Ariane Botts
Weight Loss At 26 years old I was on my way to poor health. A wake-up call came at a doctor's visit in March 2006. My blood pressure was 130/90, my pulse was 96 and I weighed 238 lbs. at 5'3"! My cholestrol was checked and found to be elevated at 221. I started exercising in May 2006 and by August had lost about 25 lbs. I still had poor diet habits and was still overweight.
I investigated and joined the BEAT program in September. At that time my cholesterol still measured 221, and my body fat was 46%. After the first week at BEAT, I 'felt beat!'
Now, after one year I have lost a total of 78 lbs and 11% body fat, and have changed my lifer forever! In addition to losing weight and looking and feeling better, my blood pressure has decreased to 100/60, my pulse rate is 65 and my cholesterol has decreased to 161.
I have just re-signed for another year with BEAT and their wonderful trainers and doctors, and I can't wait to see the results this time next year!
“I lost 117 lbs.in
10 short months…”
Heather Sapp
Weight Loss Prior to joining BEAT, I didn’t have much of a life; I was tired all the time. My body ached. I wasn’t able to walk up the stairs without losing my breath. I could barely bend over to paint my toenails and shopping for clothes was torture. Most importantly, my health was in danger. I had come to realize that if I wanted to live a better life and change, I needed help. I was not going to be able to do this on my own. I found that help at BEAT (Baker Enhanced Athletic Training).
Before BEAT I was living off fast food, eating whatever I wanted, and I drank up to 8 cans of diet coke a day. I exercised a little, but what I did on my own doesn’t even come close to what I do at BEAT. I now put three training sessions a week into my schedule and do extra cardio on my own. I have also learned the difference between eating to live and living to eat. I used to live to eat, not I eat to live. I have learned the food is fuel for my body, not the cure to my problems.
Since joining BEAT, my life has completely changed. I have lost 117 pounds and over 60inches off my body! WOW! My body fat percentage has gone from 44% to 22%, all in just 10 short months. I can’t even begin to tell you how much this accomplishment has changed my life. I am able to bend down and paint my toenails. I can run up the stairs without losing my breath. My body does not ache anymore. I am not tired all the time, and most importantly- I have added years to my life. When I joined BEAT, I was skeptical. I had failed so many times in my life with dieting and exercising. I had given up. I truly believed that I would never be a “normal” size again. Since losing weight, I have been able to do so many new activities that I couldn’t do because I was overweight, one of those activities was parasailing in Florida. This past summer I was able to fly 1200 feet above the ocean, there was nothing better than knowing that I was able to do that because of BEAT.
BEAT has given me my life back. Not only have I changed physically, but also I have changed emotionally and mentally. My self-confidence has improved 1000 times! Knowing that I have lost 117 pounds has made me realize that I can do anything if I put my mind to it. I have realized that if you have self-confidence you can achieve anything you want to. One thing that has helped me at BEAT is knowing that Matt, my trainer, will not let me fail. He will not let me give up! I know that he will never ask me to do something that I am not able to do. All of the trainers at BEAT genuinely care about their clients and they want you to succeed just as much as you want yourself to succeed.
Joining BEAT was a big decision because I was only working as a substitute teacher at that time, barely making ends meet. I didn’t know how I was going to pay my bills, but I knew that if I wanted a better and healthier life- I was going to have to make sacrifices. I tightened my spending and joined BEAT. Three months later, I landed a full time teaching job with Mason City Schools. I was employed full-time! I am so glad that I joined BEAT! You cannot put a price on your health!
I would like to say “Thank you” to everyone at BEAT. The trainers are knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for their clients. I would like to especially thank Matt Wiedemer- my personal trainer. Matt has been my hero. He was patient with me, when I was stubborn; he encouraged me when I didn’t believe in myself; he made me believe that anything is possible-even losing weight by dieting and exercising. Without the trainers supporting me every step of the way, I would not have been able to make the lifestyle changes that I have. Everyone at BEAT has enriched my life. Once again, thank you BEAT- you have saved my life!
Tammy Taylor
Weight Loss Prior to joining BEAT, I had never worked out on a regular basis my entire life. I had tried health clubs before. However, I lacked the confidence and motivation to do it on my own. Not to mention how intimidated I felt by everyone working out and working at the gym
Approaching my 40th birthday, I decided it was time to get serious and make a change. I drove by BEAT and called to learn more. I was extremely skeptical. However, after meeting with Dr. Patrick and Matt, I agreed to give it a try.
