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    Increasing My Flexibility

    Yoga is best I have found yoga the best for flexibility. For it to be effective, you need to stay at it several times a week, daily is even better. I usually follow up a Cathe workout with a yoga stretch. Working out keeps you fit, but yoga keeps you flexible and young. Lisa
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    Cathletes-need your DVD advice

    I just ordered Step Blast - can't wait to try it out!
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    Some motivation/words of wisdom & thoughts :)

    Do you drink regular or diet soda? My advice, if you are trying to lose weight, is to give up the white stuff. Milk is ok if skim and your body tolerates it. I used to love milk, but now use almond milk and occasionally soy. The real killer to your body is sugar. Processed foods and...
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    Cathletes-need your DVD advice

    Thank you, ladies! I am going to watch some videos of your suggestions. Lisa
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    Cathletes-need your DVD advice

    I am an old fashioned Cathe girl. I love Rhythmic Step, IMAX 2 and 3, Cardio and Weights, Butts and Guts, Kick Punch Crunch, and Drill Max. I have 2 DVDs from the LIS series, and those are the most recent. I am looking for some newer DVDs. Should I consider Xtrain or Hiit? What about High...
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    Cooking with Garbanzo beans?

    I buy garbanzo bean flour and bake with it, since I am gluten free. I usually mix it with rice flour and quinoa flour for breads and cookies. One of my yummiest recipes with garbanzo beans is roasting a can with a head of cauliflower, olive oil and thyme with a bit of red pepper flakes...
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    Chicken thighs 101???

    Thaw the thighs in the fridge the day before you want to use them. Bake them or grill them with some good olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and rosemary. Serve for dinner, or let them cool and use for lunch the next day over salad. You can add any seasoning to chicken and bake or grill...
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    Some motivation/words of wisdom & thoughts :)

    Hey Candiceena! What is in your diet now? I have found that my body works the best for weight loss with mostly veggies and lean protein. Snacks for me are nuts or sometimes fruit. I have been gluten free for about 9 months, but I do eat beans, lentils, rice, potatoes, and love love love...
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    Perimenopause-what has worked for me

    Clare, This is not forever, just my jump start to motivation and results, where none had come before. The women that I have spoken with who have gone through menopause (and survived!) eat less than they used to - so that will be a new normal for me. So will my promise to myself to do...
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    Perimenopause-what has worked for me

    Five years ago, at 44, I joined a gym and began working out daily. By spending 1-3 hours at the gym, supplemented by DVDs and eating clean I lost 20 pounds in about 6 months. I was feeling strong and looking good. I then had a life switch, perimenopause hit and I started to get hot...
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    I need help to lose weight...PLEASE!

    Sounds like you have a lot going on! Two jobs, kids, running a home...BREATHE, GIRL! I have gained 25 pounds over the last few years and 2 weeks ago I said "enough". I bought a juicer, and do vegetable juice for breakfast and lunch. For dinner it is a gluten free healthy meal. No sugar...
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    Weightloss Challenge Thru Dec. - Jul 6th Thread

    Hello everyone. Down another pound today so I am feeling good, especially with my lack of workouts last week. I truly think this gluten free diet is helping the weight loss. I definitely feel a difference in my body from losing the wheat. My joints feel much less stiff and sore, my skin...
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    Weightloss Challenge Thru Dec. - Jul 6th Thread

    Thanks, Gina. I don't feel bad about the break. I have learned over the years to listen to my body and not fight it. Don't feel bad about your break, either. It is about the journey, not the individual steps. Have a great week, everyone! Lisa
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    Weightloss Challenge Thru Dec. - Jul 6th Thread

    Checking in ladies! What a waste of 3 days, as far as workouts go. My period kicked my butt right to the couch and I stayed there for most of 3 whole days I finally got my energy back Sunday and started workouts again. I am not going to fight my body when it is screaming for rest and...
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    More Low Impact please!!

    What would be great is to have someone on the team modifying the moves into low impact as they are being performed. I always modify the jumping moves, and sweat all the same. You don't have to jump high for a great workout. Lisa
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    Rhythmic Step 2!

    I agree! I love the more complex choreography of some DVDs and am itching for a new challenge. Lisa
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    Your Ideal Day

    I am a New Englander transplanted to FL in 1998. I LOVE the weather here in FL during the winter. Our summer is a shorter version of the winters I endured up north. However, lately the weather has been cooler here than in most of the country. Our hurricane season can be horrible, but there...
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    Rhythmic Step 2!

    How about a new version of my all-time favorite step DVD? Just saying! Lisa
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    Weightloss Challenge Thru Dec. Jul 29 Thread

    Weigh in yesterday - same weight. At least there was no gain. I know it has to do with my decreased exercise due to my aching hamstrings. Hammies are finally better so I think I am going to try KPC today. Thanks Gina, I definitely want slow, steady and permanent results. It has been a...
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    Weightloss Challenge Thru Dec. Jul 29 Thread

    Thanks, Shereta. I do yoga on my off days, but it is such a change for me on how my body recovers. My friends of peri-menopausal age keep saying not to plan on any weight loss during this time in my life, but I refuse to believe that it is impossible. I did a lot of weeding in my yard this...
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