The Fat to Fit Training System

"Ray, Thanks for you encouraging email. I think you are the first author who has ever personally thanked us for purchasing their book and expressed an interest in how their book is helping us in our goals. Thanks for your help and interest in us. We look forward to updating you monthly on our progress."

Sincerely,
Marie + Kevin

Hello Ray, I became a client in January 2004, and have worked with you on different fitness routines and nutrition plans. I wanted to share my latest program results and success with you and your readers.

I completed a 3 month program involving weight training and COMMANDO CARDIO from Sept. 20 to Dec.17/2004. During my journey I sustained a bicep injury just under 2 months into the program. At this point I was achieving great results so this injury really brought my spirits way down. I approached Ray and like many times before he pushed and challenged me to keep MOTIVATED and spent additional time with me in order to adapt my training to compensate for my injury.

The concern and support that Ray showed allowed me to re-charge and I NEVER GAVE UP and made the suggested changes and adaptations to my program. In fact I never missed a COMMANDO session or training session during the program.

The results are that I went from 18% body fat to 11%. As well I increased my lean muscle mass and improved my cardio conditioning.

Thanks for all of your support Ray and I am now ready for a new challenge.

Dave Fafard
Calgary Personal Training Client and Friend

RAY:

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Today, as you know, I was an emotional wreck......I sincerely appreciated your empathic approach. I think one of the most important things we talked about was DISCIPLINE. For some reason, I think I really needed someone to say to me "Discipline is crucial to your success." You know how sometimes things just 'click'??? Well that word "clicked" in my head. I think I have been struggling with being "disciplined" with myself for a long time. By sharing your story about the sumo wrestler, I now understand the importance of discipline. I hope I can be more disciplined from this point forward. I'm not exactly sure why I struggle with being disciplined with myself, but I hope that through thoughtful meditation & soul searching an answer will become apparent.

You are such an important force in my life right now & I'm grateful that you are willing to have me as a client. Strangely, I feel like you are somewhat of a "Socrates" for me (i.e. Peaceful Warrior). Your guidance is superb, but I also know that I am ultimately responsible for my journey. Thank you for being on this journey with me. Despite the fact that my journey sometimes feels more like a wicked roller coaster ride, I feel truly blessed that you're willing to help me understand that it is just a journey & it's happening this way because it is meant to, and that I have chosen this path.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
C U Wednesday
Andrea
Calgary Personal Training Client

Hi Ray,

I just wanted to pass on my comments about my personal training experience training with Will. I'm extremely pleased with the results we achieved and I know that I couldn't have done it without him. He is very knowledgeable and helped me out with my diet and supplements and could answer any questions that I had. He made sure that I maintained perfect form in my weight training and pushed me when I needed it.

I lost just over 3% body fat in 3 months and 3 dress sizes. I can't say enough about him. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Will and Building Bodies personal training to any of my friends. Give him a big pat on the back for a job well done. It was definitely worth the money.

cheers,
Liana Smith
Complex Bid Development Manager
Calgary Personal Training Client

Hi Ray,


I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for all that you have done for me.


Last night I went home after training and fell asleep, par of the course being in Cancer treatments. Without a doubt I am so thankful that you still motivate me to work out, even during the hardest parts of treatment.


Quitting was never an option, even though some days feel as though it would be easier to just give in to the fatigue. I am truly thankful for you persistence in training me, finding ways to work around the obstacles and simply being a huge motivational factor in my exercise program. Without this, I would have never made it on to the experimental drug test group for patients with Non-Hodgkin's. With more options open to me and the desire to keep healthy, I know I will beat this.


Leanne M. Christie
Fekete Associates Inc.
Personal Training Client
Calgary Alberta

Hey Ray Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you again for all of your help and motivation on my road to becoming fit.


You are always very willing to offer advice and help with any workout or diet needs and I want you to know that I appreciate it. I hadn't been at Commando Cardio class for a while due to other things and being there yesterday reminded me of how much of a difference it makes in my attitude toward fitness for the rest of the week. (And the pain in my legs and shoulders are reminding me that I can't skip!)


Thank you again for your continued effort to bring fitness to the rest of us!

Donna

I have to step in on this one because Nikki is too shy to brag! Crazy girl...

In two months Nikki has has gone from 151 pounds to 146.6 pounds. She has lost 7.8% bodyfat and gained 8.55 pounds of lean feminine muscle. What does this mean for her figure? How about 2.25 inches off her waist, 1/2 inch off her thighs and 1.5 inches off her hips! Ohh and that bit on the back of the arms..lost half inch there too!


Congrats Nikki your dedication paid off!

Hello Ray,

I just wanted to tell you how much i have enjoyed reading your articles and how helpful many have been.

I am 32 a mother of three, who like many mums put aside her well being and those couple of hours a day that could be hers aside while i delt with being a mum and wife. i used to be very fit about 6 years ago and now that my little ones is going to preschool i have joined the gym. a little cardio and weights. today i challenged myself and took a step class( i used to be addicted to step before i got addicted to the house : ) ) wow i felt so good especially since i was able to do as the advanced women did...

so thanks for sharing your imput on the web, keep up the good work.

Dina from the middle east

Good Morning,

Just wanted to say thank you for getting me through the 11:30am workout yesterday. Obviously I was not in the greatest of attitude due to work. well, the real "light bulb" moment was the last thing you said "regardless of what happened before you got here, your day has already improved with the good workout you just had".

