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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve only been in the program a few weeks but I’m already seeing improvements in strength and physique. The personal call at the beginning of the program and weekly video calls with my coach has been... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m only three weeks into the program and I love it already! My gut felt better the very first week and I started noticing body composition changes by the second week. The workouts feel very doable an... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’ve always been skeptical of anything on social media, but I came across Fritz’s page and started following. When he reached out and asked me questions about my vegan journey, I wasn’t sure where th... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Joining the Vegan Coach Academy has been an amazing experience for me. Through the program, I was able to build muscle—especially in my upper body—and feel noticeably stronger. I’m still following the... See more

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Fritz Horstmann is the founder and managing director of VCA Coaching. Together with his team, he helps Middle-Aged Men & Women how they can lose weight, tone up and reclaim their health and confidence.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just feel so much better and am excited to continue getting stronger in body and mind.

I joined Game Changers earlier this year when I was feeling stuck in a cycle of starting to work out and then quitting shortly after. I felt like I needed extra support and motivation to get and stay engaged with a healthier lifestyle change. I wanted to be stronger in order to help with some lower back pain and just for overall health and wellbeing. I was a little nervous about the investment in the program because of my history of not being consistent but what I came to realize is that because the program provided me with a great coach, loads of content, several live calls a week, and a community of people in the same boat, it would be easy to stay the course. I also started seeing results pretty quickly and that has been so motivating too! I've gained muscle definition, feel stronger, my lower back pain has improved a lot, and I feel like I have more energy and am more toned. What all those things have given me is more confidence, more awareness of what I eat and how it affects my body and energy levels, and a lifestyle that includes consistent workouts and lots of walking. I just feel so much better than before starting and am excited to continue getting stronger in body and mind. I would highly recommend the program with Fritz and his amazing team! 💪🏼

3 July 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Trust GameChanger Academy …

I’ve always been skeptical of anything on social media, but I came across Fritz’s page and started following. When he reached out and asked me questions about my vegan journey, I wasn’t sure where the conversation would lead. I’d gone to a nutritionist and they didn’t listen to my needs, told me I needed to start eating meat again. Starting to follow Fritz and joining GameChangers has changed my life! I’ve been able to start my vegan journey with great meal plans and coaching. I’ve seen positive results and am so glad I joined!!

2 July 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Zac Gentle Review

The support I have received in this program has been fantastic, they have been very understanding and accommodating of the challenges I face as a shift worker and have been happy to help. The encouragement I have received about my progress has also been a great thing to hear. The food and the workouts are great and it’s got me on track to likely be in the best physical health of my life

2 July 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not for long term success - and not for me

I hate to write bad reviews - but this is one that I feel needs to be written to warn others. This is a really big investment and you trust that you will get personalized - scientific based coaching for a vegan lifestyle. Instead you get group coaching with a meal plan that based on protein powders and fake meats. They insist you bump up your protein to very high levels, mainly so that you look good in a picture, not for your health and well-being. Protein powders and fake meats are not a long term solution to health with little evidence (except anecdotal) they insist. I followed the program exactly as prescribed for 10 weeks and although I told them my goals were to get leaner and eat cleaner and get back into running, the program was based on high protein and workouts that made running workouts difficult - with little progress. Once I stopped following their plan and ate and exercised based on the goals that I had thought they understood - I saw great progress and am much happier eating veggies again!

I never heard from Fritz, so I cannot speak about him directly. My direct personal trainer was a great guy, but I paid a lot of money for just a great guy. I expected more.

This program is for anyone that has never dieted, never exercised, and is willing to to do a program that lacks research. I do not think this is a scam, I really believe that they think their anecdotal approach will work for most - and that is good enough. Just not for me.

29 June 2022
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Hey there! (not sharing your name here out of respect)

I am sincerely sorry you feel this way about the program and your time spent with us, through the first 4 weeks of following the program initially you lost over 5lbs while getting getting a lot stronger in the gym leading to your muscle gain, at one time that was not your goal and you just wanted to be slimmer and run 4-5x a week which is amazing.

