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Oh my gosh, what an amazing and budget-friendly idea!!!! I am going to try the backpack + plates trick on Friday when I do legs. Mary, I do believe you just saved me $100! :p

Thanks everyone! I went to a fitness supply place today and tried out several of the options suggested. I think I am going to try a combination of things - lifting straps with wrist wraps (those felt the best to me), 10 lb wrist weights (with removable weights), and a weighted vest, also with...

Thanks everyone! I went to a fitness supply place today and tried out several options. I think I am going to try a combination of things - lifting straps with wrist wraps (those felt the best to me), 10 lb wrist weights, and a weighted vest. Someone mentioned Versagrips and I am curious about...

[ Awesome! What weight do you ladies use for the vest? I think that it would help a ton for squats, lunges, etc. Now, if someone could please just invent one that would help with rows, etc., we'll be all set!:p

Fantastic! I will definitely get some and give them a try. Thank you very much for all your help!

Thank you so much! Stupid question, I am sure, but do they come with instructions on how to use them? I have never seen anyone use them before so I'm at a bit of a loss. :)

Ooo! I am not familiar with weight lifting straps. What kind do you have? How do they work?

Great thought. Yes, I have tried that and, unfortunately, it makes it even tougher for me because it reduces my grip even further. (It puts an additional layer in between the dumbbell and my hand.)

Hi Cathe! I have just completed Week 2 of the STS series and am loving every second. I am, however, having a very hard time holding on to the heavy dumbbells during leg work. I am very small (5'3, 103 lbs) and have tiny hands. I use 2 35 lb dumbbells for deadlifts and 40s for squats but I have a...

Hi fellow Cathletes! I have just completed Week 2 of the STS series and am loving every second. I am, however, having a very hard time holding on to the heavy dumbbells during leg work. I am very small (5'3, 103 lbs) and have tiny hands. I use 2 35 lb dumbbells for deadlifts and 40s for squats...

Hi everyone! I am happy to say that I am LOVING STS!!!! I am on Disc 6 of the STS program (I'm going in order on a 3 1/2 month rotation as recommended) and have been doing strength training only on M-W-F, doing Hiit Cardio only on Tues & Thurs, and Kickboxing or Kettlebell workouts on...

I am happy to say that I am LOVING STS!!!! I am on Disc 6 of the STS program (I'm going in order on a 3 1/2 month rotation as recommended) and have been doing strength training only on M-W-F, doing Hiit Cardio only on Tues & Thurs, and Kickboxing or Kettlebell workouts on Saturdays. I take a...

Oh my goodness, how fantastic!!!! And how kind of you to share!!! Thank you!:)

Thank you so much, Lisa! :) You couldn't have said it better or more accurately. I will definitely post updates. As of right now, my boyfriend is in the basement setting up my new squat rack/ tower. Sooooo excited to get started! Christin

Hi Pbjenny! I don't have any advice for you as I, too, am in the advice-seeking phase but wanted to chime in to say that I am in the same kind of position as it sounds like you are and am planning on starting STS on Monday hoping for the same kind of results as you are. I will follow this thread...

Oh no, I certainly didn't mean to stir up any trouble. I truly appreciate each and every opinion and word of advice that you all have given. We all have our own, unique experiences and we each have bodies that respond to different things in different ways. I am open to ALL suggestions - you...

I adore both Orgain and SunWarrior. Orgain was recommended to me by my Nutritionist and thr chocolate is seriously yummy, 100% organic, and pretty affordable. They even sell it at Costco though you can get it on Amazon, too. Hope this helps!

Hi ladies! Quick update.... I am off to a decent start but am feeling the pull to do cardio BIG TIME. I have to fight myself to NOT do the daggone cardio. So far I have been doing STS Total Body 2x per week, Hiit/Metabolic Hiit 3x per week, and Kickboxing 1x per week. I am ready to increase my...

Hi ladies! Quick update.... I am off to a decent start but am feeling the pull to do cardio BIG TIME. I have to fight myself to NOT do the daggone cardio. So far I have been doing STS Total Body 2x per week, Hiit/Metabolic Hiit 3x per week, and Kickboxing 1x per week. I am ready to increase my...

Oh my, you ladies are the BEST! :) I am totally open to doing 3 days of weight training and I LOVE the way the week you suggested looks, Roz! Silly question but, if I do a Metabolic workout like Afterburn on Monday, do I need to worry about it affecting my training quality on Tuesday when I do...