Matt D

Client

‘I had the pleasure to work with Andrea for the last 12 months. Looking back on the year it happened to be the most challenging year of my life, dealing with the loss of a good friend, my toughest year in business and at the same time I was committed to a lifestyle change. I was thrown a lot of challenges and still came out on top with Andreas support. I learned how to not have to be perfect and the importance of consistency. Andrea was always there as more than a coach, he’s a friend. I’m appreciative of not only my improved health and the way I look improving, but all that I’ve learnt from him about what I perceived to be healthy and what actual health really is. Andrea is a great coach, but he’s a first class person who has your best interests at heart. I recommend him for anyone who’s ready to make a positive change in their lives. Thanks Andrea.’

_tania.v.v

Instagram Follower

‘Hi Andrea! I really like your IG page. I find it super useful 💥 thank you! It helped me to change my mindset not only towards food but all other things too!🌟 I really enjoy the quality of my life now 💖 Thank you again 👏🏻’

Nico

Client

‘The level of knowledge he has aquired and his willingness to tackle most difficult physiological elements and understand the anatomy and physiological process underpinning the advice he disseminates puts him in a league of few.’

Michelle Guinan

Instagram Follower

‘I started working with Andrea’s in October2021. 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. ❤️’

Alex Fuller

Client

‘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
Thank you so much’

Jacklyn Ruiz

Client

‘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!!’

Jordan

Facebook Follower

‘I just wanted to tell you that your positivity over Facebook and your advice on flexible dieting has helped and motivated me in achieving my goals and being the best that I can be physicaly and mentally. You are a true legend.👊🏼’

Ashley

Client

‘I was so excited to see my new plan, I am am truly thankful I have you to guide me. What you do for people is a generous gift that you contribute to the world’

alizehf

Instagram Follower

‘You are amazing 😍😍 I am amazed.Dropping posts like these every single day that are such an inspiration and motivation. I am so thankful for your account i can not even begin to describe how much you’ve helped me. Never stop inspiring and motivating others ❤’

Gpeijic

Client

‘I’m not far enough to handle big spikes every week but making good progress. Thanks for sharing your journey!’

Cameron

Client

‘Andrea Pappas has been a great mentor and friend in my nutrition journey, always willing to give advice and lead me in the right direction. His a passion for learning and becoming relevant is inspirational. I would not hesitate in saying he is one of the most knowledgeable and leaders in nutrition in SA.’

george.ovidiu95

Instagram Follower

‘I think your page is the best when it comes to nutrition and understanding the human body🙏🏼’

Michael

Client

‘Not often in life do we find people that will go that extra mile to help you in your journey. I am one of the lucky few who can say I have someone who has. Thank you for all you help and advise you have given me’

Andreas

Client

‘I learned so much from him and im still learning by every single talk we have. He is such a highly acknowledged scientist in human physiology. So lucky that God gave us the oportunity to know each other and share the same passion about bodybuilding.’

Claudia

Client

‘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.’

Lenesh

Client

‘Thanks Andrea. My entire progress and mental shift is all due to you. You have made me realise that there is more to life than eating junk food then yo yo dieting then starving then starting this process again. This is all thanks to you and your excellent knowledge of nutrition and the amount of work that you put in

You are truly an amazing coach and I will never ever want to be coached by anyone else. I am very grateful at how you have changed my life for the better and how I now have a healthy relationship with food.

Thanks Andrea.’

-Anonymous-

Instagram Follower

You are literally my favorite on IG. You take the BS out of everything. Have an immense amount of common sense and just simplify everything. I’ve been so over consumed by what’s right or wrong, this page has definitely reshaped my mentality.

-Anonymous-

Instagram Follower

Good day! I have been following your IG for some time. Love your page, learn a lot of knowledge, and started to build a better relationship with food!

Thank you so much! 

