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Coach Charles Remington · The Fat Loss Coach · 35 years

It used to work.
Now it doesn't.

The diet and exercise that worked in your 20s and 30s stopped responding the way they used to. That's not a willpower problem. It's a metabolic one, and it can be measured and corrected with the right data and the right strategy.

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Coach Charles Remington, age 71, arms crossed in a black tank top
Age 71120-biomarker blood testingOmron body-composition tracking

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4.9 from 126 Google reviews
  • ★★★★★His programs are amazingly effective while also feeling effortless and realistic to follow.Judi C.
  • ★★★★★I cannot recommend Charlie highly enough!Leo B.
  • ★★★★★I am extremely grateful to have met Coach!! He has been a blessing to say the least!Jean D.
  • ★★★★★Working with Charles has been a game-changer.Luke B.
  • ★★★★★It's been 9 weeks and I'm down 17 lbs of fat.David J.
  • ★★★★★In 3 weeks I lost 15 pounds.Nicola D.
  • ★★★★★Man, was I lucky to find Coach on Google!B.C.
  • ★★★★★Years ago I had wonderful success with the Coach along with 2 of my friends.Odette S.
  • ★★★★★I am 70 years old and had tried many diets over the years with little success. Then I found Coach Remington.Carol R.
  • ★★★★★Coach is a terrific resource for nutrition and fat loss assistance.Jessica W.
  • ★★★★★Coach is an amazing teacher and human being! His techniques are proven.Sherry O.
  • ★★★★★When I started working with The Fat Loss Coach I was 365 lbs!Ryan R.
  • ★★★★★The Fat Loss Coach has changed my life.Samantha G.
  • ★★★★★I have been working with Coach Charlie Remington for around 20 years.Jennifer T.
  • ★★★★★Coach has shown me a better way to view food.Christine H.
  • ★★★★★I started this program roughly 12 weeks ago, and I have lost 32 lbs!!Tracee H.
  • ★★★★★Charlie's meal plan is phenomenal. It has allowed me to lose over 50 pounds while also maintaining and even gaining performance at the gym.Michael B.
  • ★★★★★The best weight loss and lifestyle experience!Kathleen G.
  • ★★★★★15 weeks later I am 28 pounds lighter and I feel great!Donna B.
  • ★★★★★Over the years I have gone through 25 nutritionists and 15 diet programs. It all stopped when I met Charles.Frank M.
  • ★★★★★The program is easy to follow with a customized menu.Patricia B.
  • ★★★★★Coach Charles has developed a scientific approach to fat loss that works!Barbara S.
  • ★★★★★I learned so much and this far have lost 19 lbs in 12 weeks.Gail M.
  • ★★★★★I am now eating 5 meals a day, each meal with more food than most of the 3 meals I was eating prior to starting the plan.David B.
  • ★★★★★In 12 weeks of buying into Charlie and his program, my life has changed for the better.Bob V.
  • ★★★★★I've been working with Coach for about 15 years now.Stephanie M.
  • ★★★★★Coach Remington is so helpful, encouraging, and knowledgeable!Katie S.
  • ★★★★★Thank you for inspiring me and helping me get this far!Addison M.
  • ★★★★★After struggling with my weight for years, decades really, I have finally found a solution.Michelle G.
  • ★★★★★Fat Loss Coach has an excellent program to transform your body. Coach is very knowledgeable and supportive throughout the program.Stephen M.
  • ★★★★★I have had a drastic change in my body, decreasing my body fat percentage from 23% to only 10%.Francis P.
  • ★★★★★Coach has literally transformed everything I thought I knew about diet and exercise.Caroline E.
  • ★★★★★My original 12 week goal was met in just four weeks.Frank E.
  • ★★★★★Charlie, Fat Loss Coach, saved my life!Patrica S.
  • ★★★★★Thank you so much Coach for helping me reach my goal!Anne D.
  • ★★★★★It's not something I have to think about, it's just a way of life.Kimberly O.
  • ★★★★★I've reached my ideal weight and my husband is nearly at his goal.Kristen P.
  • ★★★★★I went from 290 down to 222 and I'm not done yet!!David N.
  • ★★★★★I did Charlie's 12 Week Fat Loss Program and lost exactly what he said I would lose. 36 lbs in 12 weeks.Joe T.
  • ★★★★★27 weeks ago I started this journey to a healthier me.Travis R.
  • ★★★★★The program is very clear and easy to follow.Brian U.
  • ★★★★★As a 53 year old female, he applied his program and it worked well.Jodi D.
  • ★★★★★I worked with the coach with a goal to lose 30 lbs during the 16 weeks. I was never hungry or felt like I was suffering from extreme dieting at all.Steven B.
  • ★★★★★Working with Coach is an excellent learning, growing and life changing nutritional experience.David H.
  • ★★★★★Charlie is very knowledgeable and takes the time to go over all the details of your new way to eat.Anthony M.
  • ★★★★★After learning about Coach Charlie from two of my clients I felt the universe was pointing me in his direction.Linda G.
  • ★★★★★I worked with Coach for 3 months. It was the easiest 33 lbs I ever lost.Mike D.
  • ★★★★★Coach made the science behind his method easy to understand. Great plan, never hungry and down over 25 lbs in 9 weeks!Amy K.
  • ★★★★★Thank you Coach for teaching me and helping me to understand how to do it.Nancy C.
  • ★★★★★I finally found success at losing post-menopause weight. I didn't get hungry and the program has become my lifestyle.Mandy A.
