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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

This program was just what I needed!

This program was just what I needed to get myself back on track after a year of losing motivation for my at home workouts, and almost 2 years suffering with digestive discomfort on my vegan diet. Within a week of being on the new meal plan, my digestive issues improved dramatically and I hardly ever worry about it anymore. The customized workouts eliminated all the time I was wasting and guessing what I should do next, and I’m seeing the results. Nathan encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and into the gym and my enthusiasm and motivation has returned. Tracking progress on the App is so easy, and Nathan and all the coaches are so helpful and committed to seeing you excel. I’m so happy I found this program!

June 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This program is amazing

This program is amazing! Good coaching and superb communication as well as individual meal and workout programs. You also get access to tons of content and easy to follow exercise videos to help guide you in the gym. It’s the only program I’ve seen specifically for vegans that offers such personalized coaching.

July 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chiara was so well knowledge and…

Chiara was so well knowledge and understood how to support and coach mindset, training and nutrition. Shes an incredible coach and has changed my life. Never felt more strong, empowered and healthy in my own skin.

August 11, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Father of 3 - This program is the real deal.

I am a 40 year old father of 3, and this has been one of the best investments of my life, certainly when it comes to my health. Before joining I was a "fat-skinny" vegan, always hungry and snacking but unaware of what the right foods and right amount of macros were. I didn't even know what macros were. I was also working out A LOT MORE than I do now, killing myself with harder workouts that I now realize were unnecessary. My weight was always fluctuating and I felt like a hamster on a hamster wheel.

I was also nervous to make the investment with a company I found through Instagram and based in another country. But I took the leap of faith and I am so glad I did.

Since joining the program, I have lost 15 pounds, added muscle, look better, feel better, and the weight is consistently staying off and continues to drop. I am not hungry all day anymore and feel satisfied, and I am eating foods I like but with a lot more awareness of what I put in my body and how that will affect my weight. My wife loves how I look and a lot of people have commented on what a change they see in both my appearance and mood (look good = feel good).

My coach, Chiara, is also awesome. She is the real deal. She walks the walk and talks the talk. She is always there for me and has so much useful knowledge. She has been critical in consistent progress and I love that coaching is a part of the program.

There was a lot of things I didn't know that I didn't know until I met my coach and joined this program. The things I have learned are becoming intuitive and part of my lifestyle, they are not just a fad diet that I will get sick of. I will carry this education with me forever and I HIGHLY recommend this program to anyone who is a vegan that wants to achieve the things I have mentioned and experienced firsthand. THANK YOU to Fritz, Chiara and the whole vegancoaching team, you have changed my life.

August 10, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great!!

This program was exactly! The guidance I needed to teach my goals! It’s been only one month and the progress already is so amazing. The hardest part about getting in shape, and getting your body to look it’s best is knowing the correct nutrition as well as exercises to train the correct things. And it is so fulfilling to see how much your body has changed each week! This program is a great way to reach not only your goals for how you want to look, but also your goals in eating healthy and properly:)!

August 8, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best decision I could make…

… in my current life situation.
I am a very experienced cook (vegan since over two years), and fierce runner. I was sure I knew everything I need to know to successfully stay fit and healthy. BUT… problems occurred nevertheless. For example:
- I always have been designing and cooking meals for taste, optics and „health“, not recognizing that my digestion issues like bloating and feeling either stuffed or hungry were based on wrong macro nutrient composition
- I slowly, but constantly gained weight after shifting to veganism due to the wrong foods I chose for getting enough „plant protein“
- my daily running routine got more and more difficult to maintain because of a lack of energy
- after 20 years of taking hormones I wasn’t aware of women’s cyclic needs in order to feel well
- I felt exhausted and irritated because of a very difficult personal situation that life threw at me completely unexpectedly, and I felt no one could help

After I frequently read Fritz' social media I slowly understood that my situation was not unique. His personal story inspired me very much. I understood: the Mistakes I made are common, but not easy to solve on your own without expertise.
After I listened to an interview episode with Fritz at The Proof podcast by Simon Hill, I dared to get into contact. And I made the best decision!

I am on the program for three months now. Despite me being an enthusiastic cook, I love the inspiration from my meal plans and the community. I learned so much: perfect macro distribution, gut health, eating for hormonal health… and techniques! No fake meat needed, I do seitan myself now, vegan kefir, and much more. I understood lean vegan protein sources and add them to my daily diet.

I was introduced to weight lifting and feel so much stronger already. My whole energy levels are up now. My vibrant self feels back again on most days.

