Hey Mike! Thanks for accepting my request. I appreciate your giving me the opportunity to communicate with you directly. As I said to my girlfriend: COOL! — Mike Foster is my friend. (LOL) Don't worry; I'm not crazy. I'm just happy you actually care about my life change. So here it is: The past few years were the most difficult of my life. I quit smoking cigarettes three years ago, and since February 17th, I've quit smoking pot (hardest ever). At first, I was 205 pounds, not bad for a guy my size. Unfortunately, without my smoking habit I started eating like a pig. And when I say like a pig, I mean crazy eating. When I was alone, I could eat a whole pound of bacon or four burgers from McDonalds. Something was missing in my life. I went up to 260 pounds in about six months. My doctor told me my blood pressure went up like crazy and that I had to do something before it was too late. (There are many cardiac problems in my family). That's when I started looking for help on the net. My first step was to go on YouTube, where I found tons of videos on healthy life skills. But most of them were about products like fat burners and expensive programs. Then a colleague at work told me about the benefits of green tea for fat loss, so I did some research on it. That's where I found livelife365 or should I say you. I watched your green tea video, and the next day I was at the local health store buying an organic green tea. I fell in love with it. Then I started watching your other videos about health, fat loss, life balance, and all your funny stuff too. Your ways have helped me very much. You're just so natural and, if I may, you are not full of shit talk like all those folks trying to sell their body-hurting products. I just love the fact that everything you do is natural. I've been doing everything you recommend for three months now, and I've lost eighteen pounds, while regaining focus and energy. I eat my banana-apple oatmeal and, for sure, my almonds every day. I'm not completely vegetarian, but I've reduced my carnivorous ways to only chicken and fish. I am improving every day and I love it. Thanks to your advice, my life is worth living 365 days a year. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! PEACE!! — Pierre Charbonneau MIke you are a maniac! I should totally be asleep by now but I can't stop watching your videos. You have a great message and right touch! — Rick Butts I was waiting for you to take a sip of the tea at the end. Would have been a nice touch. Hee hee. I enjoyed your video very much! — BF Comment on your video: Almonds: The Perfect Snack I'm eating almonds right now as I watch your video!! I'm eating a trail mix with almonds, cashews and cranberries!! :-)  — SM Lol! your video "How To...Increase Your Network of Friends" is hilarious!! :-D I like your introduction video on livelife365.com !! Good job! :) Hey, Mike! Checked out your website. It is great! Good info and lots of laughs. — susanna Mike, your videos are Hilarious. Informative of course, but you've got some really natural comedic timing and great screen presence. I love your contemplative pauses when you're deciding if something is delicious. Great stuff. (Sorry for the focus on your "watchability" — I guess this is what I get for living in the vicinity of Hollywood for 6 years. "Forget the content — this guy has "it" factor oozing from his pores! Kali, Who's his f$%@ing agent? Can we get him for the *#$@ing pilot???" :) )  — MK Great stuff, Mike. I love the term "fiberlious." Do you have the patent on this term or can I use it? :) I'm also a big fan of fiber. In my quest to eat a salad a day, fiber is one of the great after affects, which, based on your final video in this series, you've also discovered....................LOL — Lisa N. Loving your stuff! Hi Mike, Was browsing various tea videos and came across your site. I've watched a few of your videos but wanted to send you a direct message and let you know that I think what you're doing is awesome. Positive thinking and staying healthy is pretty hard these days, so it's cool to see someone spreading the message in their own way. Do you write your stuff, or do you just go with it? You seem to have a steady train of thought when speaking on-camera, and was wondering if you had any insight on that. Well, keep on keepin' on. Thanks again. — Trevor I have visited many, many sites and I have to say that I am very impressed with your vision. I love your site! — Mark S. Mike, It is my humble opinion that livelife365.com is a wonderful idea and is well worth the time and efforts you are giving to it. In my visit to your website, I have