TESTIMONIALS

“I contacted Andrea after nearly 3 years of being in a rut. It finally came to a head after Thanksgiving when I couldn't look at myself in the mirror any longer without feeling an incredible amount of shame. My husband worked with Andrea a few years prior and had great results, so I felt confident that he would be able to help me fix some really bad habits.

Fast forward to hitting my 40th birthday and I met the goal I set for myself. Although I struggled with consistency here and there, Andrea walked me through every hurdle life threw my way and assisted me in making a plan instead of faulting me for lacking strength that week. When I failed to be 100%, Andrea was- and I cannot thank him enough. I made a lot of progress I could not have made on my own and gained knowledge to help me in the future. What's more: I have gained more self confidence at 40 than I ever had in my 20s? I cannot put a value on what I achieved these past few months.”

“Before starting with Andrea in November 2015 I followed a strict paleo diet. I was previously very overweight and paleo helped me shed some of this weight but it following this way of eating I could never get lean (being lean with abs was always my dream). I then convinced myself that I would never get any leaner than I was and that having abs was not part of my genetics.

Following the paleo diet was very restrictive on the types of foods I could eat which led to me cutting carbs, sugar & dairy out of my day to day diet and binging on the "forbidden" foods when it was my cheat meals. All in all I had an unhealthy relationship with food as well picking up health issues like high cholesterol.

Andrea taught me that there are no evil foods and also how to eat the correct amount of food for my size, weight & activity level. The thing I liked the most was that Andrea could back everything he told me to do with scientific evidence. My relationship with food is now great. I'm lighter, leaner & stronger than I have ever been. At the age of 37 I am the healthiest I have ever been and I have the abs I always wanted.

This is all thanks to Andrea's guidance & help. Andrea has changed my life for the better by changing how I see food & correcting my metabolism. Through the entire process he was always approachable, helpful & motivated me every step of the way. His well of knowledge is deep & he left none of my questions unanswered. (Every answer was backed by scientific studies & research).

My advice is, trust the process, the science & most of all Andrea.”

“You gave me all the tools and knowledge to understand life better, like you said when we first started, it's not about just sending a nutrition and training plan every week. It was so much more than that. You were my light when everything was dark. You kept me motivated, you listened to me, helped me understand myself and my body and you kept me sane. I feel like I'm so much more stronger today, physically and mentally. I can't thank you enough.

You are truly amazing and it was my honor to be under your coaching. I feel like I won everything in life just because you gave me the right tolls and skills to do what I want, to eat what I want and not feel bad about it after.

I love you so much and I'm still hoping to see you one day and to have fun together, train hard, eat a good meal…I'm waiting on that!

“My husband first started with Andrea as his coach in 2015. I was not convinced as I thought there was so much admin having to weigh food and count macros. I was totally not interested. But when I saw him losing weight, and getting in shape I got curious and thought - maybe this could work for me too? I always thought cutting out bread and carbs would help me lose weight, and carbs are bad. When I saw him eating all these carbs and not picking up weight - I thought - this is too good to be true. I decided to start with Andrea in July 2016. I had nothing to lose - just weight and centimetres 😄. I always knew I was slightly overweight, but never did I think 10kgs. This is what Andrea told me on my first check in and when I completed my forms. 10kgs! How was I supposed to lose 10kgs?? Joining Andrea was the best thing I ever did. Being able to eat almost anything, controlled of course, and still lose weight at the same time - seemed the impossible. I listened to Andrea's advice and followed his instructions - and guess what - I achieved the "impossible". Logging my food diary is now a part of my everyday life and is not as complicated as I thought. Andrea has guided me and mentored me and helped me achieve my goal weight, the body I always wanted, while still eating all the foods I want. Being short, every kg or cm on me shows. Not only have I lost the weight, but my body shape has changed too. People call me "skinny" (and I love it 😄) and can't believe how much I eat (and can eat) yet still stay in shape. They can't believe the amount of food I eat , and still stay in shape. So many people have complimented me on how I look now and all of this is thanks to Andrea and his guidance, advice and mentoring. Wow wow wow is all I can say. Thank you Andrea! Stick to his rules and you can't go wrong.”

“Hi Andrea, I really wanted to write this email for quite some time.

When I came across your Instagram profile, I knew I'd do everything I could to be my coach someday. It wasn't just a goal, mostly a dream. It's so rare for someone to have so much knowledge in science and to be so humane and funny! I was really impressed with how much you know about what you're doing. So I started working and I immediately contacted you. And then my journey started. Week after week... I was so dedicated I even forgot to look in the mirror. But one day it happened. I saw my body - the thing that was always my complex, that I was ashamed of and hiding.And it looked as it started to heal. And every day it healed more and more!

There have been days when I haven't feel like training and those in which I have died for binge, but I resisted and did what I did not want, but knew it is best for me.

Coach, thank you so much for everything....That I'm improving my relationship with food more and more every day, for helping me find my harmony body - mind and discovering the best version of myself. I can't describe how wonderful I feel. I feel my character merges with my body and makes me brave and confident in so many new things!

You really are my role model and someone I admire so much.

So much that I decided to study Nutrition, Fitness and Health at a university in Scotland.

Thank you for being my coach and showing me the right way.”

“Hi Andrea, I don't even know where to start. I started your program with no high expectations. I have been struggling to lose some extra fat specially around my belly area. I go to the gym 6x a week and I thought I was eating "healthy" but nothing worked out. I tried low carb diet, low fat diet, high fat diet you name it, NOTHING WORKED! I tried just really not eating at all for a day or two but it was not sustainable, I end up binge eating. I love food and my family bonding revolves around food - I mean I visit my family every weekend and my mom and I bond over home cooked meals. It was hard for me and I developed this hate love relationship over food. Then one day I stumbled around your profile and took the leap of working with you and I'm so glad I did! To say that you changed my eating habits and my relationship with food is an understatement.

You made me realized how I should focus on my goals and that I should not hate food. Now I can eat a donut - once in a while without hating myself 😀 You taught me how to listen to my body and have PATIENCE! Which I did not have before. Although, this is a temporary paused in the program since I will be having my surgery in two weeks, I can't wait to do your program again once I'm healed!

Again thank you and you taught me well! Keep doing what you are doing!”

“Hello Andrea, I can't tell you how incredibly wonderful it was to see your name pop up in my inbox. I have thought of you almost every single day since last time we spoke was the beginning of April a

I have been hitting the gym and following YOUR training program 5 to 7 days a week. I have strengthened my muscles and i keep my body moving as long as I can I am killing it during my training sessions and give it my all in the gym every session. I CAN'T and WON'T let MS take me down. Of course I have my days were I feel mentally depleted and down. But i keep going

As you can see, I say a small prayer of gratitude and thanks to you almost every day. Because your training and guidance with my nutrition has kept me from falling apart mentally, PHYSICALLY and spiritually. I am a BIG believer in fate. Although our time together was brief, but in that little time please know that you have made an impact in my life and have changed it for the better. Thank you for your guidance, positivity and beautiful "life lessons". I do not have words to express my gratitude.

God bless dear friend.

"Thank you for the thoughtful reply. I am laughing a little bit at myself, because my cycle started today. I have told you before I am still learning my body in terms of my cycle, and this time the only thing that showed was moodiness and not feeling perfect with the process, or how my life is going.

It's so hard to gauge everything because my cycle I hadn't had for 15 years, new medication, and this constant pressure I put on myself for being perfect.I think I look at your clients and think woah they must do everything perfect every week, putting in the work, and after hearing your reply, that just isn't true. We can't always be perfect, and you are right this isn't a linear process.

Some positive things I am focusing on

1. I am not emotionally eating

2. I am not binging

3. I have not gained significant amount of weight/fat in this process

4. I now know my hunger cues (this is huge) I eat when I am hungry, and I stop when I am full

5. I went to the river in a bathing suit a couple of weeks ago and it was the first time in my adult life that I felt confident and didn't care how I looked because I felt strong

So, you are right! I have gained so much mentally, spiritually and emotionally in this journey. I personally think I will continue to reign in and count macros and do the 5 day a week lifting program. Especially with the new position at work. I want to try to get a point eventually where we find maintenance and this isn't the space or time yet. Thank you so much for your encouraging words! You are the best coach I have ever had! I just feel super good about my mindset and not thinking the scale is the only measure of progress!"

"Hi Coach! I hope you are doing great! Hope summer is treating you well!

For you knowledge you shared with me and your support along the way! I guess, I wan;t the easiest client, but I did reach my goal weight with you support and the big part is that i sustained my results for life

Again, thank you so much for everything you did for me, you are a great coach! And I hope we will be in touch from time to time! I want to come back to your coaching soon, so don't be surprised when you hear from me again

Greetings from San Francisco!"

