When I first saw the Ingrid Barclay transformation challenge (IBTC) I was excited to see what I could achieve in 16 weeks.  Over the past 4 years I have had 3 hip reconstructions which has been challenging.  Even though I have finished my rehab and I’m starting to lift heavy again, my weight has creeped up over this time.  I wanted to use the IBTC as motivation to transform from fat fitness trainer (or the very least being the best version of myself working towards fit hot PT!)

I have always been conscious of the fact that I am an emotional eater and normally have strategies in place to avoid this behaviour. So when my dad passed away in February, I found myself reverting to old behaviours of over eating or under eating, depending on my feelings at the time. It took me several weeks to get back on track but unfortunately the damage had been done.

It took me the next month to get back to where I started the challenge and begin again. On the positive side, I love being a good role model for my children who both have their own health challenges. They have both done so well adjusting to me going back to work during this time also.

I have been a stay at home mum their whole life but recently started working 6 days a week.  It has been a big adjustment for all of us and even though it is challenging, they are both very proud of my achievements.

I can’t wait for the day when they are old enough to join me in the gym or perhaps decide  to start working alongside me in the industry. Thank you for the opportunity to transform myself with all the other competitors, the information provided and Ingrid’s support has been outstanding.  I look forward to the next one IBTC!

My experience with Ingrid has been an absolute treat and has brought me lots of success in my competing career so far!

After many months of researching, asking industry people, past and current Ingrid Barclay clients and also following her FIO page for a very long time, I made the decision to sign up with her – and never looked back!

Ingrid brings so much knowledge, experience and nurturing to her role of Coach.
I wanted to find a Coach who’s values and nutritional philosophy was in line with my own, and I found the perfect match in Ingrid.

Thank you Ingrid and BC for the wonderful, stress free, healthy and successful competition preps.

And thank you for putting your confidence in me!

“I just wanted you to know something I am grateful to you for: Had I not met you, taken on the PT course, and worked for you at Body Conquest, I would still be working for (anon) at Flattery for a pittance. I am eternally grateful. As you might remember I was paralysed at the thought of leaving her. But I did. I learned my worth and now with my successful dressmaking I will never work for someone else again. You always had a way of taking me out of my comfort zone.”

“Ingrid saved my life. She saved me from myself. Now she is as integral to my life as brushing my teeth. Words cannot possibly articulate how instrumental she has been. Since working with her I have:

• gone from morbidly obese to normal, healthy weight
• gotten off bp, cholesterol and heart medication
• stopped justifying all of my excuses
• kept a gratitude diary
• stopped completely all emotional eating
• survived and left an abusive relationship
• competed in my first powerlifting competition

And I am far from done. Everyone should have Ingrid in their corner. She isn’t just a “strength coach”. She is a life coach, and truly outstanding.”

“Don’t even deliberate if you are considering her as your coach. Call me if you want and I will tell you more (0448899173). Or just sign up. You will not regret it.”

It was pure luck that I stumbled across the Body Conquests site when searching the internet for a local fitness coach, after deciding that I wanted to compete in a fitness model comp only 10 weeks out from my comp date. From the minute I met Ingrid I felt confident that this woman knew her stuff and that I couldn’t be in better hands to help me achieve my goal. It was Ingrid’s encouragement, direction and knowledge that kept me on track to succeed. She checked in with me weekly to track my progress. Gave me weekly meal plans that were specifically tailored to me and my needs & her 1 hour one on one personal training sessions over the 10 weeks taught me more in that time than I’ve learnt in 10 years….such a wealth of knowledge!

Given it was my first comp, I won’t lie, I certainly felt nervous about the process and what to expect as the unknown daunted me. Thankfully Ingrid gave me some excellent reference material that I was able to read in my own time that took me through the process step by step. The books Figure it Out & All Figured Out have been beautifully written by Ingrid herself and really assisted me with the 1000 questions I had.

If you’re thinking about competing or merely wanting to increase your health & fitness, I can’t recommend Ingrid Barclay enough! I certainly exceeded my own expectations of what I thought I could achieve by placing in both the Sport Model and Fitness Model category thanks to the team at Body Conquest. Stop procrastinating and take the leap, it will pay off tenfold

Soph xx

Good afternoon, Ingrid

I just wanted to take the time to write my thoughts on our comp prep.

This is the second season we have worked together and we made a decision early on to aim for the World!! Literally! Our plan was to compete at my state comp, on to the nationals and finally culminate in a trip to the WFF World Championships on the Gold Coast. And guess what – we did it!!!!

Nothing in comp preparation ever goes to a linear plan – anyone who says it does is being untruthful. My comp prep was no exception to this rule and it was a tough ride at times. But, true to your style, you got me there in the end and I stood on that stage with the best physique I have ever had. 18 months between competitions meant I had all-over growth and glowing condition that only sound training and nutrition coaching can achieve. There were no short-cuts, no uncalculated risks and no bro-science!! Just honest and sound coaching that included a huge dollop and love and care when things got tough.

