“Message” posted by jcs192 Saturday, March 13th, 2010

I'm retarted I called it an olyptical....geez.

“Message” posted by jcs192 Saturday, March 13th, 2010

I just read your post again. 900 calories in 45 minutes? damn I need to get on one of those machines.

“Message” posted by jcs192 Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Well I did cardio twice today for 1000 calories on top of legs :) For the most part I use a machine called a crossramp. It's sorta like an olyptical maching, but you can adjust resistance and incline. It really saves my knees. Whats the arch?

“Message” posted by jcs192 Saturday, March 13th, 2010

I can't wait to hear about your new stats on Tuesday, I bet they will be fantastic. So you love leg day? wow. With me its a love hate relationship. It's easily the most challenging day for me, but I love doing legs because a lot of guys don't have wheels. I want to have nice symmetry with my body, so gotta work everything. Turkey burgers sound good by the way.

“Message” posted by dakelly Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Yummy. Are you eating bread with those burgers? I am going to do my... drumroll, third session of cardio today! Just cause it's the weekend and I can't do it any other time!! Gotta work off that cake from last night :-), and fried fish (didn't tell you about that one!

“Message” posted by dakelly Saturday, March 13th, 2010

I just get the raw turkey in 1lb packages at the store! Are you making turkey chili?

“Message” posted by mcstrick Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Hi Michele, look at those 'guns'! Great job, I hope I look like that in 12 weeks:) Can't wait to see your results at the end of this contest in June. Do you plan on doing any fitness competitions?

“Message” posted by dakelly Saturday, March 13th, 2010

OMG Michele, we had too much of a good time with mom last night. I got this "to die" for cake and I am NOT a big dessert person but could not contain myself last night. She really loved everything and I'm happy about that, but am paying for it today!!

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

Michele! Read your last article. Girl, I feel you on those papers! I have a 20 page due in 5 hrs! Lol... So with you! I'm finished with finals hopefully by this Monday.. Yayyyy! Your looking really good, way to be an inspiration! I hope you are doing well, ttys! :)

“Message” posted by bonnie Thursday, March 11th, 2010

thanks for the suggestion will have to have Don add in lunges.

“Message” posted by jcs192 Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Hey thanks. Yeah the arnold classic was really fun. I have more pics on my camera, but I can't find my usb cord. I'll definately go again next year. I might even try to go to Olympia weekend in vegas this fall.....pretty similar things. Talk to you later, I'm off to hit some back and bi's

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

Good morning. Where did your profile pic go? I was just thinking about you and your goal weight when I realized I don't even know how tall you are? I was shooting for 145 too, but the way the scale is moving so slowly, not sure if that is realistic with the muscle weight. I'm 5'10" and I would love to keep losing a pound a week. I'm killing myself with cardio this week though ~ who has the time??? I just keep telling myself Toni did it, I can too!! I see you are adding more cardio in too. How's it going? I was trying to hold off on posting a pic to every 4 weeks, but realized my week 12 photos I don't even have my head included in my front shots - result of self-timer on my camera, better get one in this weekend. It's almost FRIDAY!!

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

WOW! I just looked at your photos for 3/4, keep up the hard work.

“Message” posted by allmax24-7 Monday, March 8th, 2010

Your body only allows you to burn fat for only about 30-45min in high intensity training. Boot camps are good but your body is going to fight you more than let you do what it want if your doing them more than once a week. I do crossfit 3x a week and do basic work-outs in-between. Cardio in the morning is beter cause you force your body to use fat for fuel keep it no more than 45 min moderate intensity, but make sure you eat a good breakfast afterward. Then do your work-outs in the evenings if you can. Cutting out starchy carbs.

“Message” posted by allmax24-7 Monday, March 8th, 2010

Well have a great week, do you have desired weight goal in mind?

“Message” posted by bonnie Sunday, March 7th, 2010

thanks michele, yes I understand busy. I've been working extra on both jobs and having to work around my shoulder again. But this week is an all new work out to burn this body fat.