Yes, I could not agree more, weight loss is actually not that tough, but staying healthy and fit is much more challenging!’

formandfettle

Instagram Follower

‘Your content is awesome and I absolutely love how real you are about what it takes to make progress. No sugar coating. Keep it up!!😁

Shaun Juchau

Client

I have known Andrea for the better part of 8 years, both as a friend as well as a nutritionist and contest preperation coach. After having competed successfully in 2007 I was the victim of a shooting in August 2008, the injuries were very severe even to the point of being life threatening. After recovering from the shooting I was told by my doctors that I would never compete again. It was at this point that I gave body building up as a passion. Mid 2009 I reviewed this decision and enlisted the help of my good friend Andrea, I figured if anyone could get me back on stage in good enough condition it would be him based on his extensive knowledge with regards to nutrition, training and supplementation. Not only did Andrea help get me back on stage after being told by doctors that I would never compete again he managed to help me win a provincial title, an overall National title as well as a World title. I am of the opinion that Andrea is on of the most knowledgable individuals our sport possesses today, his integrity and honesty are unrivalled and he is an amazing human being who is always willing to share his knowledge with others for the betterment of the community as a whole.

Amy Lee

Client

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! ❤

Alejandra Chavarria

Client

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!!.

Stephen Gopez

Client

Working with Greek Spartan for several months has been a great experience. I’ve dropped body weight and more importantly, body fat. Andrea is always quick to respond to questions/concerns, and even followed up for unscheduled chats just to make sure you’re staying on track. His coaching method is flexible and designed for individuals trying to make progress, not the typical cookie-cutter “fitness coaches” you see everywhere on social media nowadays. If you want to make progress the right way, Greek Spartan is highly recommended!

Simona Ivanova

Client

I cannot be brief when it comes to my Coach and my journey, but I promise you I am writing with all my heart and love. Maybe I should start with that I used to hate my body and the way I looked. I blamed myself for letting the food control my life. And punish myself with even more food. I’ve tried so silly diets that not only did confuse my body, but also ruined my self-confidence and made me feel weak-willed. Binges after diets after binges…and so on. I was there, I was in the vicious cycle. I was ignorant. The only thing I wanted was to look good in order people to like my and maybe finally to feel satisfied with myself. I was silly enough to think that when I achieve this stupid aim I will start loving myself. However, thank God I came across Andrea’s profile in Instagram. This man not only do share his professional knowledges, but presents science in so simple way that it’s understandable even for an ordinary person like me. Reading more and more I became aware that my problems with weight came from my mindset. And I knew that I should search for help for healing and repairing my broken mind. Believe me he was like an idol for me, so I did everything in order to work with him and be my Coach. So my journey started. Week after week after week. In my mind there was no place for mistakes and I strictly did what my Coach said it’s best. And then came my first goings off track. All voices in my head blamed me that I had ruined everything. This is where my Coach reminded me I was not alone in this game and we do mistakes cause we are humans. He raised me back on my feet and learnt me to move on. Every next mistake was attend by less and less regret until I leant that stress and overthinking only make things worse. I really can talk a lot about this. And let me tell you why I love my Coach so much. Now I can see it was never about the fat loss. This person learnt me to enjoy my everyday, my lifestyle, to look at food as my friend even if that is chocolate. My competition was my bad habits, my inner talk when I looked myself in the mirror, discipline to go to the gym even when I was not feeling like it. I regain myself as a best friend again. I learnt putting my focus not on the problems, but decisions. Andrea thought me not to fear from the scale and being his slave, but to use is smartly. In the beginning of my journey I only hoped to lose some weight. Now, compared to all these blessings and experience fat-loss was only a bonus. Even in the best physique if man is not happy in his soul, it’s not worth it. Andrea showed me that giving my body real quality food will returns me with one big thanks from it and give me super-power. Me and my body work together in a team. That’s how we will reach our best. Thanks thousand times to Andrea for showing me the right path and kindle me so much, that I decided to continue my journey with studying Nutrition in Uni.😁❤

