a low percentage of body fat, almost to a fault. Rick initial assessment was too little fat in my diet. He revised my eating plan, now I eat correctly for an athlete and have carried 5% body fat for months with proper hydration and without supplementation.
Due to a driven to succeed character, I have ridden to oblivion killing off my immune system and one time resulting in very very painful condition called ‘shingles’ at 42 years old. Rick can you help me from myself? -- Rick said ‘Can Do!’
Rick set-up a program on Training peaks, stating let’s get your base back and do a build cycle. I rode in low zones per Rick getting the mileage up. Rick then added some hill climbs, then some mountain climbs, then some more. I would finish my workouts telling Rick, I could have done at least two more repeats! He would say, stick to the plan. I rode and rode. One Monday Rick calls (Rick called every Monday to check in), and said ‘How is it going?’ I said. ‘I’m wrecked’. After 6X repeats up Paris Mountain on Sat, Sunday entailed a Furman campus start; up Caesar’s head back & then 2X repeat Paris Mountain. Rick said ‘No problem’ rest day; they light weights Tuesday and back at it Wednesday.
Rick run out of gas very late in a long ride, I need aminos -- Rick said ‘We will keep you aminos, but we are going to change your pre/during/post race fueling with a food bottle!’
I changed with wavering around 300 cal/hr to a custom made 500+cal/hr giving me the power to move ahead late in the game.
Finally due to all of my typical self-doubt prior to a large event -- Rick answered with critical tactical & encouraging advice the week prior and the night prior to Mt Mitchell.
Where as I did not quite meet my goal of <7hr, I was close on loading up the Power tap for ~ 7 hrs & 15 min and it was actually a lot of fun this year. Prior years I would get through the 1st 74 miles to Marion partially or fully wrecked winning the battle, but loosing the war, easily doubling whatever time to Marion to get to the top of Mitchell. This year was a cruise to Marion & then GAME ON! I would round the turn from the last switchback on see all of the riders in front of me and I would say quietly, ‘You are all mine’. Encouragement came from the other riders in the form of ‘You @##&0I$, your making us all look bad’. Next year with less sickness & better late ride concentration on fueling, I’m confident I’ll get that 7 hr goal.
Rick thank you again,
John Tourigny
Child of God
Hubby to Callie & Father of three, Deana, Eleeza and Jon-Luc
Working stiff
Lover of Cycling