What I love most about working with you, Ingrid, is that you listen to me when I report back to you. I’m not just another name to fob off and I always get a personal response when I ask for one. We changed some of our approaches drastically during this prep and you weren’t afraid to get a little radical in the end to get me to the final goal. When I say ‘radical’ – I don’t mean stupid or idiotic (think hours of cardio and/or no food!). In fact, it was quite the opposite – more food, less cardio and way better results.

I have to be honest and say that the most valuable tool you gave me was the push to listen to my own body and make some of my own decisions about my food intake in the last weeks. To clarify, this is my third competition season (over 3 years) and I am also an avid self-analyser. I have always hungered to learn more and am enthusiastic to implement strategies that may produce even better results. You recognised this and nudged me to do it. Not many coaches would be secure enough to allow a trainee to input into their own program. But you did and I am over the moon that you did!! I learnt so much and felt such a sense of responsibility to achieve our goals. My motivation was at an all-time high!

So the outcome? Fifth in the WFF World Championships! FIFTH!! In a line-up that truly was World Class. I couldn’t be happier with my outcome and I could not be happier sharing the spotlight with you.

You are so much more than ‘just a coach’ to me. You are a true friend, a woman I love and respect and a world class coach, judge, trainer and wealth of knowledge. I am honoured to be part of your team.

All of my love

Kirsten
5th Place, WFF World Champs – 2014

When I decided to do a contest, I didn’t want to put anything less than 100% dedication into my goal. I strive for perfection and if I was going to compete, I wanted to bring the best possible “me” to the stage. I’ve always believed that when it comes to achieving something new in life, the way to success is to listen to someone who has already done what you’ve set out to do, and done it better. Therefore, when I decided to step on stage for the first time in May 2014, the hiring of a coach was an easy choice. Learn from the best.

I hired Ingrid knowing I could trust in her guidance and the process 100% and I could just “have fun” every day kicking my own butt! Training with Ingrid Barclay has been a journey I will never forget – she is nothing less than an absolute champion. Not only has she helped to transform my figure with nutrition and workout plans, but has been a mentor and a friend. Even when things were tough, and I consciously questioned my progress, she would encourage me – which meant more than anything!

She adjusted my diet and workouts each week to perfect my body for stage readiness. She was with me every step of the way from food to cravings to workouts and even right down to putting on my tan for stage. Nothing about working with Ingrid is generic or cookie cutter, she saw me through every step of the way. She made my first ever figure show an amazing experience and I was even able to bring home first place.
Having Ingrid as my coach for my first contest prep was an invaluable lesson. Not only is her knowledge unquestionable, but also knowing that she walks the walk made it all that more difficult to step away from the plan. Because contest prep is hard – especially your first – there can be no doubts about the plan you are following. Since the plan was coming from Ingrid, I had none.

While I mainly did all my correspondence via internet or phone, I never felt like I walked alone. Any question I had she attended to within a few days and on days when I was down and felt unmotivated, it was as if she knew because I would receive an encouraging text. When I swayed, even though I shouldn’t, she kept me accountable and didn’t sugarcoat it.

I will not lie, if what you are looking for is a coach who allows you to make excuses and take the easy road even when you shouldn’t and always has positive things to say, Ingrid probably isn’t the coach for you. You have to be accountable and be willing to give it all you’ve got.

I wouldn’t trade the experience of working with Ingrid for anything, especially as a first-time competitor. It helped me learn to do it the right way from the start. For my first show, I placed 1st in my Figure Class and qualified for the NABBA national, of which I decided to decline to concentrate on further growth and development. Not only did that experience motivate me to compete again, but also the lessons I learned from working with Ingrid has educated me in my everyday lifestyle.

Three words that describe her are dedication, passionate and humble. In addition to these qualities, you will also find a great trainer and an even better friend.

Ingrid continues to inspire not only myself, but also countless other people across Australia, as the wholesome, genuine woman who is full of knowledge in the health and wellness world. Her purpose to make a great impact and lead others into a healthy lifestyle is unquestionable.

Working with Ingrid has changed my life for the better. Thank you, Ingrid, for all of your hard work that you put in for me as well as all your clients! I look forward to working with you again.

Ingrid has the magic sprinkle of firm, educative, caring and good timing.

She coaxed my body lean, not forced it.

I’ve competed before but nowhere in this condition.

Anyone who wants to achieve leanness needs Ing in their corner

“Ing, they say everything happens for a reason…I’m so grateful that we met because you have truly changed my life! You are such an amazing human, so vibrant, generous and just brilliant. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and pushing me every week and reach my goals. You have helped me accomplish things I didn’t even know was possible.”

After 15 years not being on stage I came back to win both competitions but more importantly I conquered my horrid relationship with food. Now I see food as my solution not as my problem.

“I chose Ingrid, a Metabolic Precision experienced coach to get me into shape for a photoshoot. I enjoyed her micro diets and the level of service she provided me. I got in shape for my shoot and feel fabulous. I am extremely grateful for Ingrid’s support.”