For the upcoming months, I plan to workout especially for healthy aging later on (I am in my mid-fourties), for bone health and mental health. Muscle is the greatest investment we can make, and the team around Fritz is helping in such awesome ways with this!
For me personally, psychological facilitation by coach Vassil is pure gold dust, and I have a very appreciative relationship with my personal coach Nils, who is a very experienced nutritionist and fitness coach - very kind, smart guy.

So, from my point of view, if you think about joining this program: there is nothing to lose, get on a call and check it out!

July 27, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was fit but not PLANT BASED FIT!

Before joining I constantly worked out but couldn’t figure out the other piece of a healthy lifestyle which was my diet. I had jeans that I wouldn’t wear because they were uncomfortable and i didnt want to keep buying bigger sizes so i wore sweatpants alot.
Since joining i have lost 22lbs , have a better relationship with food and understand the concept of macro counting to reach my goals and my mid sections is much smaller now and im wearing jeans again! I would definitely recommend this program to anyone whos looking to have a healthy plant based diet , while still gaining muscle and losing fat. By the way I WAS NOT ON A PLANT BASED DIET PRIOR TO THIS PROGRAM!

June 23, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot express how much I appreciate…

I cannot express how much I appreciate coach Chiara! She's very knowledgeable and cares about her clients. Chiara is educated on womens menstrual cycles and how to work it to our benefit. I originally signed up for two months of training and loved my results so much I decided to extend my time. Before working with Chiara I suffered with daily bloating and extra belly fat. As of today, the bloating is all gone! I feel strong and lean, with an insane amount of energy. The program provided realistic meal plans (specifically for shredding fat). Along with a workout plan to build muscle. If you're thinking about joining go for it!!!

May 24, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great for self motivators

Great for self motivators.

I lost 33lbs while in the program.

Best part of the program was having a coach to hold you accountable, guidance with meal plan and scheduling your workout. The program is a little pricy but if you are getting results it is worth it. I definitely was able to form a pattern that I can continue myself at the close of my time with VeganCoaching.

There is room for improvement. More individualized questions and answer sessions initiated by my coach would be been nice. I found the sessions we did have were good but more would have been really beneficial especially early on. There are group calls but I don’t utilize them because of the time of the day they were held. The menu VeganCoaching provide is a little boring but the macro count is met by the menu and you feel full. Also my workouts week to week didn’t change much, but I did see results and gained quite a bit of muscle. By the end of the program I was substituting things myself if I was bored with a particular exercise targeting a specific muscle group. The app Trainerize makes it pretty easy to modify the workouts the coaches schedule yourself. Also all the lifts have video explanation. The coaches are in Europe which makes timing a bit tricky to have live calls in the Western US. My coach Chiara definitely cared and she made me feel good about my wins. Additionally the chat/ blogs you are involved in are good for motivation and positive feedback. The online platforms of Skool and trainerize are great programs/apps and easy to use and see all the info you need.

If you are a new vegan and new to working out this is a Great Program.

June 14, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chiara is an amazing coach!

Chiara is an amazing coach! She has consistently supported and inspired me during my 7 month journey. There’s no way I would be able to accomplish what I have; losing more than 40lbs, building muscle and understanding how to eat as a healthy vegan.
Thank you, Chiara.

June 20, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with vegancoaching.com has been…

Working with vegancoaching.com has been a wonderful experience. I have done other programs in the past and they have been just ok. The individual support, wealth of information, and community support is incredible! Working with Chiara has been great. She has helped hold me accountable and helped me problem solve when there have been bumps in the road. My clothes are fitting better and my confidence has gone up! This journey isn’t over and I can’t wait to see what is to come!

February 2, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Support is always available.

Coach Nils is great! Perfect blend of gym programing and nutrition. Insightful recommendations to guide me in changing habits and improving myself. Help is always available through chatting on the and video calls with my coach, group forums and scheduled calls, and access to group web pages. I have been plant based/vegan for several years before joining, but experienced or new to plant based food choices this program will benefit you and your health.