"Andrea is a fantastic coach & human! He is as real and educated as he is professional. If you're looking for someone who will consider all aspects of nutrition including mindset and the very real struggles that come up with cutting and likely even bulking, he's your coach! I only worked with Andrea for a few months but he was always available, flexible and reasonable in his approaches with me! Thanks for the guidance and education, you were a great coach!!"

"Prior to reaching out to Andrea, I have constantly been battling with my negative relationship with food for years. I have had a history of binging disorder and have always punished myself by under-eating or overexercising if I ever let myself indulge in food that was considered "unhealthy". I looked at myself in the mirror multiple times during the day hating the way I looked.

So I decided to reach out to Andrea because I decided it was time for a change and I was tired of being in this endless cycle of bad dieting. In all honesty, I was very skeptical because I have had bad experiences with online coaches who were very unhelpful and gave me very generic and even unhealthy nutrition plans.

But Andrea was different. He was knowledgeable and he actually cared. He made sure to always check in with me and made sure that not only was I physically feeling good but also mentally. He helped me realize that it's not the food but my mindset I had to change. It didn't matter how "healthy" I was eating if, at the end of the day, I was still unhappy.

Every week, he made me feel good about myself and gave me encouragement when I needed it. Even if I didn't see a drastic change, I was constantly reassured that with time and patience, I will see improvements. I also appreciated the fact that he didn't hesitate in giving me the harsh truth. He never sugar-coated the process of fat loss and told me only the facts. That's the kind of coach everyone should have. Not one that tells you that everything will be all right but one that is not afraid to tell you if you did something wrong and teaching you to be accountable for your own choices/actions.

My experience with Andrea has been the best and was one of the best decisions I have ever made. If there is anyone I would recommend, it would be him. Thanks Andrea :) You have been amazing! <3"

"Andrea has been invaluable on my health and fitness journey this past year . He guided and supported me through on line coaching with my first figure competition without feeling like I was dying just to get there . His wealth of knowledge in nutrition and strength training has helped me tremendously along the way and has helped me keep a healthy mindset during off season and just in general.

Before working with Andrea I was afraid to eat as much as he had me eating , but I trusted him and the process and saw my body recomposition change. A few months in working with Andrea I started tracking my muscle gains and fat loss through DEXAFIT and was amazed and happy with those results of muscle gain and fat loss. Andrea has really opened up my mind even more to understanding the body and the importance of balance , nutrition and strength training .

Out of the two years I've been training , I'm my healthiest mentally and look and feel my best physically . This is not something that stops, it's a lifestyle that I will continue. And when I need help I know who to contact . Andrea!"

"Andrea puts your overall HEALTH first as a coach. I learned how to progress toward my aesthetic and performance goals while keeping my mental and physiological feedback a priority. Working with him was a great experience!"

"Hi Andrea, Hope you are well. After much thought and self-reflection, I have decided that for my financial reasons, and also I feel that Its time that I go it alone with my eating plan and I feel that for my needs, the knowledge that you have given me will be an invaluable tool going forward.

I cannot thank you enough for your help and advice over the past couple of years and in so many ways you changed my life completely. I have put what you taught me together with my exercise regime and that made me a new man.

This positive change reflects in my personal, business, and spiritual life and for that I will be eternally grateful. I have developed a sense of self belief that I once thought was impossible, and in a way I have made that my mantra in my life.

My conditioning has never been better and could never have happened without your help the past 18 months and I know how hard I worked to get to this point that it will be my life's mission to continue this for the rest of my life.

I know you were very busy when you took me on as a client and I thank you for that and that start set my life on another path, a much better more rewarding path that I will be on till the end of my days.

I wish you all the very best of success with Spartan Nutrition and I just know that the only way is onwards and upwards for you because nobody knows this space more than you do.

May God Bless you

Thanks so much again. You have changed my life"

"Andrea has been invaluable on my health and fitness journey this past year . He guided and supported me through on line coaching with my first figure competition without feeling like I was dying just to get there . His wealth of knowledge in nutrition and strength training has helped me tremendously along the way and has helped me keep a healthy mindset during off season and just in general.

Before working with Andrea I was afraid to eat as much as he had me eating , but I trusted him and the process and saw my body recomposition change. A few months in working with Andrea I started tracking my muscle gains and fat loss through DEXAFIT and was amazed and happy with those results of muscle gain and fat loss. Andrea has really opened up my mind even more to understanding the body and the importance of balance , nutrition and strength training .

Out of the two years I've been training , I'm my healthiest mentally and look and feel my best physically . This is not something that stops, it's a lifestyle that I will continue. And when I need help I know who to contact . Andrea!"

"Andreas hands down has been the only coach i worked with who has been empathetic and understanding to all my needs, practices what he preaches and has given me results. He took me through a successful bulk and cut knowing that i didn't want to get too bulky and he was very mindful of my hunger cues the entire time. He taught me how to eat, exercise, but most importantly, listen to my body. Above all he told me to be patient.

When my life shifted, his coaching advice was able to shift with me. That flexibility shows me that he knows the molecular science of our functioning body. I come from a history of binge eating, starving myself, hating my body... I never thought I would ever say this, but i'm able to maintain my leanness while eating A LOT more than i used to.

My body burns through food like a machine now. It's crazy. Working with him as my coach was one of the best things to have happened in my fitness career, with beginning my fitness journey at all being my number 1. Very blessed to have had the pleasure to work with him!"

"I am 21 years old. I have had about 3-4 coaches in the 2 years i started fitness.

In 6 months of being coached by Andrea i have learned much more than i could ask for. I have learned to love food rather than obsess over it or view it as the enemy, i have learned to listen to my body, to control my anxiety, my obsession over needing everything to be perfect but most importantly I have learned to be HAPPY, to love myself and my flaws.

Andrea is a mentor and a coach, someone you can trust, be honest with and talk to.

My progress has been much more than my physique.

A coach like no other."

"I can't thank you enough for your guidance the past month. I have learned so much from you and have finally found BALANCE! I love the lifting plan, I love how you focus on patience and wellness, I love that there is no carb cycling/crazy cardio, and I love that it is sustainable.

I will keep at the same macros you prescribed me and same lifting plan!

Since I'm on the once-off plan... I will check in monthly and pay the $30 gladly for changes in my macros/updated training program (when you see fit). Sound good?

I feel very lucky to be your client and grateful for all that you've done for me. No other coach has taught me a balanced lifestyle that I can sustain forever. While I still want to continue to make progress, I don't feel that same attachment to the number on the scale and I am focusing on being strong and healthy first and foremost.

I've dropped 4 pounds and my waist is now 25.75 inches I started at 26.5! and even better i have kept the results

Thank you so much"

"Hi Andrea, I just wanna give you updates on things. Another weekend passed by with no Bing .

I feel honestly amazing I have energy I sleep good and digestion has been great. Even though the scale doesn't go down I feel learner and more importantly I've stopped my binging.

I wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the tools to eat with no guilt.

Last Friday I had pasta for dinner and for years I was scared to eat pasta because it has carbs lol.

This is exactly what I needed a life style of eating without being afraid of food.

Thank you so much. You have changed my life"

"Hi Coach, Sticking to your advice for holiday eating today as we are traveling visiting family and hopefully I'll be able to stay on track as best as possible 💪🏻

I'm so so thankful for you and your amazing advice, expertise, posts, and commitment to others. Thank you for all you do to inspire and help others while focusing on what matters as life is all a balance.

Thank you again"

"What can I say about this master !!!

Not only you have helped me to change my body but my mind. It was difficult at first but now it is almost a habit to feel good and love my body. Food is not a problem or a synonym for guilt anymore. Today I enjoy, I am free, healthy and I like what the mirror reflects. Andrea has taught me to understand how my body and mind work.

He is always patient, has showed me respect and given me support every time things did not go as I wanted. An excellent coach. You are worth everything you say! The results are seen !!!! Patience, perseverance, dedication, discipline and an excellent coach! Good things are worth and deserve to be recognized !!!

Andrea, THANK YOU !!!!"

"Coach Andrea, He has honestly changes my entire outlook when it comes to training and nutrition. He has taught me how to listen to my body and how to respond to it in the best way possible. When I first started working with him I was not happy with my body and my self-confidence was practically non-existent.

Throughout the process, I changed my bad eating habits and trained with a purpose. Andrea was always patient with me and always provided great support and feedback. He will not disappoint!!! He definitely does not do this just for the money... this is his life and he is literally a PRO at it. He is no gimmick, he is no scam. He is REAL and with help you reach real goals.

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!!

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Words can't express how grateful I am to Andrea. His approach to coaching is incredible. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, but he kept me accountable, he helped coax my body to an incredible result, losing fat and gaining strength without taking extreme measures.

