Baltimore, MD & Worldwide

Your Prediabetes Diagnosis Is A $16,000 Problem. This Is How You Fix It.

Project Rebalance is a structured metabolic coaching program built for parents in their 40s who are done watching their bloodwork get worse.

$16K+

Average annual cost of managing Type 2 diabetes — meds, monitoring, complications

88M

Americans living with prediabetes right now. Most don't know they have a window to reverse it.

$997

The cost of Project Rebalance Reset — or use your FSA/HSA via TrueMed

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15+

Years Coaching

Weekly Structure

Week System

Sound Familiar?

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A1C Creeping Up

Your doctor flagged the numbers. You know you need to act but don't know where to start.

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No Time

Between work, kids, and everything else — hours in the gym just isn't realistic.

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Diet Fatigue

You've tried restrictive plans before. They work until they don't. You're tired of starting over.

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Nothing Sticks

Generic programs weren't built for your bloodwork, your life, or where you actually are.

Hi, I'm Karl

I Built This Because I Needed It Too.

Dad Coach Builder

I'm a strength and metabolic coach with 15 years of experience — and a dad who knows exactly what it feels like to watch your health slide while life gets busier.

I got my own wake-up call. That's why I built Project Rebalance — a system that works in 3 days a week, built around your bloodwork, not a generic template.

This isn't about being a fitness person. It's about being around for your family — stronger, leaner, and in control of your health for the long haul.

Let's Talk

The Method

How Project Rebalance Works

Three pillars that address the root cause — not the symptoms.

Strength-First Training

3 days a week of structured resistance training. Muscle mass improves insulin sensitivity — that's the lever that actually moves your A1C.

Bloodwork-Driven Nutrition

No food logging. No calorie counting. Simple nutrition protocols built around your actual numbers — triglycerides, fasting glucose, A1C.

Built for Real Life

Gym and home versions. 30-minute sessions. Designed for parents with jobs, kids, and a life — not someone with unlimited time.

Choose Your Path

Three Programs. One System.

Every tier is built on the same metabolic framework — structured by where you are right now.

Reset

12 Weeks · Entry Level

$997

3x weekly strength training
Gym & home versions
Nutrition foundations
30-day money-back guarantee
Affirm/Klarna available

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The Program in Your Pocket

Track workouts, log bloodwork, and follow your personalized plan — all from the Project Rebalance iOS app. Now live on the App Store.

App Store 📱 $29/month · Self-Paced

Workout Tracking

Follow your 3-day program with guided sessions

Bloodwork Logs

Track A1C, fasting glucose, triglycerides over time

Gym & Home

Both versions included in every program

52-Week System

Full progression built into the app

Questions Worth Asking

Will this work if I'm already on metformin?

Yes. Metformin manages the number — it doesn't fix what's driving it. This program works alongside your medication, not against it. Many clients stay on metformin while their numbers improve. That's a conversation to have with your doctor, but the program is designed to complement medical treatment, not replace it.

I've tried programs before and they didn't stick. Why is this different?

Most programs are built for fitness people. This one is built for parents with bloodwork problems and limited time. 3 days a week, 30-minute sessions, gym and home versions. The structure is designed around your life, not around someone with 2 hours a day and no kids.

How much time does this actually take?

3 days a week. 30 minutes per session. That's 90 minutes a week. If you can find 3 half-hour windows, you can do this program.

Is this safe with my current medications or health conditions?

The program is designed for prediabetic and Type 2 diabetic adults. If you have specific conditions beyond that, bring them to your free discovery call and Karl will tell you honestly whether this is the right fit. No pressure either way.

What happens after my program ends?

Reset graduates move into Foundation. Foundation graduates move into Complete. Each tier builds on the last. There's also The Rebalance Tribe — a low-cost ongoing community for parents who want to stay accountable after they finish.

Real Parents. Real Numbers.

Here's what happens when you stop managing the diagnosis and start fixing what's driving it.

James B.

70+ lbs lost · Diabetes & Asthma

Karl has helped me lose over 70 pounds! When I met Karl, I was at my heaviest weight and totally out of shape. Karl planned our sessions with my health issues — Asthma and Diabetes — in mind. He set reasonable goals and explained and demonstrated every routine. If you are looking for someone who really listens to your needs and how you are feeling during any given workout session, Karl Leard is who you want!

Austin T.

Life-changing results

Karl is — every single time I meet with him — kind, patient, encouraging, and willing to do all in his power to help. After working with Karl, I feel nothing but inspired, and he's helped me accomplish things I didn't think were possible. I don't think it's an overstatement to say that working with Karl has changed my life.

Sheri B.

Physical & mental transformation

FitYou Studio is AMAZING! Karl keeps me moving physically, which helps me mentally and emotionally. If you are looking for a healthy, supportive, and challenging fitness experience, Karl and FitYou Studio are perfect!