Hi Raphael,

I’ve been hearing a lot about your Boot Camp DVD. In fact, a friend of mine told me that you’re available to help someone who uses the DVD. Would you tell me a little about the workout and the program? I’m sick and tired of not losing weight, and I need to do something about this! Thanks. -- Lori

Lori,

Talk about perfect timing! You’ll see what I mean as you read further.

The eDiets Best Body Boot Camp DVD and online support program has been a smashing success. Many of the eDiets members who participated in the first 6-week program lost body fat and inches while increasing strength and endurance. One eDiets member lost an astonishing 16 pounds and one other member fit into a dress that she hadn’t been able to wear for over 15 years.

I designed four levels of high-energy workouts to get major results in just six weeks. The key to this program is the 1-on-1 support that I personally provide. I not only outline a specific plan for six weeks based on experience level, but I also make myself 100 percent available on the eDiets Boot Camp support board.

This is a private support board for Boot Camp participants, and I’m actively engaged on the board every day. I answer questions, review your progress, review your nutrition program and help get you to a realistic goal in six weeks.

I don't just give you the DVD and send you on your way. Over the course of the six weeks, I provide appropriate increases in exercise frequency and intensity so you can progress as quickly as possible.

I also push people, coach them, motivate them and ask them to challenge themselves. It's not only about a step-by-step workout progression for six weeks, but also daily contact from me and the ability to communicate with me to help you reach your goals.

I designed workouts for several different fitness levels. The Basic Training workout is perfect for beginners, the Battle Ready workout is ideal for intermediates and Advanced Camp is great for those who can handle a high degree of challenge. Plus, most exercises have a modified version for those who can't perform certain moves due to physical limitations.

All the workouts are around 25-30 minutes. I created this workout time because I wanted to eliminate the "no time to exercise" excuse. You don't need long exercise sessions to see results with the workouts I’ve designed.

I encourage you to join eDiets and sign up (Jan. 5 is the last day to join boot camp!). The next 6-week session begins Jan. 11. Also, when you join eDiets. you also can select from any of our online meal plans or opt for the eDiets meal delivery plan.

One of the things you may also like is that the exercise team I use in the DVD are eDiets members who I’ve personally worked with to get to goal. Cathy lost 115 pounds and Justin lost 65 pounds. I wanted a team comprised of real people who’ve lived through the ups and downs of the the weight-loss journey and who walk their talk.

A lot can happen in six weeks, and if you’re committed to make a change then sign up and make this short-term commitment to yourself. This will ignite your motivation and set you up for a magical 2010. I hope to see in the next 6-week program, Lori!

If you're ready to improve your health, your body and your life, get your Best Body Boot Camp DVD now, and This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , and see what YOU can accomplish in six short weeks! (Hurry, you have to sign up by Jan. 5 to get in!)

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