Malcolm Thomas

Client

Dear Andrea, I want to take the opportunity to thank you for what you have done for me in my nutrition and training walk with you since inception ( the early part of last year). I have really made great progress ( dropping in weight from 109Kg to 97Kg and in waist from 110 cm to 96,5 cm ) and my fitness levels have improved dramatically. As you know, I really enjoy my Mountain Bike riding and I believe your programme has helped me advance significantly in my general abilities and performance improvement. Your programme has really worked for me all round and as a result has become a lifestyle rather than daily grind 😊 My life has been extremely busy in the past months and I found it difficult to measure intake and monitor things closely. However, the lessons I learnt and the disciplines instilled over many months have paid off. My body has adapted to the new healthy eating and exercise habits you instilled in me which have become sustainable as they were ingrained in my daily routine. Your programme has worked excellently for me and I am very grateful that I was introduced to you. I feel heathier and fitter and less tired than I have felt in very many years. I feel as if I have reversed the ageing process and have received many genuine compliments from friends and associates for how well I look ( even from people I have not seen for a very long time). I ascribe this to the life changing course you placed me on😊 Due to circumstances beyond my control I have decided to exit from the formal monitoring program but I assure you that I will continue with my newly adopted regimen of healthy eating and exercise/ fitness training. Please advise me if there is anything owing to you. I would like to remain in contact from time to time and will continue to point others in your direction who inquire of me what has brought about the positive and visible change in body and my lifestyle.

Beata Rodriguez

Client

Andrea is an awesome coach. He cares about the individual as a person and not just as a number. He can really pick up your spirit and give you a good kick in the arse (virtual) if and when you need it. He will not blow smoke up your butt. He will tell you like it is. If you are snacking, licking, and tasting; he will read in between the lines during your check ins and let you know why your progress is stalling (trust me, I know) He will also do it in a way that will make you laugh but also get you motivated to get serious. He is very knowledgeable. He will explain anything you might struggle with. He will make you feel like you are his only client with VIP status. He addressed any concerns I had usually within few hours. He is the kind of coach that that checked on me when he did not receive my check in on time. If you want quality, personable, top notch educated coach, look no further. If you read his Instagram posts, you will know that he shares a lot if information that is straightforward and easy to understand. He makes understanding of nutrition simple (not always easy) but very simple and very doable. He does not believe in cookie cutter plans and understands that each individual is different. He cares about his client’s overall wellbeing. .

Angela Wang

Client

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Sara Lazarevic

Client

‘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.’

Sandy He

Client

Coach Andrea’s once-off plan really showed me the way! I am making amazing progress following his plan and couldn’t be happier! Coach Andrea’s plan and teaching were to the point, honest, and made a lot of sense. After trying some diet fads over the years, I have found something I can commit to and make this a lifestyle change. Fat loss is the same as everything else in life, consistency, patience, and disciplines are the keys at achieving success. There are no short cuts, if you are willing to do the hard work and make it a way of life, you will see results. Thank you so much!!!

Paige

Client

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.

Farah

Client

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 as well as bringing out the best in your body shape through consistency in diet and training. With the consistent following of your awesome training programmers 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. 

Maribel Ortega 

Client

Venida 

Client

Think about everything you have done in the past in order for you to reach your desired body. You were starving, tired and just overall miserable. Working with Andrea, you don’t have to suffer through all of that in order to lose body fat. You become at peace with your body. The knowledge, understanding and application to the lifestyle to obtain it that Andrea provides is invaluable. He takes the time to get to know you so that he can provided the best plan for YOU. Without a doubt there needs to be more coaches like Andrea in this world.

Client

I worked with Andrea for about a year and a half – during that time Andrea became more than a fitness coach for me: he became a friend, but also my sounding board. He helped me with so much more than with my fitness goals! He helped me learn my bad habits and how to solve them; was patient with me when my anxiety got the best of me; and truly helped me stop the negative/guilty yo-yo cycle that I had been on for so many years. Andrea helped me get my confidence back. Not only that, but I credit him for getting me through the pandemic… I can only imagine how my past, negative thoughts and habits would have gotten the best of me during such a rough time. I was able to form new, HEALTHY habits; learn the basics behind nutrition, fat loss, and consistency; but also finally make real progress towards my overarching health goals… about 20lbs of fat loss that I have KEPT off – plus I’m able to lift heavier than ever before! I am truly the happiest with my body than I’ve ever been. I still have a ways to go before I say I’ve absolutely reached my goals… but now I am absolutely a fan of the process, and am happier than ever. Thank you Andrea for being a fantastic coach – and trust that I’ll be back in your WhatsApp soon enough 😉 

Dimpy  

Client

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 get 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 floored by my results and how quickly I was able to achieve them.  The 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.  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!

Katerina  

Client

Dear Andrea,

hope you are well and you had a great time!!

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..

I am sorry i have to stop for now and i really hope i won’t be for too long!

