“Message” posted by melvin Sunday, March 14th, 2010

thanks so much for the info got it figured out

“Message” posted by melvin Sunday, March 14th, 2010

just wondering how do you write a message in the articals section

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Sunday, March 14th, 2010

I'm so with your blog to Diana! It's so amazing what we've done to change our lives and the way we feel! It's so nice to be keeping in touch and chatting with others on the same page I am! Yes, we all want to win the challenge but we are all winners when it comes to our lifestyle changes! I will never go back to my old ways!

“Message” posted by mkmcleod Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Dude, 21% body fat to 8.73% body fat, that FREAKIN AWESOME!

“Message” posted by DeeOwens Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Thanks for the note....:) Now if the Abs will show up?!!! 4 weeks til competition - getting down to some serious cardio

“Message” posted by dakelly Sunday, March 14th, 2010

No doubt, I'm glad you agree. We are winners and very positive people!! I just saw your comment on Dee's blog, her arms ARE awesome. I need to get a trainer I decided. Probably for the last 3 months, I think I've come as far as I can on my own.

“Message” posted by mkmcleod Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Wow, it seems as though those killer workouts are working for you, keep up the hard work. If you don't mind me asking what were your stats when you started the contest?

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Great job! The arc is really close to the crossramp. I don't like ellipticals because I don't feel like I burn! I can adjust the resistance and incline on the arc. I go at 10 incline and 100 resistance...I think the highest it goes! Definately sweating good after. You must of been dead after the cardio and legs...I know that when I burn the 900 cals after legs I am! I also started split cardio this week. I just hate waking up EARLY! It's been nice enough outside to get out and run..feels great to get out off the treadmill!

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Saturday, March 13th, 2010

By the way...Diana & I kicked it up with 3 cardio sessions today! What do you do for cardio. I did the arc for 45 min and burnt almost 900 calories. No wonder I was so hungry!

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Perfect timing! I'm living on the computer this weekend doing my presentation! A Love-hate relationship I have with triceps & biceps! Gotta love it! I just posted an article on "My Arsenal"...my stack! Tonite my husband was joking around with how much counterspace I take with my products! I never realized how much I had until I grouped them up for a pic...how funny! Love em' all...so addicting!

“Message” posted by erock18 Saturday, March 13th, 2010

I ended up getting the orange. I was very worried about it at first because I have only had chocolate and vanilla before but it was very good with the watermelon after glow added. I haven't had it more than one day obviously but I cannot believe the effects just after the first day of working out hard!

“Message” posted by erock18 Saturday, March 13th, 2010

I actually just stopped in yesterday for the first time and bought the MaxPro protein and After Glow. I am really excited to see how it works. I was very impressed with the service there because it is nothing at all like GNC or Complete Nutrition. You can tell they really care about their customers. Can't wait to go back!

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Looks like you had a great time! Wonderful pics!

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

You have great pics from the Arnold. I want to make it out to the Arnold one year. I hit the Olympia every year and always come back training harder then ever. With your updated pics your back is looking great. Do you have plans to compete?

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

I'm over a cold that I had to take a few days off of training for. I'm picking up my cardio as well as keeping with the heavy weights, lost another pound. I was hoping to get my BF tested last week to see if my days off had any impact, it still "felt" like my muscles were growing ~ weird sensation. Hopefully I can get in tomorrow and then I'll really be able to let you know how I'm doing. Your trip looked like a blast, sure it was some more inspiration.

“Message” posted by esurg68 Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

You dog! Why aren't you showing off your abs?

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

Woo Hoo! Way to Josh ~ you got your picture with Jamie! Looking good. How fun was that??? I have to wonder what body fat percentage does she maintain all the time to look that incredible?? Ouch.

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

Your updated pics are looking awesome! How was the Arnold weekend?

“Message” posted by axe2045 Friday, March 5th, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAMOUS GUY. Whats up Josh, your stating to look shredded. 8 percent, & you will be lean, & clean. GOOD WORK, its all paying off for you. As for me i have to lose 10% boy fat to catch up to you. Put up new pictures, & percentages let me know what you think. Can really use the feed back. Enjoy your BIRTHDAY, with a max protein cake. Chat with you soon.

“Message” posted by esurg68 Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Have fun this weekend. Remember to keep your mouth closed when you meet Jamie!

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Actually, my trainer and I were talking about the BF testing. It isn't hydrostatic testing...it's a bodpod. She mentioned that it's better than the hydrostatic. Would be interesting to see what it shows!

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Hi Josh! Finally hit under 20%...19% but I take it! Also lost 2 1/2 lbs. I think I could of had bigger numbers but I was sick for 2 days. Will post new pics this week. I'm also going in for a hydrostatic BF%. My trainer recommended it because it is VERY accurate! So, now off to set a new goal!

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

Thats awesome... Keep up the great work. You look amazing. Hows the MMA thing workin' out?

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

Nope, I go to NO about twice a year, but haven't been to Mardi Gras in years. NO alone is party enough for me these days!!!!

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

GREAT job on reaching your goal with the 19mm pinch!! I saw your videos finally, you have huge calves!! How are your quads coming along, can't see them with your long shorts?! I hope to be under 10% like Toni was at the end of the contest. I just saw Dee Owens' pics and I've got some muscle building to do!

“Message” posted by denicechase Saturday, February 27th, 2010

ohh yeah, the Shelby that is in your friends group is my mm nutritionalist, she great and her fiance Adam is my trainer, he's not in here.