  • ★★★★★Great coaching. Very motivational.Chas H.
  • ★★★★★Coach Remington has shown me how to eat properly and work towards enhancing my health and activity levels.Robert D.
  • ★★★★★His professionalism and knowledge is far beyond anything I've ever found.Frank G.
  • ★★★★★I met Coach over 2 decades ago... Coach was insightful and knowledgeable.Kevin O.
  • ★★★★★He is extremely knowledgeable and has a proven track record.Sheila M.
  • ★★★★★I'm 56. Only 6 weeks in and I practically reached my goal!Beth H.
  • ★★★★★This is the second time I've worked with Coach... The first time I lost about 100 lbs.Tara C.
  • ★★★★★In 18 months, I went from 49% body fat and last week checked in at 22%.Pete A.
  • ★★★★★He has literally taught me how to eat healthy but most importantly, when to eat, what foods to eat, and lose fat at the same time.Lucy D.
  • ★★★★★Coach really helped me to change and understand my food choices.Deborah H.
  • ★★★★★I have used the Fat Loss programs twice with great success both times.Cindy S.
  • ★★★★★Charlie's science-based program is not a fad, it's a mindset and lifestyle. The results are astonishing.Craig S.
  • ★★★★★Coach has been a great mentor in my battle with my weight.Peter M.
  • ★★★★★Coach is the best!Mark H.
  • ★★★★★I heard Coach Remington speaking on a local radio show and was immediately impressed with his honesty and true concern for his client.Shim B.
  • ★★★★★I feel so much better... more energy and less fatigue!Carol S.
  • ★★★★★I lost 35 lbs and still going strong.Heather D.
  • ★★★★★Since my very first meeting with Coach, my life has forever been changed.Jessica M.
  • ★★★★★I lost 35 lbs by following his fat loss program. This is not a diet. It's a lifestyle change.Howard C.
  • ★★★★★All of my clothes are fitting better than ever and I even had to buy new jeans in a smaller size.Elisabeth F.
  • ★★★★★If you're looking for a healthy and positive experience, Coach is your guy!Katherine C.
  • ★★★★★Coach has given my family the support and dietary foundation to gain back a healthy lifestyle.Kara H.
  • ★★★★★I can't thank Coach enough for helping me on my path to healthy living.Dustinne S.
  • ★★★★★I came to Charlie as a repeat client.Jeanne G.
  • ★★★★★Highly recommend for anyone wanting/needing to drop body fat for good.Suzanne J.
  • ★★★★★The coach came up with an easy to follow meal plan.Ben Y.
  • ★★★★★In just six weeks I have lost 25 lbs.Joseph S.
  • ★★★★★As a coach personally, I knew I also needed a coach.Dawn B.
  • ★★★★★Coach has totally changed the way I approach my diet.Maci M.
  • ★★★★★I began this journey 15 weeks ago skeptical that I'd be able to lose 2 lbs per week as Coach had predicted. Well, here I am 30 lbs lighter.Jannise C.
  • ★★★★★Coach Remington will help you get results!Brendon A.
  • ★★★★★Six months ago I had health issues, lack of energy, and 56 more overall pounds than I do today.Timothy P.
  • ★★★★★Being a woman in my mid 50's, I had hit a weight plateau... A friend referred me to Charlie and I started this easy to follow eating plan.Lisa R.
  • ★★★★★Charlie the fat loss coach truly cares about helping people reach their goals.Susan B.
  • ★★★★★This is the only program that has worked for me! I lost 40 lbs and have 15 more to go!Jean W.
  • ★★★★★I've been seeing Charlie for 18 years.Danny C.
  • ★★★★★Coach welcomed me back with open arms a little over 2 years ago and I haven't looked back since!Samantha C.
  • ★★★★★He is knowledgeable, personable and most importantly the plan is working.Fran C.
  • ★★★★★I've lost 50 fat lbs and gained 10 lbs of muscle.Tracey B.
  • ★★★★★I am 50 years old and wish I would have found him years ago.Daniel F.
  • ★★★★★Charlie is a wealth of knowledge and has helped me through my weight loss journey.Meghan B.
  • ★★★★★With Coach's assistance and the plan he develops for you, you too can have that healthy lifestyle you've always desired.Scott R.
  • ★★★★★In the span of 12 weeks I reduced my body age to 52 years, and lost 40 lbs of body fat.Edward M.
  • ★★★★★In 12 weeks I lost 25 lbs, went from obese to fit and went down 5 years in body age.Samantha S.
  • ★★★★★I'm three weeks in and I'm down 7.5 lbs.Jamesina C.
  • ★★★★★I have transformed myself at the age of 72 and this is the best I have felt in years.Larry B.
  • ★★★★★You are never hungry, no more sugar cravings and the pounds melt away!Lisa B.
  • ★★★★★Down over 15 lbs in 9 weeks. The plan is so easy to follow.Jocelyne T.
  • ★★★★★I've been on Coach's diet plan for over two years now and it has worked wonders for me. I sleep better and have sustained energy throughout my day.Jason D.
  • ★★★★★I was skeptical at first because I've tried other weight loss plans and no results... with Coach's plan I had success.K.D.
  • ★★★★★Coach Remington is incredibly dedicated to his craft. His program yields great results.Travis S.
  • ★★★★★Under the guidance of Coach, I am 123% ahead of my weight loss goal!!Jamie K.
  • ★★★★★It taught me how to have a healthier relationship with food and my body.Annabelle K.
  • ★★★★★I have worked with Coach Remington twice, first 13 years ago and again this summer. I had excellent and lasting results the first time.Nancy W.
  • ★★★★★Real results with real food and a great Coach!!! 3 weeks in and 10 pounds down. So easy to follow!!Denise C.

