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Thank you for your response Peaceful Rainbow. I begin week 5 on Monday. Because it is recommended to keep cardio to a maximum of no more than two a week (30 minutes max each,if I’m not mistaken) it got me thinking about what to do after the 12 week program is complete. Your thoughts on doing...

I am doing the STS 2.0 12 week program which I am enjoying and love the format and everything about it so far. I’m just wondering what to do once I’ve completed the 12 week program? I want to keep the strength gains while maintaining a balance for overall health and well being. Just wondering...

Thanks Jane! In a previous post I had noted that I heard acupuncture can help with menopausal symptoms and wondered if it would help with insomnia. Thank you for sharing your experience with it…so helpful and very appreciated. I’m going to look into Dr. Stacy Sims’ book too! Thanks again.

I’m with you (Hazlady) on natural alternatives to medicine. I do not like to take anything as everything has a list of side effects that could be worse than the well intention of the medication. Products that I have been told about regarding peri/menopause: My sister sent me a link to a...

To Braille and Hazlady…I know you note that you have tried everything. But I’m sending this link just in case you haven’t tried this yet and maybe you can talk with your doctors about it and see what they think about it? If I hear or read anything else that might be something to discuss with...

Thank you Braille for your input. You have quite a lot on your plate I’d say and that’s saying the least. I hope you can figure out something to help with your insomnia as I think that will go a long way in your overall health both physically and emotionally. My hot flashes have me up every...

Thank you for your responses! I have been doing weight training since I was a teenager (I started my journey with The Firm). When I found Cathe I became a loyal follower as her workouts are enjoyable, her approach is not obnoxious (music could be better), but she is all about functional...

I know Cathe is working on her new STS2 series which I am excited about and will purchase without hesitation when it becomes available. Being of that age where things are changing and my body is sliding into menopause, I have found myself dealing with relentless hot flashes day and night only a...

I am looking for muscle definition and strength. I know diet plays a part in it, and I do my best to eat clean every day and drink plenty of water. I am not a big person (4'11" and petite - small boned, wrists measure 5" just to give you an idea), so I don't need bulk. If I'm putting the time...

Hi Cathe, I hope your new year is off to a great beginning. Thanks to the Ripped with Hiit DVD's that I have purchased mine is off to a kickass beginning...literally. So, thanks for that! You are a power house with some serious strength...I don't know how you do it. I have downloaded the...

A suggestion... Just a suggestion, Cathe - you know I think you're awesome (just ask my husband), but I think it would be helpful to provide alternative/substituion dvds's of yours for the workouts. I mean, I have an unbelievable collection of your DVD's, but in this month's rotation, I do not...

I know this is a forum to ask Cathe questions, so my question is do you know how awesome you are? I have never set foot into a gym. I love working out at home. I started years and years ago using The Firm videos on VHS and used them for many, many years. I out grew them and when I was in my...