The Vegan Superhero AcademyReviews of thevegangym.com

*BACK STORY: I was not always a vegan, or a vegetarian, but I new the healthiest I had ever felt was as a vegan, but I wanted be more than just a vegan. I wanted to be healthier, more balanced, active, stronger. I have been obese for years. I have tried do many yo-yo diets: meal replacements, calorie restrictions, medical monitoring, keto style. I didn't want another "customized meal plan" that promises and doesn't deliver. After a health scare with my diabetes My doctor and nutritionist recommend a low carb diet (been there) but other than the restrictions and a list of 'vegan processed foods' and my restrictions, I was given no information. I started to search for 'vegan athletes and vegan athletes diet/meal plans'. After all SOMEONE had to have better answers, and I had questions! **REVIEW: When I found the VSA I immediately new it was for me. There were no gimmicks, no tricks, no quick fixes. From the 1st phone call, to meeting with my coach to the online support they have not disappointed! Coach Sawyer Hofmann asked questions about history, restrictions, likes/dislikes, goals and REALLY listened. The VSA gave me meal plan options all specifically made for me and the macros I needed to make my goals. All with foods I would love. WHOLE NATURAL FOODS. Coach Sawyer has been helping me improve my form, pushing me to get out of my comfort zone, giving me resources to learn about insulin resistance (and hacks for making my time in the kitchen easier, he knows I hate cooking). He had been encouraging me (I can not express how supported I feel by my VSA coach!), holding me accountable and teaching me not just how to get in shape and improve my health but how to do this for life. SUSTAINABILITY is something I have been missing and in addition to all the other benefits, I have found it with this program! In addition to the personal coaching, there is a Facebook community and we have weekly meetings where you actually get to know the people taking this journey with you. You learn from other coaches, and support each other. I have access to answers to questions or just to share struggles and victories 24/7. I am still in the beginning stages of this program but I have already lost weight, gotten stronger, I have been active with my kids and family because my energy level is up, and my biggest victory is my diabetes medication has been lowered, my A1c has dropped and witg my physician, we are monitoring to stop it all together! If I left VSA today I will have knowledge and skills that I will use for a lifetime. I have already decided that I am continuing for at least another phase of this program. I love the community, support and I am excited to learn more, push myself further. VSA ALL THE WAY. VEGAN STRONG.

Before coming to VSA, I was very active but struggling to lose weight. I was a "skinny fat" vegan and unhappy with my body. While others told me that I looked great I felt a sense of body dysmorphia. My outer beauty didn't look like how I saw my future potential self. I knew I needed a better strategy to change that, and so I began seeking fat loss programs. At first, I only saw cookie cutter mainstream programs and received general advice from more fit friends and family. Then thanks to Facebook marketing algorithms I saw the ad for The Vegan Gym, and it peaked my interest. I saw vegans seeing success in ways I wanted. I loved that it was tailored specific for people eating a plant-based diet. I wanted to know more! I scheduled a call with Anders to learn more about the program. I was concerned about whether I could afford it. But after crunching the numbers in my budget, I saw that if I made some sacrifices like dining out less and saving less, I could make it work. I wanted to make it work because I knew that it was an investment in my health. There were so many amazing success stories. I knew I would regret it if I didn't at least try it. After joining the program, I received a warm welcome from the VSA community on Facebook and felt accepted into an amazing group of positive people who wanted to make a difference in their lives and support each other. I loved the daily accountability challenges to help everyone stay motivated. My coach, Emma, scheduled weekly Zoom calls with me, as well as making herself available to me as much as possible via call or text, as well as providing excellent feedback on lifts in True Coach app. Emma gave me a well balanced dose of encouragement and also gave me space to rest and recover as needed when an issue came up resulting from an injury or intense workout, and she suggested ways to help me recover faster with stretching, foam rolling, and more. The nutrition plan developed for me has been so helpful with helping me to stay on track with hitting my macros and being satisfied while maintaining a caloric deficit. I occasionally have treats off my meal plan which Emma said is fine as long as they fit your macros. I've been able to learn to better manage my portions and find balance in eating healthy foods and not so healthy foods, as well as doing more strength training in addition to endurance sports. I also LOVE many of the recipes that I plan to eat for the rest of my life, especially the high protein pancakes and TVP burgers with sweet potato fries. If you want to make a change in your life, have a supportive community to hold you accountable, and eat more plant-based, try out VSA. I'm so happy that I did.

