NUTRITION THE NICE WAY

"When I think about Dalton - I think about a compassionate, enthusiastic & forbearing but authentic guy.

After competing in my first competition & learning from our mentor, Dalton & I embarked on our journey together. We've done 5 shows together & gotten better each time.

In our last show together, I placed 9 out 15 in largest amateur bodybuilding competition in the USA

Not only has Dalton been a fantastic coach to me but he's also been a great life resource on many occasions. There aren't enough words for me to express gratitude for him. As the years have gone by he has been much more than a coach to me. He's been a confidant, a friend, a reminder of what I'm capable of & treated me like family. Not many people are fortunate enough to have a Dalton in their life.

He takes his role as a coach very seriously but very laid back in his coaching methods. Always guiding his clients & providing multiple ways to accomplish the job/ task. Dalton also has an extraordinary ability to tap into individuals & get the "most out of them.

He uses modern science, his own experiences from his own endeavors & his superb interpersonal skills to get the job done.

Dalton is the real deal & can get the job done in many different ways". -Joey

"I started working with Dalton a couple months after working with another "coach" who did not have my health or best interest in mind. Since working with Dalton, I have never looked back. Now, I have been consistently in the best shape of my life. He not only gave me a nutrition and training guidance but has also provided me with unconditional support. Dalton is driven, fair and extremely encouraging. He is not just a great coach, but a great mentor and friend to have in your corner. If you are looking for someone who is going to help you transform your body and mindset in different aspects of your life, Dalton is 100% for sure that person." - Kara

"I have learned more about health, nutrition, and fitness in the 6 months I have worked with Dalton than in my entire life. I have been an athlete since I was a child. I was a D1 football player and have always been in great shape, but working with Dalton has taken that to a whole different level. I never knew how much more I could have been doing with my body until I worked with him. He has completely opened my mind and has helped me view exercise in a more complete way. I've learned how to eat, how to train and most importantly, why we did everything we did. Dalton not only provides plans, but explains the thought process behind them.

I came to Dalton to help prepare me for a bodybuilding show, which I knew was going to be a long and grueling process that was going to make me feel isolated due to everything you have to sacrifice to achieve your goal. Dalton made this time feel much more bearable. He is a phenomenal coach and an amazing person, always willing to answer any question I had in mind wether it was nutrition related, or workout related, or even if I just needed someone to talk to when prep became tough. I have honestly never felt someone be so invested in my success before. It made me want to work harder. I was able to make progress weekly and had so many comments telling me that my body was changing and looked great. Working with Dalton almost feels like cheating sometimes. I am forever grateful for him and wish I could express it more." - Clayton

"When I first got into competing in 2017, I really didn’t have much knowledge of how to “prep” for a contest. After winning my first show I knew I couldn’t continue and maintain a competitive physique without help. I remember Dalton and I connecting and discussing potential coaching/athlete opportunities and it all seemed to make sense. Over the course of the next year or so he prepped me for my first National show and second show ever the NPC Team Universe (2018) which we landed first call outs and a 6th place finish.

During the time that Dalton and I worked together it wasn’t just about hardcore dieting and body transformations. Working with him was such an educational experience as well. Having someone know the science behind specific foods that work a certain way within the body make him an easy person to trust in his processes and protocols.

In additional the 1:1 coaching approach made me feel more connected and motivated. Some “coaches” these days don’t really interact with their clients/athletes, but Dalton always made sure he was available and continuously checked in with me to see how I was feeling overall. Not just physically but mentally as well. If anything didn’t seem or feel right, we made sure to address that issue(s) to make corrections right away.

"I recommend anyone at any fitness or health level to Dalton for the experience and education in his processes. Dalton won’t do the work for you but he will ensure you will have the tools to get the job done". -Kyle

Since working with Dalton, I have seen amazing results/progress with my physique. One of the greater improvements we have seen is the back. From the beginning Dalton has always told me the back wins bodybuilding shows, but I never had much growth there. To achieve one of our direct goals which was improving my back, he taught me how to optimize my back training so I could get the most out of it to help build the mass I desired while providing me the proper nutrition needed to fuel that growth. Not only that but, he has shared neat tips and tricks to help me get over certain obstacles. As I continue to progress and grow Dalton does a phenomenal job keeping track and knowing what needs to be done and how it needs to be execute.