He helped me see the big picture when I was struggling and changed my behaviour for a lifestyle-not some quick result.

Andrea's positive attitude and outlook always made me feel supported, and I'd recommend him to anyone that is serious about seeing their goals come to fruition.

Thank-you Andrea for helping me on my journey,

I'm so thankful for you and the opportunity I had as your client!"

"Hi Andrea was incredible at taking the stress out of my body transformation journey. His coaching was not just about diet/weight loss but more about a fundamental change in lifestyle that makes the journey much more enjoyable and sustainable.

The first thing we did was to INCREASE (yes you read that right: INCREASE not decrease) my calories and carb intake. In turn, i was able to lose body fat while simultaneously growing my muscular strength.

Combined with his constant encouragement to incorporate more vegetables and be more active on a day to day basis, I not only look the best I have ever looked but also feel the best I've ever felt.

If you're looking for someone who will help you get the results you want while having fun doing it, make sure you give Andrea a shot"

"I learned about Andrea through an IG account I followed.

I was amazed at the person's results going into a body building show. I really wanted to work with him. I reached out the first time, and we weren't able to work together. I reached out a second time, and we were able to connect, and start what I thought was going to be my fast weight loss journey. I have worked with multiple weight loss coaches in the past, and it was always the same.

Macros would be tweaked every week, even if I was making progress. Workouts, and cardio was scheduled 7 days a week. I was encouraged to drink way more water than humanly possible, and by the end of working with them I was frustrated, and didn't have much to show for the hard work. Sure I had lost weight, but within two months of not working with them, I gained it all back, plus more!

Andrea, is not that coach. Let me repeat that, Andrea is not that coach! One he is actually educated. I can't believe how many coaches I used that didn't have any nutrition or physiology education. Andrea does, and it really shows in the way he calculates macros, and workouts. He is slow and steady, preaches about consistency, and the key component…mindset. Mindset has been the key to my process.

Food isn't the enemy, fast weight loss isn't sustainable, eating things you crave is ok! Andrea is so kind, and really cares about his clients. He actually checks in with you on the phone, and absolutely has a positive mindset. He promotes, sleep, rest, positive attitude, sustainable changes, and really helped me see perfection is not the way.

All of these changes, and going super slow with macros helped me lose weight, and the most important part…keeping it off! We don't work out to punish our bodies, we work out to become stronger, we work out for our mental health, and we work out to see how amazing our bodies can actually be. I really can't express what a great coach Andrea is.

You will not regret working with him."

"When I first worked with Andrea, I was at my biggest and didn't know where to start because there was so much conflicting information out there. Andrea guided me on calorie counting, which I now swear by as it eliminates all the stress and guess work. He held me accountable when I wasn't being consistent and supported and encouraged me when my body was tired and stressed from the diet.

Thanks to him, I finally have a good relationship with food and know that it's ok if I had a bad day because I know I now have the tools to get back on track. It may take time but what I have learned from Andrea has prepared me to be accountable to myself with this new lifestyle and I now look awesome in my bridal gown!

Thank you so much, Andrea! It has been a pleasure working with you and hope that we can work again when I have new body goals!👰🏻🤗"

"Andrea really sorry I totally forgot although I promised to you.

So here it is and again thank you for your contribution to making me more aware of how to treat my body and nutrition.

I have been coached by Andreas from July 2019 on and I can definitely recommend him for his professionalism, useful advice, important knowledge and always being available for questions.

He helped me change the way I see my body as well as food although I have been fit and had a relative 'normal' weight. However, I reached a point where I could actually try a lot and see no actual change. This resulted in frustration and disappointment and to be honest in a vicious cycle of eating clean and exercising to just eating everything that was in front of me.

Andreas helped me clarify how I should deal with my nutrition, what's important and what s not, how to train properly and all of this from a distance

Our weekly feedbacks helped us both be precise about what needs to be done next.

Most importantly, what I appreciated the most is the fact that I didn't feel he hid things or information from me so that I keep being his client and be dependent on him. He gave me the tools to work and be responsible on my own, while he was there to guide my decisions.

Thank you Andrea."

"Hi Andrea, I just wanted to let you know that even you're not coaching me anymore, I practiced the things you learned me in those few months. (see progress pics)

I had some bumps on the road, took few breaks, life happened, we moved to our new home and my calories varied some weeks, BUT I ALWAYS WENT BACK TO the routines, habits and behaviours you taught me.

Including protein in every meal and show up every day, even you don't feel like it. Hunger feelings is not the end of the road, but meaning YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT 😎, etc.

In fact I'm still using your workout plan/split 😊 I LOVE IT. You are a MASTER

I'm not where I want to be yet AND it's very slow-slow-process but it's steady and I'm disciplined but not ready to the extreme diet and Sacrifices YET!

Anyway, I wanted to say thank you for teaching me the journey. 🙏💐

Like you said; it's not a 12 weeks transformation plan😄👌🏻 Its a lifestyle transformation for ever

Again, thank you 🙏❤️😘

You have changed my life"

"Hi im just feeling great. Losing the little bulge of stomach fat in my lower belly makes me feel really good. It isn't as noticeable in certain pairs of jeans and pants for work.

And today a co-worker gave me a compliment, she told me I look like im losing weight. She then proceeded to ask me about "Diets" and supplements and I told her that since working with my coach I don't buy supplements (aka fat burners) anymore and I eat carbs (follow a more balanced diet).

It made me feel good to say that!! I felt so proud :)

Thank you"

"Thank you Andrea

I'm definitely loving this allot , not just because I saw some slight change I feel better and feeling better about myself mentally also.

Thank you for the tips I It's working so well

Thank you thank you

For your guidance and support !

If you ever come to Vancouver with your fairy , ring me up I'll show you both around! ☺️"

"Loving the process.

The longer I'm in this the more it has become my way of life. It's a part of me and who I am as a person. I'm really becoming more comfortable with who I am and see the changes physically, and feel them mentally, emotionally.

Best decision I have ever made was contacting you...I'm so glad you took me as a client. Thank you for being a great coach and inspiration!

Hope you have a great week!!!"

"I had the privilege to be coached by Andrea for about 4-5 months.

I already knew how to work with an application like MyFitnessPal. I even aimed on my own before Andrea to "diet". Not knowing that it's not all about calories, but also about the macro ratio, NEAT training & listening to your own body..

He did not only make me accountable for my effort but also gave me freedom to choose wisely my own meals. The first week, he layered the foundation of a healthy "way of eating"; no food group was off limit. For me who was attempting for years to lose +/4-5 kilos and tried Keto/Low Carb/etc. was this an emotional shock that I could eat everything what I wanted, but in order to hit my macro's OR not feel starving, I had to choose wisely.

It was such an relieve to be free from own prison ! I even was allowed to drink alcohol occasionally but calculate them in my macro's and face the consequences. Because alcohol is off-course less filling that oatmeal LOL

Andrea taught me to trust the process, listen to my body, stick to my plan and adjust when needed but not giving up and throw the towel in the ring. Be consistent and not not to aim perfection.

He gave me the confidence to eat carbs, fats and even occasionally alcohol and still see progress. I was never starving. He taught me not to compare my chapter 1 with chapter 12 on social media. Focus on ME! How do I feel, how are my close fit? Do I have more energized? Etc.

However, I had few bumps on the road, life happened and due to my private circumstances I could not continue with the private coaching. Andrea told me in our last conversation to trust my capability, knowledge and effort and keep going. After 1,5 years, I'm still on track and still lay on the basics what Andrea has learned me. I reached my goal and I'm setting new ones.

Despite his seriousness in his field, Andrea is down to earth, great listener, funny, practical, optimistic kind and wise. He unlearned my food anxiety and he's making a difference in world of BS & fit teas LOL

Thanks Andrea you for guiding me with your wisdom and leaning me to trust my biofeedback and my own potential.

You are one of the kind!"

"Andrea Papadimitropoulos aka Greek Spartan or Papa (what I called him), is probably the best coach I have ever worked with. He truly pours his heart and soul into his clients and their journey. He wasn't just my coach but he is now and forever my friend. His level of knowledge on nutrition and the science of how the body works is remarkable. My time with Papa, I saw my body change but I also saw my mind change about they way I looked at food or how much cardio I needed to do to see changes. Papa helped me understand that cardio, done all the time, isn't necessarily the right path and how it actually can have a negative impact on my progress. I learned so much from him that has and will continue to help me through this lifestyle I have changed into.

Thank you Papa for being great! I highly recommend you to anyone who is looking for a coach that cares more about their clients than most do. Love ya!"