“Knowing what to eat and when to eat it is hard to do at the best of times. BC took the guess work out of both my nutrition and exercise plans, making life much easier during my comp prep.

Knowing what to eat and when to eat it is hard to do at the best of times. BC took the guess work out of both my nutrition and exercise plans, making life much easier during my comp prep.
Ingrid’s knowledge in both these areas is second to none and I would recommend Team BC for anyone struggling with weight loss or wanting to prep for a comp!”

I am so glad that after several recommendations from friends I went ahead and hired Ingrid Barclay & Body Conquest to get me ready to compete in a figure competition!

Around 5 years ago I employed a different coach and ended up very ill and lost half of my hair and never made it to the stage due to this person not having the knowledge and experience they claimed to have. I continued to have the dream but for several years was too scared to trust another coach.
After several life changes and getting involved with Metabolic Precision and feeling quite convinced that the methods they used for competition prep would be safe for me to pursue and a few friends who had trained with Ingrid Barclay giving such high recommendations I decided to go ahead and try one more time to achieve my dream!

So the past 23 weeks have been such an awesome experience! Every interaction I have had with Ingrid and her team has always been very professional and helpful. I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole process and was able to achieve my dream just 2 weeks ago and get up on stage in the best condition I have ever been in! I had the most wonderful day! Everything went so perfectly and thanks to Renata for helping me out backstage and getting my tan and bikini perfect and feeding me just enough lollies I was fortunate to place in both my divisions! I could not have imagined a better outcome!
Every week I have been given a new meal plan which kept things from getting boring and I can honestly say that I looked forward to about 95% of my meals throughout the whole 23 weeks even in the last week! I loved having so much variety and colour in my foods, I could tell my body was thanking me for feeding it so well! I did not feel deprived or that I was missing out at all as the meals were always so delicious! It was extremely rare that I even felt hungry!
I have really enjoyed all the programs for training that Ingrid set for me, it was great to have someone else in control of everything so I didn’t have to think about anything except to just do as I was told and trust that everything would work out, which ultimately it turned out much better than I expected!

The whole team at Body Conquest were fantastic! I really enjoyed learning how to pose for stage with Renata and learn how to make my body look its best on stage! After the comp Ji took me over to Derrimutts Gym for a photo shoot in my extra lean body which was fun and also very professional!
I have had absolutely zero health repercussions during or after the competition, I am successfully reverse dieting and slowly adding back in more calories and slowly getting more strength back in the gym! Not one extra strand of my hair has fallen out and my health is in tack, which was my main priority throughout this process!

I would highly recommend the entire team at Body Conquest, this has been an incredibly positive and rewarding experience, I honestly wish I had found them years ago!
Thank you so much for helping me to safely achieve my dream!

Thanks to Ingrid I achieved more than the goal I set for myself (8kg’s). I am very happy. I also liked the way the information was distributed. It all made sense. I feel equipped to go it alone now.

Donna Bridges – Melbourne 2021

Measurements :
Weight- start 65.3kg & final 60.05kg
Body fat- start 28.9% & final 25.7%

Testimonial:
“I want to say a great big thank you as I have not only improved my body composition and feeling very proud of my achievements but also managed to put the scales away and not be a slave to them and let them dictate my mood. I rely on my clothes and measurements now to guide me. Most importantly I’ve got much greater control of my emotional eating.

Finally, and most exciting for me, I’ve blown all my pbs out of the water! I’m now squatting 85kgs when I started at 50kgs. My deadlift started at 40kgs and is now 87.5kgs, bench press from 30kgs to 50kgs & leg press 100kgs to 220kgs. ”

I’ve appreciated your honesty and straightforward approach as it has really resonated with me and your personal experience you are so willing to share inspires me.

My best friend Kirsten Engels was coached by Ingrid Barclay. They both worked together to prepare me for Ingrid’s show in Geelong the Conquest Classic. Kirsten took control of my training and Ingrid the dieting side of things. I followed my plans to the letter and ended up winning the Overall Women’s figure. Thank you, Ingrid, for your part in coaching me to the best shape of my life”.

“Thanks to you Ingrid for my on-line coaching. You are certainly very professional in your approach and delivery. I enjoyed my micros, and loved “up your sleeve” as a means of keeping sane. Your programs were great and I will use them post-comp for sure. Thanks for always being on the other end of emails.”

Ingrid’s coaching on-line is fantastic. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of competing to join her team. I had a great experience, learned a lot. She was always communicative throughout the process and took the time to explain things to me. Even though she wasn’t there in person for me it felt like she was. I am glad I chose Ingrid to coach me.

“Ingrid, you were my guarding (sic) Angel who saved my whole life by enlightening me to the right way and waking my mind up, opening my eyes to my real self-worth and my potential.
2017

“You are not just a coach to me, you are my sister, my life saver, my Angel and I really wish I can be there for you and give you back some of the amazing things you gave me so far.