"Going from my own made-up diet to one made by Dalton has been life changing for me. He not only wrote me a diet to follow, but he also explains why we are doing the things we are doing. He has answers and reasons for any question I've had. He is always available to answer the questions I have and if he doesn't know immediately, he takes time to do research and figure out how to explain the information back to me. He loves what he does, and it really shows." - Chris

"I came to Dalton with a difficult task. I needed him to motivate and coach me to get on stage for a bodybuilding competition. I was the heaviest I had ever been, and unmotivated to make the changes I knew I wanted. Dalton was there for me through all of the highs and lows. He truly helped me bring the best package I possibly could have. He not only made my goals seem attainable, but also has pushed me to challenge myself and stay strong through mental and physical trials. His attitude and persistence are what made this experience so fulfilling. Since working with Dalton, I have learned so much about myself and what I am really capable of. You will enjoy his vast knowledge, spirit, and determination. There is no person I would rather have in my corner to help me reach my goals." - Roman

"I have been working with Dalton since 2018. He has been an absolute Godsend for me. Competing was always in my vision and Dalton helped me make that happen. I struggle with ulcerative colitis and Dalton has gone above and beyond to help me cater to a complete lifestyle change in and out of competing, and he always makes sure my health comes first. He listens and adapts to every need I have and is patient while working with me. Every step is broken down and he guides me with evidence-based facts. With Dalton at my side, I am more equipped in my daily life. He has easily been the best decision I have made for my life and Health" - Alyssa

"I honestly could write a dissertation about how wonderful of a Dietitian Dalton is. I will never be able to adequately express how amazing my experience with him has been. As cliche as it sounds, he has truly changed me from the inside out. I have been an athlete my whole life and worked hard to actually become a paid professional. On the outside it looks amazing, but with most professional athletes comes a whole slew of other problems that are never discussed. The most common issues for athletes are crash diets, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, injury due to malnutrition, extreme weight gain and weight loss and the list goes on. Most of these very common issues are ignored and when you become a professional because it is up to you to "Maintain an athletic look" It didn't matter how you got there, all that mattered was the number on the scale.

Dalton sure had his work cut out for him. He was recommended to me by a friend and to be honest during our first conversations he was skeptical to take me on as a client because he didn't think I needed a Dietitian. He thought it was more important for me to address the mental health issues that I had developed from my sport. This is when I knew that I had finally found the right person for the job. I had tried a few nutritionists before and they left me hating the idea of putting someone in charge of my eating regime. In the past I had been shamed for any mistake I had made from going off my meal plan. I spent more time crying than I did making progress.

I have never shed a tear from anything Dalton has said to me. His gently, but straight forward demeanor has led me to the leanest and healthiest look I've ever maintained while also helping me through some of my major mental issues. It is hard work to push through untraining your brain about certain thoughts and although I'm not perfect I will say that my work with Dalton has made me into the best version of myself thus far. This realization came when, for the first time in my entire life, I not only felt confident enough to be in a bathing suit, but I was actually looking forward to wearing one in public. In my mind I have never thought I looked good enough to be able to be in public in a bathing suit. I always felt embarrassed, ashamed, and mortified that me wasn't "The right look" to wear a suit. I had ingrained in my mind since I was a girl that I was "Too Big". People always say, "trust the process", but for me it was always "Trust Dalton". I put everything I had into doing the best I could with him, and he has gone above and beyond for me. Dalton was a light through my darkest days with issues that had nothing to do with my meal plans or health. He remained by my side offering sound advice for me when I felt the most alone. Most people would have probably not wanted to work with most of the things I've gone to Dalton for. He was there for me and has become a staple in my life for what I consider my most successful year of personal growth. If anyone has even the slightest interest in changing their ideas about themselves, you could not find a better person to be in your corner.

I've never had to force myself to eat things that I don't want to, and if I'm having an issue Dalton guides me to adjust appropriately and we have kept moving forward. Dalton is a blessing and incredibly wonderful at what he does. I consider myself extremely lucky to have made this connection and I hope that so many more get to have the same life changing experience that I have had in building confidence and learning to love yourself from the inside out. Thank you, Dalton." - Laura