Success Stories Archives - Cathe Friedrich

A Single Moment Can Change Your Life by Liz Balmer

February 27, 2016 by Cathe Friedrich

It’s funny how a single moment can change your life forever. For me, that moment was a few weeks after I turned 40, when I was driving home from dinner at a friend’s house. I was at a stoplight when I was suddenly rear-ended by a man who was…

Turning 50 by Linda Russo

February 14, 2016February 14, 2016 by Cathe Friedrich

This is not some great weight loss success story, my story is more about staying fit as I age. I always hated exercise in my younger years, but as I started aging I did not like the direction my body was heading in. I had no energy from lack…

Complete Health Thanks to Cathe and Her Crew by Karen

February 6, 2016 by Cathe Friedrich

As I approach my 30th birthday this February my husband recently told me he thinks I look stronger and better than I did when we met 11 years ago. For the first time in my life I could acknowledge to my husband and myself that I agree with him. I…

Cathe’s Workouts SAVED My Life!!! by js56

January 31, 2016 by Cathe Friedrich

“Hi, I’m Cathe and welcome to Kick Max, Drill Max, Butts and Guts, Athletic Training, Circuit Blast, Intensity, Slide and Glide, Four Day Split, High Reps, Hiit, High Step Challenge, Afterburn, Tabatacise, Ab Circuits, Low Impact Circuit, X10! Joining me today we have Jai, Rhonda, Lorraine, Brenda, and Cede.…

Success Story Spotlight: Success Thanks to Cathe by Jeanne

September 19, 2015 by Cathe Friedrich

Hello, I am 45-year-old full-time legal assistant. I have suffered from a movement disorder my entire life. It has taken me years to get my symptoms under control. But, with determination and a little (okay A LOT) of help from Cathe, my health issues have not kept me from being…

Success Story: Stay Healthy: You Never Know What Will Be Required Of You by Brandee

September 5, 2015 by Cathe Friedrich

My success story is a little different than the typical story. My journey with Cathe began 10 years ago after the birth of my second child. I would record her workouts from Fit TV, onto my VCR and do them while my kids napped. I was immediately and permanently hooked.…

Success Story Spotlight: Cathe for Life by Ellie from Italy

December 14, 2014December 14, 2014 by Cathe Friedrich

My fight against obesity goes back to 1999. I weighted 74 kilos, I was in my twenties and studying at University. I decided I had to do something to lose weight, so started to correct my diet and lost 12-14 kilos, but stayed overweight for a long time. The scale…

Postpartum Journey by Tarra

September 21, 2014September 21, 2014 by Cathe Friedrich

I had exercised with Cathe in the past as I have a lot of her dvds. When she came out with the Xtrain program I decided to start the program in April of 2013. Just a few short weeks later I discovered I was pregnant with my second child. Although…

Success Story Spotlight: My Dream Becomes a Reality by Keila Smith

September 14, 2014September 14, 2014 by Cathe Friedrich

Keila Smith's Success Story My fitness journey with Cathe started in 2005. I weighed almost 250 pounds. I had tried fad diets, different workout DVDs, and even gym memberships. It seemed nothing worked and I didn't stick with any of them. Then one day, I skeptically purchased a step aerobics…

Breast Cancer Only Made Me Stronger by Yvette M.

August 16, 2014August 16, 2014 by Cathe Friedrich

I have followed Cathe since she was on Fit TV. Fitness and healthy eating have always been priorities in my life. I taught kickboxing for over 6 years and I enjoy helping people reach their fitness goals. A year and a half ago I found a lump in my left…