And last thing… from the bottom of my Heart, I love you and I am grateful I have you in my life ” (this is very recent after she did my mental mindset makeover)
– 2022
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I am so thankful to have met Ingrid. The weekly skinfold test really held me accountable. I had a great experience on stage and won my class.

‘I signed up for Ingrid’s 16 week ‘Body Recomposition Package’ early this year (2023), and I am so glad I did. I didn’t know Ingrid before signing up, but had seen all her amazing testimonials, reviews, and results with her online portfolio and decided to take the plunge! Ing has been amazing, and worth every cent. I’ve been training with her in-person, three times a week for this package, and have already had so many results – having lost over 115ml of body fat, put on lean muscle and lost nearly 10kg, all whilst building a more lean and toned shape. I wasn’t heavily overweight before signing up, but after having two young kids and turning 40, I wanted to prove to myself that I still had enough discipline and determination to do what it takes to see results, and feel confident and happy in myself again. No more excuses.

Scott Quarrell, Geelong, 2014
Dropped 14.5kg in 10 weeks and 10%bf

Testimonial:

“I am extremely happy with Ingrid Barclay’s fat loss course. I was feeling really unfit and tubby and wasn’t comfortable wearing any of my clothes. I signed on, learned to lift and to eat only unprocessed, unrefined food sources. Good fats, first class sources of protein, plenty of water and some fruit. I leant what to consume before and after training which I was formerly doing all wrong.

Ingrid is a hard task master but in a patient manner when you are learning good technique.I looked forward to my weekly skinfolds because it was confirmation of my good choices all week. I liked that she taught me things when we rested, so I understood how things work. I feel more knowledgeable and she sent me scientific articles in my weekly emails so I could read for myself.

I am going to sign on to do recomposer now and take it up another notch. Thank you Ingrid. I am glad I found you.”

“Being coached by Ingrid is the best. She really cares for your well-being, you aren’t just another client. I liked the way she would incorporate things like the carrot and ginger juice in the meal plan as my practitioner suggested. I would also tell her that I like things like the BC Detox drink and it would be in my micro. This meant I was enjoying my meals as a vegan. I really enjoyed her training programs and she and her team were there for me on the day. Ingrid is a good, speedy communicator and I always felt she would listen to me when things went pear-shaped like my stomach issues. Thanks very much for your patience Ingrid”.

I was introduced to Body Conquest by a friend of mine who had commenced the 10 week fat loss course and was raving about how well she felt and the results she was seeing.

I had tried numerous diets and workouts but struggled to maintain motivation after a couple of weeks. I also had very little idea about correct nutrition so I decided to contact Ingrid for help. It only took one meeting with Ingrid and I knew I had come to the right place. One of the first things Ingrid asked me was what I what I wanted to look like. I told her that I wanted to look fit and have a 6 pack. Ingrid looked me straight in the eye and told me that if I follow her nutrition and exercise program then there is no reason that I can’t look how I want. She told me the 10 week fat loss course would set me on my way and that I would have the entire Body Conquest team motivating me. I was hooked.

After receiving my diet plan for the next 10 weeks I was amazed at the variety and quantity of food I could eat. I absolutely enjoyed my training sessions with Ingrid whether it was a weights session or a killer ICE session and it didn’t take long for me to start noticing the physical changes. At the end of the 10 weeks, I had dropped from a size 34 waist to a size 31 and felt stronger and healthier than ever before.

After completing the 10 week fat loss course, I have increased my training sessions from 2 a week to 3 a week and continue to get leaner and stronger and closer to seeing my elusive 6 pack. Aside from the physical changes I was introduced to Body Conquest by a friend of mine who had commenced the 10 week fat loss course and was raving about how well she felt and the results she was seeing.
I had tried numerous diets and workouts but struggled to maintain motivation after a couple of weeks. I also had very little idea about correct nutrition so I decided to contact Ingrid for help. It only took one meeting with Ingrid and I knew I had come to the right place. One of the first things Ingrid asked me was what I what I wanted to look like. I told her that I wanted to look fit and have a 6 pack. Ingrid looked me straight in the eye and told me that if I follow her nutrition and exercise program then there is no reason that I can’t look how I want. She told me the 10 week fat loss course would set me on my way and that I would have the entire Body Conquest team motivating me. I was hooked.
After receiving my diet plan for the next 10 weeks I was amazed at the variety and quantity of food I could eat. I absolutely enjoyed my training sessions with Ji whether it was a weights session or a killer ICE session and it didn’t take long for me to start noticing the physical changes. At the end of the 10 weeks, I had dropped from a size 34 waist to a size 31 and felt stronger and healthier than ever before.
After completing the 10 week fat loss course, I have increased my training sessions from 2 a week to 3 a week and continue to get leaner and stronger and closer to seeing my elusive 6 pack. Aside from the physical changes I have noticed, the emotional changes have been just as great. I am a lot more confident; I seem to walk taller and mirrors have become my friends.
I cannot thank Ingrid and Ji enough for their constant support and motivation and would recommend Body Conquest to anyone.

