JULIO T., HOUSTON TX, AE Client July 2002 to Present

Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 7:11 PM
Subject: My training experience

Dear AchievExcellence,

I'd been an admirer of Tom for many years prior to my visit to CA. He was and still is, known as the best of the best on squats, intensity, and legs. Something I've desired for the longest time.
So when given the opportunity to be taught by the best, I felt tremendous hope in achieving my goal. My goal. to master the strict, Olympic-style technique of squatting - to break its code!

I wanted a trainer who would really work with me on this. Work with me on adequately squatting and meeting all the requirements according to strict and proper squatting protocol. Things like playing with angles, technique, little tricks, and posture modifications that would force my body to make the exercise more productive. To really feel the exercise, so that I could finally work my way to phase 2 in the exercise - taking intensity to the point where I can feel the muscle about to burst. Oh, how I crave to experience that once again.

To my surprise I ended up with two trainers who met that criteria. Tom, who taught me core strength development, motor pathway development (awesome stuff), dynamic balance, and stabilizing muscle development. Than eagle eye Cha (Tom's wife), who expected perfection and nothing less! She could spot little flaws in just about any thing I performed and would than force you to tweak those flaws, tiny tweaks that would make all the difference in the world. I definitely underestimated Cha.

All in all, Cha and Tom taught me the key ingredients for performing the perfect squat, which was exactly what I wanted. Sure, I risked every thing when I took this 15-day journey out to
CA. It could of cost me financial security with my business back home and much more. But to me, nothing else mattered.only my goal - one of many. To me achieving this goal was worth the risk, expense, and would do it all over again if I had to. Thanks for everything, Julio T.

BRIAN B., IRELAND, AE Client April 2002 to Present

Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 12:18 AM
Subject: The Latest news

Tom & Cha

On the up and up I am off to Turkey and Greece tomorrow for 2 weeks vacation. My elbow is getting better, and I am down 10% BF since the photos I sent you (the abs are out for the beach). I am still 187lbs first thing in the morning. When I come home from vacation I will have 12 weeks to the Nationals, so it will be "balls to the wall" from there on in. I have a good feeling about the way I am going to look at the show, thanks to you, Tom.

I am eating big: 4 steaks/day, a few breasts of chicken, some eggs, lots of carbs. The advice you gave me is really paying off; I hope I can repay you by winning in October 2002, I am going to come over to see you after the show. I will keep you posted on what date I will be able to come just in case you may be out of town.

I hope to go to CA for a few months next May. If you send you postal address to, I will send you a post card from Greece and Turkey. Talk to you soon, All the Best, Brian

JOHN N., FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, AE Client Feb. 2002 to Present

Date: Friday, April 12, 2002 1:34 PM

Tom,

Our coaching call today was the best yet. I'm all over my journal right now gushing with insights and ideas for fresh commitments. I'm so glad I have the weekend free because that allows me to run with this right now for as long as I wish. I wouldn't be surprised if these ideas that are pouring out consume me for the rest of the weekend.

I had a thought about my complaints about "life" after we talked in light of your comments about self-commitment. It occurs to me right now that life has not gotten "old" and repetitive. My commitments have gotten old. As simplistic as it sounds, I believe a new and achievable
list of commitments are the nutrient my psychology has been seeking.

Very few people have the effect on me that you do. These calls are incredible. If you are getting half as much out of these talks as I am, we could both soon become dangerous with wealth, power, and happiness. You're the best! John

AE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM SINCE 2001 TO PRESENT

Cha, your whole foods workshops and overall approach to a healthy life a healthy mind and healthy body through sound nutrition has literally changed my entire perception of "food". Your extensive knowledge base in the practices of the food industry has given me invaluable tools with which to help myself, friends, family and clients!!! I'm truly amazed at how little I knew, yet, I "thought" I had an extensive knowledge base. I can honestly say what you have taught me has already changed the lives of people close to me!!! And the changes have been so rapid!!! Your understanding of foods and metabolism is impressive to say the least! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of of such an elite workshop!!!

John L., CFT
Santa Monica, California

AE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM SINCE 1999 TO PRESENT

It's not often in life that you run across people that have a deep, driving passion for their life work and true concern for the well being of others. Cha Dikito-Platz is one of those people. In the past three years, I have had the privilege of being a student of Cha's teachings. The knowledge I have gained from her in regard to nutrition is invaluable. She has such an understanding of the way food reacts with every process of the human body; she makes it easy to understand the importance of paying attention to what you put in your mouth. Cha doesn't stop with nutrition though. She has a God-given gift of developing the leaders around her. She teaches you how to reach inside and find the best in yourself. Since becoming involved with Cha, not only has my family and I adopted a healthier lifestyle, but as a fitness professional, I am now able to pass this information on to my own clients and the many athletes I work with. Cha Dikito-Platz doesn't just give information, she teaches you to think for yourself, seek knowledge, and educate those around you. Cha is definitely a person making a difference, and I feel blessed to have met someone that gives so much meaning to life.

Jade M., NSCA-CPT, USAW, CFT
President, Program Director
Bakersville, California

AE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM SINCE 1998 TO PRESENT

Cha, a note to let you know that we really appreciated the seminar that you put on for us here in Snyder, Texas in 1998. The materiel that was handed out was easy to understand and eye catching. All the people (including myself) that I talked to after the meeting were impressed with the presentation, overheads and your knowledge of the whole-foods approach to optimal health. I still have people come to me with the handouts that you passed out at your seminar and want to get refreshed in their minds as to the right foods and supplements to take. I thought that the facilitation of the meeting was done in a very professional manner and conducted very efficiently.

Even now a few years later the people are still asking me about nutritional information that you brought up, and the interest that you generated is still here. Personally, I would like to thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedule and getting with me one-on-one on issues that I have had with the nutritional and fitness part of this industry. Your help, care, devotion, personal touch and genuine commitment to all that you have touched and been a part of in our lives, is priceless.

I have people coming up to me at the gym asking when you are coming back to Snyder for another seminar, all I say to them if you are really serious about what you are doing here, all I can do is talk to Cha and set a date. I can really say that you turned this small town around to a more health conscious place to live and I, and the people here at Snyder thank you.

Carl M., CFT
Snyder, Texas