“Message” posted by ryanpatane Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Hey thanks, ya its time consuming to write everything down but no kidding I think its the hiden secret.

“Message” posted by allmax24-7 Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Hey there how are things going? Hope ya had a good week. TTYS

“Message” posted by dakelly Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Yes, I know what you mean with the cardio blast. Always worried it will whittle away muscle mass. I must have missed your last article, how is your eye??? That's another reason you must rest! We are doing AWESOME and working so hard, even when we rest our muscles are growing. I just have to keep working my darn lower abs! I'm doing a P90X routine for them right now, just have to be consistent. So you're back at the weights tomorrow? I am too, but still a little weak today. Maybe up the glutamine. Chat soon.

“Message” posted by Tracy740 Friday, March 5th, 2010

You are looking AWESOME!!! Keep up the good work.

“Message” posted by ccrfan15 Thursday, March 4th, 2010

You look GREAT !! You give me something to shoot for. I have posted new pics of me and can see the small changes happening in just the 2 weeks I have been on this. I just started working out this Tuesday because I was still sick. Well, now I am better and hitting the gym everyday and feeling great. I am so excited to see my results. -4 points in body fat and 6lbs in fat YEAH...
Good luck to you !!

“Message” posted by titanstar Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Hey I was looking over some business material last week and came across a simple article that I had from quite some time ago. It is from a business coach that I get articles, etc. from sometimes. It helped me get focused again. Change Begins With Choice by Jim Rohn
Any day we wish; we can discipline ourselves to change it all. Any day we wish; we can open the book that will open our mind to new knowledge. Any day we wish; we can start a new activity. Any day we wish; we can start the process of life change. We can do it immediately, or next week, or next month, or next year.
We can also do nothing. We can pretend rather than perform. And if the idea of having to change ourselves makes us uncomfortable, we can remain as we are. We can choose rest over labor, entertainment over education, delusion over truth, and doubt over confidence. The choices are ours to make. But while we curse the effect, we continue to nourish the cause. As Shakespeare uniquely observed, "The fault is not in the stars, but in ourselves." We created our circumstances by our past choices. We have both the ability and the responsibility to make better choices beginning today. Those who are in search of the good life do not need more answers or more time to think things over to reach better conclusions. They need the truth. They need the whole truth. And they need nothing but the truth.
We cannot allow our errors in judgment, repeated every day, to lead us down the wrong path. We must keep coming back to those basics that make the biggest difference in how our life works out. And then we must make the very choices that will bring life, happiness and joy into our daily lives.
And if I may be so bold to offer my last piece of advice for someone seeking and needing to make changes in their life - If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree. You have the ability to totally transform every area in your life - and it all begins with your very own power of choice.

“Message” posted by jcs192 Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

YYEEAAHH! I'm glad you got over that little hurdle, now you'll be kicking butt the rest of the way. I've also been thinking of doing a hydrostatic test, but we dont' have one here. We do have Air displacement plethysmography, aka bod pod, that is similar, but uses air instead of water. I think I'm going to try it in April or May. Let me know how the results turn out on that.

“Message” posted by dakelly Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

GREAT job on on the BF % loss!!! My scale won't budge now. And now I'm sick, no workout in yesterday and maybe none today. Now's your time to catch up, wink wink!!

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

Good morning my friend & Happy Monday. Can you believe it is already March? Time flys by way to fast. My weekend was great but busy. Between workouts and getting my hair done (thank god cuz it really needed it) I was running to my sons basketball games. Poor kid jammed his left ring finger right before half time in the second game. However, he still managed to play the rest of the games & they ended up in 3rd place. How was your weekend? I have been thinking about you because it sounds like you have been very busy with school. Thanks I bought that hot pink 2 piece a couple summers ago on sale but just never put it on. I love your red 2 piece that is one of my favorite colors. I actually have a similar one but it is falling apart. I hope all is going well for you & keep up the good work. Thinking of you always. Your friend Teresa

“Message” posted by dakelly Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Hi Michele! No, not Dr. Squat did you say? It's a routine I got off of BodyBuilding.com website's workout logs. I will give it one more week if it has your seal of approval!!! I am thinking of upping my ThermX to two pills in the a.m. and two in the early afternoon and see how it goes. I got the DeFine because I recall you said it mixes better - I have the green apple flavor, it's WAAAYYY better than DeLite. Thanks! Oh, and I think the ThermXX's only difference is the thyroid support, at least that's what I recall my MM guy telling me. I'm sending you a message too.

