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Another Slow & Heavy Cathe - I miss your old "gym style" workouts. I hope, when you plan another set of DVD/Videos, that you consider giving us some slower paced, heavier weight workouts (Slow Heavy 2). Or even a periodization series that includes 3 serious strength tapes (Chest/Shoulders...

Lori - Thank goodnes that dog didn't break your daughter's skin. It happened to me about 3 years ago. When I was walking one of my golden retrievers, a monster of a mean dog attacked my Agnes, dragged me and the mean dog's owner (both Agnes and meanie were leashed). I kicked the dog, trying to...

Cindee - I, too, am a Spinerval devotee. Since I started using Spinervals for my primary cardio, I've found that I really don't need to do a full-blown strength workout for my legs (doing Spinervals has given me awesome quad, hams, and glutes--strong & toned). Anyway, I focus on "injury...

RE: Everybody has a choice..... This is a great thread. I am childless by choice and I have never considered it a selfish decision. The simple fact is that me and my husband would not make good parents. We recognized this early in our marriage and made the proper decision. Being a...

RE: 10 Things about you that we Catheites may or may no... 1. Although I'm a native of Pittsburgh, PA, I've lived in the Washington, DC area for 16 years. 2. U2 is my favorite band. 3. I supervise a team of investigators and have worked at DOD for almost 16 years. 4. I'm 41 (not my age, my...

Cathe - Last time, I suggested a Periodization Series (when you were asking for suggestions prior to the BB series). Since the topic has been opened again, I'm taking another shot at asking you to consider this idea. Here's how it would work: A segment of strength building, similar to Slow...

Spinervals are probably the most intense, best no-impact cardio workouts out there. I have most of them, including the new ones that just came out. They are geared toward competitive athletes, so expect your legs to be noodles by the time you're finished :-) Since I've been using Spinervals...

Scott Just an observation---maybe the running is actually working against your building muscle. I'm a former runner (Marine Corps Marathon finisher in '95) and when I was running, I was really thin and had a hard time gaining weight. I wasn't much into strength training then, but I know that...

my suggestion Stacy Two words: Golden Retriever! Yes, I know, a golden is a big dog who sheds, but they are the most loving creatures. I have three of them--that's a LOT of dawg, let me tell you. All three are lap dogs, including my 90 pound love (Agnes). My "baby," Maeve, is a velcro dog...

Sami Those little dogs can be ornery. Don't feel bad. I came home today to find an entire roll of toilet paper shredded in the living room. My husband forgot to put it "out of harm's way" (i.e. on the counter so Maeve couldn't get it). I'm leaving the mess for hubby to clean up! haha

Lynn - You're living in a very dangerous place, so be careful! I wonder if there are a bunch of Saudi men doing Push Pull or KPJ right now? Maybe they confiscated them because they wanted to work out? haha, just kidding! It's a whole different culture. Are you allowed to drive or go out without...

Sami As the owner of three gorgeous but sometimes naughty Golden Retrievers (Maud, Agnes, and Maeve), I completely empathize! I'm glad you saved your DVDs before the "romping" got started in earnest. At least Rufus saved you the trouble of opening the box :-) What kind of dog is he? I'm...

Lori I agree with Clare. Respect yourself and don't settle for relationships where you don't feel respected or valued. It sounds like you don't have much in common with these two, and that they are "toxic" people. For your own sake, sometimes it's best just to let go. I don't think you owe them...

Tis the season to be jolly. Perhaps we should all try not to read more into a post than what's written--I'm sure Hedy meant no harm. Maybe we should have a "do unto others" rotation this month, where we give people the benefit of the doubt and try to be more empathetic toward others. This...

SPINERVALS!!!! Hotchick---I started crosstraining seriously in March (yes, an injury from doing too much of the same thing--STEP!!). Anyway, at the suggestion of those wonderful VFers, I ordered a spinning bike from a company in San Diego (fitnessdirect.com?). Anyway, they shipped it to me. I...

I find that designation -- Trolls -- appropriate! Anyway, SNM, thanks for hard work in keeping the forums friendly. There's too much rudeness in the world already. I'm also glad you're going to delete the personal attacks. I've noticed that a few folks who aren't trolls sometimes get...

Jen - It sounds like you're listening to your body, so you are a smart lady. You could focus on eating "clean" during your recovery period. That will keep you in the mind set of staying on track w/your long term goals. Also, you can try taking extra Vitamin C, some Vitamin E, and gluco/chron/MSM...

Thanks for the responses. My body has been out whack for a long time, and I have a slight case of scoliosis. It was amazing how much taller I felt after my treatment. My lower back has been a tad sore, but it's more of a discomfort than out and out pain. I was able to work out Saturday, but I...

Hi - I just wanted to get input from any of you who have seen an osteopath. I've had all sort of alignment problems, which have caused injuries/muscle imbalances/etc. Anyway, I finally decided to do some prevention and saw an osteopath, at the advice of a good friend. Today, I had my first...

Amy - I have had problems w/several of my Cathe DVDs, but I kept my VHS versions of everything. If you want to mail me a box or envelope with sufficient postage to ship them to you, I will gladly let you have my VHS versions of Cathe's step tapes, including IMAX, for no cost but the...