I was introduced to Body Conquest by a friend of mine who had commenced the 10 week fat loss course and was raving about how well she felt and the results she was seeing.
I had tried numerous diets and workouts but struggled to maintain motivation after a couple of weeks. I also had very little idea about correct nutrition so I decided to contact Ingrid for help. It only took one meeting with Ingrid and I knew I had come to the right place. One of the first things Ingrid asked me was what I what I wanted to look like. I told her that I wanted to look fit and have a 6 pack. Ingrid looked me straight in the eye and told me that if I follow her nutrition and exercise program then there is no reason that I can’t look how I want. She told me the 10 week fat loss course would set me on my way and that I would have the entire Body Conquest team motivating me. I was hooked.
After receiving my diet plan for the next 10 weeks I was amazed at the variety and quantity of food I could eat. I absolutely enjoyed my training sessions with Ji whether it was a weights session or a killer ICE session and it didn’t take long for me to start noticing the physical changes. At the end of the 10 weeks, I had dropped from a size 34 waist to a size 31 and felt stronger and healthier than ever before.
After completing the 10 week fat loss course, I have increased my training sessions from 2 a week to 3 a week and continue to get leaner and stronger and closer to seeing my elusive 6 pack. Aside from the physical changes I have noticed, the emotional changes have been just as great. I am a lot more confident; I seem to walk taller and mirrors have become my friends.
I cannot thank Ingrid enough for their constant support and motivation and would recommend Body Conquest to anyone.

I am a lot more confident; I seem to walk taller and mirrors have become my friends.

I cannot thank Ingrid enough for her constant support and motivation and would recommend Body Conquest to anyone.

“I have just finished Ingrid’s fat loss program. I have done a bit of weight training before but nothing like this. I was ready to make several changes in my life, including less alcohol and better food. I was highly motivated and loved my strength sessions with Ingrid. The course is full of information and I learned that what I thought was “healthy” is ok, but not good for the body I want.

I am very happy with my results. I lost over 70mls of skinfolds in 12 weeks which surpassed the goal of 60mls and 9kgs down. I feel a million dollars.”

Thank you Ingrid for all of your help throughout the 10 week fat loss course. I enjoyed my classes very much, always looking forward to them. The food selection was broad and easy to manage. It was good to give up my junk food as it was making me feel old and fat. I had never weight trained before and now I understand it’s importance. Ingrid is a fantastic listener. I felt heard, which other trainers didn’t make me feel. I will continue on making this a priority now that I have some of my health back. Go me.

After training as an elite athlete as a teenager I got to university age and then started work and priorities other than healthy eating and training took over. Before I knew it, I had put on weight, lost self-confidence and was generally feeling unhealthy.
I tried several times to ‘diet’ and motivate myself with various exercise / eating regimes, none of which I had the motivation or accountability to stick to. After seeing me struggle through this my partner decided to get me some ‘help’ so he found Ingrid’s website and got me in touch with her.
Ingrid has been my online personal trainer for over 2 years now. I could not be happier with the results I have achieved due to Ingrid’s extensive knowledge, continual support, encouragement, perseverance and belief in me. Ingrid has got to know me well and is able to understand when I need a gentle shove or rather large push in the right direction or when to help me ‘chill out’ or go a bit easier on myself. Ingrid pushes me to my limit which allows me to achieve my absolute best possible results with my personal health and fitness. I really enjoy working with Ingrid and look forward to her emails, phone calls and text messages.
Ingrid ALWAYS gets back to me within 24 hours about any concerns or to answer any of my annoying little questions, no matter how silly they may seem. Ingrid can design a number of different health and fitness strategies depending on what works for the individual and she is always friendly, polite and professional when dealing with me.

Ingrid makes sure that my training and eating plans are flexible if needed and updates them regularly which really helps me to stay focussed and motivated, and not get sick of doing the same thing every week. It also means my body has to continually adapt to the new changes / demands Ingrid’s well thought out plans place on it, which results in continual improvements.

I have enjoyed my new way of life so much that last year I decided to start training to compete in a bodybuilding figure competition, under Ingrid’s guidance. This is something I would never have dreamed of doing in the past but it just demonstrates how Ingrid’s programs have developed my confidence to the point where I am willing to go out of my comfort zone to try something different, and see what I can really achieve with my ongoing body transformation process.
Ingrid and all of the Body Conquest staff and members were such a support to me during my preparation for the figure competition, held in May 2011. Even being an online client, I truly feel like a part of the Body Conquest family. Ingrid not only provided all of my eating and training plans for the competition, utilising her extensive knowledge, but also supported me through all of the emotional ups and downs of preparing for a competition. Ingrid and Body Conquest also supported me through all of the organising of costumes, music, tanning, choreography, etc., and they certainly made it heaps of fun along the way.

