OK you guys asked for it

[kathryn]

I think Maximus should be in one of Cathe's workouts! What great motivation. You rock, girl!

 

[Kathy02]

Wow, you look maaavelous! Way to go on all that hard work to get there!

kathy

 

[Maximus]

But I don't have arms like you girl! You're an inspiration to us all & it's been great to see your pic as well........

 

[Maximus]

Well, I have a very petite build. I've always trained really hard but after I hit 30 the scale started inching its way up, I guess a metabolism change or something, & when I hit 140 about 2 1/2 years ago I finally tried Atkins (always did low fat but it seemed to stop working for me). I did not look good at all, kind of like a fire hydrant w/arms & legs. I'm 5'3" & now I stay at a pretty even 110 w/Atkins maintenance.

The only thing I use to measure progress is a scale. I pretty much stay away from BMIs, bodyfat measurements, stuff like that. My weight & how my clothes fit are my only indicators.

 

[Maximus]

That's a funny question b/c I only just went back to doing obliques in the last 3-4 months. I stopped about 10 years ago b/c I also have a pretty thick waist & the oblique exercises were making it even thicker (it now measures about 27-28 inches). Now I just do obliques once a week w/light weights to cut them up but not put on extra muscle.

Also I do think diet is key--I stick w/low carb & it's worked well for me.

 

[Maximus]

Yes, once a week for each body part, but I gained most of that muscle about 7-8 years ago when I trained w/a college football player. You'd be amazed at how much more you can lift when you have someone to spot you. Anyway, back then I trained each body part twice a week, now just once b/c of schedule changes.

And yes, I do focus on strength. I LOVE weight training. I still get a little sore after my workouts, especially legs b/c it's so intense. But that's the fun of it, right?

 

[Maximus]

Sorry, can't answer that one. The only strength video I have of Cathe's is MIS, & I haven't even looked at it in years. But judging how some of the girls on this board look, I'd say her stuff is pretty darn effective.

 

[Mar]

Maximus - You look great! Your friend's not bad either!!;-)

 

[endorphin_junkie]

Looking good Maximus! All that hard work at home and at the gym sure pays off! Keep up the awesome work, 30 something never looked so good!!

Take Care
Laurie

 

[Roses]

You look great! Those arms and abs are are tuff! Thanks so much for showing us. Keep up the good work.

Sami

 

[Maximus]

LOL that's my best friend AND next door neighbor AND the person who took the pic (the only one I'd ever trust to!). She's 2 years younger than I am & has never touched a weight in her life. Don't you just hate people who look beautiful without ever trying? x(

 

[Mckmain]

Wow Maximus!!! great pic.....you give us all inspiration and show us what working out is all about......Carole

 

[TerryMia]

Absolutely gorgeous pic!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

 

[icklemoley]

You look great!

Wayne.

 

[purple_magada]

You look FABULOUS!!!!! Keep it up girl!!!

 

[sanchiababy]

Maximus,

You look absolutely FABULOUS!!! You should be so proud! I am in awe of you!

Sanchia

 

[Connie1]

Oh!!-- sorry I e-mailed you! I am sitting down now (I was standing at my computer and hurriedly read your e-mail address thinking you wanted us to e-mail you! Whoops!)

So finally I saw your pic. You look like a younger cuter version of Sandra Bullock! Thanks for letting us "see" you! And thanks for all your great fitness tips. I love to read 'em.
-Connie :7

 

[robyn6002]

Wow. You look awesome! congrats

 

[bedamus56]

Maximus,
You look Fantastic! That's how i want my arm's to look.
Take Care!
Veda

 

[Maximus]

Wow, thanks Connie! That's a great compliment, especially considering I'm older than Sandra Bullock! ;-)