"The coach named Andrea Papadimitropoulos aka Greek Spartan, or as my wife and I affectionately referred to as "Papa" or "Big Papa" is a truly remarkable man! My wife has always been more intense with her fitness journey than I have. We have tried several online / in person coaching programs and many different philosophies of working out, fitness, and nutrition. I can honestly say, Papa has been the coach that has shown more care, compassion, knowledge, and respect to us as his clients than any other we have worked with. I would also say I consider Papa a long lasting friend and role model too. I have learned much about how my body works, what different types of food do to my body, how to make lifestyle changes and not just buy into fads of dieting, and how to build a sustainable lifestyle of fitness and nutrition. We worked with Papa for almost a year and feel confident that we are able to continue in the path that was set forth by him in the future. I appreciate our time with Papa and would encourage anyone that wants to learn how to sustain a healthy lifestyle to contact him without hesitation!

Thank you for all that you have done for myself and Holly. We truly appreciate your wisdom and guidance!"

"Andrea, thank you so much for all of your guidance over the last few months. While I am beyond thrilled with my physical results, my biggest takeaway from your services are the mental results! I have a more level headed, mindful, disciplined approach to nutrition. You have changed the way I live my life. I used to believe the more I jumped around and sweat in the gym the faster I would get results and used it as an excuse to have treats! This would often lead to a cycle of bingeing and restriction which was not giving me the results I wanted. You worked w my mind and body and helped my overcome the challenges I faced while putting my health first. I was nervous about starting a diet while trying to maintain my milk supply but thanks to your weekly check ins and measuring my biofeedback I was able to successfully lose weight while keeping my supply up. Overall a great investment!"

"Working with Andrea has been a joy and more than what I expected. I have been on a weight loss journey for years now, but working closely with Andrea helped me re-center my goals and redefine why weight loss was important to me. During my time working with Andrea, I grew in the appreciation I had for my body and learned to love what it can do for me. Andrea helped me remember that weight loss is not necessarily a one time one and done, but a mindset that should last a lifetime. I was able to continue to see progress and also enjoy myself and not feel like I was so restricted. Andrea is an amazing listener, will make changes with you (not for you), and a great encourager. I never felt like I was alone in the process and knew I always had someone to reach out to if times got tough. I'm thankful for his kindness as well as the accountability I got while working with him.

I hope this helpful for you and if there is anything else you would like from me I'd love to help!"

"Hiii😊

I also cannot believe how far I have come in only six weeks. If you would tell me at the beginning that I would look like I am looking now in six weeks I wouldn't believe you.

You're really changing me from inside to out outfit. It's amazing to follow your advices and see them paying off.

I love seeing my body get leaner and seeing progress to my fittest body while improving relationships with food.

Thank you for showing me the way how to be consistent and trust the process and helping me reach my goals and start to feel comfortable in my skin again I stopped worrying about weight and trying to see the difference in the before/after photos because I really believe YOU and your advices.

Thank you for You're literally THE best!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

You the best"

"I just wanted to share this with you... I decided to reorganize my closet and I saw my swimsuits and decided to try it on. I took pictures just to compare from almost a year ago.

Picture on the right is in June right before we started training together 💗

You may have many clients tell you how amazing of a coach you are and they are absolutely right. You are changing so many lives because you certainly have changed mine.

I wanted to send you so much love. Thank you for teaching me how to take care of my body and most of all respecting it. Forever grateful for YOU. Like you said, slow and steady... and there is a time for everything. As always, thank you for taking me under your wing.

I just wanted to share this with you my very own mentor ♥️"

"Working with andrea in my fitness journey has been the best thing i have done for myself. It was much more than having a coach. I learned about myself, i learned a new perspective towards food but most importantly i learned to love myself through every phase my body goes through. His patience and understanding was one of a kind, he cares and it shows. In addition, im the fittest i have ever been. He knows what his doing and does it with such passion. I wouldn't recommend any other than andrea to have as a coach. I am beyond grateful to have him as a coach."

PS: i tried to say as much as possible in little wording so people actually read it !! I am so thankful for you❤️ thank you for everything!!"

"My journey with Andrea was not an easy one. We did work hard on my daily routine, but more on my emotional health. He really emphasized how important it is to enjoy the process while giving the best I can.

He really helped me to stop obsessing about the little stuff and move on when things did not go perfect. I am very grateful to have worked with someone with so much experience and who could relate to what I was going through.

I highly recommend services if you are trying to grow both physical and emotional strength 💪🏻.Thanks so much for the ride coach!"

"Coach @greekspartan is THE coach! I have learned so much regarding a healthy mindset to food, the importance of rest and recovery, and proper strategies for weight training. I was definitely in a rut and was looking for new ideas around training and macro counting. I have worked out for years on my own and had a good foundation but was just tired of jumping aimlessly from workout to workout. I discovered @greekspartan on Instagram! What a God-send he was!!! Though he lives across the world from me and I have never met him in-person, I felt confident in his approach and program. We had weekly check-ins on FaceTime. He was always so patient and encouraging with me. He has such wisdom and knowledge of how to slowly coax women's bodies to change. He takes into account stress, hormones and menstrual cycles, and includes time to celebrate. You actually get to live a normal life and see changes!! This is a great program to add some structure, receive encouragement and measure progress. A positive experience with positive results! I absolutely love him and feel I have a forever friend not just a coach!!"

"Working with Andrea on my fitness journey has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life . I wish I had found him sooner and not fall for the so called "fake" training " and misinformation that's out there all over social media. My previous trainer was not as involved and I thought thats how it's supposed to be . Andrea showed me how to love my body again and create good eating habits and love food again. His flexible dieting works wonders and it completely transformed my body in less than 2-3 months , my entire body got leaner while I was still enjoying the food that I liked without stressing that I will gain weight . He is a people person the best couch that you can ever find , and all science based. He will teach you anything you need to know about food , health , Emotional state and how to handle busy life and still achieving your goals. Andrea , thank you so much for everything you have done for me and can not wait to work together again."

"Dear Andrea

You have taught me such valuable life lessons and I need to find a way to find my love for exercise and structure again. The need and love for doing for it myself has been lost and I feel the pressure of doing it for someone else and being held accountable is just not the way it should be.

I want to thank you for the last year. Thank you for helping me learn that I can eat carbs and look better than ever! Thank you for helping me find my way in a gym and teaching me that killing myself on the treadmill for hours on end isn't actually necessary to look good.

I have found a tremendous enjoying for food and carbs and delicious food which I had always attached to guilt and self punishment and that unhealthy mindset is something I will value for the rest of my life.

Thank you for all the love and support you have given me over the last year, especially through my difficult times.

Having you as a couch was a privilege and a blessing and I will always always choose to learn from you."

"Working with Andrea on my fitness journey and goals has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Prior to working with him, I had been working out for a number of years on and off with personal trainers however I always lacked the knowledge behind understanding my macros and how that can affect my weight loss/fat loss goals. Even though we live across the globe from each other, Andrea was easy to work with and very friendly. We would have weekly check ins via whatsapp and also via email with pictures. He held me accountable to ensure I reached my macro goals each week and didn't go off track. Although we begin working with each other at the start of the Pandemic, it was a bit nerve wrecking at first with all the chaos however, we quickly found a routine and plan that worked well for me. I am absolutely amazed by my results and how quickly I was able to achieve them. I believe the most important part of this journey for me was the overall change in my mindset and mentality when it came to what I could achieve. I was very nervous prior to meeting Andrea however with his excellent coaching and kind nature, he was able to help me realize what my true potential was. His immense knowledge in the field of nutrition and human physiology is unmatched by other coaches I have worked with and the way he explains the mechanics of how our bodies work is so simple. I will always be grateful to him for how he has helped me become a better person and love myself for who I am. Thank you Andrea for everything, words cannot express how grateful I am to have met you and its been an absolute pleasure and honour to work with you. You rock!"

"Working with Andrea is one of the best decisions I ever made. I have been working out for a long time but never really paid attention to how my body reacted to my workouts or nutrition. Andrea taught me to listen to my body, to be consistent with my nutrition because I did not need to restrict my eating and to love the process. His methodology is backed by science, he's encouraging, keeps you accountable, a wonderfully caring person and just a pleasure to have as a coach. 10/10 would recommend."

"Thank you to Andrea for teaching me how to enjoy the process and to not be so fixated on the scale and how much I weigh. I have been able to improve my relationship with food where I no longer feel restricted with what I eat and learnt to be able to balance social aspects in life too. It has been a very enjoyable process and I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to be guided and supported by an amazing coach!

I hope to work with you again in the future :)"

"I came to Andrea wanting change. I was unsatisfied with my external appearance, my body image, my relationship with food. I had many failed attempts at getting "the perfect body" before I met Andrea and I didn't want another yo-yo diet and failed attempt. Yes, I wanted change, but more than anything I wanted tools to be able to succussed.