So, I carried that into the meeting in the afternoon and dealt with the blow by blow in a very constructive way. I came out ahead so the day obviously continued to improve.

thanks,
Name Witheld

Hi Ray,


Since starting with you in January I have gone from 117 pounds to 114 pounds. I didn't think that was much untill we did the bodyfat test like you said.


I went from 30% to 18%!! I guess you were right when you said I was was looking great... I lost 12% body fat while putting on 9.71 pounds of muscle in all the right places.


Thanks Ray


Branda Moen-Calgary AB

Anyways , I started my weight training session with you on October 22,2003. At first , I thought it was going to kill me because I would come home after the workout and lay on the couch for the remaining 2 hours ( before bed ) . But the last week has been great - I feel like some changes are taking place and positive ones at that .


I am no longer totally wiped once I leave your sessions, ( NO NEED TO DOUBLE THE WGTS THO - hahha) ; instead I feel like I can still come home and do something . And did I mention that I have also gained about 5 lbs. and as for my inner self ..hmmmm ..I do feel better about myself ( maybe that is because I have noticed the toning up of all areas ) ...so I am looking forward to more positive changes .


Larry Stuart- Calgary Alberta

Hi Ray,


Here are the results from my weigh-in today. I am down to 155.1 lbs. When I started with you, I weighed 185.5 lbs.


My Body Fat is now 31.5% and was originally 43.9% when I started!


Still have about the same amount to lose again before I am at where I want to be, but hopefully if I stay the course, will get there in less time.


Thanks for all your support and encouragement.

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Hi Ray,


Just a quick email to let you know things went very well with Nate your nutritionist today. Since my last visit, I have lost 3% more body fat and gained 9 lbs. of lean mass. I am up to 115 for lean mass! See you later today


Cheers, Tracey
Personal Training Client
Calgary Alberta

I came to Ray after a serious car accident that left me unable to work for nine months. After being unable to do much for several months my body was starting to slip and I wasn't healthy. Since training with Ray I have made dramatic improvements in several areas of my health. After my latest checkup I am no longer border line type 2 diabetic. My blood sugar levels are down from 6.3 to 5.7. My total cholesterol is down from 4.16 to 3.24 and my resting heart rate is now 61 from 73. My pants fit better after losing 21 pounds and now have the energy to do the things I enjoy. So thanks for everything Ray.


Simon

I have been training with personal trainer Ray Burton for several months now. Using Ray's advice and training principles, I have been capable of loosing 29 pounds of body fat while adding 12 pounds of lean body mass. Thank-you for everything Ray


Warren Coles
Calgary Personal Training Client

Hi Ray,

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you again for helping me with my studies by completing my little interview.

It is refreshing to find someone who will take a few minutes of their time to help.

All the best for the holiday season, good luck in 2005.

Bob Cater, Certified Personal Trainer

Graydon is a good example of what can be accomplished with a change in attitude towards life. GREAT JOB!

Been very proud of two of my Calgary clients, Ross Screaton and Don Furuness. Ross has dropped 29 pounds down from 388 and made a 6% reduction in bodyfat while adding 5 pounds of muscle! GREAT JOB!


Don has gone from 177 to 181 pounds while dropping 6% bodyfat! This leaves him with 12 new pounds of body changing muscle. ANOTHER WELL DONE!


Its important to note that these guys only spend three hours a week in the gym....results don't take long!

An update on Ross:

COMMANDO CARDIO-Testamonials

WELL...WELL ...WELL

SO YA WANTED TO HEAR HOW SORE WE ALL ARE TODAY ????...hhhhhmmmm

LET'S JUST SAY THAT EVERYTHING BUT MY BUTT IS SORE , AND I KNOW THAT I WAS SQUATTING LOW ENOUGH - IF I HAD SQUATTED ANYMORE , I AM SURE THAT MY BUTT WOULD HAVE REACHED CHINA ....

As an aside though ...what's with some of the other's whose butts never even dropped ???HAHAHHAHA

Admittedly tho , probably did about 260 squats , because the ol ' legs were already burning sooooooooo bad , but it was all FUN wasn't it ....so much so that we will have to do it all over again on .....like ....Thursday ......notttttttt

Have a good week

See ya Thursday !!

Larry

Hi Ray, My name is M.J. and I have been a gym member for 14 years. My workouts include all classes in the Aerobics studios, by many instructors that have come and gone---Lots of fun though!! And I do weights--not too serious, just toning along with Body Pump Classes.

Anyway, holy cow, I really love your website, talking about covering a broad spectrum!! I was recently at your Commando Cardio class and I absolutely loved it.


Thanks so much, see you tomorrow for your "kick Ass" Commando Cardio!

MJ

Ray, I would say your commando cardio class is fun but very intense...a great over all workout...just like I imagine "boot camp" might be.


Thanks


Manny, Elements Salon and Day Spa, Calgary

Ray, I think your "COMMANDO CARDIO" class is awesome. Every week, I look forward to it because it keeps me motivated to continue working out. I see and feel results. You manage to push us to pretty high levels without making us want to give up because "its too hard" or for other lame excuses why people tend to quit. Thanks for all your support and encouragement throughout the class. See you at the gym,


Jessica Parks

Hi Ray

You know me - This is Mark - I am deaf that I go to your commando classes Mondays and Thursdays. I thanked Gina for taking me to your class. It was very tough first class but, I knew I will keep myself push to develop into a great shape. I am very pleased with myself and enjoy workin out in your classes. It is very hard but, I push myself harder though.

Thanks
Mark, Calgary Alberta