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Hello, I've been just wondering... Every time I make a loaf of bread in my bread maker, it tasts pretty good but it comes out so dense. Nothing like these commercial bread you get from a store, nice and fluffy... Is it because my bread maker is a cheap one? How does your loaf of bread come out?

Hello everyone, I'm now trying to get certified as a personal trainer and need some help. I need to design a workout program and a meal plan for 31 yrs old male, 5'11", 205 lbs whose goal is to lose 15-20 lbs. How does the total daily calorie intake be determined at the very beginning of the...

Hello Cathe, How seriously are you watching carb intake? I would appreciate if you would tell us how your diet is like every day.

I'm thinking of getting certified with AFTA but never heard of AFTA till recently.... Is there anyone who's actually took the on-line exam and became a personal trainer? What is your comment on them?

Thank you very much! I'm on my way to Jo-Ann!

I'm hoping someone out there who loves sewing can help me.... Every time I sew some stretchable fabric with all purpose thread, the fabric end up being stretched and the final product looks bad.... What kind of thread am I supposed to use to prevent these kind of fabric from getting stretched...

Hello everyone, Now my daughter is almost 8 months and I've lost all the weight I've gained during pregnancy and I'm very happy about it. But I've been feeling pretty depressed not having a social life. I'm now a stay-home-mom and I've tried make some friends. As a matter of fact, I've met...

Hi everyonbe, I'll be traveling back to the US from Japan soon with my 6 month old daughter. I'm wondering if anyone has some good ideas as far as feeding her during a long flight. I feel kind of bad to give her a cold (room temperature) baby food right out of a jar....

Thank you all for your advise. I'll try to enjoy these precious time now.

Hello everyone, My 6-month-old daughter still wake up in the middle of night. According to her doctor, she should be able to but she can't... The doctor also told me that she's not waking up because she's hungry. I've been gibing her a bottle of water that helps her to go back to sleep...

Hi everyone, I admit that I'm terrible making friends. I don't think I'm shy since I had no problem teaching aerobics class..... but I get intemidated by brand new people. I'm now wondering if anyone who lives in Newport county, RI (or someshere close) is looking for a new friend....

Ok, maybe I'm getting old....but I hate throwing these empty baby formula cans away. Is there anyone who has a good idea on making something out of these cans?

Hi everyone, My baby is now 4 month old and I've noticed that I'm losing my hair like crazy!!! It seriously makes me think I'll have no hair left if I keep up this pace.... I've been putting some hair lotion that is supposed to help but... Is there any advise anyone?

Hi everyone, I just moved to Newport (Portsmouth to be exact), RI from McLean, VA not too long ago. I'm now realizing how lucky I was till now as far as having an access to a very good gym near by. Seems like not many gyms are around here to start with.... and the membership fee is very...

Hi everyone, Is there anybody out there who owns or has tried the "Bodydome"? Do you think it really gives you a better workout than a regular step? Even better than Cathe's step tapes?

Hi everyone, We might have to move from the DC to somewhere in the west coast. Does anyone have a suggestion on how we can save money on rental car expenses?

Definitely RS! Hi Sorry but I'm not sure which is the All Step you're talking about.... But RS tape is definitely fun and challenging to do. I find the squats+pendulum, squats+cha-cha combo in the 3rd part is a tough one but makes me feel so good when I survive that part. I strongly...

Hello many other instructors out there who loves Cathe, I took a long break from teaching step. It's been about a year and half to be exact and I'm wondering now if the guidelines for teaching step has changed a lot as far as warm up goes. I was taught not to actually use step in warm up part...

Hi everyone, I've been doing the Cathe's ab workout that comes after the leaner leg part. I think my abs are in good shape but the problem is, my neck gets so tired before my ab actually does.... I usually keep my hand behind head for the most of part but does anyone have any suggestions to...

Anyone have or tried the Bowflex? And how do you like it?