“Message” posted by jiggajazzy Friday, March 12th, 2010

Hi Patrick! I'm doing Great! Thanks for asking. I'm staying consistent w/exercise & eating clean, only 3wks now, but its a start. I'm hiking each morning straight up hill 1hr & doing weights 1-2hrs in the pm at least 5xs a week!
The eating clean part is the most difficult, but I'm getting better at that too.. Hey let me get your expertise on some MM supplements.
I've been taking these supplements for 2months now (except ARM, 1st container) - should i make any changes?
MaxPro 2x day (mid snack & pm after last workout),
ThermXX (2x day),
ARM (am & pm after workouts),
Cleanse & Lean (am & pm).
I feel I'm getting stronger but my abs & glutes are not getting lean fast enough. Any suggestions on which products might help me see results quicker?
Thanks, Jasmine

“Message” posted by jlutkins Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

I'm taking the Lean Protein, Cleanse and Lean, CLA, and XTR. I was using Quadra Cuts Day and Night, but the Day made me nauseous. Still trying the Night. I just bought ARM because I'm not recovering as fast as I'd like to.

“Message” posted by JenniferK Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Hi, I'm doing well, thank you for asking! I got a little off-track with my birthday week...but I'm getting back in the groove now! Without Max Muscle, I probably would have given up just like I always have in the past - so I'm really grateful for this challenge and my consultant.

“Message” posted by jlutkins Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Doing alright! How about you? Loving these supplements, it's all new to me, but they are really doing me good!

“Message” posted by CrystalStark Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

My weekend wasn't too bad. Didn't really do a whole heck of a lot, which was nice for a change. :) Hope your week goes well too!

“Message” posted by Harmonic_Wealth Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Whaddup Patrick! Doing good. How's biz?

“Message” posted by dakelly Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Hi Patrick, thanks for inquiring as to everyone's status!! I would definitely like your opinion on my progress. Can you go to my Week 12 Article and see what you think about my measurements? I keep asking my MM guy if I should take another muscle builder like CX3. After my workouts I'm doing a scoop of MaxPro and a scoop of the watermelon AfterGlow (yummy!). I'm 5'10" and weigh 165 now, was hoping to get to 150-155 but the scale has pretty much stopped moving down the last couple of weeks as I'm lifting heavy (well, as heavy as possible!!). My arms, back, and legs are really lean and am working on my backside and abs with more cardio too. ANY input is much appreciated! Thanks! ~Diana~

“Message” posted by ccrfan15 Monday, March 8th, 2010

Your welcome for the ad. Things are going great I have stepped it up a notch on my workouts, now I just need to fight the urge for Starbucks.

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Monday, March 8th, 2010

Yes, I hope to get to 145 lbs. Plan is to be in figure competition in Sept. It's really difficult to lose while building muscle. Any ideas? I'm going to really journal my diet and strictly adhere to my MM nutrition plan. I'm going to incorporate more cardio...a bootcamp and 30-45 min of treadmill/bike/arc daily. I've been really lax on my cardio due this intense training! I'm glad to hear that all is well...keep in touch!

“Message” posted by madelus Monday, March 8th, 2010

Hey Patrick! Yep I'm in LG! Well Santa Clara really (I go to SCU) but LG is where my parents are located. That's cool that you went to West Valley, what did you study? Do you own an MM store in Elk Grove? Glad to hear from you! I'm doing well.. Stats and photos are going up in a week once finals are over! I have almost lost 15 lbs.. Yeah! :) I am enrolling for the San Jose NPC figure show this JUly 10th... Just extra motivation to push it harder. It's my first show so we will see how things go! Keep in touch, Patrick! It's good to hear how you have been!

“Message” posted by Trish2010 Monday, March 8th, 2010

I know what you mean - up 1 lbs down 2 lbs - lots going on - 2hrs in the gym last week every night - then i got sick :( now - it's Monday feeling better- just wish the scale would make up it's mind... so, going to hit it HARD this week and see what happens..... I know I'm doing lots more weight - so the "muscle thing" must be messing up the scale - I see it working - it's just so hard when the scale won't move DOWN.... hope you had a great weekend - it's was pretty nice here.
TTYS

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Had a great week. Working hard in the gym. Crazy ABC workout...been at it for 5 weeks. Will take 3 days of the end of this week and start again! It's a killer but love it! Beautiful day today...did some cross fit with my daughter at the park! I bet you're having some beautiful weather! This week I'm going to hit cardio hard to lose a couple lbs...only 6 left! It's difficult when your scale keeps going up & down while putting on muscle.