What we noticed during our time together is that for a large majority of your life time you have been on a very low calories and low protein diet, which has led your metabolism to crash which happens to a lot of people and that's why we are here to help, when we talked about reverse dieting and working on metabolism first you refused and told us you were not willing to go any higher in calories and not any higher then 120g of protein, for a man that exercises a lot like you do over 20k of running, 4x a week strength training 1700 calories was to little to get you to the place you wanted to be.

I know it's hard to commit when majority of your life time has been eating this way but we just wanted the best for you and if you'd have followed our advice you'd have seen the results.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Investment in my long-term health

I came into the program with a wish to grow strength and find a way of living healthily long-term. My family has a history of not only cardiac issues but also back problems, and I could actually feel my back starting to act up. I have been active in various ways before, mostly within horseback riding, and have previously been "used" to feeling strong, but that was now many years ago and I hadn't worked out in a long time. I was also at my heaviest weight ever.

The first thing I noticed after joining was my energy returning. I have a highly intense work situation, where I would come home late from work, completely drained, and fall asleep before dinner. My "brain fogginess" was the first thing that I noticed, it disappeared after just a few weeks.

The second thing was the bloating, which also went away very quickly after going on this program. I have been vegan for several years, and always had a bloating issue. That is now gone, along with my back issues.

Overall I have, close to 6 months in, lost 16 kgs (appx 30 pounds), gained SO much strength, learned a lot about how to manage my food intake. I find the recipes good and varied, and I don't feel restricted at all. I eat a LOT! And I feel really strong.

The program is a really big investment, but I see it as just that - investment in my own health. And I have been very careful to follow the program, every day. After soon completing the first phase I will continue with the second phase to secure my really long-term habits and learn even more.

27 June 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had just come off of doing the 75…

I had just come off of doing the 75 hard challenge and wanted to maintain my results and continue to improve. I had worked with a macros coach in the past however she wasn’t vegan and wasn’t able to offer guidance specific to my diet. I reached out to Fritz and his team and they are truly fantastic!

The professionalism starts with the interview - it’s a conversation to find out if investing in the program would be a good fit. I don’t think they want anyone that’s on the fence - they want commitment because they know that is what it takes to yield results.

I was partnered with Chiara - I adore her! She offered a few suggestions right off the bat that helped me the protein goals I had been struggling to meet. Her weekly checkins are sometimes hard to hear but also what I need to stay focused on my end game. She keeps me focused, is a coach, but also tells me to scale back if I’m sick or sore. I’ve definitely noticed a change in my body composition and am thankful that I have her in my corner!

Kajabi is helpful - especially in the first few weeks. It get you in the right mindset and offers insightful ways to stay motivated and on track.

I can’t say enough good things about this program! Love you Chiara!

20 May 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dedication and Desire Equal Results

I highly recommend the program Fritz and his team have put together. Prior to joining I was struggling to figure out what to eat while transitioning to plant-based habits and I was always hungry. I knew about macros but couldn't figure out how to manage the protein intake. I quickly implemented the provided meal plans and realized how much better I felt with the right amount of protein, and I was able to lose weight while strength training in my home gym. I’m lifting heavier than ever and feeling less sore after workouts. My coach was fantastic and gave a balanced approach to eating and working out that made this sustainable.

On top of all that the program delivered a massive amount of education on different topics as a bonus. If you’re ready to make the commitment, then sign up. It takes dedication and desire to see life changing results.

16 May 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far, so good!

I started with the Kickstart Program after seeing ads on Youtube from other participants which seemed intelligent and genuine--I wasn't actually familiar with Fritz's content on Instagram, have only seen it since joining!
The upfront cost made me really nervous as it is a huge investment, but the info, personalized program, and guidance have really been there and I've had great results. (Down about 7 pounds, which is about 5% of my body weight as I'm only 5'2"!)
My trainer, Chiara, is great! Very supportive and positive (while also pushing me when needed), which I appreciate. She checks in with me and answers my questions. The plan they give you is simple--not necessarily easy, but simple!--for those newer to weightlifting and high-protein diets, and if you follow it you will see results. I'm going to keep going with the program!

