March 28, 2004
Coach,
I purchased your book "Total Body Transformation" 3 weeks ago and my life has not been the same since. I bought it on a Sunday in San Mateo, CA and had read all the way through the Green Tara Workout by the time I arrived home back in Fairfield, IA that Monday night. (My wife and I were visiting family out there) I weighed 270lbs back in October 2003, when I decided to get off my rear and start exercising. I had recently listened to an audio tape by Covert Bailey and understood about exercising aerobically. So, I started jogging one day and playing tennis the next. I would shoot basketballs on Sunday with a friend and walk to work here and there. When I picked up your book 3 weeks ago, I weighed 215 lbs. Just about a month or two before picking up your book, I started lifting weights to build a little more muscle, which I understood would help me burn fat more efficiently. I also have been eating Sunrider as well as vegetarian for 8 years and I have been practicing Transcendental Meditation for 14 years. So, when I first saw your book in the Chicago O'hare Airport, I thought "This book is for me!"
By Monday after the first week, I saw a difference in my posture and build. Wow! I enjoy my program everyday of the week. As it has been Freezing cold here I do all of my cardio workouts in the huge recreation center we have here on campus. (http://www.mum.edu/) But, with spring coming, I look forward to getting OUTSIDE. My HP Yoga practice is gentle and I am getting more flexible/stronger everyday.
My wife and I plan to move back to California in a few years. I plan to attend one of your classes when I am back there so that I can meet you face to face.
Thank you very much for putting your thoughts and experiences down on paper. I appreciate every word.
Sincerely,
Michael French