“Message” posted by bristol17 Friday, March 5th, 2010

Things are good, I have very little to complain about. How're things with you?

“Message” posted by Trish2010 Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Thank YOU - It's going great- down 16 lbs from 1-11-10 and more to go- gym is so fun- 2 hrs a night - and that is the easy part - eating all the food is hard. I now know that I have to eat lots of "protien" so my body does not eat my muscle. How are you doing? Wow I wish I was in CA - this snow is for the birds. Can't wait for the SUN and warm days - so, I can get outside ya know. Just Started my 3 month with Kristin in Fairfax - She is so amazing..... looking forward to a NEW ME. Thanks for the message - Hope you have a GREAT DAY - Trish

“Message” posted by ryanpatane Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Hey whats up man? Things are going good for me. I should drop below 200 htis week so thats sweet. I think i have platued a bit but I just stick to it and things always pan out at the end of the week.

“Message” posted by axe2045 Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Thanks for adding me. Thing are a little down wright now, been losing lean body mass as well. You can read more on the article that i put up today, will be putting up new pictures today. Let me know what you think can really use the feed back. Hope that your doing great, chat with you soon.

“Message” posted by build2010body Monday, March 1st, 2010

Thanks Patrick. I hanging in there. Keep up your great work.

“Message” posted by build2010body Friday, February 26th, 2010

Thanks Patrick, I am grateful for the motivation from you and my friends. This is a great program, and I will be honest with my trainer that I need the meal plan and to have him give me my stats. I didn't want to pressure him despite the fact that I pay him quite well and in advance. I feel better now that I have told someone the real reason I want to quit. I will only hurt me. Thank you so much. Have a great weekend.

“Message” posted by PFunk Friday, February 26th, 2010

Fear of Change
Fear of change can keep you in a soul-crushing job, a bad relationship, or a physically destructive lifestyle. Ask yourself; is the devil-you-know approach good enough for you? Is your life making you happy? If you answered no to either of those questions, WHAT do you have to lose by embracing change?
The truth is, things should be changing — your body is changing, your habits are changing, your attitude is changing. This might be the point where, because of so much change, you're starting to freak out a little bit. You might be asking yourself, What will all this change mean — to my life's direction, my relationships, my identity?
LAST CHANCE WORK OUT!
See my new photos!

“Message” posted by jiggajazzy Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Hey Patrick, thanks for the contest reminder. Hey when does the MM Challenge END? I know sometime in June right?

“Message” posted by tbravata Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Hi Patrick thanks for checking in. I am doing well & excited about hitting all of my goals so far. I hope all is well with you. I am soooooo ready for the weather to get warmer here. At least the sun is out today but it was only 9 when the kids got on the bus this morning. How is the weather in Elk Grove?

“Message” posted by CrystalStark Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Well, I would rather have rain than snow right now. :) It's actually not snowing, but it's freezing. This morning at about 7:00 it was at 7 degress. lol I need a vacation where it's warm, and I can run in the sand. :P

“Message” posted by CrystalStark Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Hey Patrick! I see you work at the Max Muscle location down in California. I bet the weather down there is a lot nicer than it is up here in Nebraska! :)

“Message” posted by raymo76 Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

All is going well I just added a bicep photo I took with my phone at the gym today. I've continued to lean out but maintain 200 lbs so I'm happy with that. Keep up the work man!

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Hi Patrick! All is well...beautiful weather in Washington! Keeping up with my nutrition plan & intense training....on 3rd week of 5 week ABC bodybuilding training! Love it...and really seeing the difference weekly! Hoping to break that 20% BF this week. I'm feeling a sore throat & cold coming on...hope not!

“Message” posted by build2010body Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Thanks for the contact. I needed it because I am seriously considering ending my participation. I am losing weight and always love working out.

“Message” posted by janaepae Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

thanks for the reminder!

“Message” posted by coordinator Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Doing well ovaaaaa heeeere!! LOL I hope all is great on your end. Have a rockin week Patrick!! *Jane* I need to burn more fat!!!

“Message” posted by Harmonic_Wealth Friday, February 12th, 2010

Patrick, catching up here...those red max shirts were in the jan or feb special. I think may still have some. Great shirts/ Fitted!!