enjoyed every video I have viewed, and in each case I have gained something very positive from having viewed them. I believe we have all experienced times when we needed some guidance and/or direction in our lives, and sometimes good sources for this can be limited or completely unavailable for some. You seem to offer what is needed and helpful to anyone seeking to become informed on a particular issue or concern they may have. I also believe that your decision to present your thoughts and ideas through video rather than in writing is appealing. It is a refreshing and much needed break from the endless blogs and various other web pages that sometimes seem to be only carbon copies of one another, and all too often very boring and full of useless nonsense. I would say I have found this not to be the case when perusing through your video archives, but instead have found a treasure trove of good things in your generous offerings of sound advice. You have inspired me, Mike! Thank you! Very humbly,   Daniel I loved your site, and personally advocate much of what you say, as well. Thanks again, Mike. I look forward to a continued friendship. Many blessings to you and yours,   Catherine That's quite a website you have, Mike. Nice job! Do me a favor and keep the humor going. It's great. :) Peace — Michael Thanks for the laugh today Mike! — B I love the website! There are tons and tons of videos. Great advice regarding "follow your bliss" — milk and cookies Really helpful hints for anyone seeking motivation. I've been sitting on my duff since retiring last December. Thanks for sharing some useful hints to get up and get going. Here's good wishes to you and yours. I expect to visit more often. — JL Hi Mike, Love your videos. I am very grateful that someone took the time to make such an inspirational site — DG bravo! hey miguel, this is terrific! you seem so naturally comfortable in front of the camera. you're an inspiration to me; i'm going to be a frequent visitor to your site — CMP Mike, Just wanted to say Hi. You are one crazy man. I like your Obama and Hillary song — JP Mike, I only had a chance to look at a little of the website tonight. I am impressed and think many will benefit from your honesty and words of wisdom. Take Care! I'll be back! — TF I like your web site, different in terms of motivational help. I'll check back from time to time. Thanks. ;-)   — Jim I just watched your introduction video, mike. You're sure a busy guy, fit in mind and body. Very interesting, I'll keep watching your blog. Great stuff Mike! I really enjoyed it. Very funny!! :)   — Don Hi Mike, I watched your Pick One video on your site and thumbed it up. Looks pretty interesting - I have to go back and check out more of your stuff - especially about losing 40 pounds in ... how long?? cheers! — jeanie I listened to some of your political songs. They are hilarious. I love your site. You are a multi-talented man, and I really like life 365! — BB Very interesting blog. I like the song. Thank you, just started drinking green tea, interesting blog, I'll be back. Strummin' away at life armed only with a 6-string gee-tar and a fifth of fun, Mike makes it all look so easy; it is not! But, who really cares: come over, kick back, partake and depart into a realm of reality-never-quite-hits-the-road brain teasin' cool. Weird weed-wackin' fun for the whole family AND...it's finger-clickin' good 4 ya, besides! So, git! (Check out Mike's politically charged anti-decision musical spoof "Pick One" — BF Thank You! Like Your Site & Put "Pick One" On My Front Page. — BD Great site, nice playing, interesting songs..... Hey Mike, I actually just watched this last night with my girlfriend. It was pretty funny. Is that you singing? It sounds pretty darn good. The ending is the best in my opinion. We both honestly laughed out loud. Keep it up, the page also looks nice. And I am proud of you for getting in such great shape (fun with fiber 2)!!!! — MP Great job, loved the ending.  I plan on fully exploring your web site and getting back to you. — DD I don't know what I would do without laughter! I enjoy your site. — WM WONDERFUL!!! I agree completely and make it a point to laugh everyday. Both my sweetheart and I laugh all the time. It is what gets us through the stressful times and it just plain feels GOOD! — Robin I really love your videos, you have a great sense of humor! Take care and have a wonderful Memorial Day... ♥♥ Colleen ♥♥ Look forward to more health videos from you! — IHT I watched your video about almonds, and have decided to purchase some today. — VK Hey Mike, you're an inspiration. Great web site, bud! — KH