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I'm totally with Kathy on this. I think the goal weight thing actually promoted my eating disorder in a big way. Amynicole if you do have a history of eating disorders and are already focusing on an unrealistic weight than I would suggest that you do away with it. Goal weights really do not...

Hate, hate my elliptical! Using it is like watching paint dry. Even though its parked right in front of a TV, 20 mins on it is all that I can bear in one go.

Maribeth - what a wonderful piece. You are indeed very generous with your information and expertise! Thank you.

Happy Birthday, Lori! You're a Leo like me. Have a wonderful day.

Hi Sara - I like to keep my workouts under 60 mins per day so I do each PS tape once per week and alternate that with some cardio. I have been very happy with my results. I personally find that I do not really need to do each PS tape more than once a week as long as I go really heavy each time...

Congrats Donna! I am really happy for you.

I used to count calories obsessively when I was trying to lose weight. I found that I needed to eat alteast 1400 cals to lose weight - anything less and the scale would not budge. I had the fastest results in terms of weights loss when I stayed b'ween 1500 - 1600 cals with a max. of 5 workouts...

Did the same thing - shelved MIS for almost 6 months. But when I reached for it again as it was the only total body workout I had at that time, I realised how tough it was. I love using MIS to shock my muscles after a PS or SH rotation. The reps allow me to go quite heavy with the weights so I...

Tsut - Thanks for that. I've ordered Janis Saffell already. Can't wait to try it. I've also copied your rotation ideas so thanks for that as well. If you have anymore great results with a particular rotation, please do post it. Julie - I too felt like hurling everytime I put a cardio...

Nicole if you've been eating like that for a year you need to get to a doctor asap. When the body is being starved and you are still managing to get a great amount of exercise and work done, it might have compromised somewhere else. Please do get a check up. You may have lost bone density...

Thanks for your reply. I know exactly what you mean about cardio. I like cardio but not everyday. Now that I have reduced it, I actually enjoy it so much more and give every workout a 100%. I will give Janis Saffell a try. I would also love to know which tape from the Get Ripped series you...

tsut, it's uncanny - looks like we follow an almost identical formula. We even seem to use the same approach when it comes to varying the kinds of cardio that we do. I am also the same height and weight as you. I can't wait to try the tank top rotation as I would really like to bulk up my...

Hey Lori - what is your goal weight by the way? Through all your posts it sounds as if you are in great shape already. Don't let those scale numbers dictate your goals too much. I have pretty much been through all the obsessing about mini-meals vs. three meals and I've come to the conclusion...

I guess I am an ectomorph as I have thin limbs and I have to work really hard to build muscle. I really do find that I do not get results if I do more than 3 sessions of high intensity cardio per week. I remember losing weight when I was doing cardio 5 times a week. But no matter how low my...

Hi! I really need a good beat to get me going and keep me going. If the music annoys me or the choreography doesn't really 'match the music', I find that I become a bit lazy. Obviously everyone's taste is really different but some of Cathe's tapes that I love because the music goes well with...

I remember she appeared on the Chris Evans show ages ago and said that she had lost all the weight mainly through yoga. Apparently that is still her main form of exercise. I don't really believe that though. I also read in one of the tabloids (I think it was News of the World) that she used to...

I eat exactly what you do Donna - egg whites with black beans, low fat veggie cheese, green chillies and salsa. It tastes nice wrapped in whole wheat tortilla as well. I do have a lot of strange food habits though. Normally most people think about whether they are going to eat fish or chicken...

Donna, I hear you - I am painfully shy about exercising in public. If you saw my chest, you would know why. Although I don't run I do walk very fast with a ridiculous gait. Even my husband laughs at me. All I can say is that it does get easier in a very short period. The more you do it, the...

I have the same problem. I would love to work my legs out twice a week but even the one time leaves me feeling exhausted. I normally always schedule a rest day after as well. I did S&H legs and shoulders day before yesterday, and I struggled to keep my eyes open the whole of yesterday. In...

Jillybean what a beautiful post - thank you for sharing. You have inspired me. I am still struggling with disordered eating patterns but I hope I will be as strong as you one day.