“Message” posted by TWarr69 Friday, March 12th, 2010

How was the half marathon, inquiring minds want to know.

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

rich, hope your half marathon went well. I am from your side of the state originally. I show horses or did got to expensive and love the country life just put up new pics. I miss that side of the mountains except for the driving.

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Friday, March 5th, 2010

Hi Rich! Are the pics of each front, back, & side supposed to be done with a newspaper. Hope all is going great on the other side of the state....beautiful over here! Setting up a crossfit in my back acreage...anxious to get better weather to warm up the ground!

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

Great interview with Toni in the new MM magazine! Anxious to read how you did in the Half!?!

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

THANKS for stopping by and leaving your inspirational words on my last article. You deserve top honors for having the longest comment....and ALL of it was great. Job well done. Please tell your own friends to take a look at what you wrote and others have been adding theirs. Comments that followed yours were really good too..you may want to check back.

“Message” posted by PFunk Saturday, February 27th, 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 miracleman Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Thanks for the friend request...
Check out my article titled, "What Have Been Your Trials? Keys To Overcoming Odds?" It's nice to hear other people's stories, challenges, how their overcoming those challenges, and I'd like you to share also.

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

Rich, Best of luck to you in your 1/2 Marathon this Sunday! I am looking forward to when the weather is warmer & the snow gone here so I can start running by the river. Take Care

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

hey rich - let me know if you get an email notice from this post on your blog

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

Thanks for the post! I am encouraged to keep pushing the limits!

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

Thank you, Rich! I have really been working hard....It is nice to have the progress noticed, as it seems to me, to be going slooooooow...LOL Have a great day! *Jane*

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

So are judged only for 12 weeks or keep going till June with updates? Im gonna keep going as I am adicted now.

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

Thanks for the support and motivation Rich! It makes my day when I see a comment on my articles! How are you? Hope to hear from you soon! :)

“Message” posted by jyeager Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Rich, I am still feeling the same regarding my coffee practices. Usually I will take a small thermos with me on the days I drive school bus and need a pick me up around 7:30 am. For a week straight now, no thermos, only 1 cup before I leave the house. Truly remarkable how my body has changed. This rocks!! Have a great weekend Bud.

“Message” posted by cha$$$ Friday, February 12th, 2010

Hey thanks for commenting on the articles. Def helps to know that people are reading em. Its been a wild ride so far and I still have a while to complete the transformation..

“Message” posted by grad0204 Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Hi Rich, don't want to assume here - will piggy back on Michelle's question... I had the newspaper in my side and front shots posted. Took one with the back shot too, but that one was messed up (something was wrong with the camera) so didn't post it... so do I NEED to post one with the back shot?? just to make sure that doesn't become an issue?? also... thanks for the invite about the soup recipe.. do I send it to you on this blog and by private email? peace!

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Hi Rich! I just read on the rules that we now need a front, side & back with a newspaper. I just did my front photo. Am I able to add these now even though I started the transformation in December?

“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 jamesodekirk Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

My best time on a 1/2 marathon is 2:05. That works out to about a 9:30 split time. I think you will probably beat that. I have a long term goal to break two hours which is closer to 9 flat. Good luck on your first 1/2 marathon. make sure that you tapper down your training the last ten days before the race. You want to make sure your legs are fresh ,feeling strong and bouncy to start the day. My first one i ran I trained to hard the last ten days before the race. I was in great shape but my legs were little like lead after ten miles. I still ran it in 2:08 but I think the key is to be fresh the day of the race. Have fun.

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

HI! My "favorite" "gladiatorguy"! It was a "rough" week to say mild. I must so focus and remember that this is only FEB. with MAR / APRIL / MAY / JUNE to go. Lots of room for "always" that LAST CHANCE WORK OUT. Where everyday, I'm going to treat it as such.

“Message” posted by bonnie Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

rich, my previous surgery makes it impossible to take in the amounts listed on some of my meals. example 1 cup egg whites, 2 turkey links and 10 oz of vegs. I am lucky to eat one egg white, one link and 2 bites of the vegs. If I take in 200 cals by eating all listed I might get in 100 and only absorb about 75. So very hard to kick my body out of thinking its in starvation mode. So burning body fat is hard.

“Message” posted by bonnie Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

rich, I am doing 45 minutes a day cardio, with goal of 2 times a day 3 days a week. I am really working on the diet since I can't eat everything on my plan daily. I have been having to add protein in and work with my calories. I am on a very hard plateau for weight loss and body fat loss. However my strength is improving alot. I'm looking for suggestions to kick the body into fat loss mode. Thanks for your time.

“Message” posted by titanstar Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Hey thanks for the positive reinforcement. I really appreciate it. It is good to hear from others out there who have or who are going through similar struggles at times. Thanks again and keep pushing hard toward your goals.