“Message” posted by denicechase Saturday, February 27th, 2010

hey Josh, i didn't get my bf checked today because Adam (my trainer) didn't want to go to the gym to get the equipment because everyone would stop him to talk and he'd never be able to leave, understandable, but disapointing. Lucky me I did get to strip, to underware, for him so he could see what he was working w/. He's only seen me once and only for a very short time so he didn't really know what he was working with. His recomendation, work on middle back and glutes. I did get my new nutriton plan and they've uped my calories to 1600 so I think they are trying to build muscle and then later around April well start to lean out. I need to get my daughter to take new picts so i can post them and see if there is a difference, especially in the back, supposedly it looks pretty good but i cant see it. Well keep me uptodate w/your progress.

“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 jcs192 Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Finally broke the 20mm mark on my lower stomach.....19mm as of today. I started off with my trainer at 55mm........insane!

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

They said that I was burning muscle, not fat -- probably has to do with the fact that I'm 48. If I ran at full throttle, I will lose weight like a dream. But when they do the body fat measurements, I lose more muscle than fat which totally ticks me off. I'm just trying to change things up so I lose fat & build muscle (which will increase my metabo) --

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

I'm sticking to the maxmuscle plan -- meals at 5:45 / 12:00 / 6:00 PM -- protein & carbs at 9:00 & 3:00 PM -- I eat cottage cheese at 9:00 after my workouts every night -- I'm on a 2900 calorie deal. 6 meals a day

I lift 6 nights a week / walk on a treadmill 7 days a week at 60 minutes per day (they told me to knock it off and drop down to 30 minutes now).

Getting some weight loss but not seeing the fat percentage drop, actually seeing some muscle weight loss. Taking many MM supplements, I'm out of anything bad (Beer, chocolate,cheat meals) -- i'm sticking to it but not seeing the results I had hoped for.

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

Looking Good Josh -- what are you doing for Cardio, how much per week?

“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 dakelly Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Hi Josh! Just wanted to drop you a line as we're both coming up on Week 12!!! Are you excited? I know I've been a lamenting a bit about how come I'm not like the people in the 12 week Maxformation book, but I know I have come a long way. Your last pics look great and I bet your next ones will show even more improvement. Anything new in your supplements? I have to pick up more this week... get out the checkbook! FBX, Extinguisher, and AfterGlow. Yikes. Good thing they all taste great!

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

Hi Josh, 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, you look like you are adding some quality muscle there!

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

hey Josh, i think you should do the show, with me it doesn't matter if i win or loose, well a little, but i want to say yeah i did that, you know cross it off my bucket list. kinda cool. I think by june you'll be ready, before then actually. If i were closer id cheer you on.

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

Hi Josh,

Thanks for the friends request. Keep up the good work!

“Message” posted by jcs192 Saturday, February 20th, 2010

I did 260lbs on seated calf for 15 reps! Then I tried 285 and didn't move it. lol

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

Great progress pictures, your doing great!

“Message” posted by natomas.maxmuscle Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Hi Josh. Looking good, great progress. You're welcome on the zuchini suggestion. The Zuchini Bread is pretty much the extent of my baked recipes. One of my favorite snacks is oatmeal with a scoop of Max Lean protein stirred in or Max Lean prepared as pudding with a little cool whip or Max Lean blended with half a frozen banana, yeah...I guess you could say I've been on a bit of a Max Lean kick.

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Your pics are awesome...you're looking great! I've been working out heavy following a great routine...this week my goal is to get below 20% BF. My body shows so much different than the numbers! I need to post my other newspaper pics this week!

“Message” posted by denicechase Thursday, February 18th, 2010

you are looking really good, have you decided if your going to compete or not?

“Message” posted by dakelly Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Yes, definitely having problems with the site. I was thinking the same thing about it going haywire. I don't see your pics, but I can now see mine. I haven't seen Carr-Knowledge around, maybe he's on vacation!! You have to know about us girls and the fascination with what the scale says. I'm trying not to pay it too much attention! Let's hope the site is running smoothly again. It's hard trying to keep in touch with my 370+ Friends ;-)
You're getting there! Have a good one.

“Message” posted by denicechase Sunday, February 14th, 2010

hey Josh, its Denice, i understand a competition being outside of your comfort zone, After my posing class yesterday some of the ladies doing figure posing were trying on competition suits. Ahhhhhhh, I haven't worn a real swimm suit bottom since HS (well over 15yrs ago) now that is outside my comfort zone, but with all this hard work i wont let my insecurities stop me, I may not be perfect to the judges but i worked for what ive achieved and im gonna show them. You do the same, go for it.

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Oh yes...good ole negatives! KILLERS...BUT OH SO GOOD FOR THAT MUSCLE BULK!

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Hey Josh! Gunshow is a "double bicep cable curl"....Perfect name for showing your "guns-biceps"

“Message” posted by denicechase Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Hey Josh, the posing is killer, you have to pose w/ the upper body while remembering to keep the bottom tight. i am so tense that i cant get the poses right, my sholders are to high (tense) anyway the show isn't till July so i have plenty of time to get it right. Im in Va and the show is in a local HS. I went to one last year and there were only 4 girls in the bodybuilding and about 30 in figure. So by my math i have a better chance w/ bodybuilding. lol. You doing a show anythime?

“Message” posted by axe2045 Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Thanks Josh, for accepting my request as a friend. Dude your famous, you have a lot of good friends with a common goal motivating you. As for me the plan is to burn as much fat possible, while conserving my muscle. Keeping track of my hart rate, & dieting regularly. Hope to chat with you soon, about our progress. Keep on tearing that muscle.

“Message” posted by esurg68 Saturday, February 13th, 2010

That is awesome Josh! You are definitely helping to keep me motivated as well. Good job.

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

Just tried the pancakes and I halved the recipe. It made a bunch. I LOVE them! Thanks for sharing, should have tried them a long time ago. Sometime soon, I'll try the bread. Going to work out now that I'm energized! Have a good weekend.