Watch · 58 seconds

Ladies, your scale is a liar.

Coach Remington's seminar: what the scale can't tell you, and the five numbers that can.Sound on

What's really happening

It's rarely about effort. Your biology shifted and your strategy didn't.

METABOLISM

Your metabolism has slowed

Hormonal and metabolic shifts after 40 change how your body burns fuel, stores fat and holds on to muscle, often with no obvious warning signs.

THE SCALE

The scale hides the real story

Weight alone can't tell you whether you're losing fat or losing muscle. Without body-composition numbers, you're guessing.

BLOOD CHEMISTRY

Nobody has checked your biochemistry

Most weight-loss plans never look at your blood work, so the reason your progress stalled goes unfound and unfixed.

MUSCLE

Losing weight the wrong way costs muscle

Cut calories hard and the body gives up muscle along with fat. Less muscle means a slower metabolism and an easier regain. In 35 years, Coach has never met a client with too much muscle.

GLP-1 · NATURALLY

What a GLP-1 does with a drug, Glyco-Cycle® does with food.

Glyco-Cycle® naturally stimulates the same response GLP-1 medications trigger medically. The difference is in the name: Glyco-Cycle® cycles on and off, where a drug stays on. That cycle is what prevents muscle loss, and in many cases builds muscle while the fat comes off. Already on a GLP-1? MBO coaches you through it with the same muscle-protecting plan.

Same weight · different outcome

Same weight. Different body. The difference is what you lose.

Lower-quality composition
Higher-quality composition
Low energyTired through the day
High energySteady all day long
Slower metabolismBurns fewer calories
Faster metabolismBurns more calories
Higher body fatSofter, less definition
Lower body fatToned and defined
Greater health riskMore chronic-disease risk
Lower health riskBetter long-term health

What you lose decides how you look, feel and function. This is where most weight loss goes wrong.

How MBO builds your plan

We stop guessing. We measure, plan, and keep score.

Watch: Every Body Leaves Clues · 55 sec

Find the real cause

120-biomarker blood testing

A full panel covering metabolic, hormonal and inflammatory markers, so we know why your body stopped responding.

  • Metabolic, hormonal and inflammation markers
  • Finds the imbalances that stall fat loss
  • Sets your personal baseline
Omron body-composition monitor

Measure what actually matters

Your own Omron body-composition monitor

Every client gets an Omron monitor to track fat and muscle at home. You see what you're actually losing instead of a number on a scale.

WEIGHTBODY FAT %VISCERAL FATMETABOLIC RATEBODY AGE

Your nutrition plan

Glyco-Cycle® nutrition

Coach invented Glyco-Cycle® 35 years ago. It naturally stimulates what GLP-1 medications stimulate with a drug, but it cycles on and off, like hot and cold water, instead of staying on. That on-off cycle protects muscle and often builds it. Built from everyday grocery-store foods you already like.