Three months later and I’m hooked! The atmosphere at BEAT is supportive and encouraging. When I think I can’t – Matt or Dr. Patrick say I CAN.
I can’t imagine training without BEAT. I would like to thank Matt and Dr. Patrick for their encouragement, support and pushing. Thank you for helping to build my confidence. And thanks for the ABS! I couldn't have done it without you guys!
Tammy Taylor
Andrew Murray, 15 years old, Mason High School
Weight Loss My main reason for going to beat was to get in better physical shape. Being fortunate enough to live and travel all over the world (due to my Dad’s work) and see many different cultures including attending school in Japan, I learned that physical fitness is the most important thing needed to live a long and healthy life. Since starting at beat, I have lost 36 pounds in 36 weeks and gained 11 pounds of lean muscle! Going to BEAT has been a great influence in my life, it has increased my self-esteem and all around confidence.
I now work at BEAT part-time after school helping everyone to reach their goal of being in great physical shape. Just remember, it’s your life, and it should not revolve around a Twinkie.
Andrew
Susanne M. Cassidy, Registered Nurse
Weight Loss I would like to thank Matt, Dr. Pat, Dr. Paul and everyone at BEAT who has helped me over the last 2 months. I cannot believe the difference it has made in my life in just 60 days. I am 40 years old, a single mom and I have two active teenagers. I work full time as a registered nurse in a Clinical Manager role. My life is very busy. Two months ago, I decided to change my life style and get motivated to be healthy. I saw an advertisement for BEAT and decided to make the commitment to change my lifestyle. Over the past 2 months, I have lost 33 pounds and many inches. I have more work to do to achieve my goal, but just in the short period of time with BEAT, I have accomplished huge hurdles and, most importantly, I like who I have become in the process.
At Beat, I feel I have a team of support around me. The BEAT team always answers my questions, helps me to maintain my motivation level, and keeps me inspired. I am amazed at how my body continues to transform. The workouts are purposeful and challenging, and Matt, (my trainer) comes across as just plain good-natured, and liked by everyone. To me, Matt is the kind of leader/motivator who encourages you to work hard, go for it on those days when you have it, and equally as important, to at least maintain movement on those inevitable days when energy is not quite what it should be due to injury.I feel that I'm finally in control of my life again. I feel energetic, excited to exercise, and I actually want to eat healthy. BEAT has taught me discipline and I am committed to changing my lifestyle. BEAT provides support, encouragement , and inspiration, and I am honored to be a part of it! Thank you for designing a program that allows average people to get extraordinary results.Susanne M. Cassidy, RN BSN
Senior Clinical Manager
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Home Care Services and StarShine Hospice
Amy Clark
Weight Loss “I’ve tried every diet, worked out at every gym possible, and read tons of books on weight loss, and I failed each and every time. After training 4 weeks with Matt and the Baker Brother’s, I lost 10 pounds. My body and attitude have totally changed, I even had to get my wedding dressed resized smaller so it would fit. This is the BEST thing I have EVER done for myself. Thanks BEAT, for changing my life.”
Deanna Ettinger-Beam
Weight Loss In only 6 months I went from a size 13/14 to a size 8 and lost over 3 1/2 inches on each thigh with a total loss of over 24 lbs of FAT (while gaining 12 lbs of muscle). That's over 12% total body fat lost. After my pregnancy over 2 years ago I could not get the extra weight off on my own, but now thanks to training at BEAT, I am in better shape than I was even in High School!
Jerri Nicholson
Weight Loss My name is Jerri Nichelson known at B.E.A.T. as “Jerri Lee.” I am originally from the great state of Texas. A real die-hard Texas girl! I have lived in the Mason area for about 4 years and loving it!! I am especially excited about finding B.E.A.T.At age 45, I knew I needed to do something as I felt my body slipping. Just going up the stairs at home would make me winded. My energy and stamina levels were very low.
