Dear John Basedow:

I just wanted to tell you that you are my inspiration for changing my 
overall physique. I have managed to lose a good deal of weight and have transformed myself into a new person. I used to be ashamed to take off my shirt at the beach and now, believe it or not, I have actually won some muscle contests down here in Florida. 

I always had a weight problem and controlling my intake of food. The more I tried to control it the more it controlled me. I was eating at the wrong times and not eating the right foods but, with your help, I have managed to finally get my nutrition plan fine tuned to the point where I feel great about myself. I am proud to say my new stats are as follows:
165 lbs 31" waist 43" chest 16" veiny arms

Thank you again for making me feel good about myself in how I look. I would love to meet you to thank you in person. 

Thanks again,
A Satisfied Fan
Glenn Arnold
Sunrise, FL

Dear Ms. Franklin/Customer Relations,

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my success story of the transformation of my physique. I still cannot believe how I look! I have managed to loose a great deal of weight. I was always ashamed to take off my shirt at the beach -- even as a child. I remember swimming in the ocean with my shirt on -- not to prevent overexposure to the sun but to avoid being sneered at for my excess blubber. But I'm HAPPY :-) to say this is not true now. I take my shirt off with CONFIDENCE and, believe it or not, I have even managed to win a muscle contest down here in South Florida. I was
really emotionally shaken up by winning.

I feel so much better about myself thanks to John Basedow's advice on eating correctly -- stressing the importance of eating the right foods, increasing one's metabolism by eating more meals a day, and the importance of the time of day to eat these meals, etc.

The products I found most effective to my success are Thermogen and
Glutamine. WOW -- I never knew how just two supplements could help
transform my physique. In addition, I have started to include other
supplements in my health regimen. They are whey protein and 4 androstene-3 Beta,17-Beta-Diol. I also make sure I take in at least a gallon of water per day to flush out any impurities that need to be discarded.

Thank you very much for giving me the knowledge to further enhance my
muscular health and development. You have SAVED my overall emotional and physical being :-).

Please feel free to include my story on your FMS SUCCESS STORIES Web page. I am thrilled that I will be part of helping other people succeed in obtaining their physical and muscular goals.

Attached is a recent pic of me. I don't have a before picture. I was too ashamed to keep them.

Yup -- I'll say it again. Thanks, John, for all your help.
YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE !!

A Satisfied Customer,
Glenn Arnold

To: Virginia Greenfield

Over the years I have tried many fad diets and fad diet items. Nothing was working and I was beginning to think that the excess weight I had put on was mine forever. It seems when you hit 30 your metabolism slows down, and boy does it slow down. I could just look at a piece of Ice cream cake and put on 3 pounds. I guess a part of me wasn't facing reality. I figured what worked for me in the past will work for me today. I thought it was okay to eat the same way I did ten years ago. This was a wake up call.

John has a great quote: "The only weight I was losing was in my wallet!" This was before he used the FMS approach, of course. But his quote was exactly how I was feeling. I was getting bombarded with useless information from what I previously thought were some reliable sources.

The FMS series was exactly what I was looking for. I needed to hear that there was a "natural" way of body sculpturing. 

I must say that I was deeply impressed by your masterful insight on health and fitness. I was inspired by the FMS Videos, especially SIXPACK ABS. I can't think of any person or organization that would not benefit from your myriad of skills and abilities. I believe in the FMS way of fitness. Like John, I believe in natural supplementation. I will stand by products that enhance health and sports performance and show us how to benefit from exercise and a healthy lifestyle. 

On my training and diet: I started at 220 lbs (22% fat) 
Current: 197lbs 11% (13 weeks)

I followed the routine and diet outlined in FMS. To my surprise I was able to shed unwanted body fat...no more yo-yo dieting. This is a change in eating habits, not deprivation. I have a weekly cheat day and still lose weight! 

This is a slow process. My next goal is to get down to a single digit
body fat percentage. Anyone can benefit from the FMS series. The information is straightforward and easy to follow. I know I'm not exactly where I'd like to be but now I'm convinced it's right around the corner.

Thanks John for your help and inspiration! Please continue - how about a cookbook? 

Thanks Again,
Mark
Westford, MA

Dear John,

I recently purchased and viewed your video FITNESS MADE SIMPLE. I've found it to be the best workout video that I've seen. Already I'm noticing a difference in my productivity and attitude towards working out.
Once again I would like to thank you for creating such a great video. I've also recently ordered SIXPACK ABS and look forward to using your programs to help me achieve my fitness goals.

Donavan
Portland, OR

John,

Just wanted to send you a brief note thanking you for producing your awesome "Fitness Made Simple" Video. 

As a busy 43-year-old, I have never written or felt compelled to write a "thank you" note to anyone for anything I have ever purchased... except for this note to you. So why am I writing this one? Because the results I have gotten from following your short but result oriented workout routines and simple nutritional approach to fitness has yielded almost unbelievable changes in my physique, general health, mental attitude, and energy levels. It’s really quite amazing.

For example, in just 4 short weeks of following your "Fitness Made Simple" video:

I dropped an amazing 12 pounds of body fat.

