Comments on: Online Consulting

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:54:36 +0000

Lyle went above and beyond in our consultation. I went in wanting guidance on how to follow his Rapid Fat Loss (RFL) program to the letter. I had read the book thoroughly and taken notes, but had several questions to ask about proper implementation.

Not only did he walk me through what the best setup for RFL would be for my particular circumstance, but he went out of his way to provide me with so much more helpful information. And beyond the hour we had originally scheduled.

For my particular needs, he provided me with:

– How to successfully transition to maintenance
– Two different maintenance/bulking programs for 3x/week or 4x/week I could use
– How to structure the program so I know when to push intensity to the maximum level possible and when to back off with a brief deload
– How to transition between periods of bulking and smaller RFL cuts when I feel my weight has climbed too rapidly or too much
– A realistic rate of muscle gain and how far I away I might be from my maximum drug-free muscular potential
– How to maintain all my muscle and strength gains once I’ve reached my genetic limits

There wasn’t a single question Lyle couldn’t answer with thorough and helpful detail. He was attentive toward every concern I had and explained all the relevant physiological concepts of fat loss and muscle gain in a way I could easily understand.

If you’re even remotely on the fence about hiring Lyle for a consultation, go all in. I promise you won’t regret it and you’ll get way more out of it than you could have anticipated!

By: Constantinos

Constantinos — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:41:39 +0000

This was my first consultation ever, so I didn’t know what to expect.
Having only read his RFL book, meeting Lyle made my brain click and let me fully understand the core theory of RFL and how to navigate using it.
I would say this was as good of a first consultation as I could have asked for, and definitely worth the money spent.
I would like to keep working with Lyle in the future!

By: Chike Nwankwo, MD

Chike Nwankwo, MD — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:14:35 +0000

Extremely helpful! This was by far the best consultation that I have had on my health journey. Lyle went above and beyond for my consultation, and I was truly impressed by how thoroughly he reviewed my history and research before we even met.

What stood out most was how thoughtful, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented he was. He didn’t just give generic advice — he took the time to understand my specific situation, explain the reasoning behind his recommendations, and make sure I fully understood the plan going forward. I left the consultation with much more clarity, direction, and confidence than I’ve had in a long time.

I am a physician, and I can say without hesitation that Lyle knows more than 99% of the medical doctors I know when it comes to health, diet, exercise, and how to actually approach getting healthy — not just the simplistic “eat less and move more” advice, but the deeper physiology, nutrition, training, and long-term strategy that actually produces results.

It was clear that he genuinely cares about helping people and takes his work very seriously. I would highly recommend Lyle to anyone who is serious about improving their health and wants someone who is both extremely knowledgeable and deeply committed to his clients.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:53:08 +0000

Lyle was extremely friendly and knowledgable, I had a great time talking to him.
He went above and beyond to answer all of my questions in heavy detail.
Excellent value for money – he even took the time to answer all of my questions in the one consult even though we were going well over time and I offered to book another consult – you can’t ask for someone more genuine and kind than that.
If you are wondering whether to book a consult, I would say go for it. I’ve been training for about 8 years and I am relatively knoweldgable, but Lyle is out of this world when it comes to his expertise, and he dramatically improved my program and approach to my training.

By: Valentin Neaga

Valentin Neaga — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:51:01 +0000

I decided to take a consultation with Lyle because my program didn’t show any results and also because I had bought and read a few of his books, such as rapid fat loss diet, a guide to flexible diet, etc. The advice in those books is invaluable and simply works.

Surely enough the same goes for the consultation. The advice given simply works and gives the results one would expect and beyond.

Lyle himself is awesome to listen to and to talk to. He asks very focused questions and provides solutions for optimal results. I am only sorry the consultation lasts for an hour only, since it is very rare to find and talk to people who are amongst the best in their fields, like Lyle is for fitness.

After the consultation is done, Lyle follows up with a comprehensive program that will keep you busy for up to a year and is made to give optimal results. Also he is available for inquiries regarding your program and always willing to help out.

I am looking forward to going through the training and looking forward to my next consultation once I am ready to level up

By: Jonathan Lee

Jonathan Lee — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:08:40 +0000

At the time of this review, I have only done one of two consults, but so far I’ve had a great experience. Lyle has vast amounts of knowledge and is very professional in his manner and conduct. He is very thorough and does his best to address all concerns brought up, and any questions asked. The questionnaire seems a bit long and tedious, but is worth doing well as it forms the basis for the appointment. Everything mentioned in the description will be provided, the notes especially are a great summary of what was discussed and really help as a reference to go back to. Not only did we devise an overall training program, but there were contingencies and eventualities built in to address what to do when a goal is reached, how to transition to maintenance, and overall built in flexibility to account for preferences and lifestyle. He took my past experiences, preferences, and goals all into account. Overall I am very happy with how things are going so far, and even more grateful for how I was treated and the respect I was given throughout. If you’ve gone this far to seek advice or guidance for fitness you can’t go wrong asking Lyle for some help.

By: Mohammed

Mohammed — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:31:06 +0000

Lyle gave me more value in 2 hours for $400 than I got from years of watching youtube videos and paying random coaches.

Would highly recommend! You don’t really need any other advice after this consult unless you’re some kind of exception (bodybuilder, powerlifter, weird condition, etc…)

For the majority of people and their fitness needs, one consult is all you need.

By: Dustin Pace

Dustin Pace — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:14:09 +0000

Wonderfully detailed, knowledgeable, and generous with his time. His ability to make everything very understandable is admirable and I would recommend his services to anyone I know.

By: Michael Proscia

Michael Proscia — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:55:53 +0000

Consultation with Lyle was fantastic. He helped me set up a full training program to reach my goals and answered every question I had. I highly recommend booking one if you’re on the fence.

By: Evan Oliver

Evan Oliver — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:48:10 +0000

“You shouldn’t meet your heroes”… but I did, and it was honestly awesome

I’ve heard that line a million times—don’t meet your heroes. I broke the rule and booked an online consult with Lyle McDonald, and I’m genuinely glad I did. If anything, it reminded me why I’ve followed his work for so long.

I’ve been reading Lyle since I was 16. Like… actually reading—articles, forums, old posts, the stuff that makes you stop and go, “Wait, someone finally explained this in a way that makes sense.” In my head, he’s always been the smartest person in the field. And I’ll be honest: I was a little nervous going into the call because I didn’t want the reality to mess with that.

It didn’t. He was exactly who I hoped he’d be.

The best way I can describe it is: I felt taken seriously. He listened properly, asked really good questions, and didn’t rush through anything. There was no “sales voice,” no generic coaching script, no filler. Just clear, direct answers with the reasoning behind them, and a focus on what actually matters for my situation.

And you can tell he really cares. Not in a cheesy, over-the-top way—just in the way he shows up. He’s present. He’s thoughtful. He wants you to leave with something you can actually use, not just feel good about for an hour.

He was super helpful during the consult, and the follow-through after was great too. Having the call recorded is a huge bonus because there’s a lot to absorb, and being able to go back and rewatch it makes it even more valuable.

Was it a chunk of money? Yeah.
But it was one of those rare purchases where afterward you’re like, “Okay… that was actually worth it.” I got clarity and direction that would’ve taken me months of trial-and-error (or falling into internet rabbit holes) to piece together.

I’m really happy I did it, and I’ll 100% book again when I have another set of questions to work through.

Met my hero. Didn’t regret it. Would repeat.