June 5, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ecstatic about this program, the coaches and the results

I just finished the program and to say I am pleased with the results is an understatement, Ecstatic is more like it. After becoming a Vegan a few years ago with the goal of lowering my cholesterol and wanting to move away from an animal based diet, I was going it alone and having only mixed results. My cholesterol was lowering but weight loss efforts had stalled and I had begun to gain weight when my goal was to loose it. I was skeptical about "trying another thing" but decided to join the 4 month program. I am so glad that I did, I received the best vegan fitness and nutrition advice and most improtantly -I got RESULTS! My cholesterol is significantly lower and I have lost 10 lbs, gained muscle, and am fitting into clothes I haven't worn in two years. I had been in an exercise rut and now I am walking every day and going to the gym 3x a week - something I had said I would never do when starting the program. I have worked with coach Chiara and gained so much understanding about Vegan food and nutrition. As a very busy person living a full life (work, graduate school, parenting, marriage) I needed to give my goals over to Chiara and let her guide me to the results I wanted. I decided to sign on for another full year of the program because I know I will get the guidance I need and a true partner in my health, fitness and continued weight loss goals. I am so grateful to these coaches for creating this program. I would have been lost without it. I think it's important to note that never once over the four months of this program did I feel alone, stressed about wheter or not it was working or hungry. What a relief to find peace amidst such necessary and needed change. An added bonus is the way my brain, body and heart feel. I also feel aligned with successfully stepping away from eating animals and no longer contributing to a food industry that is harmful to the environment.

May 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beyond grateful

Beyond grateful for my experience so far in vegancoaching.com
Prior to joining I had been working out fairly consistently for close to 6 months after having had 6 months off working out due to being sent to work from home. During this time I had put on some weight and I couldn't seem to shift it, I wasnt building much muscle, and I didnt want to restrict my eating the way that I had done in the past. I knew that their had to be a better way.
Working with head coach Chiara I have learnt that there is a better way. I am learning how to fuel my body for the output that I expect from it. She has helped me with my mindset around not being scared to increase my calories as previously when I had worked with coaches in order to get results they had drastically reduced my calories. She has been there for me to share my experience, how I am feeling and to help me work through it and remaining my voice of reason.
I am beyond grateful for the DM's that came from Fritz and his team, for him pairing me with Chiara and for the community that is vegancoaching.com
I am so excited about my progress so far, the way that my body has changed, the muscle that I have built, the confidence, and the trust in myself. And I am even more excited about the things that are yet to come.

May 24, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A journey in the right direction

Personal attention/onboarding and a good relationship with my trainer CF. I feel better leaner and stronger. i will continue with what i have learned thus far. my most enjoyable experience has been my gym sessions. I had to give up caffeine but after i leave the gym i feel stoked like i just finished a coffee. I feel stronger throughout the day for my job and home life.
I learned new menus and menu ingredients, grew to really like tofu. i would recommend clients get a air fryer ASAP gamechanger in prep and time. TVP, seitan and Tempe are beneficial for the meals. I'm not a fan of the incorporation of the proteins powders mixed into the recipes, i drank separately. Some of the recipes need tweaked, majority of the meals are good and favorable.
One of the Skoolz lessons was to create menus from the list, this would be nice for the client to be able to do on this 4mo. program. also to be able to print the recipes. i only have a small iphone and it would go to sleep when making the meals, i would have to continue to reopen and find the recipe. the App takes too long to scroll through to find recipes.
Maybe i missed descriptions along the way, but a description of the stages in the program with explanations along the way would help. i think mandatory calls at least every month would be good. i know video calls can be arranged when desired.
i think more day to day integration in real world meal planning should be incorporated into the 4mo program, for the cost not everyone can afford to continue your programs ideal timeline. i understand its not your business model to not have sponsors, but that could make it affordable for some.
I have gained strength and definition become leaner, the journey continues. I recommend the program for folks looking to regain body function.
All in all it has been a positive experience and i will take what I have learned and reach my life goals to be leaner and stronger to face life's daily challenges and adventures.

April 29, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoughts after a few months

Before joining, I was feeling stressed and low energy and feeling insecure about my weight gain and low of strength from when I was in better shape. I was worried that the constant low energy levels were signs that more serious health problems were coming. I’m still progressing, but some of my most important wins so far have been breaking old habits, making new healthier ones that fit into my busy lifestyle in which I travel a lot. The online community, video library, and regular calls with various trainers and life coaches offer a lot of valuable material beyond the meal plans and the workout plans. After a few months of being in the program I feel like I’m still learning new benefits of the program. I feel more emotional state much more positive and energy levels much higher. I see a new foundation for significant and continued growth and progress. And it’s great meeting and interacting with new like minded people. I have had trainers in the past and have gone through phases of being fit and then out of shape. I think this program can benefit anyone at any stage of their fitness journey. Overall I definitely recommend.