Unfortunately, we live in a society that wants instant gratification and that gives us a misconstrued notion that everything can be a quick fix. But we all know good things take time. My progress photos directly speak to the results I achieved though consistency that can happen when we give our body time to adapt. I honestly didn't think that such physical changes were possible for me and I could not be happier with my results but what I really want to highlight is the internal changes that occurred that often go unnoticed.

Working with Andrea not only gave me the confidence to trust myself and my body but gave me a new sense of understanding and listening to my body. I learned to listen to biofeedback ques, to understand how different stressors impact us differently, as most importantly how big of an impact our minds have on our progress. I would say my body composition changed immensely but my greatest success came from the internal shift.

I gained a new sense of worth, a newfound confidence in my body and abilities, a new perspective on training. I learned to control my mind and let go of added stress that comes with dieting. I gained a total shift in perspective and ways to implement these techniques in all areas of my life, in contract to may past failed attempts. I gained so much from working with Andrea and I will forever be grateful for his commitment, wisdom, and dedication. Thank you, a thousand times, over. Thank you."

"Dear Andrea,

Working with you these past 8 months have been so eye opening. I came to you for what I thought would be such a simple process, just wanted to get lean and thought it would be a seamless process. From the start you have been so open on how there's never a deadline for fat loss and on how to make this a lifestyle. I truly didn't know how much I needed you! You have helped me so much improve my relationship with food. A lot of it I didn't see before I had you! It was never about restricting anything to get results and that is what has helped so much. I also have learned so much from you, more than I was ever expecting! You have been so much more than a nutrition and programming coach, you care so much more about just the results and about how I was doing mentally. It has been so nice having you in my court cheering for me through this process. I am sad to have to leave you, and hope to find you once again in the future! I can not thank you enough for what you have done and helped me accomplish. ❤️😊

Thanks"

"I'm overjoyed with the progress that I've made with you and I feel confident that the things I've learned from you are truly my new lifestyle mindset. You have been the most amazing coach a girl could ever ask for! I have learned so much about physical and mental cues that contribute to not only weight loss but overall health.

Learning how to listen to my body and knowing things can be changing even when you can't see it. Integrating new lifestyle habits and behaviors everyday to enjoy life and limit stress, while still seeing progress. Truly this has been the best experience I've had with weight loss.

I know I will be able to take all the things I've learned from you and still keep progressing. It hurts my heart to not be able to continue this journey with you, but maybe in the future when things are a little better we can revisit the coaching.

Thank you so much for everything you have done for me! I will never forget how you changed my life.

All the best"

"Thank you Andrea for coaxing, encouraging and supporting me in a kind and really nurturing way.

You are invested, with passion, in your clients getting the most out of training with you.

I have learnt so much from you and the finer points (that I was missing) that are necessary to bring out the best in your body aswell as bringing out the best in your body shape through consistency in diet and training. With the consistent following of your awesome training programmes that I LOVED doing, alongside the diet, I have seen my body respond and move towards the shape that I have wanted.

Much appreciation for the work that you do with so much enthusiasm, love, depth and breadth of knowledge and deep commitment."

"Over the last year and a half, I've had the opportunity to grow into the lifestyle I always envisioned for myself and I have to give credit where it's due. I wouldn't be where I am today without Coach Andrea. If you're thinking about reaching out, just DO IT! You will only find yourself feeling thankful each passing day.

Aside from losing weight and dropping inches in all the right places, the knowledge I've added to my tool box is what I believe to be the most priceless achievement - thanks to the best coach around!

Andrea is an amazing person and coach but what makes him stand out is his passion, dedication, support and consistent feedback during and sometimes even in between check ins. Never once did I feel like I was put on a back burner even after a year and a half of being a client. Coach Andrea is a coach I would recommend to anyone who is ready to put in the work to meet the goals they desire. Don't get me wrong, there is a time and place for tough love and he isn't shy to provide when needed, but always in a way to encourage and never the opposite.

Thank you coach Andrea for showing me the way & providing me the tools I need to navigate my journey for years to come."

"I have "met" you in a very difficult period of my life , when i was trying to make myself happy again, going through difficult and sad times! My decision to take care of my body led me to you and i am so grateful for that!

It has not been easy for me to change habits of a lifetime , yes i used to workout all these years but my eating habits never helped!

You are really a great person, a good listener and you never pushed me beyond my limits or never made me feel disappointed! You were there to support and help me get over my guilts and negative thoughts and now after one year i can say that i have made it!

You were a great motivation during this difficult covid year , when my only getaway was working out and i am proud to say that i didn't lose control, i didn't overeat and i don't regret that glass of wine i had or that slice of pizza!

You know exactly how to talk and explain things, how to make me understand how hormones work on a woman's body , yes we all know but sometimes it is so difficult and weird to accept..

Thank you for all the support, for all the voice messages for all the mails that you sent me and all the great, funny, educational articles you post on a daily basis!!!

Hope this summer will allow us to meet in person, i would like to meet you and your wonderful wife and have that extra glass of wine together!!!

hope we stay in touch!!"

"Woking with Andrea as a coach has provided me the knowledge, mental strength, and confidence to improve my overall health and change my outlook on fitness and nutrition. Prior to reaching out to Andrea, I struggled with my relationship with food and the ability to make the physical changes I wanted. His education, encouragement, and accountability allowed me to reach my own goals in a healthy and effective way.

Throughout the process I felt in control of my choices, nutrition, and training and could see progress along the way - both physically and mentally. Andrea provided me all the tools I needed to make the change I wanted and cheered me on and coached me along the way. After a year and a half, I now feel confident to independently take control of my nutrition and training.

This was one of the best decisions I have made and would absolutely recommend Andrea's coaching to everyone."

"I followed Andrea from Greek Spartan for months as I continued trying to lose fat on my own. It wasn't until I had lab work done and told that I had borderline high cholesterol that I knew I needed help. I was concerned that my inability to to sleep well would stand in the way of finally getting healthy because sleep is something I have no control over (I have a child with Type 1 Diabetes.) 

Andrea is so kind, and literally changed my life. Over the last 9 months I've learned so much. The scale no longer has control over me, and I don't flip out and binge eat when it goes up for no apparent reason.

I now have the tools to make this a lifestyle instead of the rollercoaster that I've been on my entire life. Andrea is truly a blessing!"

"I worked with Andrea for a little over a year and have learnt so much in that time and have seen so many physical and mental changes. Gone are the rules and restriction and I have so much more flexibility in my life and I am still seeing results today.

I came to Andrea with a goal to build strength and muscle. I was at a low body weight and low fat with little mass after having had two babies back to back and breastfeeding both. I was fairly restrictive in my diet and eating (what I didn't realize) was a pretty low calorie diet for a long time and couldn't sustain it any longer. Andrea worked with me to get me comfortable eating lots more food and carbs but in a gradual way so that we didn't add fat and helped me hit my goals.

Andrea is one of the most caring thoughtful people you could meet. He doesn't take on tons of clients and when you work with him you realize why. He is incredibly attentive and has a tailored approach to each client, adjusting and tweaking as we go each week. He cares greatly on your bio feedback and encourages mental breaks and relaxation techniques.

My journey isn't finished but Andrea has given me so much knowledge and coaching that I will have forever and gives me so much flexibility and freedom!"

"When I first began training with Andrea, I was lost in training and my diet. When Andrea taught me the correct way to look at food, my whole world grew. I had no idea how powerful food was until Andrea taught me what to do. He taught me that it doesn’t matter what your genetics are; it all depends on what you feed your body and how you train. The results from this experience have helped my athletic life out tremendously. Before Greek Spartan, It was tough to move up and down the basketball court, and I felt sluggish and tired all the time. Then after a month of changing my diet, I dropped the lousy weight, and I could see the changes happening on the court. I was way faster than I have ever been. I could go the whole game without being tired, and I still had the energy to play more games. Then as the months went on, I could see the improvements in my lifts. I kept gaining strength and seeing the results happening right before my eyes. It was not an overnight fix, I had to listen and discipline myself through it all, and it eventually (and still is) paid off.

If you are looking for a good nutrition coach Andrea is your man. He is very patient when teaching, and he is always there to help you. If you show good faith towards him and listen to him, he will invest in you. Once you do this, it’s game over. I’m not the only one who has worked with him. My mother, who recommended him to me, did the same thing, and he helped her complete her nutritional goals. I 100% recommend Andrea if you are looking for an excellent nutritional coach."