Ingrid never fails to answer my questions or address my concerns and is so patient and supportive, as well as setting very high and clear expectations for me. I thoroughly enjoyed my figure competition experience and would love to do it again one day. I know I could not have done it without Ingrid and I am so glad and proud that I did. To anyone who is considering competing, go for it, you will not regret it. It is an amazing experience.

Working with Ingrid to improve my health, fitness and eating habits has also helped me in many other areas of my life. For example, I looked great at my recent wedding, due to Ingrid’s ongoing help to keep my body in shape. I have also found that my sporting ability and general fitness is better than it has ever been in my life. I am now a very good runner and able to be competitive in sports that I have never been very good at in the past. It is a great feeling to work hard and get the results you are working towards. Ingrid has been a massive part of this improvement for me and I cannot thank her enough. She has changed my life and my lifestyle forever and I am so grateful to her.
I would recommend Ingrid as on online personal trainer to anyone and everyone, no matter what your ability or experience as I believe everyone has something to learn from her and can benefit from the motivational, inspirational, educational fun way of life she promotes!

“Thank you Ingrid so much for your coaching and your friendship. 4 years of travel, 4 hour round trip was worth every drive. I can’t believe how many exercises you can come up with in a tin shed! Your awesome coaching helped me achieve something that was, for a long time, just a dream. Thank you for giving me back my body and my health and happiness. And thank you for putting your time and effort into Dave too, I recognise all of your efforts and it’s been a great journey.”

“Thanks to Ingrid Barclay for getting 13kg heavy kilograms off my body that it didn’t need. I feel so much better than when I started. Coming from the Army I am good at following guidelines and ‘rules’ for lack of a better word. The fat loss course I would recommend to anyone wanting to feel better and look better. Ingrid is so knowledgeable when it comes to both application and strategy. She knows how to write good programs and she can answer every question with a reason and that sits well with me. Now I have to press on with her as I don’t want to stop. Thanks again.”

Thank you Ingrid for being a wonderful coach. Your guidance has been so useful. Even though I am a qualified nutritionist I have learned a lot from Ingrid, particularly with respect to the sport of bodybuilding. I highly recommend being coached by Ingrid if you have the opportunity.”

“After having just competed in my very first Figure Competition and placing 3rd, Ingrid Barclay’s experience in her field of contest preparation is exceptional. Ingrid’s approach to nutrition and the contest preparation diet distinguishes her from others as she can achieve remarkable physiques whilst maintaining nutritional balance from the outset right through to competition day.
In my experience under Ingrid’s guidance, I had no feelings of deprivation or nutritional deficiencies. I didn’t even feel as if I was preparing for a contest as the food variety was so vast. On contest day itself, my energy levels were phenomenal.
Ingrid’s book [maybe insert the title here!!!) can provide you with the insight required to guide you through a contest preparation journey comprised of balance and most importantly, enjoyment!”

I was advised by my Doctor to find a personal trainer and get fit. I was stressed out all the time, had high cholesterol, high blood pressure and was overweight and incredibly unfit. Ingrid and team quickly turned me around. I did the 10 week fat loss course. I then moved on to Metabolic Precision. I now know so much more about food, FEONS, Meal frequency, what to eat around training times and how to fuel my body properly. I have taken a few years off me! Highly recommend.

I decided to work with Ingrid based on her fantastic results with males and females alike. She clearly knows her stuff. I needed to understand more about macros and also meal frequency. Being a tram driver I find it challenging to eat often enough. Ingrid also provided me with some neat strategies to work around my problem. She thinks “outside of the box” and is extremely helpful. Thanks Ingrid.

Extracts From Heathers husband who wrote Ingrid a letter

Thank you for all that you have done for Heather. She has become much happier within herself. This therefore affects how she is as my wife and as a mother. I see the confidence radiate from her. You have even changed what we put in our children’s lunchboxes. Thank you Ingrid

“I chose Ingrid to coach me after following FIO for a couple of years. I liked her forthright approach. She was always speedy with her email responses and I liked the way my diet was tweaked weekly according to the week’s results. That made sense to me. I ended up doing 2 seasons under her and got into better shape the second time as she knew how I responded to certain foods better. Her training programs were really solid and enjoyable.”

“Thank you Ingrid for your diet and nutrition strategies. They have really helped me take my body to the next level. I have enjoyed the dieting process and getting stronger in the gym. Your support has been really helpful and always professional.”

I signed up to Ingrid Barclay to get healthier as I was just put on cholesterol tablets and I wanted to lose weight.

For the first time in my life I had skin folds taken. I was really nervous about getting my skin folds at the end of week 1 but I was so excited to have a really good loss of 17 mls.

I changed my diet. I eat protein at each meal and I increased my vegetable intake. I started doing a beginners program. It was three weight sessions a week.

I didn’t do any cardio. I continued to lose skin folds every week. I have lost a total of 100.1 mls of body fat in 16 weeks. I’m SO excited about that.

My cholesterol has come down. I have arthritis and a tear in the meniscus in my right knee. I was given the option of having surgery. I chose not to have it. I’m happy that my knee has been a lot better since training under Ingrid.

