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

Thank you for reading my article and wishing my mom a Happy Birthday! I love her so much. GREAT job on your latest results!! Have an excellent weekend Dorothy!

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

Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments/experiences/challenges in my last article. They were helpful to me and am sure they will prove to help others too.

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

Hey Dorothy! How's it going! I see you're working hard and really involved with the community! Good job and hope to see you soon.

“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. Hope you get something out of it like I did. 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 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 mcstrick Friday, February 26th, 2010

Dorothy, I guess you're my sista from another mista..lol..I had the same problem when I started working out and my appetite increased, I thought eating more was justifiable..wrong..that's why I have never been able to get rid of my 'baby fat':) I am actually getting used to eating small meals...yeah!

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

I just read your last article and posted my valuable advice..LOL. Well for what it's worth. Now it's your turn (smile), check out my last article and provide your comment.

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

Hey girl, I'm 5'2" so my ideal weight is supposed to be 115..at this point, I'm just glad to be under 120 and I am more concerned with my BF. The lowest BF I have ever had was 20%, so I am shooting for 15%. According to my workout plan I am supposed to reach 19% by mid March..but at the rate I am going, I'm not sure if its gonna happen. I'm changing my workout routine this week again. How's your progress coming along?

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

I workout 5 times a week, typically Monday through Friday. I mix up my workout routines with heavy lifting, strength training, and high intensity training. I get a lot of my workout routines from the internet as well as Arnold Schwarzenegger's Encyclopedia. I'll try to squeeze in cardio and abs every other day, but definitely do those in high intensity to get a good pump and get a good sweat going. I'll keep my my workouts under an hour so I'm not losing muscle mass, but keeping lean at the same time. When I started out, I was really thin, but after 2 years of working out and eating right I've finally achieved on gaining lean muscle mass like I've always wanted. :)

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

Thank you for the add! What are you doing for your excersices?

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

Hi there! I have something that might be of interest...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. I shared some of mine to start things off.

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

You have the right approach to the contest, steady! Keep it up!

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

Thanks for the add.

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

Thanks for the message. I will be a follower of your maxformation page, just send me a message when you've posted your updates. Unfortunately, your blogspot doesn't offer anything different from this page. If it does let me know. The info you posted there, you can post in the article section here.

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

Dorothy, I checked out your blogspot...you should post your pics there too!

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

Hey Dorothy, 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.

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

Hah! You caught me in the Feb issue. I'm in the March issue too! Thanks for coming by. You look great by the way so keep at it!

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

Hey Dorothy, I'm doing good; had an awesome weekend in the Bay Area. We met up with some friends and our husbands set us up with massages, facials and body scrubs. We were supposed to go dancing that evening but we were so relaxed from the spa that we stayed in and played Wii:) We did make it into the city to shop which is one of my favorite hobbies. I brought all my supplements and stuck to my diet...and worked out each morning...yeah!! How was your week?

“Message” posted by Pudge235 Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Dorothy I am glad to hear things are going good. I felt ya with the Valentine's weekend, my fiance came down to visit and I love cooking so I cooked her dinner and I have my diet I am suppose to stick to but she is tiny and I don't think she should have to suffer trying to eat my bland meals so I cook the good stuff but then of course I have to eat some of it too, haha. I just have to work extra this week in the gym and incorporate a few more workouts in. Keep up the good work and stay motivated.

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

Happy V day Dorothy!

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

Hey thanks for nice words. Who likes change really? And here we are trying to make the most dramatic transformation of our lives. Your right about a new schedule, takes a lil time to adjust. I trust things are gonna work out okay. Thanks again, best wishes and good luck.

“Message” posted by Pudge235 Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Howdy Dorothy how are your workouts going? What have you been up to?

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

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

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

Hi we will be staying in Pleasanton but will be going into the city to do some siteseeing and shopping. I heard the weather was going to be about 60 degrees this weekend which is good running weather..however, I actually like running on warmer weather..too bad I couldn't join your running group in a couple of weeks..sounds like fun. I checked out the Nike Women's marathon web site and I may look into signing up. Next year I am going to do at least one marathon.

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

ask away...it bugs me more when people don't ask...

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

Wow I'm impressed! I have heard of some of the races you mentioned but have never done any of them. Is Hayward in the bay area? I have always wanted to do the Bay to Breakers race (just to see all the people in their wild n crazy costumes:) My husband and I will be in the Bay area for Valentines day weekend...do you know of some good running trails with hills? I googled some nearby trails but not sure which ones are 'hilly'. Are the Nike Women's races challenging? i will have to google and find out if they have any here in San Diego...take care:)

“Message” posted by heavyd Friday, February 5th, 2010

Hey Dot...nice photos...keep up your good work.."Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men...." Col 3:23

“Message” posted by coordinator Friday, February 5th, 2010

HOW ARE YOU???? xoxoxoxo

“Message” posted by Pudge235 Thursday, February 4th, 2010

That's awesome I sure you will see results. I finish my fourth week this coming Sunday. I took pictures on Monday this week and I think I saw some improvement so I am excited. I will also be weighing in next week so I am interested in the true results. Keep it up!

