http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/ Cathe Friedrich Fitness , Exercise, Workout Video DVD discussion forums. en Thu, 17 May 2012 02:07:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cathe.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/start-trng-half-tomorow-3151/ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:28:39 GMT I agreed to run a half marathon with my husband in the fall. I have been looking at running plans and time lines for a 10 days now and will start... I agreed to run a half marathon with my husband in the fall. I have been looking at running plans and time lines for a 10 days now and will start tomorrow. We just got off a trip today and I'm bloated and know I've gained a few pounds.

I plan to make running my main staple now and add Cathe's workouts as crosstrainers and weight work. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/start-trng-half-tomorow-3151/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/doing-better-today-3150/ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:51:49 GMT today's weight: 175.0
workout: MMA Boxing = 47 min - 644 calories burned

B. Grilled cheese
S. yogurt, 1/2 fiber bar
l. chicken taco stew, chips
s. T7
D. Salmon, broc
s. popcorn

This comes to about 1475 calories and hopefully will have me in bed and snoring by 9:15 tonight. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/doing-better-today-3150/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/counting-calories-3149/ Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:56:01 GMT Weight is still 176.5. I've decided to start counting calories. I wish I could join or start a checking, but they always end up being social sites. I dont like that. I need motivation, not chit-chat. So, I'll just do it here.

here's the plan for today: No more than 1600 calories
B. Large Protein bar - 360
S. 1/2 fiber bar, yogurt, a few peanuts - 230
L. Salad, chicken breast, pinapples - 335
S. T7, 1/2 protein bar - 330
D. turkey, cheese sandwich , triscuits 370

Total: 1625

Workout today was Intensity: 33 minutes and 459 calories burned

I've got to get serious about weight loss. Normally, I just give in and eat what I want. I'm stressed about different things altho I appear happy go lucky. I know I'll start seeing results if i stick to this calorie count. I keep thinking since I work out, I should be able to eat what I want, but that doesnt give me weight loss results. I will be tired, but getting to bed earlier each night will help that. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/counting-calories-3149/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/deven-s-mom/leg-workouts-oa-3148/ Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:57:44 GMT I was recently was diagnosed with OA due to an injury several years ago. I was doing heavy leg workouts and HIIT workouts without realizing I... I was recently was diagnosed with OA due to an injury several years ago.

I was doing heavy leg workouts and HIIT workouts without realizing I had a problem. A sprained knee brought me to the doctor and now at 46 I am looking at knee replacement surgery within the next few years. I just had surgery to clean out the arthritis so I have not been able to work out for the past month. To put off the surgery as long as I can, I need to totally change my workouts for both cardio and legs.

I was wondering if anyone has had this problem and may have any advise as to which Cathe video worked for them. My surgeon doesn't want me doing squats or lunges, which is limiting me to floor exercises. I would appreciate any advise.

Thanks. ]]> http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/deven-s-mom/leg-workouts-oa-3148/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/tuesday-2-28-3144/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:45:20 GMT weight is up to 176.5 cause I overate junk yesterday. I feel crappy right now. woke up feeling crappy and didnt workout which aides to my crappy... weight is up to 176.5 cause I overate junk yesterday. I feel crappy right now. woke up feeling crappy and didnt workout which aides to my crappy feeling. I'm stressed. that's the problem. I've been praying and meditating and its affecting me in a bad way. Just knowing what the problem is helps me out so much.

I will read and meditate tonight, get some filing done at home and get to bed on time. This alone will help me feel better and get some bloat off of me. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/tuesday-2-28-3144/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/i-had-press-today-3143/ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:09:01 GMT .....just to get in 29 minutes of Afterburn. I am heavy from the junk of yesterday. I've got to cut that out to make my goal of size 12P by 3/24. I did burn 297 calories in 29 minutes.

Tomorrow should be HR. I'm also starting no bread for a while.

Menu
3 eggs, broc
Shake
chicken breast salad, apple, SF jello
shake
chile, rice, broc ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/i-had-press-today-3143/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/sun-2-26-3142/ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:28:40 GMT Today's workout was Pyramid Hiit. Wow. That was tough. burned 397 calories in 30 min. Weight today was 174.0. A nice surprise. Un to size 12P!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/sun-2-26-3142/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/another-wasted-day-3141/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:54:59 GMT I ate pizza today. too much pizza. now, Im feeling heavy and totally unmotivated. I need to back up off the bread. I'll try a different approach to food tomorrow.

B. 2 eggs, zuchini and squash, small protein drink (with fiber sprinkles)
s. 1/2 protein bar
l. salad with chicken breast
s. 1/2 protein bar
d. fish, broc, sweet potatoe fries

This should be an adequate amount of protein and fiber. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/another-wasted-day-3141/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/did-you-see-bus-3140/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:31:12 GMT .....that ran me over?!?!?! Man, I feel beat up today. Typical Thursday, got to be bed late from Ch last night. Overslept. Just feel beat up. ... .....that ran me over?!?!?!

Man, I feel beat up today. Typical Thursday, got to be bed late from Ch last night. Overslept. Just feel beat up. So, I guess I'm not working out today.

More later. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/did-you-see-bus-3140/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/ive-got-stay-plan-3139/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:19:41 GMT I keep sabotaging myself by eating junk that is sweets of any kind. I've got to train like a warrior. I need to limit my food choices to take the indecisiveness out of the plan. Working out is not the problem; eating the right foods-is. So, I will stick to this plan no matter what workout I do.

