HOLLY’S HOLISTIC JOURNEY
I’ve loved sports and being active my entire life. Despite years of soccer, gymnastics, volleyball, yoga, jogging, CrossFit and regular “working out”, I was never able to achieve the body I desired. I knew I had muscle, but I couldn’t really see it. I thought I knew how to eat healthy, but was very inconsistent with my nutrition. After completing an MBA, 23 years of Sales in Corporate America and raising 2 teenagers, I questioned if it was simply too late for me to look great? Was I just stuck with this squishy Mom-Bod forever?
Heck No!
At 48, at a goal setting retreat, I committed to getting in the “Best Shape of My Life”
I hired a high level bodybuilding coach. I learned about proper nutrition, supplements and how to train for a bikini body. Not only did I fall in love with bodybuilding, but what interested me most, was learning as much as I could about
“Eating to Lose Fat” & “Weight-Training for Noticeable Results”
As I cleaned up my diet, my body got leaner and stronger. People noticed, and asked what I was doing. By then, I had learned first hand:
“You Can’t Out-Train a Bad Diet”
Believe me, I had tried for 35 years! Since age 13, I suffered through the Low Fat, Low Carb, High Fat, Cabbage Soup, Starvation, Juice Cleanse, ultimately “High Anxiety Fad Diets” that seemed to work short-term, then left you heavier and more confused than when you started.
After a couple of years of daily reading, practice and research, I finally understood clean eating and made it my lifestyle. I started sharing nutrition & training tips with family & friends. I achieved the body of my dreams and won my class in 3 regional bodybuilding competitions. My coach believed in me more than I believed in myself, and knew I could perform at a higher level. He suggested I compete at Masters Nationals, where I won a highly coveted IFBB Pro Card! (International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness) This is something most bodybuilders dream of! I won 1st place in the 50+ age group, and shockingly also won 1st place in the 45+ age group too! I was hooked. The Universe kept pulling me towards coaching & helping others. In January 2021, I officially started Hollyistic Nutrition, a formal way of sharing my knowledge & experience with family, friends & people that are ready to:
Ditch the Diet Roller Coaster & make a Lasting Lifestyle Change.
Nothing gives me more satisfaction than teaching how to eat clean, how to weight train for visible results and help people with their accountability and dedication.
Helping People Learn to Build the Healthy Body of their Dreams is my Passion!
Credentials
IFBB Bikini Pro, 2020
US National Sales Manager/Director 1996 - 2019
Tony Robbins Mastery University , 2000-2005
MBA - CU Boulder, 1996
Restaurant Manager, 1992 - 1994
BA Psychology - CU Boulder, 1992
What People Are Saying
“It was very eye opening to realize that what I thought was reasonably clean eating, was really pretty horrible!”
— Dawn T. from Caledonia
“After 8 weeks and no movement on the scale, I switched to your nutrition plan and immediately saw results!”
- Robyn A. from Central Park
“Holly went above and beyond to help my husband and me achieve our weight loss goals. She provided a manageable plan and ongoing support through her daily check-ins and meal suggestions. She even offered to watch our baby so I could get a workout in - what coach does that? Only Holly. We both reached our goal weights within two weeks and have been able to keep it off two months later. She guided us to make a lifestyle change rather than a quick-fix diet. We can't recommend her enough.”
— JoAllan G, from Park Hill
“Thank you Holly Larson! Your amazing coaching, training and nutrition has allowed me to create a body and mindset I have searched for my entire life. I am so grateful for you!”
— Sally D, from Denver
“I reached out to you to dial in my eating without knowing how to do it. I was following too many different rules from too many trends. Now I can follow the simple rules you provided and know I’m on the right trajectory. You helped settle my mind as it relates to my diet which is a huge gift.
Thank you!”
-Linda B, from Central Park
“I wish it were all me, but you have had so much to do with my success! It’s your expertise, guidance, motivation and gentle nudges. I love that we are similar in age and really think that has helped me stay on task. Your level of fitness is inspiring and relatable. I appreciate how you have worked with me and my challenges. I’m looking forward to that year-end before and after photo comparison for sure!”
— Barb H, from Alexandria
“I lost weight and improved my IronMan race times on your nutrition plan. Now it’s time to add in your weight training programming and put on some muscle!”
— Kelly P, from Downers Grove
“Down 31.6 pounds! I may go for a few more…why the hell not!”
— Mike B. from Minneapolis
“Holly, your mentorship and encouragement has been the key to my success! Clothes fit differently and I’m finally in the normal BMI range which is so exciting to me! Down 30+ pounds! Thanks for caring about the whole me. I love and appreciate all of your guidance and support. ”
— Angelina Z, from Portland
“I’ve been doing pretty good. Not perfect, but being intentional. Keeping an eye on portion size, water intake and making healthy choices. I am so thankful for you.
-Shannon C, from Wisconsin
Motivation comes from within.
I’m here to help you activate it.
Connect With Me
If you’re interested in cleaning up your diet and/or learning how to weight train for visible results, I’m here for you!