GLP-1 DRUGStays on. Weight drops, muscle often goes with it
GLYCO-CYCLE®Cycles on and off, naturally, with real food
RESULTFat comes off, muscle is kept or gained
Coach Remington holding a blood sample and a client's 120-biomarker report

35 years · nearly 19,000 clients

Personal coaching with Coach Remington

You get your predicted fat loss and muscle gain before you start, then a coach who adjusts the plan as your numbers change. The comment Coach has heard most in 35 years: "You took away all the guesswork."

  • Predicted results up front, in writing
  • Plan adjusted as your biomarkers and Omron numbers change
  • Ongoing one-on-one coaching

Glyco-Cycle® is predictable

You get your numbers before you start. Then we prove them.

Most programs promise results. Coach puts your projected fat loss and muscle gain in writing on day one, then your Omron measures whether the plan is delivering, week by week.

STEP 1 · PREDICT

Your projection, in writing

From your Omron scan, your blood work and a short health history, Coach projects your weekly fat loss, your muscle gain and your timeline.

STEP 2 · MEASURE

Your Omron keeps score

You track body fat, muscle, visceral fat and metabolic rate at home, so the plan is judged on what you're losing, not what the scale says.

STEP 3 · ADJUST

The plan follows your numbers

When your body composition or biomarkers change, Coach adjusts the plan so results stay on track.

Real people · real results

Predicted. Measured. Delivered.

★★★★★

Predicted 2 lb/week · 30 lb lighter

"I began this journey 15 weeks ago skeptical that I'd be able to lose 2 lbs per week as Coach had predicted. Well, here I am 30 lbs lighter."
Jannise C.Google review
★★★★★

49% → 22% body fat

"My weight was getting out of control and approaching 50 years old I was worried about my health. In 18 months, I went from 49% body fat and last week checked in at 22%."
Pete A.Google review
★★★★★

−50 lb · stronger in the gym

"Charlie's meal plan is phenomenal. It has allowed me to lose over 50 pounds while also maintaining and even gaining performance at the gym."
Michael B.Google review
4.9 average from 126 Google reviews

Your next step

Ready to find out what's changed?

Book your free consultation and talk personally with Coach Remington about what's changed in your body, what you want, and whether MBO is right for you.

Book my free consultation → Or call or text Iris (772) 946-1328
Coach Charles Remington on stage with a seminar audience

Meet your coach

Coach Charles Remington

For 35 years, clients have known him as The Fat Loss Coach. Metabolic Body Optimization is the next chapter: same Coach Charlie, same Glyco-Cycle®, now with Omron tracking and 120-biomarker testing. He created Glyco-Cycle® 35 years ago and has coached nearly 19,000 clients since. He has been a guest on numerous national TV talk shows and more than 200 radio shows, and has written features for six nationally published magazines. Doctors came to him first as clients, and three of his Connecticut coaching offices were inside their practices. At 71, he still shows up in gym clothes, because the program should show on the coach.

35 yrsFat-loss coaching
~19,000Clients coached
200+Radio show appearances
6National magazines, as feature writer
3 officesInside doctors' practices
Age 71Living proof

From Coach's blog

Read what 35 years of coaching has taught Coach.

Straight answers on fat loss, muscle, metabolism after 40 and GLP-1s, written by Coach Remington.

BLOOD WORK

Your Body Is Leaving Clues: How to Interpret Metabolic Biomarker Results

Read article →

GLP-1

7 Ways to Prevent Muscle Loss on GLP-1

Read article →

MUSCLE

How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle

Read article →

METABOLISM

Why Metabolic Slowdown Happens in Middle Age

Read article →

VISCERAL FAT

How to Reduce Visceral Fat Naturally: Why No One-Size-Fits-All Plan Works

Read article →

FAT LOSS

Weight Loss Is Not the Same as Fat Loss

Read article →

See all 60 articles →

Common questions

Before you book

What happens during the free consultation?

You speak personally with Coach Remington about what's changed in your body, what you want to accomplish, and whether MBO's approach fits you. It's a conversation about your situation, and it's free.

I'm over 40 and nothing has worked. Will this be different?

Most plans only watch the scale. MBO measures your blood chemistry and body composition, predicts your fat loss and muscle gain, and adjusts the plan as your numbers change.

Do I have to live near you?

No. MBO works with clients nationwide, and every client gets their own Omron monitor to track progress at home.

I'm on a GLP-1 medication. Is MBO right for me?

Yes. GLP-1 medications stay "on," and without the right plan a lot of the weight lost can be muscle. Glyco-Cycle® cycles on and off to protect muscle, and your Omron shows you what you're actually losing. Talk it through with Coach on your free call.

How much does the consultation cost?

Nothing. Your consultation with Coach Remington is free, with no obligation.

Will I have to give up foods I like?

No. Glyco-Cycle® menus are built from everyday grocery-store foods you already enjoy.

Can I talk to someone instead of booking online?

Yes. Call or text Iris at (772) 946-1328 and she'll set up your consultation.