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    Return to CATHE after many years and after brain surgery

    I was a CATHE devotee for many years through my 20s and 30s. Sometime afterward, I ventured into Beachbody workouts for a change. I had been doing them for years when I was then diagnosed with Brain Cancer in 2014. I kept up with my fitness best I could after my first brain surgery and through...
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    Im Back!!!

    After many years away from CATHE workouts, I have returned to where I began. i had been doing Beachbody Workouts mostly for the past 10 years, with some CATHE mixed in. I was diagnosed with Brain Cancer in 2014 which really set me back especially fitness-wise. I kept active but not nearly as...
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    Nutrition 53 Lean and Shakeology

    Anyone have any experience with either of these shakes?
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    stomach, legs bigger, but no change in eating or exercise!?

    Thank you so much for your responses. I'm sorry for those who are experiencing the same thing, but it also helps me feel like I'm not going crazy. So unbelievably frustrating. I only started insanity on Monday so it's not from that, I'm actually hoping it will make the change! Good luck everyone.
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    stomach, legs bigger, but no change in eating or exercise!?

    Seems like I go through this once and awhile, but in the fall after I stopped breastfeeding it was the worst it had ever been, then I got stricter, and after a few months felt much better, NOW it's out of control!? I am completely confused!?!?!?! I know we need to change things up (which is why...
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    STARTING INSANITY!! May 15th, anyone care to join me??

    Starting with the Fit Test today and ready to go!!! Slightly nervous that the workouts are so much shorter, but it's clear that my body has adapted to much and I need a change. I'd love for youto join me!
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    Insanity or P90X???

    Thank you all for your responses. I have been deliberating for a long time and decided yesterday was the day! I ended up ordering Insanity Deluxe and figure I can always follow with p90X when I want. I just didn't want to spend the $ on both. Sooooooo, now the question is weight work. I think I...
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    Insanity or P90X???

    so insanity is as advanced as P90x but just more cardio focused? Is that right??
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    Insanity or P90X???

    Ugh, I'm still not sure! It seems like insanity gets more votes. I've been looking at their website and I guess what bothers me is the workouts seem to stop and start and be much shorter than Cathe's. I know we need to mix it up, but the Shock Cardio idea didn't work for me. My body didn't buy...
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    Insanity or P90X???

    I'm not sure which one to get!?!? Help!! Want to lean out and get more cut.
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    Shock Cardio-anyone else a little disappointed?

    I was so excited for this series. I thought it would be a collection of shorter, but super intense workouts that I could alternate w the longer workouts, but the only one I find intense enough is HIIT and even that seems too short to be my only worout. I also like Athletic Step a lot, but the...
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    Success with an eating plan??

    Check out The Hilton Head Metabolism Diet. If you do a google search you can find the ebook, or order it online. It is very sensible and healthy and so easy to follow. I've never had a lot to lose, but when I put on a few extra pounds I've done this diet twice and it's a charm. It's based on 5...
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    Excited, but skeptical

    OK, I did HIIT Double Pyramid and Cardio Core Circuit and I have to say I didn't find them to be "enough" of a workout. Cardio Core Circuit was more satisfying in the end, but while the HIIT DP was def challenging, it really only felt like doing the Blast Challenge in Kickmax. I will use it as...
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    Excited, but skeptical

    Looking forward to trying them!! I think I will try Cardio Core Circuit the day after Xmas, b/c I won't be home and that w/o needs no equipment. I'll let you know!!!
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