I had a hard time physically just keeping up with my 2 boys, ages 11 and 8. I felt that life was passing me by and I knew I needed to change the direction of my life in the area of physical fitness. As a result, I began to look for a solution.After being next door at lunch, I walked over to the B.E.A.T. in Mason and asked about their physical fitness programs. Almost immediately, I was hooked on their approach and methods of physical fitness. I have been working out at B. E.A.T for about 5 month’s now and I love it! I never thought I would love working out as much as I do. One thing that really impressed me was the fact that they know exactly where to target each workout to get optimal results. Workouts at B.E.A.T. are totally different than other workout places.So what is the result? I feel more energetic and my stamina has gone up. Now my boy’s have a hard time keeping up with me! My body is more shaped and toned including my arms and legs, but especially my abs (which have always been a problem area since giving birth). I look and feel better than I ever have and have even turned a few heads. I have had women approach me asking me what my secret is to looking young and fit. I tell them the difference for me has been my diet and exercise. I have gone from a dress size of 6 to a 0 and my husband now calls me his “hard-body babe.” I have promised not to “BEAT” him up.Based on what B.E.A.T. has done for me, I would encourage others to break out of the mold of poor physical fitness, lack of energy and obesity regardless of your age. So come on, start a whole new trend. Don’t put up with being older and plumper but rather accept the B.E.A.T. challenge today. Begin your journey towards becoming more energetic, leaner and physically fit!
Fran Johnson
Weight Loss “I lost 17 pounds, 4 inches of my waist, and a total of 12 inches in 8 weeks. My self esteem has improved a 1000 percent. BEAT has totally transformed my life”
Joy Wilson
Weight Loss Joy went from 43% body fat down to 25% body fat.
She lost 31 pounds of fat and gained 15 pounds of lean muscle mass.Thank you BEAT for giving back the person I was before my weight gain and self esteem that was totally gone. When I came to see Dr. Patrick and Matt to discuss my weight gain, I was doing palates and yoga but I wasn't getting the result I wanted, in one summer I only lost 6 pounds.
As soon as I started my program at BEAT, I lost 6 pounds in only FOUR DAYS!!!! My goal was to stand in front of a full length mirror and really like what I was seeing. I am amazed at the results that are taking place with my body. When you get older they say changes take place, especially for women, I didn't look good in any of my clothes so this made me feel uncomfortable about going out anywhere. Now I feel GREAT when I look in the full length mirror. Wow what a difference! My energy level is through the roof, the way you feel and the way you start thinking everything changes. The staff is so great, Matt, Dr. Patrick, I’m so glad you helped me start my life again.Joy
Adrian Ross: NFL Linebacker
Injury Rehabilitation "I have never felt better since getting my back adjusted and getting my hamstrings released before and after each game. Since I have been under regular Chiropractic care with Drs. Baker I have been more resilient to injuries and much more flexible. Getting adjusted before and after each game has made a huge difference in my performance "-Adrian Ross
Corey Dillon: NFL All Pro Running Back
Injury Rehabilitation "I played with a left hamstring injury since playing college football at Washington University. I went to doctors all over the country to find out what was wrong, and none of the doctors could figure out the problem in my hamstring. I went to Drs. Baker and they found a huge knot in my hamstring and they were able to release it and fix my hamstring problem that I have had since college. I now get adjusted before and after every game. I have been injury free for the past 3 years and have been to the last three Pro Bowls."-Corey Dillon
Brian Simmons: Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker
Injury Rehabilitation "Playing in the NFL is very physically demanding on my lower back. Over the last two years of getting adjusted by the Bakers, my lower back has felt 100% better. My lower back is more flexible and strong. I've been injury free since I have been getting adjusted."-Brian Simmons
Franco Santoriello: IFBB Professional Bodybuilder
Injury Rehabilitation "I have been a professional bodybuilder for over ten years and I have literally injured almost every joint and muscle in my body. I have been getting adjusted and massaged at Baker Family Chiropractic regularly for the past two years and I can't tell you what a difference it has made in my life. My neck, shoulders and back feel so much better after getting adjusted. I am able to train with as much intensity now as I did when I was 25 years old.
Thanks for all your help Doctors."—Franco Santoriello
Jennifer (Johnson) Vezdos, Teacher, Mother-of-three
Injury rehabilitation and Weight Loss My experience with the Bakers started six years ago when I found that after having me second son I could no longer function with my neck and back pain. An auto accident years earlier was coming back to haunt me in scary ways and I really needed help. It took time to recover but once I did I wanted to not only feel better on the inside I also wanted to feel good about my appearance.
