Like most people I spent years as a yo-yo dieter and an again off again exerciser. I’ve been a member of at least four gyms. Three of which I never set foot inside again after the first three months of membership! I gained and lost the same 10-20 pounds more times then I can count. It was very frustrating to say the least.
Finally in May of 2002, at the age of 31, and about 9 months away from my wedding day, I decided that enough was enough. I promised myself that I was going to start exercising and eating right. I was going to lose the weight and I was NEVER looking back! I bought several work out dvds and got down to business. I am proud to say that I walked on the treadmill in the fitness center every single day while my husband and I were away on our honeymoon!
In December of 2004 I was ready for a change. I had been working out for 2+ years with various instructors at an intermediate level at best. My results were waning and I was very ready to kick it up a notch. I was 4 months pregnant with my son at the time but figured “no time like the present!”. I had been reading the forums over at Collage Video and saw Cathe’s name mentioned more then once so I decided to check it out. I ended up ordering Basic Step/Body Fusion and the Cardio Hits DVD. I asked for a small step for Christmas and was on was quickly my way to being hooked!
Her work outs helped me to minimize my pregnancy weight gain. I worked out 5-6 days a week through out most of my pregnancy. I remember doing Cardio and Weights the day before giving birth to my son! My pregnancy as well as labor and delivery were smooth sailing. I had no problems or complications and delivered my first child in under 12 hours. I truly believe that my healthy and active lifestyle during my pregnancy influenced this.
Cathe’s workouts were a tremendous help in taking the weight off after giving birth too. Nine months after I had my son I was in better shape and weighed a few pounds less then I did when I got pregnant! That was 5 years ago and I have not only maintained those results but improved upon them as well.
Cathe has helped me to take weight lifting to a whole different level then anything I had previously done. I have worked on my eating habits as well and so at 38 years old I am in better shape then I was when I was in my 20’s! I have muscle definition every where including in my abs! I thought ab definition was only a pipe dream for me but I was proven wrong! Thank you Cathe for helping me to get in the best shape of my life!
Congratulations!!! Very inspiring!!!. You look great!!!
Great job!! What a great story!! It feels amazing once we “really get into it”, doesn’t it?? Cathe was totally my inspiration as well after many years of so-called “working out”!! Very proud of you!
Pam
My theory is, if you can exercise during almost all of your pregnancy…. you can do anything!!! Great story!
Gratz!!! What an awesome achievement!!