April 28, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience over the last 2 months…

My experience over the last 2 months working with coach Nathan and the community have been nothing short of exceptional. Before joining I had been vegan for 3 years and have been constantly yo-yo dieting. Up and down 30 lbs every year because the way I was dieting was “crash” dieting and unsustainable. I joined the community weighing 173lbs and after 8 weeks have lost 13.2lbs without having to change my routine. Starting off with customized macronutrient targets and a meal plan helped get me on the path to more flexibility in my eating as well. It’s allowed me to stay social and still have fun with friends, while continuing to strive for my goals. I’d 100% recommend speaking with the team and learning more about how they can help you improve your life!

April 26, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Why didn't I do this SOONER!?

At the time of joining this program, I had just turned 40 years old, and although I've been Vegan since 2012, and working out daily since 2018, as well as "Alcohol free" for 4+ years…. I was feeling just awful!
I was experiencing extreme bloating, and GI discomfort, embarrassing gas, weight gain, and a general feeling of exhaustion. I felt like I was doing all the “right things” but instead of being a picture of good health, I was anything but. I'm an extremely busy working Professional, I own and run my own business, and I work in a very intense industry that involves very long hours, travel, and being surrounded by the temptations of unhealthy food and snacks all day long. When I look around me at work, most of my colleagues are overweight, if not obese, and have all kinds of health problems. I know its a product of the lifestyle that comes with the job, and I just REFUSE to end up like that. I see the little daily habits of those people, and I know I have to do something different, if i want different results.

When I made the decision to join this program,
I was very hesitant to let go of my attachment to my current routines, and try something “new” because I had no idea if it would “work” - It was hard to admit to myself that the Workouts, Supplements and eating habits that I've made a part of my daily life, and part of my identity, just were not working for me. I had to get to a point where I was willing to try anything, even if it meant forgetting everything I thought I knew, and starting over.

I made the decision to "TRUST THE PROCESS" no matter what.

I saw results immediately, from within the 1st week of starting the program, as I got on the strict meal plan, and followed it religiously, and tracked everything! The pounds just kept coming off slowly and consistently. I'm now 8-weeks into the program and I've already lost 12 lbs! My overall goal was to lose 20lbs of body fat, so Im well on track to achieve that in the next 8 weeks. I have gotten so much stronger from the progressive overload training style, and Im shocked at how Im able to lift heavier every single week. Im really starting to look more toned, and can even see muscle definition in my arms, and finally… in my abs! When my coach sends me my side-by-side photo comparison after each check-in, Im amazed at the difference that Ive made in just 8 weeks of eating the correct calories and macros for my goals… I'm like WHY didn’t I do this years ago!

Losing 12 lbs and slimming down, to where I feel good in my clothes has made me feel so much more confident and happier, and has improved my relationship with myself, and others. I definitely feel much healthier, my skin is glowing, and people are telling me I look younger! I also feel much more confident in proudly announcing that I'm Vegan, when people say “you look so good/healthy/fit - what’s your secret?” - Duh! I'm Vegan! I feel like my appearance is finally aligned with my values and principles, as the healthy fit vegan I want to be. I also feel so empowered to make the best choices for myself, and not being dragged into whatever “everyone else is doing” - I've gotten so good at saying NO; to plans that don’t support my goals, to unhealthy snacks and food that is offered to me, and I don’t care about being high maintenance, or “extra” or “next level” when I make special requests for things to make sure Im set up for success when I have to travel, or I'm at work.

It feels GOOD to be different to everyone “else”

I would HIGHLY recommend going Vegan, and joining this program. Working 1:1 with my amazing coach Chiara Squinzi, I have already learned so much valuable information that has changed my life, and Im sure will continue to have an impact as I apply the principles Ive leaned throughout my future.

April 6, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The key to long term life changes

I have joined the program end of 2022 after struggling with my own weight for years. I gained a few kilos and I really did not know how to lose them without falling back into eating disorders or crazy restrictive diets i could find on-line and adapt to veganism (typically by removing a lot of ingredients). I really wanted to understand nutrition and balance my macros to eat appropriately and nourish my body with the right nutrients. Weight loss was not even a focus, real long-term health was my why.
I found an incredible community of people on the same path, of coaches willing to help anyone, and a rock-solid methodology I could stick to immediately. I am an avid learner and, in the group, I could find all the informations and notions I needed to be able to manage my life from now on. I have the keys to stay healthy and a network of friends I can reach out to.
Sometimes we feel lonely in our problems, be seen and be understood makes a hell of a difference.
Alone we can go fast (and burn ourselves out), together we can go further away.

March 30, 2023
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