“Message” posted by PFunk Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

STILL

January 26, 2010

STILL COMING OUT
FROM HIDING FROM THE WEIGHT I'VE HAD ON FOR YEARS
Which makes sense because I'M PUNISHING Me - Get more muscle in my legs, arms, and get a great 6- pack stomach!
I NEED MORE CARDIO
I sat in the sauna to sweat out a "headcold".
I have my ankle wrapped for support,
it's been twisted and pushed.
Must stay focused. I want to give up, and I cannot.
Everything inside of me screams, wait. Stop! I must not stop, I cannot stop.
My heart, it's been "broken" too much, and this to give up would hurt too.
When I started MaxFormation there was an engagement extended to me. That was pulled due to outside "interference".
I have lost my dad to heart condition.
I have lost a dear friend to heart attack.
I have lost a sister to a heart challenge.
Loss of environment where having that "place" to stay is now "homeless shelter".
Companionship of my chihuahua, Pepper, he's with friends now. As I cannot have pet at shelter.
Loss after loss. Enough is enough.
Where is the stop point to which AM responsible to say, "the buck stops" here.
Everything in my "backpack" that isn't supposed to be there, is removed. I AM going to CLIMB this mountain. I AM going to fulfill my duration of requirements daily.
When you rock climb or go up a mountain, keep 3 points on the rock at all times.
Determination may speak. It is within my heart of choice to not quit.
Until my next article, I will be busy in schedule.
Where is all of this taking me? To a better - healthier- me!

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“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 koriemax Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Thanks for the comment on my article. Best of luck to you!

“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 PFunk Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

THE JOURNEY Of My STACK

January 19, 2010

When ever there is a way to describe the elements of being in a position. Where does one pull from, the places of their heart, the tools of new learning! To attend the value for which their facing?
Tools, and keys, placement of finding and applying such workings to go the journey and beyond.
My elements, my tools. Learning and applying consistent good nutrition has come from Max Muscle and the Max Formation.
My "stack" is like a great "clothing" designer. Personally designed for greatness!
where others search their stack out. It is personally designed for one's body and goals and life style.
So, whom is your tailor?
Mine is Max Muscle!

“Message” posted by coordinator Friday, January 15th, 2010

HAPPY HAPPY FRIDAY TO YOU....TO YOU!!!

“Message” posted by madelus Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Hi Rich, thanks for the add! Happy New Year! :)

“Message” posted by dakelly Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Where is it in the rules that you have to have 3 photos with the newspaper? I don't have a side with the newspaper, but I do have one. I see a lot of people without a newspaper and I've been trying to tell them. Just trying to comply!

“Message” posted by jleclipse81 Thursday, January 14th, 2010

so i posted the entry pics in my gallery....thanks buddy! let's do this!

“Message” posted by jleclipse81 Thursday, January 14th, 2010

sweet! thanks alot buddy!

“Message” posted by jleclipse81 Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

so with that article i wrote, does that mean I'm officially entered in the contest or is there something else i have to do?

“Message” posted by jleclipse81 Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

hey rich...thanks for the friend request! i'm thrilled to join the max formation crew....LET'S DO THIS!

“Message” posted by coordinator Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Hey, Rich! Glad to have a new friend...Hope all is well for you. Have a great week! *Jane*

“Message” posted by PFunk Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

WHEN DO YOU KNOW

January 12, 2010

When do you know, that you want to go work out? Is it more than just scheduling of it's "time to go workout"!
Is it "boring" at the thought? Or inspired because you're now knowing something "huge" is about to change inside of you, and occur to a total and new you!
Has the weather shared it's shadows of the clouds or do you still want to go to the gym in the rain or sunshine?
Do you wait until your "favorite" short or "T-shirt" is out of the dryer first? Or do you just jump into anything?
To jump at a chance where your body is craving the new workout?
What do you do to your body?
Feed it water, if any?
How much?
That lingering question which poses another for what do I eat, how much, when?
Sounds like a novel of a mystery saga.
Have you allowed anyone into your inner circle, yet!
To hold that word "accountability" up and point it in your direction? Or does it seem like a mirror advancing towards you, and can you handle the mirror now?
As you've avoided the mirror before.
It showing the truth and flaws and change from a body over whelmed with weight.
Now pursuing an adventure where weight loss is giving way to healthy choices and a perspective that it seems like anything is obtainable. Even if for one moment, that is attain your moments in the gym towards the new you!
Well, what are you waiting for? Go get your shoes on!
Let's do it people! Grab your music, your inspiration, Jillian or your trainers voice and stick it in your ear and turn up the volume!
Not that loud, you'll get hard of hearing! :)
Last one in the water looses!

“Message” posted by ShaneCarwin Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Thanks Rich. Looks like I will be on the cover of MMA Unlimited things are going well.

“Message” posted by cbigelow Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Rich... appreciate the comment and encouragement. Thank you!