B. Normal portions
S. small protein shake
L. meat and veggies
S. small protein shake
D. meat and veggies

I will do weight training 3 times a week which doesnt burn that many calories and keep my cardio to under 40 min. This will help keep hunger at bay.

I have to be strong, deny those urgies and keep in the end desired results in mind at all times.

Weight today: 176 - STILL!!!!!!!!. Workout: 1/2 of IMax 3

Burned 510 calories in 37 minutes. I felt strong today which maybe due to how much sugar I took in yesterday. The high impact has left my feet aching though. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/ive-got-stay-plan-3139/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/totally-blew-today-3138/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:21:28 GMT Every time I over sleep, I work out, then eat horrible. I cannot figure it out. God help me. Every time I over sleep, I work out, then eat horrible. I cannot figure it out. God help me. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/totally-blew-today-3138/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/going-strong-3137/ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:47:32 GMT Today's weight 174.5. workout was LIC Cardio SS. 43/596. Hard workout but, good. I skipped the last 3-4 minutes cause I was wiped out.

I tried on my 12P goal dress today and I'm sure I'll be in it by 3/24!!!!!!

Off to saute squash and zuchinnie. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/going-strong-3137/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/fri-2-17-12p-3136/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:54:20 GMT Today's weight 175.5. Workout: STS TB Premix #1. I love this workout. I can speed this premix up a little and get done in 54 minutes.

My short term goal is to be a size 12P by 3/24. I will be finishing up shopping for the upcoming meeting during this weekend. I'm a 14p-16p right now. I can wear some 14Ps very comfortably. I can wear 12P pants, but not 12P tops yet. I already bought a 12P as a goal dress, but will continue to shop for 12Ps until then. I don't have a goal weight because when working out with weights, you build muscle and that weights more than fat and could throw my motivation off. Im an 'apple' and carry weight in my boobs. I hate this. when I indulge in things not good for me, that's where the weight lands. Poo

To help me get to my goal size, I have to stay away from processed anything, especially carbs. But, even processed meat and snacks are a downfall for me. High protein bars seem to help me stay full and focused. So, I can use those.

I will blog everyday until then. I plan to workout everyday also, even if it's a 15 minute cardio or yoga in the evening. I'm very excited. My eating plan will be lots of low-fat, lean protein, fiber and plenty of veggies and water. If I eat alot of these, i should be able to maintain a rigorous workout schedule.

Well, I'm off to eat a protein bar. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/fri-2-17-12p-3136/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/soxy/registering-cathe-road-trip-its-always-something-3135/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:56:09 GMT The very first NJ road trip I went to was in 2008, and I was in California on vacation. Registration was to begin @ 12 noon (EST), and I had to... The very first NJ road trip I went to was in 2008, and I was in California on vacation. Registration was to begin @ 12 noon (EST), and I had to contend with a three hour time difference plus the fact that I had to use a computer at the Rancho Mirage public library which opened @ 9am (PT). Talk about stressful! I had been a Cathe fan for a few years, and was super excited about the possibility of meeting her & working out with her in person. I also new how much luck played a role in getting a spot from reading the forums. I don't remember what # registrant I was, but I got in! The road trip several months later was a blast! I knew no one going in and made many new friends. I guess it was meant to be.

Fast forward to 2010, I tried my luck at getting in for my 2nd Cathe road trip in NJ. I was waiting anxiously at my laptop for the 1pm start time that year. But something was wrong. I typed fast & furiously, practically had my credit card # memorized, and I kept getting a message that said the website was not available. I realized the time on my computer was wrong! At 8 minutes past the hour, I ran downstairs to my husband's computer, booted it up & got to the Cathe website. Whew! Got in! #99! It sold out in less than 15 minutes! My nick name for a few months that year was "99".

Now here it is, 2012 & time for me to think about signing up for another NJ road trip. When I first found out the registration date was on a Wednesday, I got a little depressed. I knew I would be too busy at work to sit in front a computer and try my luck at getting in. I mentioned to my husband the night before, and he volunteered to try & sign me up. I knew it would be hard, but I wouldn't have been disappointed if he didn't get it for me. He asked me to leave him a note for the morning to remind him. I forgot. Then I had such a busy & long day at work that I completely forgot about the road trip until I was falling asleep that night. I decided not to say anything to my husband because I didn't want him to feel bad. The next day I received a strange e-mail from Cathe.com. Appearently, I had registered myself & my husband, a total of 3 times! I realized what must have happened and clarified that only 1 person would be attending. That night when I got home from work, my husband had a surprise e-mail for me, but I already knew! He recounted what a stressful little process it was, but he was a happy he got me in, & so was I! It was meant to be. ]]> Soxy http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/soxy/registering-cathe-road-trip-its-always-something-3135/ http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/still-striving-3134/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:40:47 GMT Today's weight 174.5. Today's workout was Premix of STS TB. I love this workout. I need to do it more.

I often wonder if I will ever make it to my screen name. I have the knowledge and health, but not the discipline needed to eat healthily. I must keep working on this.

Today's size - 14P/16P for suits, 12P for pants and 14/XL for tops.

I've got to keep trying. I just cannot give up. ]]> gonnabea5 http://cathe.com/forum/blogs/gonnabea5/still-striving-3134/