“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Monday, March 1st, 2010

Yo Bro -- I'm doing the dumbbells on a rubber ball / talk about a work out!! I weigh in next week and putting up new pics then -- this oughta be cool! How you been doing? Stay in touch, give me a call -- ain't going back to the old me ever again.

“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!
HOW ARE YOU DOING?

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

Thanks for the friend request. My sister in law lives in Centreville Maryland are you anyway close to there? Good luck with your goals & best wishes!

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Are you ready for this????? I gained a half pound in 9 days but lost fat & gained muscle!!!!

I will put up new pics too this weekend -- down another notch on my belt --- gotta love it. Thanks for the love and support dude!! I've got your back for the rest our lives -----

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Man, these BowFlex dumbells are kicking my BUTT!!

I think I've found out what the real problem is -- The Total Gym isn't working the muscles -- it was just stretching them. I haven't felt like this on workouts EVER. Explains why I thought I could keep going forever on everything.

Thanks again for the help homeboy!

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Monday, February 15th, 2010

well -- weighed in today. Lost a pound in a week but the fat percentage went up .2 percent. I lost muscle again -- Karen says I'm now banned to only 30 minutes of treadmill a day and they have increased my food consumption. So here we go again.

The clothes are fitting great so I'm still seeing the results I like. I'm stronger now than I have been in years -- I've got more energy than I know what to do with. I wanna go fast but they keep telling me to put on the brakes.

That sucks -- and I know that you know exactly what I mean.

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

ok -- it snowed here too -- it's no big thing (LOL). Good talking to you last night. I'll give a call later and tell you what we decided to change up. Hang in there, my brotha -----

“Message” posted by dakelly Monday, February 8th, 2010

Hi Chris ~ very happy that you are getting stronger and loving your MM products! You are doing great!!!

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Monday, February 1st, 2010

Dude -- I put up some new photos -- working hard every day, hope you are doing well!

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Hey, the ISO works pretty stinking well -- how's your aerobo doing?

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Hey bubba -- switched up some stuff. Scott & Karen have got me on the 2TX & Enzyme -- also got the new Iso-Extreme Protein for post workouts -- got a big loss in 4 days and the Fat Percentage finally dropped -- YIPPIE!!

Hope you are doing well -- drop me a line so I know how you're doing!

See ya my brotha!

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Monday, January 25th, 2010

Well, the Vikes didn't do it so now it's up to us to set the world on fire -- keep me informed of the doc's release -- then we go at it "head to head"

See ya brotha !!

“Message” posted by allmax24-7 Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Hey there thanks for adding me. Just wanted to say good luck. Have a great weekend.

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

Hey Chris! Good for you. I know it's hard to hold back but the healing process is something you can't speed up. I know I'm singing to the choir. You'll have plenty of time to rock and roll soon. That 3 lb muscle loss will come back quick. I'm sure your regime of protein and glutamine really helped prevent further loss. It is well documented that surgery will deplete glutamine levels and where is that stored? Yepper, in your muscle. Won't be long now. We're in your corner brother...

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

My exercise is limited to walking until I start rehab on Friday. I was able to get two - 45 minute walks in today that included some inclines and steps. Feeling better every day and looking forward to getting lean and fit thanks to QC Max Muscle in Bettendorf, IA - The #1 Max Muscle franchise for the last quarter of 2009 - Way to go Scott and Karen!

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

Went for a cardiac rehab assessment today so I can start exercising more - under controlled and monitored conditions. I just want to do what they tell me and not over do anything and set myself back. March 15 is the big date when I won't have any restrictions so if I start doing some moderate workouts now I should be ready to hit it a little harder come St. Patty's Day.

So far I've lost @ 10 lbs, BF 28.9% (-1.1), 66.9 lbs fat, 164.6 lbs lean mass. According to Scott I've lost 3 lbs of muscle and 7 lbs of fat which he thought was OK given the fact that open heart surgery takes a lot out of ya and I have so many restrictions regarding lifting and certain movements. Hopefully that will change significantly once the restrictions are removed.

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

YO Matey! And what is MR B doing tonight? I'm just waiting for you to unleash yourself as soon as you get the green light. The pictures are already showing a loss just by your change in lifestyle already. So I'm thinking you will also see the fat falling off of you like Mr Stearns soon. Let me know what I can do to help so there is no doubt who gets credit for your transformation when you win. :)

“Message” posted by dakelly Thursday, January 7th, 2010

OMGosh - sorry to read about your hospitalization! Good to know MM products helped you out. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

“Message” posted by chrizby Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Weather was nice enough for me to get some good walking in today and climb a few sets of stairs. Getting stronger every day - can't wait till I can really start to work out - should get the green light March 15 which will be 12 weeks since my surgery and when my sternum should be healed - Woohoo :o)

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

what's my homey doin tonight? keep up the aerobics Captain Jack Sparrow -- AAAAARRRGGGHHHHH!

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

Hey Chris!! You are one tough customer. Great you are still focused on the contest and health. Kind of like getting run over by a truck and then dusting yourself off and signing up for a marathon race. Just keep healing so you can be the next Max Muscle Poster Child! We're behind you 1000%. PS - are those white patches of skin visible through your heavy fur coat from the EKG stickers?

“Message” posted by rstearns1961 Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Hey, you look great for all you have been through. I think we will give Scotty boy a run for his money on svelte bodies -- but he will be proud us. I'll e-mail you my total gym workout later today. It is a tough one and my kids thought it was rough too. Take care -- talk at ya later!

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

It's been three weeks today since quadruple bypass surgery. My recovery is going very well - the surgeon was impressed with all of the Max Muscle supplements and products that I was using and was pleased because he felt that the protein, Green Synergy, multivitamin, EFA, glucosamine/condroitin, glutamine, and liquid collogen were going to helpful in my recovery. I was in the hospital for only 4 days and now I am getting ready to start cardiac rehab - I am hopeful that I will be able to get back to a serious exercise regime by mid March when my sternum is fully healed - hoping for the best. At this time, I have lost 2 lbs per/wk since I began December 1st which puts me - 10lbs, just need to get my body fat measured to make sure I am not losing any muscle mass.

“Message” posted by chrizby Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Just went in this past week for a checkup so I could start hittin' it hard. Things didn't look good so I ended up getting a heart catherization. Was hoping to maybe get by with a couple stent's and be on my way - not in the plan, I am going in on Monday, Dec 14 for bypass surgery. Not worried about the surgery, just the recovery but Scott Herkes at QC Max Muscle is in my court and I will continue my nutrition regime and working out - just a little slower than I had hoped. Need to lose fat and retain my muscle mass - I am very motivated to get back in shape and stay healthy.

Wish me luck - Chris