I have got new goals to continue my weight loss and do a push/pull powerlifting comp. I have learned a lot from Ingrid. Her knowledge is amazing and she inspires me.

Ingrid’s Fat loss course is amazing and educative. I feel empowered with all I now know about food. I loved the training, even the ICE sessions that were tough but always fun as I never knew what she would throw at me. Loved the outdoors stuff. I had a bad relationship break up and felt like crap. I feel so much better now. Thanks Ingrid

“Thank you so much Ingrid your course was fantastic and I learned heaps each and every week. I also learned how to lift weights and why that is important to me for my long-term health. I feel stronger, I can do menial tasks so much more easily and I feel more motivated and energised from eating better and making better choices. I would encourage anyone considering working with Ingrid to just do it.”

“Upon meeting Ingrid I was quite intimidated at first.

“She is a strong, smart, intelligent girl who clearly doesn’t muck around. I knew this was what I needed.

“Going at it alone hadn’t been working and I needed regular training times where I was expected to turn up.

“I did her “10 Week Fat Loss Course” which meant mostly high energy carbohydrates mostly around training times and was weight training based.

“I achieved what I wanted and feel much fitter and much stronger. I have my motivation and “spark” back. I am already into my next training block.”

I loved that Ingrid set everyone up for success with a variety of workout programs given
their ability and training style. She was also there to answer questions on these programs or
clarification on the trainings so we could continue to progress in the time allotted for each four
week split. Ingrid also gave us additional value to our challenge by informing us weekly in her
live chats with things from diet and training tips, to misunderstood facts on training, especially
for women who do sometimes have a stigma against lifting heavy or even being in the weight
room at all! Ingrid did not just send out a guide line and say “Good luck! I’ll talk to you in four
months!”. She was there to educate and instruct as we needed during this challenge, and I am
forever grateful for the value added in this 16 week challenge.

Even though I am not lucky enough to be in Australia and be closer to train with Ingrid
herself, I truly believe this 16 week challenge was perfect for anyone around the globe. The
expectations were clear, the guidance was spot on and the personal experiences she was able
to share with us to keep us on track and be a relatable coach was superb! If there ever is
another challenge, I would be sure to recommend it to any of my friends looking for a challenge
and a transformation of their mind and body! I can’t wait to take what I’ve learned, continue to
expand on the training and change my body composition. I’m loving these new found muscles
and strength, for sure!

The Impact Not that it was ever about losing weight, but I did. Seventeen kilos (Start: 118kg, Finish: 101kg)! I also shrunk; the total reduction was 105cm: Measure Point Start (4 Jan 21) Finish (25 Apr 21) Difference Neck 37.0 35.0 -2.0 Bust 106.5 95.0 11.5 Arm (Bicep) – Left 37.0 31.5 -5.5 Arm (Bicep) – Right 39.0 34.0 -5.0 Waist 106.0 96.0 -10.0 Hip 132.0 99.0 -33.0 Thigh – Left 68.5 58.0 -10.5 Thigh – Right 70.0 56.5 -13.5 Calf – Left 38.0 31.0 -7.0 Calf – Right 38.0 31.0 -7.0

But the more impressive changes are inside. I gained a whole new perspective on nutrition and a HUGE improvement in my overall wellness. My moods are stable and positive, my IBS and my food intolerances are under control. No longer are my severe reactions to salicylates an excuse to treat my body like a dumpster! Ingrid’s weekly educations were fantastic.

I used to wonder how some women on social media could lift so heavy, I wanted that combo of lean and strong so Ingrid showed me the way.

Ingrid and Recomposer took my strength to another level.

I ate all the foods I loved, including lots of white potatoes. I never felt hungry. I consistently got stronger and it improved my body composition. It was absolutely brilliant.

My knowledge has grown from Ingrid’s leadership. She makes lifting fun, achievable, and ever-challenging, and it’s great to explore varied program styles and combinations.

She can make you strong inside and out, and she gets you so excited about what you can achieve.

I always devoted myself fully to her ideas and learned so much about myself in the process.

Ingrid is a powerful asset to anyone at any level and she is full of heart and passion.

Ingrid’s guidance and support have enriched my life in so many ways and I’m forever grateful for everything she has done for me.

“Thanks Ingrid for helping me to achieve a long-held goal of mine. I have always loved fitness but never thought I could be “good enough” to compete. You have shown me to have more faith in myself and my abilities. It was also fun to be a part of a team – a part of something. I am proud to have worked with you Ingrid.”

I decided I wanted to do a photoshoot to help keep me on track. I was uncomfortable with my weight and I lacked confidence with my weight training, even though I was studying to be a PT.

The best thing I did was travel to Geelong and train at Body Conquest for 3 days. That was my turning point.

After spending quality time with my idol I learned so much and I felt a lot more in control of my career as a personal trainer as I doubted myself so much all the time.