“Message” posted by PFunk Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

LAST CHANCE WORKOUT
Do you ever feel stressed out, and need a shot of inspiration?
If the answer is yes, then take a deep breath, and…
Escape to the Beauty, the Wonder and the Joy of Nature
To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~Chang Tsu
To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle. Every cubic inch of space is a miracle. ~Walt Whitman
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all. Emily Dickinson

I've been able to add in Gleutamine. Will be going for body fat this week. Let's see how well my body likes me!

Finding out through all of this, how "focused" I have become. "Focus" may enter "determination". I've come to realize that all around me, if I don't know how these two words inter relate in their lives. About Focus and determination. I cannot underestimate such elements.

“Message” posted by build2010body Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Hi Patrick, thanks for the encouragement and motivation. You look great.

“Message” posted by ShaneCarwin Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Thanks bud, pretty stressful time right now. Any day now..

“Message” posted by coordinator Friday, January 29th, 2010

I miss LA...but only the music scene..the traffic I do not miss!!

“Message” posted by coordinator Friday, January 29th, 2010

Great! Thank you Patrick...I will go in and talk with Dominic or Jacob and add one to my daily...Have a FANTABULISTIC weekend, man!! Any fun plans??

“Message” posted by LornaWilliamson Friday, January 29th, 2010

Thanks for the friend add! I need all the help I can get.

“Message” posted by raymo76 Thursday, January 28th, 2010

hey man drove through your fine city on my way to sac, too bad i didn't have time too get a gym workout in with ya

“Message” posted by Leslie222 Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Well .... I'm disappointed in myself but I took some time off. I started a new job and quit 2 others, in the process of moving and as you know, I have 3 kids. I just can't ever seem to find the time for myself. I'll be settled in March and I'm going to start up full force .. Again! uggghhh.
How about you?

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Thanks for checking...going great here! I'm staying on track...losing inches & pounds, and gaining muscle! I hit a plateau last week and had to adjust my carbs. I love my MM stack...gives me the energy and focus I need!!! My trainer is starting me on a strenuous training session starting in Feb...time for some serious muscle gain! WORKING HARD, PLANNING HARD & TRAINING HARD...PUSHING IT TO THE LIMIT! Hope all is great with you!

“Message” posted by dakelly Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Thanks for checking in! Things couldn't be better. I just met with my MM guru and he says "stay the course." Losing inches where I should be, gaining where I want (bis and forearm) and pounds are coming off baby!!!!! Love my products! How are YOU doing??? Take care.

“Message” posted by coordinator Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Hey Patrick...Things are very good! I am taking today to rest. Had to yesterday as well, but I have been pushing it hard and my body told me to stick with stretching and core...LOL Back at it again tomorrow though. How are things going for you?

I have some questions for you though. I am currently taking Max pro, Max gourmet, glutamine and CLA. I have been taking these for 2 weeks. Is there any other products I should incorporate into my regime soon? I work out 6 days a week. I am eating FAB and I have no issues other than drinking enough water. (I am now putting water bottles in every room in the house and in my car). My current work outs are with a trainer 3 x's a week (weights/cardio circuit) where two of those days I walk 4 miles after the sessions. The other days I do cardio for 1 hour and core/stretching for another 30 min. Any thoughts? *Jane*

“Message” posted by Harmonic_Wealth Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Wassup! The event was good. You might consider having them at your store. They both were very informative to the customers who asked questions. And the photos were endless!! Hide's arm was like the size of my head. It was funny how they ate like every 2 hours pulling out their tupperware eating I think yams and tuna? That's some dedication right thar!! Let me know if you need a contact.

