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    clean eating - BFFM

    I have been eating clean since Dec using Tosca Reno's books. I have had a lot of success but I was out of town for a long weekend and then in Miami for work and I got off track. I decided to recommit yesterday and I pulled out my copy of BFFM. It had a lot of great points but it also had me...
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    weight rotation

    I am currently doing splits for lifting 3 or 4 days a week and cardio 2 or 3 days a week. I use GS, Pyramids, Slow and Heavy and the new 4DS. I alternate each week between them so I am never doing the same series two weeks in a row. My question is this: Should I stick with a series for a...
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    calories burned with HRM

    I received a HRM for my birthday but it doesn't give the calories burned. How do I determine how many calories I am burning in one hour? Is there a chart I can use with my HRM?
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    slow and heavy

    I love GS and Pyramids but I was looking to get something new just for variety and Cathe uses S&H in her Feb 08 rotation so I was considering purchasing this DVD. What do you guys think of S&H? I have heard that the slow pace bothers some but I am really getting into lifting and doing less...
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    one arm rows

    Awhile back someone asked about putting your forearm on your leg instead of your hand above your knee. I never saw the response. I feel more comfortable with my forearm on my leg. Is this OK?
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    clean eating and supplements

    Hi everyone! Still eating clean and I am down 14 lbs and 8 inches. It has only been 7 weeks. I still want to loose another 36 lbs but I am encouraged that I can loose ALL the weight this time and keep it off. Do any of you take vitamins and supplements? I take the following: Vitamin B...
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    L-Lysine for cold sores

    I asked about cold sores a few days ago. Thanks for your responses. I went with the Lysine cream and pills. My immune system is a little shot with winter and kids in school etc. Does anyone take the Lysine pills? If so, do I continue to take them everyday forever to prevent any more...
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    Lasik surgery

    Has anyone here had it done? Are you happy with the results? I go tomorrow for a consultation and I am excited. I have worn glasses/contacts since 4th grade. Can you exercise soon after or do you have to wait for a few weeks?
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    cold sores

    I have another cold sore, yuck! I always get them when I am stressed and tired. I have a cold and haven't been sleeping well because of the cold and work. Does anyone have any recommendations on how NOT to get them and how to get rid of them? I am using abreva, I usually do but they...
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    cleaning eating update and questions

    I have been eating clean for about 6 weeks now. I have lost 14 lbs and 4.5 inches over all. I posted before that it was going slow. Wow, was I wrong when I actually looked at the numbers. I am even getting compliments on my muscles and that has NEVER happened before. I am very excited. I...
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    shouldn't I have DOMS

    I have been doing the 4DS this week for the first time. I had been using GS and PUB, PLB and I usually get DOMS from them. Am I not lifting heavy enough with the new series? I expected to be sore since I am new to it and the weights are heavy. (I did quit early on a couple of exercises, it...
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    clean eating questions... long

    How long will it be before I should see weight loss? I started this on the 24th with two cheat days only. It is TTOM now but it looks like I have only lost 3 lbs in that time. I read someone elses post and she has lost 13 lbs. I am kind of discouraged that I haven't done better. My cheat...
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    total upper body workout on new DVD

    On the new HIS DVD there is a premix title total upper body. I am scheduled to do PUB tonight but was thinking of changing to this workout. does anyone know if it chest/shldrs/bi's/tri's and back and how long it runs for? I know I can look at the premix menu but I don't have access to that...
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    how do I? -- diet question

    About three years ago I lost 35 lbs doing the Curves diet, low carb basically. I also started going to Curves when I had been inactive. I moved up to Cathe workouts after I found a used tape of hers on Amazon and fell in love with the workouts. I quit Curves and now have 30+ DVD's of Cathes...
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    which DVD's make you smile/laugh

    I was doing PUB Tues night and when it gets really hard on the biceps she makes me laugh. How can she make me laugh when it is burning and I want to quit? That is our Cathe and why we love her!
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    flavored stevia - taste?

    I am looking at buying stevia to replace my artifical sweetners. What is the best brand to buy? Also, does the Sweet Leaf flavored stevia taste like it sounds? The chocolate sounds good, hey it's chocolate. But does it actually taste like chocolate? Thanks for the help! Vicky
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    drinks - no sugar or artificial sweetner, low calories

    Does anyone have any ideas on drinks that are not enhanced at all but still have great flavor? A friend of mine and I are looking for low calorie drinks to replace our diet pop and crystal light that have aspartame or other sweetners. I know that water or skim milk are best but we are looking...
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    BM2 scrambled eggs

    I haven't had time to preview this one yet. Is it cardio and weights? I heard others say it was great but I was wondering if someone could give me the "jist" of it so I could get right to it. Thanks!
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    unexpected results -- thank you cathe

    I want to thank you for your workouts! We had a health fair at work and I got a great compliment and lots of encouragement. I am definately not the skinniest employee here but I work out 6 days a week alternating between cardio and weights (all your DVD's, I LOVE them). They drew our blood...
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    rotation question - anyone have advice?

    I have been doing the following rotation: weeks 1 & 3 1 - PUB 2- cardio 3 - PLB 4 - cardio 5 - total body weights 6 - cardio 7 - rest weeks 2 & 4 1 - GS chest,tri's 2 - cardio 3 - GS back, shoulders bi's 4 - cardio 5 - GS Legs 6 - cardio 7 - rest My cardio varies depending on...
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