“Message” posted by TWarr69 Monday, January 11th, 2010

Hi there Rich hope you and the family are well. Great job on your runs.

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Friday, January 8th, 2010

I don't know why I posted this in my blog too...
Thanks for the input! I was just concerned because I'm a runner at heart and I don't want to mess up what I'm going for! On cardio days 3-4 days/week I usually do HIIT on the treadmill (mostly run) x 45 minutes. Sometimes I mix it up with 20 min run on treadmill with 20 min on arc with high resistance! I do 3 days/week of weight-lifting in circuits (total body workout) so that I keep my heart rate up. Before weights I also do 15 min of HIIT to get my metabolism going...I seem to get pumped to work out this way! This week I cut back on cardio and have noticed not as big of fat loss...even though I'm still burning from the HIIT. You're awesome...thanks!

“Message” posted by bonnie Friday, January 8th, 2010

Thank you for the comment!

“Message” posted by PFunk Friday, January 8th, 2010

Even Eagles Need A Push
THE PUSH
The eagle gently coaxed her offspring toward the edge of the nest. Her heart quivered with conflicting emotions as she felt their resistance to her persistent nudging. “WHY does the thrill of soaring have to begin with the fear of falling?” she thought. This ageless question was still unanswered for her. As in the tradition of the species, her nest was located high upon the shelf of a sheer rock face.
Below there was nothing but air to support the wings of each child. “Is it possible that this time it will not work?” she thought. Despite her fears the eagle knew it was time. Her parental mission was all but complete.
There remained one final task… The eagle drew courage from an innate wisdom. Until her children discovered their wings, there was no purpose for their lives. Until they learned how to soar,
They would fail to understand the privilege it was to have been born an eagle. THE PUSH was the greatest gift she had to offer. It was her supreme act of love. And so, one by one she PUSHED them…and they FLEW. THE PUSH sometimes we need it…Sometimes we need to give it…It can be the greatest gift you ever give It will change a life forever. www.simpletruths.com

“Message” posted by PFunk Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Can one imagine just how many minutes we each go through so equally in a year!
1 year = 525 948.766 minutes
(not unless a leap year)
Break these minutes down and see how many minutes are from December to June!
From a new year coming 2010 and to June!
Aspire to new heights and look beyond the stars to aim higher!
I want to really begin a Journal; my journey!
Where is this going to take me? Like the photo of the creek. Where it ebbs and flows to it's place amongs't the creek side's. To the river's, to the ocean!
Keep my goals in front and find my foot steps following the way to the goals I've written out!
If the minutes were dollars, then how would you invest them?

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Monday, January 4th, 2010

Hi Rich! Harry at MM and I were mentioning how "awesome" you are! I hope to meet you sometime!

“Message” posted by PFunk Monday, January 4th, 2010

ON MY PERSONAL JOURNEY, TO WHERE MY LIFE WANTS TO LIVE MORE THAN ANYTHING. TIRED OF BEING OVERWEIGHT! WANTING MY LIFE BACK! THIS IS MORE THAN JUST "NUMBERS". IT IS WHERE MY BODY IS FINDING THE PLACES AND MUSCLES WHICH HAVE LONG HIDDEN. WHICH HAVE ELUDED BEING USED, EXCEPT TO EAT. AM SEEKING ALL MY MUSCLES TO FUNCTION, TO BE HEALTHY AND ASPIRE TO THEIR BEST! FROM NUTRITION, TO THESE WONDERFUL TOOLS FROM MAXFORMATION AND ALL THE WONDERFUL WAYS TO SHARE WITH OTHERS ON MY JOURNEY OUT OF HIDING AND INTO A WONDERFUL LIFE WHERE MY BODY CAN SHARE IT'S AWESOME OVERHAUL AND THAT I CAN SHARE THAT IT'S WORTH EVERY PAINFUL, SWEATING, CRUNCHING, GYM MOMENT. WHERE MY EMOTIONS CHANGE TO GOALS AND GOALS BECOME REALITY. AM 52 RIGHT NOW, AND THOSE PEOPLE WHOM I LOVED ARE NO LONGER HERE. I WANT TO BE HERE, I WANT TO LIVE. THIS IS MY MOMENT. EVERYTHING INSIDE ME JUST SCREAMS TO FIND MORE AND MORE WEIGHT REMOVAL TO THE BODY SO HIDDEN UNDER THE DURESS OF CALORIES AND POOR CHOICES OF YESTERDAY. TODAY, IT IS NEW. I WANT TO EMBRACE IT FOR ALL I CAN.

“Message” posted by slim_tiff09 Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Hi Rich!! Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and hope your holidays were super fun and hope you got everything you wanted. :) Talk to ya soon.

“Message” posted by DaisyT Thursday, December 31st, 2009

I just wanted to wish you a wonderful and happy and HEALTHY New Year!! Happy New Year to you!