Hi, I'm Karl Leard

I help parents in their 40s reverse prediabetes, rebuild their strength, and get their energy back — before it becomes a bigger problem.

I know what it's like to get a warning from your doctor and not know what to do with it. In my 20s I got mine — "you're on track to become diabetic." That moment changed everything. I cleaned up my diet, hired a coach, and lost 100 pounds. Then a back injury knocked me down again. But I rebuilt — and that experience is exactly why I coach the way I do.

Why Work with Me?

I'm a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist through NASM with 15 years of coaching experience. But more importantly, I've lived the metabolic health journey myself. I understand what it takes to reverse the numbers, rebuild strength after injury, and build habits that actually stick when life is full and busy.

Project Rebalance isn't a generic fitness program. It's a structured system built specifically around bloodwork, strength training, and nutrition — designed for parents in their 40s who are done watching their health decline.

My Story: From Struggle to Strength

I grew up watching my mom cope with stress through food—and I followed that same path. By my 20s, I was overweight, eating fast food daily, and ignoring the warning signs. Then came the chest pains and the wake-up call: “You’re on track to become diabetic.”

That moment changed everything. I cleaned up my diet, hired a coach, and lost 100 pounds. I felt unstoppable—until a back injury knocked me down again. But I refused to quit. I rebuilt my body, my mindset, and my life.

Now in my 40s, with my wife Jenn, our daughter Eloise, and our dog Harvey here in Baltimore, I understand what’s really at stake—health isn’t just about you. It’s about being there for the people who matter most.

Maybe you’ve had your own wake-up call. Maybe you’re ready to make a change but don’t know where to start. I’ve been there—and I can help you get to the other side.

If you've had your own wake-up call — or you can see one coming — I'd love to help you get ahead of it. Let's talk.