"I would 10/10 recommend Andrea for all your personal coaching needs! He provided me with so much knowledge regarding macros and that its so much more than macros, so much about nutrition and how to apply it all for my lifestyle and goals and especially over all, fitness and health. What I really appreciated about Andrea is that he focused on all aspects of health- including mental health. He was always so great to check in via texts and emails, even when I would forget sometimes! He is your number one fan! always has the most motivational things to say and make you feel better about your day but also makes you want to do good and be better in and out of the gym! I saw great progress while working with Andrea and I have a lifetime of knowledge as well. He always knew how to hold me accountable and teach me discipline, however, he was also very inspiring and understanding. I have never met or heard of a coach like Andrea, thank you Andrea for being my biggest supporter through my health and fitness journey!"

"I started working with Andrea March 2021. The journey was nothing but rewarding, enjoyable and successful.

He taught me how to love myself and not to let the scale set the tone for my day.

He taught me how my weight is only a number on a scale and that multiple things affects it daily and the journey more about self love and care.

He taught me about hormones and how they fluctuate throughout the month and how stress and sleep play a major role in a weightloss .

He taught me that putting the body in a constant diet mode can cause harm to the body and makes it fight back , i learned how there is time for dieting and time for diet breaks and maintenance.

He treats me like a friend not just a number.

He knows what to say and when to say it.

He is full of knowledge and wisdom and most of all he cares about his clients and he treats them like family."

"Hello, coach !

You helped me go over a stage in my life where i felt hopeless and honestly, it was the darkest place i've ever been.

I can't believe how much I've changed in those months, physically and mentally. Perhaps you get an idea, but for ME, this was a huge,huge step and I am so happy that I reached for help and that somehow I met you and you accepted our collaboration.

I feel overwhelmed when I think where I was and where I am now. You helped me get educated. You taught me what patience and consistency mean and that fitness is for life and it should be approached calmly and elegantly. You taught me about so much about my body, about hormomes, stress, and educating me along the way about biology and how it was more than just macros/calories, you helped me identify things along the way that i needed to work on and making learn and understanding my body. You also made me become RESPONSIBLE for my OWN life, you didn't tell me do this and that (of course you made my plan) but you left me ROOM to do what works for me and to take OWNERSHIP of my own body and find my OWN strength , physical and mental ...in the past I thought i was powerless and I was hopeless and couldn't see the light myself.

It feels like I found a new person underneath all that darkness and everyday seems like a blessing again, it feels unreal.I can't even believe how i feel.I finally found peace with everything and I have become more patient and knowledgeable and the most important thing : r e s p o n s i b l e. I feel that I grew up a lot during our partnership.Your support was amazing, your encouragements kept me going and believing in myself. In my opinion, you can say that your mission as a coach was wonderfully fulfilled in my case and for that ,I thank you with all my heart.

Ok this was very emotional hope ure not crying .. :)) kiddin.I did cry a bit ! With joy. Many times those days : But those are my feelings (maybe I'm too cheesy) and I wanted you to know about this because it is the proof that YOU are doing the right thing with the people you coach and that your work matters and matters and matters!!

When the time comes, I will undoubtedly reach for you again, to adjust what will need to be adjusted and tell you how my journey went. I will officially become a doctor in 1 year and a half and when I will be financially independent I will surely not hesitate to invest in this. It's the best thing I EVER did for my wellbeing! But for now, I will keep applying the things you have taught me and always try to get educated .I now have a solid base upon which I can build a strong healthy body and a peaceful mind.

I snapped out of all biases and illusions of the fitness world. My eyes are open now and I see that the truth is simple, but it needs to be revealed, if not alone, with the help of someone, like you. I am AWARE that a good looking body is something that is not easily obtained. I am aware that my own body has it's own potential for looking good, but it 's MY own kind of good, like bone structure and physiology , lifestyle etc.

I am aware that muscle growth is a process that takes time, fiber by fiber, sarcomere after sarcomer. I am aware that the body feels stressed sometimes and needs breaks and adjusting things."

Love 

"I have been dieting most of my adult life. My metabolism had suffered and I was eating very low calories with no results. Andrea is very patient and addressed my fears of eating too much. He encouraged me to eat to support my training and while I didn't lose weight on the scale, I lost inches and saw a transformation in my body. He was always supportive and encouraging and addressed all my questions with compassion."

"I am happy to have found you and you were one of the best coaches I have worked with. I always appreciate the learning I experience with each one of them. You have always been so humble, kind, and a giver.

There were a few things that made you stand out from the rest. Firstly, always available to clarify doubts or any concerns that I had. Not many do this. The knowledge and information that you shared are pure GOLD. In this short span of time, you have given so much value. You helped me identify where I was going wrong, what can be improved on. The best part of the whole process was the goal setting. I don't function without proper goals and planning. Not many others have this in place. Goals actually helped me to visualize where I need to be going. This will be my mindset take away - not to focus on getting things perfect, instead of progress and consistency Thank you for everything!! ..Bless you."

"Andrea is a great coach. Any decent coach can give you macros or a workout plan but Andrea takes the time to understand who he's working with and knows what strings to pull, when, and how hard. He is a master of accountability; motivating without being condescending.

I went through a period of three months with a pretty busy social calendar where I'd normally fall off and lose a lot of progress; with his help I was able to make major steps forward that I'm still building on to this day. Highly recommend him to anyone trying to get on the right path and learn a few things."

"I would like to thank Andrea for being my coach and a forever part of my life too🥰

After a lot of years of hard training and under-eating .Andreas convinced me after our many conversations that those two can't go together if I wanted results and that being in fat loss and kcal deficit can't be a forever state.…

Well educated ,with a positive mindset motivates and encourages you setting realistic goals for you without wanting to sell you just the 'magic pill' .. For quick fake results..He cares first about your health and mindset and your overall wellness. He takes a very health centric and holistic approach, not just focusing on your diet, macros or numbers, he takes a inner deep approach working on your physiology, hormones finding solutions for you and helping you identify things from your metabolism, hormones to so many other issues beyond calories, he looks deep into your gut health, hormones, metabolism and whats going on a deeper level. He tunes in the program fitting it to your lifestyle, goals and your schedule making sure you getting results, healthy and happy to follow both the programme and your food choices too. He makes the diet, not a diet but a way of life, helping you find foods that you enjoy and work with you, making it something enjoyable, flexible while still making progress - he 's always there to give you the best advice as a coach and a friend too. Ive never had a coach so caring, alway checking up on me, he would message me, keep me accountable and help me both on the physical side and my mental side. His not just your average Coach, his one of a kind and his changed my life for ever.

Highly recommend him !😊"

"Working with Andrea over the past year has been nothing short of life changing. I came to Andrea with help to prepare for my wedding so I can look my best. Not only did I get this I also adopted an entire new mindset on health and fitness. He rewired my thoughts on dieting to a much healthier one. I am now more confident and stronger mentally and physically than ever before. I cannot recommend him enough. I learned something from him every single week. I left Andrea with such a better outlook on everything health/fitness related and I cannot thank him enough for everything he has done for me and my health. Working with him as a coach and friend was one of the best things I've ever decided to do. I will forever be grateful for him and his knowledge."

"I’ve been training with Andrea for a year now and I’m so grateful for everything. I came to him with a binge eating disorder and I can safely say I haven’t binged since my first month with Andrea. He taught me so much about food and nutrition and how macros matter. I learnt so much about my body’s biofeedback and how it impacts scale weight. I’ve also learnt just why scale weight doesn’t matter and how body composition is the most important thing to consider. I can’t thank Andrea enough for all the tools he’s given me to allow me to go on holiday and go to social events and not stress and to be able to maintain my weight. I’m a better person now and someone who no longer has an eating disorder. My relationship with food has never been as positive in my entire life and I owe that to Andrea. Unfortunately I can’t continue with him any longer but I’ll take forward what he’s taught me and continue to progress for life I’m sure."

"I have had privilege of working with Andrea as my fitness coach for the past year and have had nothing but positive experiences. Andrea is committed to each and every one of his clients and helped me change my perspective on what a healthy body is and how I could set goals to reach that image. His knowledge and approach to fitness helped changed my mindset and perspective to how I view my health and body which to me is the most rewarding aspect of my experience. Andrea was always readily available by being a phone call or message away and held me accountable for my goals when I wanted to give up on myself. He was constantly reassuring and understood how hectic life can be so he was always willing to adjust my programs need when there were changes in my life. I gained not only a coach with Andrea but a lifelong friend through this experience."