What Ingrid taught me was priceless. It’s hard to put into words. The training confidence I left with was invigorating. I had a new kind of attitude.

She has this saying that I tell myself now: ‘Don’t let the bar own you – you own the damned bar!’ I love this. Ingrid is remarkable in the way she can make you feel.

I had a ball on my photoshoot, wearing some quirky outfits and being girlie. I feel comfy within myself and I learned so many little tips and tricks from Ingrid personal training wise.

I highly recommend anyone to spend time with her, her knowledge is insane.

I want you to know how grateful I am to have found you, Ingrid.

This year has been simply amazing for me, learning so much about nutrition, my body, and making the comp prep process truly an enjoyable and exciting one.

I have gradually worked towards competing again with so much motivation, drive, and happiness.

The support, guidance, and expertise you have shown me have blown me away. Not once have I doubted my decision to be part of Team BC or to compete.

Even though I’ve only had a few months to prepare, I have reached my goal- to be fitter, stronger, and all-round healthier than last year.

I know I will be able to see a huge improvement in these comps to last year, and that is what I aimed for.

I have had a few moments where I’ve needed to keep my head straight, mainly training around an injury and mainly being patient with myself and reminding myself I’m doing my best.

You are a fantastic coach, mentor, and friend. I am thrilled to represent team BC in the next few weeks and I hope I make you proud!

Thank you for everything Ingrid.

“I had so much fun competing, thank you Ingrid, for helping me to achieve my goal of steeping on stage. I enjoyed your diets and loved my training programs they were so good. I hope to do this again.”

“Thanks Ingrid for all of your help and the 10 week fat loss course. It was great to learn so much about food, cooking, weight training and mindset. You guys are great.”

“I have just finished doing 16 weeks with Ingrid.There was always useful information provided that I gradually introduced and kept which secured some fitness habits for me. The information always made sense and was often science based which suits my needs as I didn’t feel that I was following something “fluffy”.
There were life events that impacted my total commitment but I didn’t beat myself up over these (eg if I missed a workout or ate above my quota) and got back on track asap. I feel that mentally I have grown as previously if I’d had a bad day or two that would be the end of it for me and I would quit.
I feel better in control with the gained knowledge.
I’m really happy (and surprised) with the results but they really just show what consistency and progression (pushing in the gym) can do.
I feel more confident when going to the gym and love that at 52 years old I can feel fit and fabulous.
Thank you for helping me become a better version of me Ingrid.”

“Thank you to Ingrid Barclay for preparing me for my first contest. Ingrid is a wonderful, caring, compassionate coach who treads a line between care and demands. The dieting has been hard but I was very happy with how I presented. I could not have done it without her help”

“Thanks Ingrid for helping me reclaim my body after treating it rather unkindly for a long time. I feel terrific and happy in my own skin. I loved the mini-educations that you provided and my nutrition plan was very do-able which was a large concern for me. I would recommend anyone thinking of working with Ingrid to sign up, she is a fantastic coach who knows a thing or two!”

“Thank you so much for firstly taking me on as a client and giving me my first experience in the journey to stage. I kept the mantra of “follow the process” because I truly believed in you and you never let me down. You are a pillar of strength, knowledge, kindness, compassion and someone who has made my beliefs/dreams come true and made me see that anything is possible if you commit and focus and put in the work. I am so lucky to have found you. You are one of my idols and I have immense respect for you. I even get nervous being around you! Thank you for being there for me, helping me grow, learn and be who I am today. Lots of love, Christina”

“Thank you Ingrid I am in the best shape of my life all thanks to you and your expertise. This has been hard at times, the diet challenging but I am proud of myself for sticking to it and the fact I have collected a couple of trophies is just a bonus.”

“I am so glad I was referred to Ingrid by a mutual friend Cindy. I was struggling with a few issues and Ingrid proved to be hugely helpful and full of information. My diet got tighter, I took her advice and got myself some posing help and it all came together on the day. Thank you Ingrid for taking me on at short notice. I highly recommend anyone who wants to do something with their physique to seek Ingrid out.”

“Thank you Ingrid for all that you have taught me. I am surprised how easily on-line coaching worked. With Ingrid everything was so organised. There was a lot of information initially but I felt looked after and like “me”, George, not just “another client”. Ingrid always responded to my emails very quickly and was all over my micro weekly eating plans. Training was hard, 5 days a week, but with no cardio I enjoyed that. I am really pleased I chose Ingrid to train under and happily refer her to anyone looking for a prep coach or just wanting to change their body.”

“After seeing so many before and afters on Ingrids FIO page I decided to prep with her. Her posts really resonated with me and I felt she had a lot of knowledge. Ingrid provides a very professional on-line service with a thorough plan that makes it easy to follow. I learned a lot by training under her and she provided me with a lot of support. She dieted me in a healthy manner and I felt good on stage day still with plenty of energy. I even flew to Geelong to compete in the “Conquest Classic” and did a photoshoot at the beach. It was a lot of fun. I will be referring Ingrid in the future.”