Doctors Paul and Patrick have been encouraging me over those six years to develop a healthier lifestyle in order to feel better about myself inside and out. This past year I was introduced to Matt as part of my back therapy. I decided after meeting Matt and understanding his vast knowledge about nutrition and training that he was the person I felt comfortable with to go with on this journey to better health. I have three children and after my daughter was born in 2000 I never got into any of my pre-pregnancy clothes. I had gone up 3 pants sizes and had tried various methods to re-gain my figure such as weight watchers, health club trainers etc. What I was missing was the B.E.A.T.s combination of personalized workouts, nutritional advice and encouragement and someone to always talk to about struggles and to hold me accountable for all of my choices good or bad. Matt has not only been all of that for me but also a lifelong friend. I feel very lucky to know everyone at Baker Family Chiropractic and the B.E.A.T. They have helped me to live life to the fullest and genuinely care about me and my family. The caring and fun environment at the beat will make you never want to go anywhere else.I can honestly tell you I look and feel better than I have since before my first son was born. I am back in those pre-pregnancy clothes sizes and feel really terrific!I wish you the best of luck and believe that your choice will be a good one if you choose the B.E.A.T. to get you feeling and looking great!
Jennifer (Johnson) Vezdos
Mother-of-three
Teacher, Childs Play class- Wall2wall soccer
Jennifer Cutter
Injury rehabilitation and Weight Loss To Baker Chiropractic and BEAT,
When I came to Baker Chiropractic for the first time I was skeptical. I had a bad experience with a chiropractor just one year earlier and I was scared to let anyone adjust my spine. Also I didn’t believe I could workout without being injured. This was due to my past experiences at other gyms. Every time I worked out in the past, even when hiring a trainer, I would injure myself. In the past two years I’ve suffered from multiple hernias and two budging discs.
I was looking not only to get in better shape but also for a way to feel better daily. I felt constant pain in my neck, shoulders and back. The pain left me with a continuous feeling of fatigue. I also knew that I needed to shed a few pounds or my health would only deteriorate. I have now been working out at BEAT and getting regular adjustments for the past two months and I can’t stress the difference it’s made in my life. I have more energy! I can sleep at night! And I went from a size 9-10 in women’s, to a 7-8 in the first six-weeks. I can honestly say that this is the best I’ve felt in ten years! I’m forty-two years old. I don’t feel like it and I’m told I don’t look it either. I couldn’t have done this on my own. I wanted to be healthy and now I’m healthier than I’ve been in years because Matt, who trains me, won’t allow me to give up. Oh, I’ve tried to cancel because I just didn’t believe I had the energy to workout that day, but there was no way Matt would allow me to fail. I want to thank Dr. Paul Baker, Dr. Pat Baker and Matt for all that they’ve done for me. My life will be different from now on and it’s all due to the plan they put in place for me and the confidence they gave me, showing me the impossible was really possible for me too. Thanks guys! I love you all.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Cutter
John Ledden, Mason High School student
Injury rehabilitation and Weight Loss When I came to BEAT, I had a goal in mind. I wanted to lose weight so I could be in the Navy ROTC program. I also came to BEAT with some restrictions. I was overweight, had 33% body fat, and I was still recovering from ACL reconstructive surgery. At first I said to myself, with all of my faults, how can they help me? But to my surprise within the first four weeks I lost 3% body fat, 10 pounds of fat, and gained 5 pounds of lean muscle mass.
Not only that, but my knee is now completely rehabilitated, as well as my self-esteem. BEAT has given me a new lease on my life and is helping me reach my goals.John
Jan Koenig, Accountant
Injury rehabilitation and Weight Loss I have suffered from excess weight and periodic back pain most of my adult life. At BEAT, Matt, in concert with Dr. Paul, has designed a program for me that has strengthened my back and alleviated many of the problems associated with my back pain. He has also helped me lose weight and build a healthier diet and lifestyle.
Unlike other gyms and programs I have belonged to in the past, BEAT’s personal trainers put the personal in Personal Training. They stay with you, literally, every step of the way. They are there not just to assure that you are performing exercises and using equipment properly, but to keep you challenged, cheer for you, and re-enforce your own motivation.The results, so far, are that I have lost 30 inches (6 dress sizes!) and have gained strength, confidence, and a more positive attitude toward life in general. In fact, I have discovered the Fountain of Youth! I feel, and look, better now, at age 50, than any time in the last ten years! As far as I am concerned, BEAT beats all others, hands down!Jan Koenig
Accountant
Kelly Steller, mother of two boys
Injury rehabilitation and Weight Loss Hi Dr. Paul
I can't thank you enough for putting me back on the right path.
I was first introduced to Dr. Paul Baker because of a neck injury. After several adjustments and other multiple physical therapies to fix my subluxation, I began to feel very comfortable with Dr. Paul and confided in him about being very unhappy with my body. Knowing I was morbidly obese for my height, my weight could not be helping my neck and shoulder, and I was afraid of other serous health issues that could occur due to my obesity.
