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I have a gym membership and I also have Cathe. I do the majority of my strength training at the gym and my cardio at home w/ Cathe. I've discovered that I need to lift heavy to feel and look my best, so I need the gym w/ access to the machines and spotters to make that happen. Lynn M.

I do notice what seems like speed differences when I run on different treadmills. I also notice that different treadmill brands feel like their inclines are different ( at 0% incline) Our gym has two different brands, and one at 0% incline actually feels like its is at a 1 or 2% incline...

Thanks for sending those... They were good! Lynn M.

Laura- Definitely hire the PT that you think is best for you.. its your $$, your choice. That being said, I know what you mean about worrying about insulting your "trainer buddies" if you don't hire them. I've been in the same boat as you on this one. My resolution was that I just...

I'm getting over here a little late, but for the next time you work abs, I suggest the Boot Camp Ab workout only premix.. Love that one... its a ton of variety and fun, but pretty tough. PS.. I do agree PUB Abs is the toughest, but the Boot Camp one runs a decent second. Lynn M.

I totally agree w/ the other posters that cardio equipment rates calorie burn higher than it actually is. But I have a question for all of the heart rate monitor users... are these always accurate too? I've never really used one so I am not experienced with them. However, are they "spot...

Yep, a calorie is still a calorie.. Portion control is everything. I have to be careful w/ nuts and dried fruit... If though they are considered fairly "clean", they are pretty calorically dense. I weigh out the portions of these, to minimize over eating on them. Lynn M.

For me 20 min/3x week is no where near enough, even it is HIIT. I have to do cardio 5-6 days/ week, but I vary it.. some days its moderate other days more intense. Usually it averages to be around 40 min/day. Strength training is much more my thing to do, but I just don't feel worked out if...

I have both and like CTX better, even though it is outdated. I like the ab work, and the weight work, which is endurance based feels much more thorough since its only bodypart/day. 4DS does use heavier weights, but I just don't feel like I get enough of a workout when I do it since you...

I have to tell you that one of the best eyeliners I've found ( and its cheap) is Revlon's Colorstay. They have both liquid and pencil. I like the pencil best. It stays on great all day, plus through major sweatfest workouts as well. Take care, Lynn M

Magic Erasers work great in cleaning out nasty showers too!! Lynn M.

Chris- They are totally comfortable... you can kinda/sorta feel them when you are on pavement but once you hit the snow/icy stuff you don't even know they are on. They also don't weigh hardly anything, so there isn't any issue with extra weight either. I was told that there is a higher...

On the really cold days, ( under 20 and windy) I do wear my bank robber ski mask. Yes, I totally look like a dork, but I don't care so much, since nobody knows who I am ;) Otherwise, I wear a windbreaker type jacket that zips all the way up to my nose, a turtleneck and either a hat or...

Hi Chris- If they are NOT tied together... treat them as separate entities, not as a combined weight. You might have to cook them a few minutes longer than if they were separate, but probably not much. Hope they are tasty! Lynn M.

get a pair Yak Trax Pros!! I got a pair of these for Christmas and I was able to test them out today on the snow covered roads in my neighborhood. They are awesome!!! For those of you who aren't familiar with them, they are these "cleat" looking contraptions you strap on over your running...

Oh boy can I relate!!! Not only do I feel great physically, but my mental alertness is so much better when I 'm eating right. When I eat high fat, bad carb foods I feel so sluggish, its almost like I've taken a Xanax. Unfortunately, I seem to forget this everytime I walk by a pile of...

Hi Anne- Actually, its the sister gym to the MAC... its the BAC in Kalamazoo. (Bronson Athletic Club) From what I understand, its owned and operated by the same management as the MAC. Small world, huh? :) We actually have the head trainer, Chris Johnson from the MAC, that comes once a...

Yikes... I'm paying alot!!! Our membership fee was 200.00, and per month, for our family, its 135.00/month. Granted, it sets the gold standard for a gym/fitness center and we get discounted rates on swimming lessons for our son, etc. but I totally know its off the charts expensive. Because...

Add another person to the "atrocious eating" group... With all of the Christmas parties, events, and baking.. my diet has been terrible too! I love it all and don't hold back... its all too good and for me its just part of the holiday tradition! Let me know when the wagon is ready to...

Hey Patti- Great minds think alike, huh? :) Are you struggling w/ these same issues too? Lynn M.