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!!

xxxxxx

Ash Iovino

Client

Shaun Juchau

Client

I have known Andrea for the better part of 8 years, both as a friend as well as a nutritionist and contest preperation coach. After having competed successfully in 2007 I was the victim of a shooting in August 2008, the injuries were very severe even to the point of being life threatening. After recovering from the shooting I was told by my doctors that I would never compete again. It was at this point that I gave body building up as a passion. Mid 2009 I reviewed this decision and enlisted the help of my good friend Andrea, I figured if anyone could get me back on stage in good enough condition it would be him based on his extensive knowledge with regards to nutrition, training and supplementation. Not only did Andrea help get me back on stage after being told by doctors that I would never compete again he managed to help me win a provincial title, an overall National title as well as a World title. I am of the opinion that Andrea is on of the most knowledgable individuals our sport possesses today, his integrity and honesty are unrivalled and he is an amazing human being who is always willing to share his knowledge with others for the betterment of the community as a whole.

Amy Lee

Client

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! ❤

Alejandra Chavarria

Client

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!!.

Stephen Gopez

Client

Working with Greek Spartan for several months has been a great experience. I’ve dropped body weight and more importantly, body fat. Andrea is always quick to respond to questions/concerns, and even followed up for unscheduled chats just to make sure you’re staying on track. His coaching method is flexible and designed for individuals trying to make progress, not the typical cookie-cutter “fitness coaches” you see everywhere on social media nowadays. If you want to make progress the right way, Greek Spartan is highly recommended!

Christina

Client

This testimonial is a long time coming, but here it is! And I’ll try my best to keep it short and sweet. 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!

Simona Ivanova

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I cannot be brief when it comes to my Coach and my journey, but I promise you I am writing with all my heart and love. Maybe I should start with that I used to hate my body and the way I looked. I blamed myself for letting the food control my life. And punish myself with even more food. I’ve tried so silly diets that not only did confuse my body, but also ruined my self-confidence and made me feel weak-willed. Binges after diets after binges…and so on. I was there, I was in the vicious cycle. I was ignorant. The only thing I wanted was to look good in order people to like my and maybe finally to feel satisfied with myself. I was silly enough to think that when I achieve this stupid aim I will start loving myself. However, thank God I came across Andrea’s profile in Instagram. This man not only do share his professional knowledges, but presents science in so simple way that it’s understandable even for an ordinary person like me. Reading more and more I became aware that my problems with weight came from my mindset. And I knew that I should search for help for healing and repairing my broken mind. Believe me he was like an idol for me, so I did everything in order to work with him and be my Coach. So my journey started. Week after week after week. In my mind there was no place for mistakes and I strictly did what my Coach said it’s best. And then came my first goings off track. All voices in my head blamed me that I had ruined everything. This is where my Coach reminded me I was not alone in this game and we do mistakes cause we are humans. He raised me back on my feet and learnt me to move on. Every next mistake was attend by less and less regret until I leant that stress and overthinking only make things worse. I really can talk a lot about this. And let me tell you why I love my Coach so much. Now I can see it was never about the fat loss. This person learnt me to enjoy my everyday, my lifestyle, to look at food as my friend even if that is chocolate. My competition was my bad habits, my inner talk when I looked myself in the mirror, discipline to go to the gym even when I was not feeling like it. I regain myself as a best friend again. I learnt putting my focus not on the problems, but decisions. Andrea thought me not to fear from the scale and being his slave, but to use is smartly. In the beginning of my journey I only hoped to lose some weight. Now, compared to all these blessings and experience fat-loss was only a bonus. Even in the best physique if man is not happy in his soul, it’s not worth it. Andrea showed me that giving my body real quality food will returns me with one big thanks from it and give me super-power. Me and my body work together in a team. That’s how we will reach our best. Thanks thousand times to Andrea for showing me the right path and kindle me so much, that I decided to continue my journey with studying Nutrition in Uni.😁❤