That is when my life did a 180, Dr. Paul introduced me to BEAT! Matt sat with me and explained all the nutritional needs for my body that I had not been doing. I am currently a nursing student with two boys who keep me very busy. Food on the go seemed to be the thing to do. NOT!!!! After a lengthy consultation of what my body could endure physically, I was appalled of how out-of-shape I was not to mention I found out I was carrying around 55% body fat. Being 40 years old, this was unacceptable to me and that made my decision all that more easy to plunge into Matt's world of the BEAT workout and a new way of eating healthy.When I began working out, I was impressed of how Matt, Dr's Paul and Pat, and the other staff and clients made you feel right at home. Everybody there is so enthusiastic and supportive of each other. When you go to BEAT it is like adopting a new family. I am not saying this has been a walk in the park for me, I have had my days when I did not want to work out or eat right, but Matt has been there right by my side along with the other BEAT staff. With all this encouragement and hard work within the past five months, I am almost 60 lbs lighter. I have gone from a size 16 to a 6, and have lost almost three FEET in inches off of my body.Words can not express my gratitude! BEAT worked around my busy schedule and was there for me. BEAT has changed my life for the better.Sincerely Grateful
Kelly Steller
John Purdom, Professional baseball player
Athletic Performance “I was working out on my own, but not really making much progress. My sister was working out at BEAT and kept encouraging me to come with her. I finally joined her for a workout and have been coming everyday since then. My results are 100 times better than doing it on my own. There is no comparison”.
John Harper, High School and College Athlete, and Olympic Hopeful
Athletic Performance
Before BEAT
After 5 months at BEAT
Body Weight:
245lbs
194lbs
Body Fat:
24%
14%
Bench Press:
195lbs
365lbs
Deadlift:
315lbs
600lbs
Squat
215lbs
500lbs
Vertical Jump:
25"
35"
40 yard dash:
5.2sec
4.6sec
Discus Throw:
150ft
176.5ft
In November of 2001 I was desperate and willing to do anything to make the State track meet. For the past three years I had tried my hardest, yet had only managed an eighth place finish at the District track meet. I was referred by another trainer to Matt Wiedemer at BEAT. The trainer said Matt was a consultant to professional athletes and strength coaches and would be able to serve me better than any of the local trainers in the area. When I met Matt I explained my situation and the time frame with which we had to work with. With the track season starting in March and the State track meet in June, I did not have much time. Matt took his time getting to know me over the course of a two hour consultation. He took some measurements, collected some data, and put me through a series of physical tests. After the consultation we set up my next appointment. When I showed up at 5am Matt was ready for me. Matt explained the plan of action that would get me to the State track meet. Immediately I noticed that this was a different type of training from what I'd ever seen before. As we performed each activity, Matt clearly explained what I should do for the rest of the day to maximize recovery for the next workout. Later that evening Matt called me to ask how I felt after my first training session. I began to notice that my clothes fit differently and I kept getting compliments on how good I looked from friends and family. My strength and speed began to improve dramatically as I approached the beginning of track season. In the first track meet I not only won, but I had already broken my own personal record. As the season progressed I got better and better, Matt's plan was working perfectly. With the State meet only weeks away, Matt put me into the competition phase of my program. I advanced to the State meet as the top qualifier from my district, the same meet I only finished eighth in the year before. At the State meet I threw three personal records to give me a third place finish overall. Over only a five-month period of time I improved my discus throw twenty-seven feet and six inches! Because of my performance at the State meet I received a full scholarship to Kent State University! After continuing training with Matt I improved to third in the Nation as a Freshman with aspirations of making the Olympic Team for 2008! Training at BEAT is the only facility I would ever use because of the experience of the trainers and the results that they consistently provide. I also love training at BEAT because it is all personal training, which means everyone there is serious about getting results. I want to thank Matt and the guys at BEAT for all of their work and encouragement.Sincerely,
John Harper
John Wilkes, high school athlete
Athletic Performance I am currently a high school athlete participating in swimming and water polo. The combination of BEAT’s hard workouts and nutrition education has really helped me. I’ve gained 15 lbs. of muscle in 12 weeks and also lost 2% body fat.
Noah Scheib
Athletic Performance I’ve been training at BEAT 3 mos. I’ve gained 15 lbs. Of muscle, increased my bench by 50 lbs. And increased my squat by 50 lbs. My coach noticed a big improvement and I led the team in interceptions during spring football.