Breaking plateaus and achieving the unattainable is what this group of coaches is all about. When I began my training, I had a vague idea of what I wanted to obtain, and my ending result was something I thought was so far beyond my grasp. Not only did these individuals help me get into the best shape of my life, but they also helped me realize that what I thought was possible, turned out to be but a small step in my own journey for fitness.

LIFE CHANGING RESULTS I entered VSA after listening to Leif and Anders' podcast for months. I was already in shape, but needed guidance with nutrition. I tried doing a lot of plant based macro counting on my own, but never succeeded or thought I'd ever see my abs. After being paired with Coach Emma, who is absolutely outstanding, I learned more about my body, and after 90 days, was able to lose over 10lbs, gain muscle, and go from 24% body fat to 17%. The entire team is so incredibly supportive, and I never felt alone. VSA is unique because it is full of a team of coaches who continually are educating you and ensuring you are feeling your best EVERY SINGLE DAY. I've grown more in my fitness career and in my confidence, and for that, I am so grateful! To my coach, Emma, you have helped transform me into a better me which I love, and I cannot wait for more to come!!

I can honestly say that this Vegan Gym Academy has been the best experience ever that could’ve happened to me in my entire life. The results are real! The whole team including Leif and Anders are Amazing people, they will guide you every step of the way, their experience and knowledge will help you to reach and crush your own personal goals. My coaches, (Maria, Devin, and Julia,) were always there for me when I needed help or guidance, to give me support and motivation. The motivation that this group gives you makes you feel important and unique. My journey was a good one, I started with 160 pounds with most likely between 25-32% of body fat but now that I committed to do my work and follow the program I have lost 20 pounds total, isn’t that AMAZING!!!! Well it is true!!!! If you are at that position to whether say yes or not to the program let me tell you this…, you won’t regret anything if you really commit to a real change. Thank you guys so much and I wish you the best!!

Being a former athlete I have always loved working out and haven’t had a problem with being consistent in the gym, but after having a baby a few years ago I couldn’t get my body to respond much. I had a friend suggest going plant based, so I went vegan but had no idea how to get enough protein in my new diet as well as have the energy in the gym. I came across the Vegan Gym and VSA and thought it would be a great way to get some guidance as a new Vegan! I was blown away at just how transforming the VSA was for me! It gave me a great wealth of information as well as strict accountability and encouragement from the coaches and VSA Facebook community! My Coach Emma, along with Leif and Anders and the other coaches were amazing and never missed a beat! They were always there encouraging and helping challenge you to be the best version of yourself! After 90 days I lost 7.5lbs (mostly body fat), took 4 inches off my waist and 3.5 inches off my hips! I lifted heavier than I ever have with quick recovery! I’m so thankful I came across the VSA and am more grateful I went through the program because it has truly been life changing!!

I don’t usually write reviews but wanted to make time to write about my experience in VSA!! I had a ✨ FANTASTIC ✨4 months wrt to taking back control on my weight, health and fitness. I had plateaued for a year and really needed motivation, accountability and coaching to break through my plateau which is exactly what VSA helped me with. Pre VSA, I worked out regularly but eating healthy foods was a challenge and being a vegan was very important to me! I just assumed vegans can’t get the body shape and recomposition like the meat-eaters, I was so wrong! In the course of 4 months, I lost 12.5lbs of which 95% was bodyfat (didn't compromise my muscle mass!) I lost over 7.5 inches all over my body, and about 2 dress sizes. In return, I gained a ton of confidence to pursue my other life goals and also found a community of friends who were true to the spirit of veganism, everyday their posts brought me joy and each of us strived for success and a better world 🌎 I had a fantastic coach who checked in weekly and was available on chats through our my journey, it helped me immensely with my mindset. Leif and Anders have truly built something special and if you are a vegan or want to try to be one, or just plain curious, I would highly recommend VSA. You won’t regret it!

All I can say is TRUST THE PROCESS! I have tried so many diets and different workouts to gain muscle and lose weight and have never had results. I’ve always lost a little weight but never seen results with muscle gain. From the beginning they were open about everything and cared more about changing your life for the long term than getting the quick results to get your money! Alison is a beast when it comes to being a coach. She is not only down to earth and real about everything, but she opened up about being just like the rest of us and even showed pictures to prove it. I am where I am today because of her and Leif and Anders. The greatest part of the VSA is the community! This is family! They are all there for you, to support you and inspire you. You easily gain lifelong friends within this community. That is something I never expected. I went from an XL shirt to a Medium shirt. I reached the 160’s within 90 days. This far exceeded my expectations. If your looking for a lifelong change. VSA is the Change!