“Message” posted by Harmonic_Wealth Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Michele! Looking good BTW! Personally for me, I consider Thermxx to be on the lower end of the "caffeiney" effect so it''s perfect for the days I don't want to be all jacked up on caffeine. I'd say you'd have to try it to see if you feel a difference. Yes, you want to feel good and not jittery. Can your local MM Store give you a sample? If not I can send you some. Send me a message with your address info.

“Message” posted by jcs192 Friday, February 26th, 2010

Hey Michele, thanks for the comments on the video. I laugh so hard watching the wall sits, something about seing myself scream is hilarious. So have you checked your body fat since last time we talked? I know you've been sick, but I'm betting you broke that number.

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

Oh btw I see you cut your hair shorter. It looks really cute! I go for a cut & color tomorrow after my workout & can't wait.

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

Hi honey I just thought I would check in on you. It sounds like you have had a touch week with all you have going on. I have been a little under the weather myself since the end of last week but I think I am finally seeing the end of it. Plus, I don't know how the weather is in Spokane but it is very cold & snowy in the Midwest. Winter has never been a good time of the year for me because I get that winter depression that they called SAD. However, now that I have been working out it has been 100 times better. You are doing so awesome that I hate to see you run yourself down. I know this is easier said than done sometimes but try & find some alone time for yourself to relax. So you take care of yourself & let's keep on rocking!!!! xxxooo

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

Hi Michele ~ just wondering if you ever got around to trying the protein bar recipe and what you thought about it. I'm thinking about making my 2nd batch, but my scale went up .6lb and can't figure out why, maybe too much of those in too little of time? My husband still gives me guff about making him try one!!! I finally brought out the frozen fish and nuked that one night and it was really good. Although my husband's not complaining about the supplements anymore, he is complaining about dinner!!!! Hope your having a great week.

“Message” posted by allmax24-7 Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Awesome job your doing great, love the new pics you can really see a difference getting toned-up. keep it up....

“Message” posted by Tracy740 Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Hey my personal trainer is moving back to Granite falls about an hour from Seattle.

“Message” posted by Tracy740 Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

I do not know exactly where but I do believe near Spokane. I will ask him. He is putting together a 3 mo program for me so I can do it on my own with him on the sidelines AKA: Facebook helping me along. I have an appt to interview another PT at another gym as I really feel like I need the help. But at the same time it may be fun to do it on my own!!

“Message” posted by allmax24-7 Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Hey there how are things going? Let all your friends know about the challenge, entry ends on March 31st.

“Message” posted by TWarr69 Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Michele, you still have 4 months left so don't get desperate. I only took my bf% once a month or I know I would get too obsessed and discouraged. What does your current eating regiment look like?

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

Hi Michele, I just posted my "End of Month 2" progress article and pics. Month 2 certainly brought some challenges: strained shoulder (no chest for 1.5 weeks), strained neck, and foot strain. All of that was with the regular challenges any working professional goes through. Well, I am headed into month 3 which, essentially is my final month because for months 4 - 6 I will be focused on adding muscle and won't post again until right before the contest ends. I've broken down the contest into two parts: 1) get lean and 2) gain muscle and stay lean. So the first 12 weeks (3 months) are most important for me and is essentially my contest time frame. Gaining muscle is a very long and slow process, so the difference between month 3 and 6, in terms of muscle mass won't be very drastic. Let me know when you post your updated pics. Don't forget the newspaper in each pic, which acts like a date stamp. Some people are forgetting to continue with their newspaper date stamp in their progress pics. Your month 1 progress looks great! In your profile pic you have an entourage....they look very supportive. My grandfather lived in Spakane, Washington so your location made me smile.