Malcolm Thomas

Client

Dear Andrea, I want to take the opportunity to thank you for what you have done for me in my nutrition and training walk with you since inception ( the early part of last year). I have really made great progress ( dropping in weight from 109Kg to 97Kg and in waist from 110 cm to 96,5 cm ) and my fitness levels have improved dramatically. As you know, I really enjoy my Mountain Bike riding and I believe your programme has helped me advance significantly in my general abilities and performance improvement. Your programme has really worked for me all round and as a result has become a lifestyle rather than daily grind 😊 My life has been extremely busy in the past months and I found it difficult to measure intake and monitor things closely. However, the lessons I learnt and the disciplines instilled over many months have paid off. My body has adapted to the new healthy eating and exercise habits you instilled in me which have become sustainable as they were ingrained in my daily routine. Your programme has worked excellently for me and I am very grateful that I was introduced to you. I feel heathier and fitter and less tired than I have felt in very many years. I feel as if I have reversed the ageing process and have received many genuine compliments from friends and associates for how well I look ( even from people I have not seen for a very long time). I ascribe this to the life changing course you placed me on😊 Due to circumstances beyond my control I have decided to exit from the formal monitoring program but I assure you that I will continue with my newly adopted regimen of healthy eating and exercise/ fitness training. Please advise me if there is anything owing to you. I would like to remain in contact from time to time and will continue to point others in your direction who inquire of me what has brought about the positive and visible change in body and my lifestyle.

Beata Rodriguez

Client

Andrea is an awesome coach. He cares about the individual as a person and not just as a number. He can really pick up your spirit and give you a good kick in the arse (virtual) if and when you need it. He will not blow smoke up your butt. He will tell you like it is. If you are snacking, licking, and tasting; he will read in between the lines during your check ins and let you know why your progress is stalling (trust me, I know) He will also do it in a way that will make you laugh but also get you motivated to get serious. He is very knowledgeable. He will explain anything you might struggle with. He will make you feel like you are his only client with VIP status. He addressed any concerns I had usually within few hours. He is the kind of coach that that checked on me when he did not receive my check in on time. If you want quality, personable, top notch educated coach, look no further. If you read his Instagram posts, you will know that he shares a lot if information that is straightforward and easy to understand. He makes understanding of nutrition simple (not always easy) but very simple and very doable. He does not believe in cookie cutter plans and understands that each individual is different. He cares about his client’s overall wellbeing. .

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‘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.’

Sandy He

Client

Coach Andrea’s once-off plan really showed me the way! I am making amazing progress following his plan and couldn’t be happier! Coach Andrea’s plan and teaching were to the point, honest, and made a lot of sense. After trying some diet fads over the years, I have found something I can commit to and make this a lifestyle change. Fat loss is the same as everything else in life, consistency, patience, and disciplines are the keys at achieving success. There are no short cuts, if you are willing to do the hard work and make it a way of life, you will see results. Thank you so much!!!

Paige

Client

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.

Farah

Client

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 as well as bringing out the best in your body shape through consistency in diet and training. With the consistent following of your awesome training programmers 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. 

Maribel Ortega 

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Venida 

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Think about everything you have done in the past in order for you to reach your desired body. You were starving, tired and just overall miserable. Working with Andrea, you don’t have to suffer through all of that in order to lose body fat. You become at peace with your body. The knowledge, understanding and application to the lifestyle to obtain it that Andrea provides is invaluable. He takes the time to get to know you so that he can provided the best plan for YOU. Without a doubt there needs to be more coaches like Andrea in this world.

Client

I worked with Andrea for about a year and a half – during that time Andrea became more than a fitness coach for me: he became a friend, but also my sounding board. He helped me with so much more than with my fitness goals! He helped me learn my bad habits and how to solve them; was patient with me when my anxiety got the best of me; and truly helped me stop the negative/guilty yo-yo cycle that I had been on for so many years. Andrea helped me get my confidence back. Not only that, but I credit him for getting me through the pandemic… I can only imagine how my past, negative thoughts and habits would have gotten the best of me during such a rough time. I was able to form new, HEALTHY habits; learn the basics behind nutrition, fat loss, and consistency; but also finally make real progress towards my overarching health goals… about 20lbs of fat loss that I have KEPT off – plus I’m able to lift heavier than ever before! I am truly the happiest with my body than I’ve ever been. I still have a ways to go before I say I’ve absolutely reached my goals… but now I am absolutely a fan of the process, and am happier than ever. Thank you Andrea for being a fantastic coach – and trust that I’ll be back in your WhatsApp soon enough 😉 

