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About
ONLINE COACHING ONLY
WE DO NOT PROVIDE IN-PERSON TRAINING OPTIONS.
Hi! My name is Arlene and I am an on-line coach and have helped 1000+ people change their lives creating new and sustainable lifestyle habits that will create lasting results stopping the yo-yo diet cycle.
My clients also work through mindset work and body positivity practices so they can feel confident in their body and achieve a healthy relationship with food.
I am a certified Functional Medicine Nutritionist from Northwestern Health Sciences University, Menopause Coaching Specialist, Certified NASM Personal Trainer and NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist. My specialities are in hormone issues, endocrine issues and gut health.
OUR TOP 10 BELIEFS ABOUT CLIENT SUCCESS
✨We believe that observing your existing habits, thoughts, and emotions will increase your chances for success.
✨We encourage people to explore the benefits of positive self-talk, exercise, and stress reduction techniques.
✨We believe you should find ways to celebrate your changed habits and behaviors before you reach your ultimate goal.
✨We believe sometimes it’s about undoing your thoughts and beliefs about food, nutrition, and dieting before you can move forward.
✨We encourage you to eat foods while you’re trying to lose weight.
✨We believe that adding foods to your diet is better than focusing on removing foods from your diet.
✨We believe less restriction of food leads to more sustainable results.
✨We believe in being supportive and encouraging, not punitive and shaming.
✨We believe that you will make progress, even if it’s not the progress that expected to make in the exact way you expected to make it.
✨We encourage our clients to try new approaches to develop self-confidence, self-trust, and ultimately, self-efficacy.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 67 times
Serves Chicago, IL
Background checked
2 employees
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun6:00 am - 11:59 pmMon6:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, PayPal, and Stripe.
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2025
Services offered
Event to prep for
Fitness goals
Lose weight
Get toned
Build muscle
Gain flexibility
Client age
23 - 30 years old
31 - 40 years old
41 - 50 years old
51 - 60 years old
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
86 reviews
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Maycala W.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Peter was amazing! He asked very detailed questions about what I wanted and was able to help me better understand some of the challenges I’m facing and how to correct them! He made me extremely comfortable to open up about my struggles as a woman.
Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re thrilled to hear that Peter made you feel comfortable, heard, and supported throughout the process. Understanding your goals and the challenges you’re facing is such an important part of effective coaching, and we’re glad he was able to provide guidance that felt both helpful and personalized. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Personal Training
Michael B.
5 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
took the time to understand why I'm overweight and why I'm suffering from joint pains. took the time to explain why my goal weight should be around 150lbs for my height of 5'5 instead of the goal weight I had of 170lbs. I appreciate the help and honesty
Thank you, I really appreciate that! 🙏 My goal is always to make sure you understand the **why** behind the plan not just tell you what to do. Your joint pain, current weight, and goal all need to be looked at together so we can create an approach that is realistic, sustainable, and actually supports your body.
I’m glad you appreciated the honesty. We’ll focus on making progress the right way and getting you feeling stronger, healthier, and more confident along the way! 💪
Personal Training
Joshua L.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
coach Pete seemed very knowledgeable on the topics at hand. He took the time to understand and figure out the problems I am facing. great coach!
Thank you so much for the great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Coach took the time to understand your needs and challenges. His knowledge and personalized approach are exactly what we strive for in our coaching experience. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience!
Personal Training
Anna b.
Jul 6, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I felt like coach Pete totally got me and met me where I was. He was able to distill all of my complex emotions and situations (being busy, life milestones, precious history with fitness, etc.) so quickly! Definitely felt like a therapy session! Excited to start the journey and see results
Thanks so much, Nadia! 🙌 I'm really glad you felt heard and understood—this is just the beginning, and I'm excited to walk this journey with you! Let's crush those goals together 💪
Personal Training
Marcea W.
Jun 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Coach Pete was great! He took the time to get super clear on what was going on in my fitness life, uncovered my challenges, and uncovered my thoughts at a deeper level.