I developed a significantly tighter and more defined upper body physique including tighter abs, greater definition of my triceps and biceps, and gained roughly 6 inches of tight muscle mass in my chest and back. Almost every time I walk by my wife she comments on how great I look!

My energy level has shot through the roof and my decision-making faculties have become more accurate and seem to be razor sharp.

But the most significant change (to me) has not been in the way my wife reacts to me or how my clothes fit better or how I accomplish many more tasks during my busy workday. It has come in a recent visit to my Doctors office.

After I was on prescription cholesterol controlling medication for quite some time, my doctor recently administered a blood test, commented on the obvious changes in my physique, and then...

HE TOOK ME OFF THE MEDICATION! 

My cholesterol levels had adjusted to their normal acceptable levels. What a great feeling not to have to be dependent on some prescription drug for my health!!

This is amazing to me. I have no doubt that it’s a direct result of following your exercise routine in combination with your intelligent and educated guide to a healthier nutritional approach (eating more often was a little hard to swallow -- at first -- but I quickly adjusted).

John, I don’t know if everybody can experience the same results I have from your video, but how will they know if they don’t give it a shot? Thanks a Million! You have a fan for life!

Sincerely,
Izzy
Woodbridge, NJ

Dear John,

First of all, I would like to say that I am a big fan of yours. You are an inspiring fitness guru who I, and many of my college buddies, aspire to be like. I have seen your commercials for many years now and I am still awe struck every time. Throughout the past 2 months I have started a workout program in my residence hall at Marquette University. We lift very hard everyday trying to get toned. Some do it to impress the chicks while others do it to build self-esteem. The FMS program is a big success. Everyone is very pleased with themselves as am I. Well I just wanted to thank you for being an inspiration to us and a catalyst for our program

My deepest respect,
Joe
Marquette, MI

Hey John,

It's me Justin. I wanted to tell you that I have been using Adipokinetix for the past couple of weeks. At first I was a little scared because it has caffeine but I simply cut out teas and anything else with excessive caffeine and I was fine. Although I was not able to afford both the Adipokinetix and Guggulbolic I have seen amazing results. I am an actor and I just did 4 episodes of a television show on MTV called "Undressed." When they told me I had to take off my shirt I wanted to look extra cut so I whipped out the Adipokinetix and it helped me achieve that cut look. I just bought your "Awesome Hour Upper Body Workout" as well and I must say it is awesome indeed. Well done. You are very inspiring. I warm up, do your workout, and then I would finish with the Tae-bo Workout by Billy Blanks for cardio. This has given me great results.

Thanks again
Justin
Culver City, CA

Dear John,

I've been working out to the FMS AWESOME HOUR UPPER BODY HOME WORKOUT for a couple of months and I've seen amazing results in my muscle strength, toning, and growth. I'm 42 years old so I allow a 2 day rest period between workouts. Now I'm in the best shape I've ever been in.

Paul
New York, NY

Dear John,

After watching the "Fitness Made Simple" video and audiotape I became a 
regular customer of the GEN products (of course in combination with strict workout and nutritional programs) including Glutamine Express, Thermogen, Pyruvate, and 19-NOR as well as Creavescent and the Lean Machine bar. 

I have made GREAT PROGRESS since starting to follow the Fitness Made Simple programs. Thank you for a great program!

Ken
North Potomac, MD

Dear John,

Your advise and guidelines have proven to be very beneficial to me. I have dramatically changed my physique as a result of following your program. I went from 180 lbs to 168 lbs in 2 months.

Serge
New York, NY

Hi John,

My name is Lovell Webb. I am a 57 Year old retired Broadcast
engineer/Rock n Roll DJ Here in the Mountains of Charleston, WV. I have both of your videotapes and your audiotape. I have lost 60 pounds. I walk a lot and three weeks ago I had to have Colon Cancer Surgery. Although I am not out of the woods yet the doctor thinks I am making a very good recovery. I am about 
5'7" and weigh 188lbs. I have already been walking in excess of a mile a day.

John, it's amazing how being fit or in my case nearly fit can be such a great help in bouncing back from major surgery. I was actually looking forward to walking the day after and the days after weren't as painful as I imagined and had heard. I have you to thank for the great advice that has carried me this far. The cancer was caught early enough that I had to have a colon resection but no colostomy and if radiation is needed (I'll know in 2 weeks) it will most likely be Chemo in pill form. This last year I have felt better and better about myself than I have for years.

Thanks John for your great program. I always refer to you as my Guru.

Your Friend,
Lovell
Charleston, WV

Dear John,

I borrowed your AWESOME HOUR UPPER BODY WORKOUT from a friend. I tried it and it's great. I've gained 2" on my chest and overall I'm very happy. I think you have the most perfect pecs I've ever seen and I've seen a lot. Just wanted you to know you have fan for life. If you ever get a poster out let me know. It would be inspiring.

F.P.

John,

Hope all is going well !

I'm down to the weight I want to be at which hasn't happened since 
high school 20 years ago. I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing for a 
while and then start trying to put quality pounds back on.

Thanks for being such an inspiration to me. I think of you as a friend.

Tim S.
Cabot, AR