Fitopia

The dedication (and addiction lol) of the Fitopians never ceases to amaze me. Sure, we have mantras like "Just follow the damned instructions," and "Men like, women like, numbers don't" and we get killer BODY TRANSFORMATION RESULTS EVERY SINGLE TIME, sure we offer personal training and weight loss in Costa Mesa, but that really isn't what we are all about.We are about a culture of fit, fun, healthy people living their lives in Southern California.

THE GIST: YES, YOU REALLY CAN LOSE 20 POUNDS IN 6-WEEKS! I did it! You eat right and you exercise for 1 hour a day - 5 times a week at Fitopia's gym for 6 weeks straight. There's no real secret to losing weight everyone... I lost the 22 pounds in 6- weeks by following everything with George Mystakas and Christina Lam (the owners) told me to do. NO CHEATING AND NO MISSING ANY WORKOUTS IS THE KEY.OVERALL: I did the 6 WEEK CHALLENGE from mid-January 2014 through February 2014 and the program really works if you would like to shed some pounds in a QUICK and HEALTHY fashion. It really is a lifestyle change program because I will continue to follow this type of eating/fitness regimen beyond the 6 WEEK CHALLENGE. I like to see results for my hard work in a short amount of time and this program/trainers gave me AMAZING results. I have not been below 145 pounds since I was in middle school, so it was really great to see it is actually possible through the 6 WEEK CHALLENGE and full dedication.FOOD DETAILS: Christina will personally set up some simple meal plans for you to follow and you are informed what to and not to eat for 6 weeks. There is a Facebook private group you are asked to join so you post photos of everything you eat during the challenge so Christina can ensure you are eating the correct foods/portions, share meal ideas and see what other challengers are eating (accountability matters). The meal suggestions are not hard to follow and will not break the bank -- you eat normal foods you can buy at any grocery store. It's ALMOST like eating a paleo diet....almost. You follow your meal plans 7 days a week for 6 weeks.. NO CHEATING! If you cheat.. you are only cheating yourself from meeting the 20 lbs 6-WEEK CHALLENGE goal. You get to eat every meal... it's not a starvation challenge.WORKOUT DETAILS: George is the main person guiding and teaching you proper form and workouts while Christina helps out as well. You come to Fitopia's fitness center for 1 hour a day, 5 days a week where the duo whips your butt into shape. Do not judge the gym by it's size, you will get the full workout you expect from signing up for a 6-WEEK CHALLENGE! The workouts are a mixture of cardio/weight training and some heavy lifting training (press/deadlifts/squats) throughout the week. If you have been to boot camps before, it is a similar workout as other boot camps BUT I do think the workouts at Fitopia are more focused and personal since the gym is smaller in size and the group I was working out with at the 6-7AM class was no more than 5 people total, therefore you get more personal training time with George and Christina (who will push you HARD for your own fitness good).LAST WORDS: "You can do it." - Townie from The Waterboy

The 6 week challenge at the onset seemed a little insane to drop 20lbs in 6 weeks! But here I am at the end of it, down 20lbs and feeling great. I had gotten to a point where my workout routines weren’t effective even though I thought I was eating better than I used to. I just wasn’t excited about my results. George and Christina offered me this challenge and of course, who wants to tell themselves they can’t do something?!I went in for my initial consult and was a little concerned, overwhelmed, and stressed out, but I knew I had to try. So I took a deep breath and signed on the dotted line. It has been one of the best decisions I’ve made about and for my health in a really long time. The 6 weeks required total commitment to me and my health and I highly recommend it to someone who is looking to kick start their health routine. I felt extremely accomplished at the end of it because I had managed to keep up with my volatile work schedule, bought and moved into a house and travelled over the weekends. It took a little bit of planning and a lot of commitment but I saw results so it kept me going. I hit some plateaus along the way, but George and Christina helped make some tweaks to my diet and at no point did I feel like I was starving or eating bland foods. Flavor in food was key for me as I am a person who loves my spices, sauces, and flavors!Lastly, the workouts, they were very doable, the first week consists of safe training and technique and a lot of sore muscles and the rest of the weeks were dedicated to pushing you to be better than yourself on a daily basis. AND, it was a fun time with your workout buddies. I went from never lifting weights to Pressing 35lbs, Squatting 60lbs and Deadlifting 100lbs and no I didn’t bulk up, I still lost inchessss! You should definitely at least come try the 6 week challenge, fair disclaimer: you WILL get addicted.