“Message” posted by deewitt Monday, February 22nd, 2010

If you up your intensity one week say more weight less reps then the next week do more reps less weight then the following medium etc. Also get creative with your weight training schedule. Try a different machine for your quads ect. Watch what other people are doing, they may give you ideas. ALWAYS keep your muscles guessing! I loved doing planks...side, regular, movement (rocking) also weighted or one armed. This really toned up my shoulders and core! Very good all over workout. Try jump roping also, good all over cardio experience! Good luck, like they said there is still 4 months left..don't get bored!

“Message” posted by jamiemd Monday, February 22nd, 2010

HI Michele, me and Mike here..
How long have you been at 20%? how long on thermxx? How much Protein are u taking? you still have 4 months and just stay focused.. the thermxx takes time to get into system, Michele started dropping the last 2 months so don't worry about it... yet. Stay focused on your training and nutrition.. How much cardio are you doing? and are you doing HIT? you are looking great so just stay focused!!

“Message” posted by dakelly Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Good luck this week ~ isn't this the week you're defending your thesis? Anyway, you know I'm thinking about you!!!

“Message” posted by ryanpatane Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Thanks for the friend request. It looks like you have some serious motivation so keep it up. Wish you well

“Message” posted by tbravata Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Hi Michele how are you? It is amazing how far I have come in this short time. I am feeling more confident everyday. You are doing a fantastic job yourself. I hope you are having a good weekend. We are supposed to start getting more snow today & go in to tomorrow. I guess they are talking 6 to 10 inches. So, I have already got my workout in for the day. Take care sweetie & I will talk to you soon.

“Message” posted by dakelly Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Hey there! I hope you like the protein bars, there were a ton of recipes out there so I picked one of the easiest ones. I do love them, but hubby... not so much. More of them for me :-)
Have a good day off tomorrow. I didn't take one this week as I seemed to have had an extra day off somewhere recently, maybe bc of a migraine? Anyway, week 12 is coming up!! Can you believe those MaxFormations in 12 weeks? I'm nowhere near the girls in the MaxForm Your Life book!!! Thank goodness we have until June.

“Message” posted by gblanks Saturday, February 20th, 2010

BTW, you're doing so awesome!!

“Message” posted by gblanks Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Hi, Michele.... thanks so much for your encouraging words. I got busy again in the gym and now motivated again :)

“Message” posted by Helene Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Keep up the great work Michelle!!!!

“Message” posted by ccrfan15 Saturday, February 20th, 2010

I have been on anti-biotic so I have not started the glutamine yet. I am going to up the supplements on Monday. I have been drinking the protein shakes and vita-cell.
I did not know the Glutamine would make me feel better, I just thought that was for recovery, so that is a plus. Looking forward to getting over this cold.
Thanks for the advice, you can feed it to me anytime :)

“Message” posted by ccrfan15 Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Thanks for befriending me. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I started this week and I got sick on day one, so that put me back. I kept on eating according to the nutrition plan, even though it was hard to eat. As you can see from my pics, I have a very long road. I hope to get started on the workout tomorrow. Wish me luck.

“Message” posted by jcs192 Friday, February 19th, 2010

You'll get under that 20% bf, I'm guessing this week. I'd say just trust your trainer and nutrionist and they'll get you where you want to be. I know I hit my plateau at like week 10 or so with my trainer and we did a caloric shock and that worked so fast. We dropped cals. for one week and then increased the next. The body is a strange thing and gets used to working as efficient as possible. My latest struggle has been my stomach pinch. I can't get under that 20mm, I should though my next check in. If not I'll be shocked. Good job getting those newspaper pics up, it would be awful if someone got disqualified for something as little as that. let me know the next time you get your bf checked where you came in at. I can't wait until I start lifting heavy, that means I can eat more to put on some size!

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Friday, February 19th, 2010

I understand that! Define is the same as the Delite...I just like it better(more flavors)! It's not a MM supplement though! You're cutting it up...You're numbers are great, maybe you don't need the define/Delite! I just didn't journal last week and that made all the world of difference!