"I only worked with Andrea for a short time but he really knows his stuff! I was suffering from a severe case of esophagitis and he suggested supplements for me to try. I was skeptical but they really did make a huge difference! He was able to help me navigate eating better foods while healing my gut also. He is a great source of information and honestly a great tool to have in your pocket if you need guidance with your diet/exercise/nutrition. It's an added bonus that he is an awesome motivator and available whenever you need him. Best coach out there :)"

"Working with Andrea has been life-changing. When I first started with him, I just thought I needed accountability. I had done diets in the past, I knew what to do I just couldn't sustain it! I didn't know how wrong I was. Andrea helped me realize how unhealthy my previous experiences were and reformed my mindset and lifestyle with sustainable changes. He is so knowledgeable, he taught me so much about my body that i know dont need to ever go on a diet. He has set the foundation and has given me the tools and taught me the skills to be able to sustain somehting for life. You can be confident he knows what he's talking about. His not your average coach, his a caring, he always wants to help you and he always makes time for you. His amazing. If you want the best Coach, hire him. It's worth it!!"

"I only worked with Andrea for a short time but he really knows his stuff! I was suffering from a severe case of esophagitis and he suggested supplements for me to try. I was skeptical but they really did make a huge difference! He was able to help me navigate eating better foods while healing my gut also. He is a great source of information and honestly a great tool to have in your pocket if you need guidance with your diet/exercise/nutrition. It's an added bonus that he is an awesome motivator and available whenever you need him. Best coach out there :)"

"Working with Andrea has been life-changing. When I first started with him, I just thought I needed accountability. I had done diets in the past, I knew what to do I just couldn't sustain it! I didn't know how wrong I was. Andrea helped me realize how unhealthy my previous experiences were and reformed my mindset and lifestyle with sustainable changes. He is so knowledgeable, he taught me so much about my body that i know dont need to ever go on a diet. He has set the foundation and has given me the tools and taught me the skills to be able to sustain somehting for life. You can be confident he knows what he's talking about. His not your average coach, his a caring, he always wants to help you and he always makes time for you. His amazing. If you want the best Coach, hire him. It's worth it!!"

I contacted Andrea in October 2019. I was in a horrible car accident that August which caused me to lose my drive and focus in nutrition and training because I was in so much pain. As you can imagine, lack of exercise and eating mindlessly came with weight gain. At the time Andrea couldn’t take me, but when a spot opened up he emailed me right away. 

I was excited and extremely nervous. I had done Figure competitions, knew how to eat, knew how to train and have had coaches before. But I’ve struggled with compulsive binging and eating disorders since I was a kid. I was afraid I wouldn’t “get it right” or be “perfect.” And as I expressed these fears to Andrea he didn’t just reassure me that I could do it, he listened, empathized, and had compassion for the things I’d been through in my life that lead me to using food as a tool to numb my pain. It was comforting to know I wasn’t alone in what I felt and that he knew exactly what I was feeling because he, too, had been there. 

We started the first week of March 2020 and I had mentally prepared myself for the journey. Excited, nervous, anxious. Then, Covid. And my first thought, “What the HELL am I going to do?” I loved going to the gym. Now I was not only worried I wouldn’t get in my workouts like I wanted, I felt like I wouldn’t see the results like I would without a gym. Nonetheless, Andrea told me not to worry. Told me to do what I can, stay the course, prep my meals, gave me alternatives for certain exercises, keep up your steps in, etc. So I did. 

Just as I started to get into the groove of things, my sisters and I decided to shut down our restaurant. With everything closed, no one wanting to leave their home, we were slow. Very very slow. That made me more anxious. And although I was married and my husband had a great carrier I felt lost. What was I going to do now for income? It was like the Universe just kept knocking me down every time I’d get up. And again, Andrea was there. He reassured me this wouldn’t last forever. He told me to keep myself and health as a focus and everything else would fall into place. So I put my head down and hit the petal full throttle. I was going to use this time to focus on myself. As soon as I let go of the resistance to what was going on in the world and my own personal life, the fat started to fall off. 

Throughout my first cut (and even the ones thereafter) I wasn’t “perfect.” I was consistent. And actually, I hadn’t really binged. I learned that I could get the results I wanted without being extreme. There were no cardios on empty for 45 minutes or just fish and veggies and cutting out everything else that most people deem as “bad.” I got to choose what to eat. Granted, yes, most were nutrient dense foods but I got the variety and flexibility I had longed for and never got. Anytime I felt I was slipping I’d talk to Andrea and he made sure to tell me I was on the right track. He taught me how to trust myself. He taught me that I could go out and not be anxious about what I was going to eat at dinner. He showed me I could get results without being in the gym. He gave me tough love when I needed it but he was always in my corner. I learned how important it is to pay attention to your biofeedback (like, really pay attention), how stress impacts everything, how your hormones work especially as a woman, and how to fit this lifestyle to make it work for me. 

Unfortunately, towards the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 my life, again, took a turn. I was highly stressed with work (after we decided to reopen our restaurant) but my marriage was falling apart. I tried my absolute best to prep my meals and be as consistent as I had been but it got to a point where Andrea and I decided it would be best to take a break. He told me (something like this), “Christina, sometimes in life things happen that are far more important than losing fat, working out and all that. It’s important to realize these moments, take a step back and handle them as best as we can. If that means that fitness takes a back seat it’s ok. It isn’t the end of the world and it will be here when you get back. And I will be here when you get back.” 

Andrea has given me tools I’ll always take with me. Not the correct macro numbers or specific training programming. Real life tools to use every single day. How to have compassion for myself, how to trust myself and how to come back from something that I thought was gone. He’s not just a coach, he’s become a dear friend and someone I could talk to about so many things, especially at one of the hardest points in my life. He’s been extremely patient and understanding and although we aren’t training now (hopefully we will be soon!), I know if I needed someone he’d be there to listen. He’s one of the best coaches I’ve ever had and I’m eternally grateful for him taking me on as a client and for the guidance he’s given me, not just in fitness, but in life. Thank you so so much Andrea! I’m a better person because of you! And the world is a better place because of you!

I am less than 12 weeks out 🙃 so close yet so far away.

I am so grateful I came across coach Andrea, he is extremely knowledgeable and taught me so much about myself and nutrition. I had found myself stuck and not being able to make progress with my fitness journey and decided to make a change during Covid. I began my journey by doing a once off training program designed for me by coach. Within 3 months I saw results that I did not expect. Unfortunately, life got crazy and I stoped working on myself. After a few months, I reached out to Coach Andrea once again and worked with him one on one for about 8 months. I have always been paranoid by the scale but within those eight months there was little change to the scale and very noticeable change to my body. With coach’s guidance I notice my body recomposition and I  was very happy and confident with the changes I was seeing. He taught me so much about what my body needed in order to change. I got pregnant through my journey with coach and he was able to guide me through my pregnancy as well. Once again, coach is so knowledge I guarantee you will learn so much about nutrition, training, and yourself. I’m currently not working with him but am excited to work with him once I get cleared from my doctor after giving birth.  He is the best!!  

I am truly grateful to have connected with Andrea. I learnt a lot during the time that we worked together and felt like I could tell him anything about the way I was feeling and he would give me support, advice and be the best motivator. He taught me so much about my body, especially about my hormones and how my body responded to nutrition, stress, training stress and about my own unique physiology.

He taught me the art of patience, how not to rush a females body and how important going slow would be for my metabolism and hormonal health, and due to that I'm in a healthy metabolic and hormonal place.

I know how manage things when I'm traveling because he gave me the tools and taught me the skills to be able to navigate through anything life gives me. To be able to go on holiday, eat out and still maintain my results.

I loved that there was freedom within my eating habits, with my foods with no restriction, I was allowed all foods while still maintaining a good structure and understanding to it alI and making into something. It wasn't a diet, it's a way of eating for life and somethings that I now enjoy because he changed my mindset on how I see food and how I view this whole process. I have that freedom now where I not scared of food no more, and found peace with food, nutrition and training. I now have all tools now to use for life and a little bird on my shoulder whispering that everything will be okay when life happens because I know how to hand things so much better.

One of the biggest things I have taken away from this is that we don't have to be perfect, even if you try be it never will be. Rightly so! My focus has shifted with this lesson being learnt. Thanks Andrea for being a great guy and for being a true coach. You changed my life I'm so many ways and I'll be forever grateful to your

Started working with Andrea's in October 2021. I knew what I wanted but I was afraid I wouldn't be able to stick with the plan and reach my goals.

Andrea said to me to think about for a few days to be 100% sure. From this point I knew he was the right coach, he didn't try ouch me into it. I knew he wasn't in it for the money. He is genuinely in it to help his clients because he cares. We started working together and he made me feel like I was more than just a client. He's a friend, someone with your best interests at heart. If you are looking for someone to give you short fast diets and change then Andrea is not the coach for you. He is straight up and will remind you that consistency is key. There is no secret to fat loss and body composition. It's consistency and he makes it enjoyable.