Wow this program is the best wight loss program out there in the 6 week challenge I lost almost 21 lbs I couldn't believe it I always tried and tried different ways to get fit but nothing was working for me until I found fitopia the first week I was there was the hardest my whole body was sore but that was a good thing because that meant I was attacking my all my weak areas in the second week I felt much better and then week after week I felt a lot better I felt more energized and stronger as the challenge went on they kept track of my numbers I started seeing improvement and that motivated me even more I lost 20 lbs in just over a week!! Then I couldn't lose more so Christina sat with me went over my meals and made a few changes and that helped me to lose the rest of my lbs and this just shows how much they want to help they care enough to go person by person to give everyone there own meal plan. George will train and show you proper ways of lifting and doing workouts!! I really recommend this to anyone out there ready to start a healthy living style if I can do it anyone can do it!! Thanks again fitopia

I completed the six week challenge and I am so happy I decided to do it. I learned that hard work and eating clean really are the best ways to lose weight and tone your body. I lost a total of 13 lbs of fat and 7 inches off of my waist! I am stronger and faster that I have ever been in my life! I love how the classes keep you motivated and challenged throughout the six weeks. Also the camaraderie that occurs with the other participants is encouraging. Christina & George also help with tweaks to your eating plan to help break through those dreaded plateaus. I am currently completing my second six week challenge and am getting stronger and more fit by the day. Look for my next post and updated pictures!

I remember seeing a Facebook ad about a free weight loss challenge in Orange County. I’d been telling myself for a year that I just needed something to keep me accountable and help re-light that endorphin flame. I was sitting on my couch, miserable and suffering from many symptoms that come with being overweight. Swelling ankles, acne, heartburn, fatigue, my clothes didn’t fit, and I had just been told by my doctor that I was pre-diabetic and if I didn’t lose the weight I would need to be on meds!! Not only did I sign up for the orientation, I blindly pleaded to FITOPIA that I would be an ideal candidate.I felt like the only skeptical person in the orientation but I think 99% of the group that morning signed up without a second thought… and I jumped on the bandwagon too. My initial appointment before the workout included the dreaded weigh in, measurements and fat testing. It also included a very informative briefing on nutrition, what to avoid, what to include, and what needed to be eliminated from my diet. Then I was inducted into the Fitopia private group page which holds all the secrets to motivation, encouragement, and examples of what will lead to success in the challenge. This was KEY to my completion of the program. Not to mention Christina Lam, is not shy in reinforcing what the portions should be like and also has great ideas of how you can mix it up so you don’t get bored.There is something about group workouts that make you feel supported yet there is still a challenging aspect that pushes you to better yourself. George Mystakas, is an amazing trainer and all the workouts flow really well. Dare I say that sometimes they even seem to go by quickly? I have made friends through this program as well, that I look forward to seeing and being challenged and supported by each day in our groups. I noticed a difference in the first week, and it just kept getting better everyday. This program gave me what I needed to be accountable and it lit my endorphin flame! Regardless of plateaus, or the occasional over salted meal I completed the Fitopia 6 week challenge and lost 20.4 pounds! I have a closet full of clothes that fit again, I have more energy than ever before, and most importantly I feel healthier. Im looking forward to continuing a personal program with Fitopia.

