The Camp Transformation Center - Unethical-Unprofessional Business! Stay clear from The Camp-Temecula and all other Southern California Locations
NO NO NO! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Stay far away from this place! There's a reason they are not part of the BBB! They do not run an ethical place of business and they discriminate! All of these reviews are mandatory to receive $497 back as part of the 6 week completion. It's a scare tactic so everyone, of course, writes a so-called "good" review in fear that they will not receive their money back! 90% of the "campers" are on an emergency diet their final week which consists of tilapia and asparagus for breakfast, lunch dinner and snack. Also zero water the final two days. Who wouldn't lose weight starving yourself! But that's just it, you don't really lose weight in the process...your gaining muscle. A sure promise that you will NOT meet your goal and lose 20lb to get your money back. At the end of course you're going to lose the most weight (most lose anywhere from 5-15 lbs this final week). Also, with the mandatory 5 times a week workout with heavy weights (as encouraged by the trainers), you are almost certain to gain muscle...not lose weight! Also you are pressured into buying their supplements and protein powder for a mere $220. Also a recipe for gaining weight. Working out 5 days a week does not allow your muscles enough time to recover. The business structure is a sham. Perhaps good if you're looking at body building. At the end, the ultimate goal is to get you to join the gym for $127/month. Yep! This place can not even be considered a gym. There is not a pool, spa, tennis courts, equipment or personal trainers, changing area, showers, etc... Wow! Spectrum Club prices, but not even comparable. It's more or less set up as a garage with a few weights around. It's a circuit training for 45 min, lifting tires and other unconventional techniques. Nothing like real boot camp, I know, I was in the military. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! I didn't find the trainers motivating. There were two decent guy trainers, I found the rest some what annoying, not really knowledgeable or motivating.
I came it at 19.6 lbs. There were others that came in just short and given a chance to sweat it out. I was in the room and witnessed it! One lady just as I, at point 4 ounces, and another in at .8 over and was allowed to leave go to the gym and come back and the other on the bike. When I left the house I had my running shoes and my husband asked why and I said just in case I come in short I can sweat it out. I thought it was a no brainer as that is what I saw. Knew I would come in close, but thought close under...not over. Either way I just thought that I would be given the same opportunity as the others. I asked the owner If I could jump on the treadmill she said no! (incidentally, they finally have two treadmills- other than that they have 3 old bikes). Anyway, she hemmed and hawed and would consider it if I had agreed to join the gym. Wow... No Thanks I had no intention of joining! Oh by the way, the owner is a member of 24 Hr Fitness!
ONLY WORK OUT TIMES: 5AM, 6AM, 9AM and 5,6 and 7 PM.
There is Zero consistency! I've heard multiple stories from others, but of course after the fact. By the way, had I known she was going to not give me the opportunity, like the others, I would have told her I would be a few hours late and go to LA Fitness, where I belong, and sweat out the .4 in the sauna. Duh! Just expected that I would be able to do as the others were!
So as per the commitment to get my money back I would have left a "good" review and once I got my money back, I was going to write the real true review...my genuine version. Again the pressure to write a "good" review for the others waiting for their money. Geesh....great marketing there...not! Very dishonest
Words from the owner herself "90% of weight loss is from the diet". Adding the weights and workouts 5 days a week, consistently sore muscles, with no down time is just not that healthy if your over 35, in my opinion. For all of you curious of the meal plan, don't waste your money! Here it is:
Breakfast: Egg whites (about 4), Spinach (unlimited) and 1/3 cup dry oatmeal (plain). May add a little cinnamon and protein to oatmeal. Plus "camp" supplements
Snack: " Camp" protein powder + supplements
Lunch: 4-6 oz of White Fish, Chicken Breast or 99% lean turkey, broccoli, spinach or asparagus (unlimited), 2-3 oz of brown rice or quinoa + "camp" supplements
Snack: Same as above
Dinner: Same as lunch
Snack: 6oz of fat free cottage cheese or yogurt
*No sauces, may use spices or little of mustard and salsa. Eat every 21/2 to 3 hours. Drink a gallon of water a day!
That's it folks! SAVE YOUR MONEY! Do your work outs on your own, but STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!!!
Reason of review: Not as described/ advertised.
Location: Lake Elsinore, California
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This is such a funny review lol. Those who actually FTDI lose the weight in a good timely manner and donโt have to do any emergency talapia diet because they didnโt PROCRASTINATE. The Camp changes lives for those who actually are dedicated and follow the guides and are honest about it.
I don't know about the camp you went to but I went to the one in Hemet, CA and on the 6 week challenge I lost 22.4 pounds. My friend did the same challenge at another camp site and lost 21 pounds.. I guess you didn't FTDI!!
Someone sounds awfully bitter. I'm on week 11 and have lost 49lbs.. it works if you work it.
Even if I wouldnโt make the weight omg you gain muscle you are healthier and if you do it right you donโt have to do the tilapigas Iโm sorry your experience was bad but not all camps are like what you said ours is very strict and call you out if your not doing it right you get out what you put in !!! Sorry you feel the way you do
I lost 6% body fat (only needed to lose 5% to get my money back) in 6 weeks. I didnโt use their supplements, I researched and bought my own.