“Message” posted by PFunk Thursday, January 21st, 2010

VISUALIZATION OF SUCCESS

January 21, 2010

The Introduction from Wisdom of Wolves
The attitude of the wolf can be summed up simply: it is a constant visualization of success.
The collective wisdom of wolves has been progressively programmed into their genetic makeup throughout the centuries.
Wolves have mastered the technique of focusing their energies toward the activities that will lead to the accomplishment of their goals.
Wolves do not aimlessly run around their intended victims, yipping and yapping. They have a strategic plan and execute it through constant communication. When the moment of truth arrives, each understands his role and understands exactly what the pack expects of him.
The wolf does not depend on luck. The cohesion, teamwork and training of the pack determines whether the pack lives or dies.
There is a silly maxim in some organizations that everyone, to be a valuable member, must aspire to be the leader.
This is personified by the misguided CEO who says he only hires people who say they want to take his job. Evidently, this is supposed to ensure that the person has ambition, courage, spunk, honesty, drive - whatever. In reality, it is simply a contrived situation, with the interviewee jumping through the boss's hoops.
It sends warnings of competition and one-up-manship throughout the organization rather than signals of cooperation, teamwork and loyalty.
Everyone does not strive to be the leader in the wolf pack. Some are consummate hunters or caregivers or jokesters, but each seems to gravitate to the role he does best. This is not to say there are not challenges to authority, position and status - there are.
But each wolf's role begins emerging from playtime as a pup and refines itself through the rest of its years. The wolf's attitude is always based upon the question, "What is best for the pack?" This is in marked contrast to us humans, who will often sabotage our organizations, families or businesses, if we do not get what we want.
Wolves are seldom truly threatened by other animals.
By constantly engaging their senses and skills, they are practically unassailable. They are masters of planning for the moment of opportunity to present itself, and when it does, they are ready to act.
Because of training, preparation, planning, communication and a preference for action, the wolf's expectation is always to be victorious.
While in actuality this is true only 10 percent of the time or less, the wolf's attitude is always that success will come-and it does.
by Twyman Towery

“Message” posted by PFunk Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

What does it take to be NUMBER ONE!
I love football! My longest punt, 42 yards. Ok, so I follow what sayings are out there for inspiration, truth, etc.! There are many “descriptions” am sure of what it takes to be “number one”! But, what “DOES” it take? Here is from Vince L.
COMMITMENT : since “Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don’t do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”
This “MaxFormation” for me is for a lifestyle change into a healthy presentation and more of me to commit towards the goals ahead in my life, as I come to learn to open my life up.
(did you get it – did you see “the Biggest Looser” last night)! “This week the roles were reversed at the Ranch.
Before joining The Biggest Loser most of the contestants had never even attempted to work out on their own.
At the Ranch they depend on Bob and me to teach them how to lose weight. But how well were they learning?
Could the students become the teachers?” (Who's Got the Power?)( Emotions Run Deep was clearly upset by this week's twist.
Bob kept pushing her to tell him the reason why, but she refused to show any emotion or to express herself.
Jillian finally decided to step in to try to get her to open up, pushed her to explain how she felt about her 9-year-old daughter, back at home, having her same habits as her and her grandmother (Migdalia's mom, the Green Team's Miggy) and growing up to be overweight too. Instead of giving me answers about why she was doing this, she gave up and walked out.
After some pleading from Miggy and Bob, Migdalia decided not to quit. Later on, Miggy talked with Migdalia some more. She's glad her daughter does recognize she need helps and in time will be willing to get it.
(Knowledge Is Power)( Unraveling the Problem)( Did They Teach Them Enough?)
TRUTH: “Truth is knowing that your character is shaped by your every day choices.”
EXCELLENCE TO RESULTS: “Winning is not everything – but making the effort to win is.”
PASSION: “There’s only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything. I do, and I demand my players do.” Vince L.
HABIT: “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a LACK OF WILL.”
MENTAL TOUGHNESS: “If you’re lucky enough to find a PERSON with a lot of head and a lot of heart, he’s never going to come off the field second.”
DISCIPLINE: It’s in a SIMPLE TRUTH…a GIFT OF INSPIRATION! www.simpletruths.com
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

“Message” posted by raymo76 Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

How is your nutrition coming? I'm re-reading Nancy Clarks Sports Nutrition Guide Book to help me out. Nutrition no matter how "clean" I eat, I always feel I'm not quite tackling it right. I think I need to eat more calories this time.

“Message” posted by Ionthas Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Thanks for the add.

“Message” posted by tbravata Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Hi Patrick I hope that your week is going well. You are right I am starting to feel more results with taking the combination of the Femme Lean & ZMA. I take the Femme Lean in the morning between meal 1 & 2 & the ZMA I take at night before bed between meals 5 & 6. Thanks for the insight on the them. I go this Sat. 1/23 for my next assessment so I am excited to see the results. Take care & stay in touch.

“Message” posted by Flexxon Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Please read my article, Water for Life.
I think you'll like it...

“Message” posted by koriemax Monday, January 18th, 2010

Thanks for checking with me. Still here. Just added a new article. Lookin good. Love the pics!

“Message” posted by raymo76 Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Another week to hit hard and earn that cheat day(s) :-)

“Message” posted by jcs192 Sunday, January 17th, 2010

thanks bro! That was very nice of you. I'm working very hard, trying to get shredded. I'm still not nearly as strong as I want to be, hopefully that will come.