2 May 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My absolute recommendation

To find a way to lose weight not doing one of these new trendy, short-term diets which only have benefits for their inventors, I read much about nutrition within the last past years. Then I realized that knowing much about food does not lead to weight loss – you have to take action. Nevertheless, I did lose some pounds but for being able to reach my goals I did not have the expertise and motivation to break bad habits, so I came into the GCA, who definitely have the know how! Initially I was uncertain if this program fits for me as – theoretically – I could have lose weight on my own. I was “only” missing the right attitude. It turned out that especially this was the reason why this program was exactly what I needed: a change in mindset for being motivated besides knowing what to eat when in which quantity rounded with a workout plan that fits to me. Now, 2 months later I am glad that I found the GCA and being part of it. My results are fantastic. I am proud of what I have achieved so far and feeling better than I have expected that I would. I am feeling so good, that I am sure that this is a long-term lifestyle change because I wanna keep this feeling. Consistency and mindset are the keys.
Are you asking if the invest is it worth? What did you ever pay in total in your life up to now for weight loss products, diets, trainers and miracle cure? The GCA will be your last invest in your weight loss journey.

30 April 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the best performers have coaches

If you feel like you have tried all the diets without results, stop right now and join Fritz and the Game Changers!

In 2018 I had open heart surgery, transitioned to a desk job, and gained 50 pounds in a very short amount of time. My doctors said, “Eat less and move more!” but that wasn’t very helpful when the root of the problem was that as a heart patient, I never participated in sports, so I never learned proper physical training or high performance nutrition. I tried all the trendy diets - low fat, low carb, low calorie, meal plans from influencers, etc.- trying to find something that would transform my body, but no amount of restriction helped, and I was at my breaking point with trying.

The one thing I hadn’t tried was a professional coach and personalized plan, and it was exactly what I needed. So I joined the GC Academy. They provided me with a science-based approach to both training and meal prepping that fit with my schedule and my preferences. Not to mention the recipes are AMAZING. My coach gave me continual support and kept me engaged and accountable to my plan. I put in the work on my side, to the best of my ability. In 9 weeks, the GC team helped me lose 15 pounds of fat, including 7 inches off my chest and back and 4 inches off my waist where fat had deposited after my surgery. Both my physique and mindset have improved tremendously, as well as having more energy and fewer stomachaches.

Overall I think this path that Fritz and his team set me on will be super sustainable long term, and I’ll be able to use all the knowledge I’ve gained from the program to inform my habits for the rest of my life to continue to be lean, strong, and healthy. Definitely one of the best investments I’ve ever made in myself and my future self! Couldn’t recommend it enough! Thanks so much, Game Changers! x

12 April 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got into the GCA

I got into the GCA, because I wanted to loose weight with the help of a coach. I knew, that I needed someone to check in with me and held me accountable and I needed someone that could help me with my disordered eating patterns. And GCA just did that! My coach is amazingly supportive and with her guidance and experience I am able to change my mindset around nutrition & exercise. Even if you get injured during the programm, they give you recovery weeks and prolong the programm - what a great service !!I am very happy I joined this programm. I would highly recommend it!

10 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Even as a college athlete who trained double days, my weight has always been a struggle. I tried everything under the sun: diets, fads, different exercise crazes, but nothing stuck. Finally, I went vegan for many reasons. Still, I would indulge in what many consider fast food vegan food and gained about 60 pounds in 2 years. I had followed Fritz for a while on Instagram, and one day I saw his post looking for vegans wanting to lose weight. I researched the Game Changers and finally reached out as I thought what I was doing was not working. From the first call, I was on board!