I had almost decided to pass up on attending the Fitopia orientation simply because it was "too good to be true" Someone , here was offering free personal training for 6 weeks and guaranteeing that at the end of 6 weeks you would lose 20lbs if you followed all their instructions. Sounds fishy? Well, am I glad I finally went for the orientation??? It was a no nonsense, straightforward deal from the get-go. You follow certain rules (nothing crazy here!) and do your due diligence for 6 weeks and you will see results.I must admit my first week was the toughest. By mid-week I wasnt sure I would be able to do it anymore but George and Christina kept pushing me and encouraging me throughout the program. I weighed at 149.2 lbs at the start of the program and my BMI was on the higher side of the normal range. I walked out of Fitopia telling George that i did not have 20lbs to lose and i wouldnt be able to do it. George convinced me that i did have 20lbs of fat to lose from my body and asked me to give it a try. I accepted the challenge and 6 weeks later when I got on that weighing scale I had lost 20lbs and was 129lbs!!!I would gladly recommend Fitopia to anybody out there. Oh, did i mention I am a vegetarian? Protein was always a challenge for me but Christina was always there to answer all my questions and gave me excellent tips and suggestions on the nutrition.So if you need to lose wait, don't procrastinate and head to Fitopia! If I can do it, you can too!!!

Truly a life changing experience!! My wife and I joined together. I was highly skeptical in being able to lose the 20lbs. in six weeks. Mostly because I didn't think I was disciplined enough to eat healthy. I normally ate anything, and everything, at any time of the day. I LOVE to eat. When you get the evaluation, you meet with Christina, and she goes over what your eating habits are like. She then shows you what you can eat and how much you can eat (She said I could still eat my bacon!!). I was really surprised on what you're still able to eat. I weighed in at 190.2 lbs. I thought it was going to be impossible to get to 170 lbs. Christina said the biggest thing is losing weight is accountability, and I can definitely lose it. The workouts with George were actually fun, but also hard. My first days I almost threw up after the workout. George and Christina are on you through out, which is what somebody looking to lose weight really needs. Just finished the challenge with my wife, she lost a total of 20 lbs. and I lost 21 lbs. and feel and look amazing. If you feel like you've tried everything to lose weight, give Fitopia a try. They are the real deal.

This is my story: I hit 182 pounds being pregnant with my second child. After the birth of my son this April, I only lost a mere 20 pounds. Three months later breastfeeding and I was still only 30 pounds down. I wanted to get pregnant again, but at the rate I was losing (or not losing) weight, I knew I had to make some drastic change. I've seen Fitopia ads on my Facebook during my third trimester and thought nothing of it. When it popped up again 6 weeks ago, I knew I had to give it a try.I was very skeptical at the orientation, of myself and of the whole program. I've heard of weight loss supplements that advertise 20 pounds weight loss in 6 weeks, even 4 weeks, but I didn't really believe that plain diet and exercise could really do the trick. To be honest, when I joined the program, I did it in blind faith. I seriously didn't think I could do it!But I did it! And I'm so thankful that I did!Flash forward to the first day of the challenge. I was on the ground panting and ready to pass out after only the warm-up! Jesus, our trainer, took one look at me and thought this girl was not going to make it through the first day, let alone the challenge! But I pushed, and pushed, and pushed. Before the challenge, I didn't even own a sports bra! I didn't even wear socks to my weigh in. That's how much I knew of working out. Before the challenge, I didn't believe that nutrition could play such a big part in rapid weight loss! (I thought it would take much longer to see results!) Better and much much healthier than using any diet pill!!!Accountability, that's what Fitopia has taught me. Accountability for myself, for my diet, for my exercise, for my weight loss. I am now 24.4 pounds down in just 6 weeks. It is so unbelievable I'm still having a hard time registering. But it works! I love that I will be able to use the knowledge that I've learned from Fitopia-- about myself, about diet and exercise-- for the rest of my life to come.Thank you so much, George, Christina and Jesus! You guys rock!!!