He will teach you how to use all the tools and will guide you to your desired body. If anyone is thinking of hiring Andrea I would say do it. But don't do it if you are looking for a fast fix.

He is now a dear friend to me and someone I know I can chat to when / if I need help with training or nutrition. I am now at a stage where I don't track anymore and can maintain my weight.

Anyone who hires Andrea will not be disappointed.

After following @greek_spartan on instagram for 5 years, I truly saw how much he cared about his clients and having them achieve their goals in a sustainable, healthy way. I read testimonial after testimonial, saw client results and all his posts and felt that he would be a perfect fit to have as a coach. I had been going to the gym for 10 years at that time and loving it - fitness has been a passion of mine for a long time. However, I never thought I could trust someone off of instagram to hire as a coach.

Now after working with Andrea for just under 6 months, I can truly say he is one of the best. Before working with Andrea, I was in a constant cycle of “lose 10-15 pounds, binge, gain 10-15 pounds”. It felt like my life was a constant diet and weight struggle. I never felt happy or content with my body no matter what and always worried that I wouldn’t have a healthy relationship with food. That’s where Andrea came in; he fixed my mentality of how I view food and eating whether I was cutting or on vacation. I truly now listen to my hunger cues when eating and don’t feel the unnecessary feeling of binging. Yes, we all overeat some days, but gone are the days of binging because the diet starts tomorrow. Furthermore, I lost about 10 pounds with Andrea during the 6 months. Today, after a month of not working with Andrea, I still have maintained 7 pounds down from then. This is huge from someone who was constantly in a cycle of ups and downs with weight and eating.  6 months with Andrea did something for me that I couldn’t figure out in 10 years by myself. I truly have so much gratitude for him.

He is a 12/10 coach and I hope to work with him again one day! ⭐️  

Working with Andrea as my coach for the past 3.5 years is the best decision I ever made for my fitness goals. I was lost, constantly yo-yo dieting and never seeing the results I wanted to see. I had zero knowledge or understanding of science behind fat loss and muscle gain, just that I had an all-or-nothing mindset when it came to cardio and dieting.

Andrea taught me the factors and behaviours that increase strength; fat gain and fat loss. Proper nutrition. Mental health and the importance of dealing with stress. Importance of NEAT and smart/healthy meal options and power of consistency. But also learning to love yourself and working towards the best person you can be as an individual because not every body is the same and we all react differently and look different too. It’s not always about the number on the scale.. and I can confirm as I never thought I would be the size I currently am at my current weight!

Thank you Andrea for everything! You’ve taught me the skills I need to reach my goals on my own. And if I ever need guidance again I will reach out + would recommend one thousand percent recommend him to anyone looking to make a real change!

Fitness has always been a cornerstone in my life. I competed as a bodybuilding athlete for 10 years, with my sporting career culminating in winning WFF World Championships in 2015 and earning my Pro Card. I worked with top coaches to achieve this accolade which is why I can confidently say that Andrea Papas surpasses all expectations as a coach.

His level of meticulousness is unparalleled. When you sign up for coaching services with him, you will receive detailed information guides with your customised programme (which is delivered via an app) to educate you on the foundations of training and nutrition. You have direct whatsapp and email access to him and he is extremely responsive and so generous with both his time and his knowledge in your one-on-one virtual check-in sessions. He wants you to succeed and enables you to autonomously manage your wellness journey by giving you all the tools required to successful reach your goals in a slow, steady and sustainable way.

Not to mention his invaluable Instagram content, where he delves into scientific-based evidence, expertly simplifying it for all of us to grasp, thus further enriching our understanding of the protocols he incorporates into his programs. As he walks the talk, Andrea continuously shares his secrets on how to maintain a lean physique for life.

If you are serious about investing in your health and looking for a coach who wholeheartedly devotes himself to each and every client and their unique and specific wellness goals, Andrea is the epitome of dedication!

I am incredibly grateful that our paths have crossed and I look forward to seeing him grow from strength to strength while he coaches me to continuously unlock levels of potential in my health and wellness journey.

I have been following Andrea and his spartan Nutrition Instagram page for a number of years and have always been impressed by his client transformations, his depth of knowledge and his obvious passion for education in the nutrition space. 

I reached out to him after having my third child, when I knew it was time to intentionally rebuild my   body, and I knew that Andrea would be the guy to help me do it. Up until that point I had relied on my own knowledge and, particularly after years of pregnancies and breastfeeding, I realized I would need help to reach my goals.  After six months of working with Andrea, I can confidently say that I am in the best, leanest, strongest shape that I have been in since being a student-athlete decades ago. Andrea is every bit as knowledgeable and encouraging as he seems online and he certainly walks the talk in his own life. There is no ego involved in the way that he works and he completely meets you where you are at, which was much appreciated as a busy mom.

He has educated me about nutrition, and made training accommodations for me at my home gym with a solid training program. His methods are simple and sustainable, which makes me feel confident that I  can continue them on my own for years to come.  He has been nothing but positive and encouraging whilst I navigated the lifestyle change that comes with pursuing a better and healthier body.  His commitment to his clients and their progress is obvious, and I’ve felt that I could trust his plans and processes every step of the way.  Importantly, he is also a genuinely kind and caring person, which makes it a pleasure to have him in your corner. 

A partnership like this one takes trust and commitment from both sides, so thank you Andrea for being committed to me throughout this process - you are a gem!    

❤️ 

As he has been an Amazing Mental & Lifestyle Coach, dear Friend, Mentor for the short span of 1  1/2 years!

I honestly thought it would be a 3 month 'fat loss' stint - but did not realise this is a journey and lifestyle change that had to start with My Mind!

Yes! I had 3 other coaches before - But NO-ONE can compare to Andrea.

Extremely Knowledgeable about Women’s physiology  (😳 I’m still amazed with what he knows - 50 years old and I did not know my own body) 

Knows his stuff on training, eating, supplements and body transformations! At any stage of life.

I constantly struggle with trying to be perfect, comparing myself to others and am always very hard on myself - even as a confident sports person my whole life. 

Andrea was compassionate, supportive, motivating and could get me back up and running with any situation - keeping me grounded  but knowing when to kick start the engines.

I only wish I could continue this journey with him as there is so much work left to do. 

I have been blown away by his attentiveness, and daily support when needed, detailed analysis and input to my challenges and ever changing circumstances.

I know that Andrea will be a blessing to his next Client as he has blessed my life with an overflowing tool box to keep me on track to attaining my goals in Life.

Here is my testimonial and feedback from our 1:1 coaching: I‘ve been following Andrea a couple of years now and I always loved the helpful info he posted. No bullshit, simply the truth. Also the transformation pics of his clients were inspiring and after first signing for the AP Fitness app for a while, I then decided to apply for 1:1 coaching with Andrea as I got stuck and needed guidance; someone who will correct my mistakes and give answers to all my questions and doubts. I knew that Andrea will be the right coach for me. Working with Andrea has been a great time of learning! Especially to take things easy and not to rush. I noticed very good changes in my body shape, things started going into the right direction. I loved all workouts. 

With Andrea one has a very good communication via Whatsapp, I never had to wait very long for an answer. This is what makes him a good choice as your coach as you feel that your needs and doubts are being taken seriously. We‘ve been working together for 6 months. Now after I‘m on my own path again, I apply a lot of the learnings intuitively 😊 With the time the meal and portion control gets into the „veins“ and you are doing things automatically, you don‘t have to measure all as you get a feeling of what you can eat etc. and still get the results 😉 The rules are very simple and with patience and consistency you can really reach your goals! Andrea will guide you as best as he can, but the work has to be done by yourself. I definitely recommend working with Andrea, the investment in coaching with him has changed my life. Thank you for all Andrea, you are the best! xx

"I only worked with Andrea for a short time but he really knows his stuff! I was suffering from a severe case of esophagitis and he suggested supplements for me to try. I was skeptical but they really did make a huge difference! He was able to help me navigate eating better foods while healing my gut also. He is a great source of information and honestly a great tool to have in your pocket if you need guidance with your diet/exercise/nutrition. It's an added bonus that he is an awesome motivator and available whenever you need him. Best coach out there :)"

"Working with Andrea has been life-changing. When I first started with him, I just thought I needed accountability. I had done diets in the past, I knew what to do I just couldn't sustain it! I didn't know how wrong I was. Andrea helped me realize how unhealthy my previous experiences were and reformed my mindset and lifestyle with sustainable changes. He is so knowledgeable, he taught me so much about my body that i know dont need to ever go on a diet. He has set the foundation and has given me the tools and taught me the skills to be able to sustain somehting for life. You can be confident he knows what he's talking about. His not your average coach, his a caring, he always wants to help you and he always makes time for you. His amazing. If you want the best Coach, hire him. It's worth it!!"