Professionalism, encouragement, and personalization were critical factors in my decision. My initial concern was the price, but honestly, I thought of all the money I spent on things against my health and committed that I would put myself first. I was connected with my coach Nils, and any coach you are placed with is fantastic as it really is a team, but Nils was and has been the perfect fit for me! He really listened to me and created a plan that fit and then would adjust when needed based on our conversations. Game Changers also offers additional features like the weekly action calls, focus calls, Q & A calls, un-stuck calls, and a 24/7 community of other Game Changers there to support. Indeed taking a holistic and practical approach to weight loss by tackling the mental and physical. In one of those calls, I had a mental breakthrough and had to step away from the program to work on the issues that were far beyond the weight. My coach never stopped support but just adjusted to help me focus on one day at a time. As a result, I have not lost the weight I had initially set. Still, I have gained confidence, more intuitive eating, and developed healthy habits. Also, I have connected with other people in the program that have been the added support needed while on this journey. I would highly recommend this program to anyone. Despite the support, you will need to be self-motivated! While weight loss or muscle gain is the goal, you will walkway on a better path regardless. That is why I see it as a marathon and not a sprint!

2 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing program

Amazing program, I highly recommend this to anyone that is serious about getting into shape and changing their life, their eating habits and into a learning how to be a fit vegan. Chiara is an amazing coach I had a great experience with her keeping me on track to hit my goal.

22 March 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best investments in myself I’ve ever made

It’s gonna sound very cliched but I have no other way to say it: Fritz’s program has changed my life.

It’s quite hard to summarize it in just a few words but I’ll try. I’m 35 years old and I’ve never looked better in my life (and I always used to exercise and tried to eat properly). And this is after only 3 months in the program! I’ve lost so many kilos of fat, my body’s got such a nice shape, I’ve never felt more confident in my own skin, the strength and energy I have are amazing, and the overall program is worth every cent you pay. The level of professional support and service you get is outstanding - and they tailor each program to each client, which makes it even more amazing. It is worth absolutely every cent of its price - investing in one’s health and well-being should be a priority for anyone and this program will totally help you achieve it.

19 March 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

fit and vegan at 50!

I joined GCA with the intention of achieving before a mid-life milestone birthday what I had always longed for yet could never achieve: a lean, toned and athletic physique with a 6 pack such that I would be confident shirtless. I had just over 2 months to do that! I was already fit (my BMI was within the healthy range at 25) and I worked out every day including lifting weights and cardio (Muay Thai, tennis and running are my passions) yet however much I exercised and ate healthily (I've been vegan for 6 years) I couldn't seem to ever shift stubborn belly fat. I needed a diet plan and someone to tell me what to eat and when as that was what I thought was the only real thing that must have been missing in order to shed the 6 or 7 kilos I needed to lose. I got the meal plan and a fabulous coach (Nils) but what I also got was a whole community of support from the GCA coaches (including exercise, nutrition, mindset and well-being) and other members who are prepared to share their experiences and journeys which I found to be so valuable and motivational even if their goals were different to mine; I found we all in fact have similar struggles and demons to do with the way our bodies/minds are wired from thousands of years of evolution.
Whilst I didn't achieve the 6 pack by my birthday (in part because I didn't stick rigidly to the meal plan!), I was more valuably set on a path equipped with knowledge and confidence that in the months that followed has rapidly resulted in significant toning and muscle building; my abs are definitely visible now. Those first few weeks were essential in laying the foundations for the results that were to come. I also know that I will forever keep on improving my body and mind as I'm loving this new journey and I'm excited for what lies ahead with Evo and beyond!

19 March 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Do it

Do it. Highly recommend. I hesitated to join thinking I only needed 5pds to loose, I've always been pretty small. Decided to join for the great recipes and even when I initially only followed the program every 3rd day, I still started to see results. Once I made the decision to see what could happen if I fully committed, I lost weight I didn't know I had. I'm down 17pds at about 18.5% BMI, down from 20.5% when I started. Scale is only a small win compared to all the other great things that have come out of this. New love of cooking, extremely increased every and confidence in a bathing suit top the list.

1 March 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Reached goals and gained confidence with Gamechanger

Before joining Gamechanger I had been vegan for over 4 yrs. During that time I had lost weight and struggled to put on muscle. I didn’t have much physical confidence. After 3 months training with Nils I’ve gained weight, put on muscle mass and my confidence has soared. I can go to the gym now and I know what I’m doing. Thanks Gamechanger.