“Message” posted by Pudge235 Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Dorothy thanks for adding me I hope your maxformation is going well. How are things in Hayward?

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

I have done the San Diego Rock n Roll marathon twice. I didn't really train much because of my work schedule, but I did it anyways..my husband tells me I'm crazy, but he knows how I am, if I make a decision to do something, I do it. I really enjoyed it; the bands and cheerleaders along the way were great..oh and I ran with "Elvis" for a couple of miles, he was in full gear pushing a cart playing music; it was hilarious. I met so many awesome people throughout the race. I plan on running more marathons and the triple crown series of half marathons. I have only read a few chapters of the Chi Running book and it has already helped my running form. I was feeling like crap this afternoon, but I had to get my cardio in, so I went running and I felt great. I worked on my "Chi" form and I really felt a difference...no knee pain..yeah!!

“Message” posted by mcstrick Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Hi Dorothy, thanks for your response. I see you are an avid runner. I have been running for seveal years and have recently been having knee problems. I just bought a book called Chi Running and its supposed to teach proper form and how to run injury free.

“Message” posted by jamesodekirk Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

so are you hitting those drives long and straight? lol - Strong legs really do help your golf swing.

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

Hi Dorothy... looks like you are off to a great start with Chris from Max Muscle San Rafael. Good luck to you!!

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

Hey Dot Hi from the cold Midwest. Have a great week and thanks for the friend request.

“Message” posted by madelus Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Dorothy, my friend! YOu are such a nice person. Thank you for your kind words and support! Your comment on my article really made my day! How are you my friend? How goes the transformation? YIKES I do measurements before the 4th!

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

NO, silly...I meant "I'm looking 40 in the face" as in, I am nearly 40! LOL That's funny!!! :)

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

Whatever!! You do not look a day past 30! Seriously. Looking great for 43. Whe I read your age, I was shocked because you look very young! Great Genes. I turned 38 Jan. 3rd. Looking 40 in the face, but looking forward to it. Thanks for the thumbs up! Mine are up for you too! Here's to menopause!! LOL

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

I want people to get to know me. For so long I was holed up and depressed and never had the opportunity to show who I really am. This journey I have been on since Dad passed, has been one full of amazing things. I cannot even put into words. The strength I have found within myself is unbelievable. And the friends I am making on this site really support and motivate me. Thank you for taking time to read my article. I try hard not to miss new ones as they post. But this is a full time gig, huh?? LOL xoxoxo

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

Dorothy thanks for all of your prayers and support! I really appreciate it. And GIRL you know we gotta stay positive! :)) We are winners, right!?!!!!! :)

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

Ahhh...you're a gem Dorothy. You just made me smile HUGE. I hope to be there for all as you are all there for me. I'm thankful you feel as though I am. Thank you. I have always tried so hard to be a good friend. I am real...Happy weekend!! xoxoxo

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

That would be AWESOME! I actually live right next to Santa Clara University.. which you are probably familiar with! What gym do you belong to?

“Message” posted by allmax24-7 Thursday, January 21st, 2010

hey there thanks for adding me, best of luck to with the challenge. Listen to Chris great guy know what hes talking about. Have good weekend TTYS!!!

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

Here's to week 2 BABY!!

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

Distilled water no way!!! Distilled water is very acidic and I personally wouldn't drink it. Please take my advice and go buy a test kit and see for yourself. Compare it side by side to your tap water or a spring water. I know you will be surprised at the results. I know I was the other night, which is why I threw away a full gallon of distilled water. Again if were're already acidic, let us not add more to the equation. We need to balance PH levels... If you buy the test and aren't fully convinced I send you a check for a full refund... In the mean time, hang in there your doing great.

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

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

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

Dorothy! I live in Santa Clara, CA... that is too bad we didn't get to meet! Maybe, if I am up there again for another event or something, we can workout! Keep at it girl, your doing great! :)

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

Dorothy, thanks for coming to our event! It was a pleasure meeting you and your husband and I hope you guys had fun. I appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication to Maxformation. Let me know if you need anything!

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

Thanks for the friend add! Best of luck on your journey! This is going to be a fun ride, I beleive:)

“Message” posted by bluchel1@msn.com Sunday, January 17th, 2010

In response to sore joints...I double my dose of Glucosamine w/chondroitin and take Max glutamine 3xday.