They donโt MAKE you buy theirs. I didnโt have to crash diet. I followed my workouts and was strict with my meal plan and felt great. I was also a college athlete and used to work out 5 days a week and play games on the weekend so working out 5 days a week is not insane.
2 days of rest is plenty. I donโt know what about your experience with the camp made you so angry, but for me, it was a boost and a reminder that I am still an athlete and working out can be fun. Iโm 33 years old and have maintained my muscle mass and weight 3 years later and would do the camp all over again.
Iโm 5โ3, weigh 115, and have 19% body fat. I look better than I did as a college athlete when I was 20 years old and I have the camp to thank for it.
I havent been a member there in years so im not obligated to say a damn thing good about this place....BUT I WILL BECAUSE I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM. I joined in Temecula and quit 2 weeks in the first time because it was difficult.
But I WANTED A CHANGE AND RESULTS, so i saved up and after i moved to Hemet paid again to give it another try. Everything i put into it was worth it to me!! I busted my *** and met my goal not once but twice and was so happy with my progress by the third challenge that i didnt give a crap about the cost .... I didnt get my money back and was BEYOND SATISFIED WITH THE BUSINESS ITSELF AND MY RESULTS.
But maybe thats because i followed the damn instructions and i worked at it like my health, my life , depended on it. I still keep up with working out and eating healthy just not quite as intensely, and i personally am grateful for the positive impact the camp transformation center in TEMECULA AND HEMET on my life!!!
I agree with the comment but not all camps are the same. some are more unethical than others.
There shouldn't be any dairy on the diet. No oils of any kind, just PAM.
Prior to joining the TC, I worked out 3-5 days a week and ate low carb. I saw some results, dropped from a size 8 to a 6.
But I had zero stamina and my strength sucked. I'm 46 and want to enlist as a reservist nurse in the USAF. I need to pass the physical agility test and wasn't doing it on my own. I needed structure and motivation.
I jumped on a hard body challenge and failed miserably!! I stayed FTDI and followed everything 100%. But we aren't all built the same, and I have IBS which tremendously slows my metabolism. BUT, I don't have back *** anymore, my love handles are more like love nubs, I can do 35 sit ups, 16 push ups, and gained endurance to run a mile.
Lifting 20 lbs was a nightmare on day one. Now lifting 20 feels like picking up a paper bag. My trainers are awesome motivators, encouraging, will help you push, and don't give up on anyone in the group. We have 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 am classes and 4,5,6,7,8 PM classes.
The trainers are certified at my location. I was told about the supplements like protein and BCAA, etc, but they weren't pushed on me and I didn't buy them. I use my own protein from Sprouts and BCAA from a local company, krill oil from Costco. Yes, I lost my challenge, but I feel amazing; healthier, stronger, faster, motivated.
I joined the gym after and go 5 days a week, plus I run at my local gym. I have no complaints because nothing was hidden from me.
I lost the challenge, but I gained so much more. And i'm ready for my physical agility test.
Totally disagree! Doing their challenge and then joining the gym afterwards is one of the best decisions I've ever made!
I'm 55 and have lost about 40 lbs of fat so far since January! I've made new, like-minded friends and look and feel better than I have in 20 years! Even my marriage is better!
Invest in yourself and do the work. It's life-changing and totally worth it!
Do the work!!! The program works
You sound very very bitter. I was able to loose the twenty lbs with out doing the emergency diet for 3 challenges before I had to finally do it on my 4th. They want you to succeed, and the emergency diet is the last ditch effort to get you to loose the weight.
It's true that you have to work hard to lose your weight, but hey, if you had not gained it in the first place you wouldn't be here. I've seen a lot of successful campers lost their weight and get their money back.
You are just mad because you didn't! Yes, if you are close, the last week can be brutal to make sure you meet your goal. But hey, you lost 20lbs!! or more.
Don't disparage this program.
It's not for everyone, but for those looking to work hard and stick with a goal, get LOTS of motivation (everyone there needs to lose at least 20lbs), and feel good about yourself, this could be the plan for you. PS...you are NEVER obligated to purchase their supplements!
Yes, you are obligated I was told today if I didn't It would be harder for me to lose weight!
But still, it is your choice
I was not pressured at all!
All the people *** about the camp are the ones who werenโt disciplined with FTDI and as a result didnโt lose the 20 pounds. Not their fault if you still want that midnight chocolate cake
I agree with this person! This place is a rip off for your moneys worth!
You can honestly do that all on your own without having to pay all that money! Or find a personal trainer for even cheaper for six weeks! If your truly dedicated you could totally do this on your own as well! Follow the diet plan and keep a consistent workout!
Your good! And why would I want to join a place after the six weeks challenge which has such limited timings for their gym, and limited places?! I could pay less and go to 24 hour fitness, just like the owner of this plan does! This person is 101% right!
The people saying otherwise, are the ones that lost 20 pounds and got their money back in the challenge, and/or their own employees, or someone was getting paid to post what they are, in regards to it being a great plan!
Honestly, itโs a temporary quick fix! Simple as that!!!
You must be someone who couldn't stay disciplined and couldn't make it. If the regular gym worked more people would be in better shape!
This program works! It takes commitment!
Some have it and some don't! It's that simple.
This lori person must work for them. Dont do it its garbage. They are not even personal trainers.
Yeah, I agree she must work for them. Thank God I didn't give them my money! Lol.