27 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fritz Horstmann Coaching Review

I want to thank Fritz and Chazz and the GC team for helping me get my fitness and health on track. Although I followed a plant-based diet before joining the program I had reached 220 lbs. Through the program, my coach Chazz and the many videos and group calls I learned to track my macros, increase protein (and how to do that), and be disciplined with my strength training and cardio/walking program.
I am now at 213 lbs and on the path to more wins. I would recommend this program to anyone that wants to follow a plant-based diet and do it correctly and to find a good workout program tailored to their needs.

23 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best program ever

I have been vegan for almost 30 years, I don’t have any health issues, it’s just that I started putting on some weight here and there and I started being uncomfortable, with my crazy work schedule and the traveling, I always found it difficult to concentrate on what I’m actually eating, I never found time to prep meals and my daily exercises were very minimum. The extra weight made me uncomfortable in a way that made me decide to take this journey of getting in shape and improve my health.
Joining this program helped me a lot on how to get my nutrients and know my macros. I am going into my fourth month in this program, I have lost almost 9 kilos since I have started, my sleeping has improved and I am more energetic now, I am finally toned and in shape and I have more confidence in myself, and this is only the beginning of my journey.
I think this is one of the best investments that I have made in myself.
My coach Nathan, is there always for me, checking on my workouts, my meals, guiding me and encouraging me every day.
Fritz and his team are amazing, and they are with you in every step of your transformation journey, I highly recommend the program.

23 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

23 pounds down. More confident than ever. Absolutely life-changing.

Before I joined GCA, I was the heaviest I’ve ever been. I felt like I was spinning my wheels by exercising for three hours at high intensities and seeing no results. I had no idea what to change when it came to nutrition, and I had given up on the idea of healing my relationship with food (specifically the habit of emotional eating). I had been vegan for three years and was a former Division I athlete, so I felt embarrassed that I couldn’t “hack” it by myself. But it was affecting my confidence so much that I didn’t even want to leave the house. I felt extremely out of control.

When Fritz initially reached out to me, I was skeptical. I have had negative experiences with coaches before who pushed restrictive calories and shamed you for slipping up or not being perfect. But that couldn’t be further from what goes on in GCA. These coaches CARE—they care about helping you achieve your goals, but they also care about you as a person. The meal plans have a surprising amount of food despite being tailored for weight loss. The coaches also adjust the plans whenever something comes up: whether that’s an injury, a trip, or an unexpected bout of emotional eating. They work with you to uncover the psychology behind your habits and your behavior so you can actually make a change. But unlike so many other health coaches, they do it all with so much empathy. There’s no shaming involved. Every time I’ve felt I wasn’t perfect or that I messed up, they encouraged me to keep going and worked with me to come up with new strategies.

It worked: I’ve lost 23 pounds so far (with plans to keep on going). I’ve lost 4 inches around my waist. I’ve gone down three pant sizes (I actually just had to replace all of my jeans because they were too loose). I can lift heavier weights now than I could when I was a college athlete.

The biggest change for me, though, isn’t something you can really see. I never thought I would get to a point where I felt confident in myself, but that’s what this program has done for me. I’m more confident than I’ve ever been. I’m not afraid to go to the beach anymore. I’m proud of the work I’ve put in and so happy with the results. I’ve noticed the urge to eat when I’m emotional is far less powerful than it used to be, as I’ve developed other habits to deal with things that happen. Of course, there are days I’m not 100% perfect, but this program and the GCA coaches have truly helped me embrace the fact that progress matters more than perfection.

When I look in the mirror, I’m honestly in disbelief. I can’t believe it’s the same person who started all those months ago. This program has shown me that you can change your life whenever you want. Fritz, Chiara, and all the other GCA coaches give you the tools you need to make a change and are there to support you every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone. It has completely changed my life. Thank you, Fritz, Chiara, and all the GCA coaches and members!

18 February 2022
Unprompted review

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