Robin Faulkner  

Client

When I first began working with you I was hoping for a program that would help me with fat loss and strength training. Never in a million years did I expect to grow in the areas that I have. For years I had a love-hate relationship with the scale. It was a constant source of frustration in all my previous weight loss attempts. I can honestly say after working with you and everything I’ve learned, I am completely free of any emotional attachment to the number on the scale. You’ve taught me so much about body composition and fat loss. Without your patience and guidance along the way, I know I would have given up long before I was able to see the changes in my body. Once I started losing inches it became crystal clear the scale was not the best indicator of my progress.
Along the way, as we worked through different Nutrition plans I learned to let go of all the disordered thinking I had towards food. I am now able, for the first time in my life, to eat all foods without any guilt. I choose what I want to eat and when and never feel bad for treats or splurges. you’ve given me so many different strategies to stay on track without sacrificing all the fun and pleasure associated with eating and socializing and living life to the fullest. As I complete this journey I will continue my work in the gym as I’ve loved every single workout you planned for me. I will miss my weekly check-ins and all of your messages filled with such words of encouragement and positivity. You are truly the best coach I have ever had and I am so incredibly grateful for everything you taught me. i wish you the very best!! Much love and blessings

Tara

Client

Working with Spartan nutrition and Coach Andrea has been invaluable. His attention to detail and investment in his clients is tangible, despite being halfway across the world. Coach Andrea is so thorough and his attention to the details (as I stated above) is unparalleled—His coaching has helped me gain an in depth understanding and dig deeper into biofeedback, what may be going on hormonally. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that the scale does not matter and that is liberating! Spartan Nutrition and Coach Andrea are top notch! Thank you for being apart of my journey! 

Aileena

Client

Working 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.

Cara Sweeny

Client

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.

Falynn Ward

Client

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!

Grace

Client

Andrea has been an amazing coach. For many years, I would go on diets and the weight would eventually come right back. His program taught me how to nourish my body the right way without starving it. I learned so much about my body and what it needed to make changes in body composition. I am the strongest and most fit I have ever been in my entire life and that is all thanks to Andrea. His program is not a diet but a way to live in a sustainable and healthy way. My life has definitely changed for the better. You won’t find a better coach!

Kim Palacpac

Client

“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.”

Suman

Client

Andrea, you are one PHENOMENAL coach! I learned so much thru my journey with you and making a healthy lifestyle change but enjoying the process with accomplishing my goal of fat loss. I always thought I was working out and eating healthy but you taught me so many other things that can affect your fat loss! How things that you don’t really think of can affect this such as not getting enough sleep or drinking enough water, bowl movements, being on your menstrual cycle, etc. I had never measured food prior to eating for my previous attempts of fat loss but you taught me how to do it correctly and making sure to stay consistent with your meals and macros also. You helped me with my fear of eating out or feeling guilty for having something small such as chips. I learned from you how to incorporate foods that have always been my weakness such as chips or something sweet like a cookie but having them fit into my macros for the day and not feeling guilty eating these once in a while. I learned a great deal of information…I achieved goals that I had never been able to before and thanks to you, you coached me along. Worked and helped me during my weeks where I struggled and wasn’t the best with my training but being able to be transparent with you, expressing what I was feeling or doing was easy with you. Weight loss/fat loss is never linear…but staying consistent and enjoying the process is what’s important….Thanks to you…I’ve been able to maintain all that I have accomplished with you since April 2020 and it’s July 2021!  

It’s been a great journey and an incredible learning experience and something that will forever be my lifestyle ❤️🙏🏽

Sara Browne

Client

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!

Jack Gielish

Client

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.

Soha Haydar

Client

“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. “

Rena Zul

Client

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 what’s 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. I’ve never had a coach so caring, always 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 !😊

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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.

Justine Tresslar

Client

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 🙂

Dima Rawashdeh 

Client

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.

Premeet Dhaliwal

Client

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! ⭐️

Katherine Krasna

Client

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 everybody 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!

Ash Iovino

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Krystal

Client

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!    

❤️ Krystal, 2023

Leatitia Vonk

Client

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 sportsperson my whole life. 

Andrea was compassionate, supportive, and 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 toolbox to keep me on track to attaining my goals in Life.