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I chuckled when I saw your subject "back fat." That is an area where my DH tends to accumulate fat and our term for it is "back lard." It is a play on words because our 5 yr old substitutes "l" for "y" and when he says back yard it comes out back lard so that is how we adopted the term. By the...

I just got back from Italy and took several Cathe DVD's with me. I was staying in an old stone farmhouse on the border of Tuscany and Umbria. Our farmhouse had a beautiful pool overlooking the hills of Umbria. In the mornings, I would do Kick Max or Kick Punch and Crunch on the pool deck. I...

I run 6 miles every other day, mainly on the treadmill but once in a while I go outside. I used to run 6 miles practically every day until I got in my mid 30's and was plagued with plantar fasciitis that still rears it's ugly head now and then. I am 43 and have been running since I was 20. I...

I don't hear health professionals talk much about body fat percentage anymore. Instead they prefer you have a healthy BMI which you can easily calculate by using one of the calculators on the internet-just type in BMI calculator and one should pop up for you. Angie Monroe, WI

I have the dense foam flooring, an option you were not considering, and it works great. I have it over a concrete slab and it tends to move around so I put my weights on it and it stays. Angie Monroe, WI

I don't think anyone said the only move I cannot stand...it is in IMAX 2 and it is those excruciatingly boring genie hops. I HATE that interval. I either fast forward to the next interval or substitute with Power 15's. Angie Monroe, WI

You have to stay downtown near Michigan Ave and you will be able to walk to many restaurants and other attractions-or you can take the bus or a cab. You can go on Priceline and get a pretty good hotel deal. I recommend the Swissotel but it is pretty pricey and $43 a day to park at their hotel...

I have "grown up" with Cathe and her workouts are probably harder for those who aren't familiar with her moves. Those of us who know Cathe's moves really appreciate the complex moves because we don't get bored. I don't like any other videos for the reason they aren't hard enough. When I get a...

Shame on your doctor for telling you won't be able to run again. I constantly suffer from PF and have had a shot in both heels. It tends to go from one to the other foot. I still run, only every other day now. I do treadmill running almost exclusively. The shot will give you immediate...

Tell your husband "thank you" for serving. He is truly a hero. Angie Monroe, WI

You will get immediate results with Neutrogena's coal tar shampoo. I have the same thing and once I started using that, it is cleared within a week. Make sure to let it soak in for 2 minutes before rinsing.

I put my yoga blocks next to me and place my hands on them to do the move. You can get the same results without killing your fingertips and/or wrists.

I am not Cathe but I am about 99.99999% sure that she did not have surgery to get rid of any loose skin. Her body is the product of training, clean eating and probably some pretty darn good genetics. I didn't really have much of the loose skin in my belly until after my 3rd baby-and he was a 9...

I am doing the same thing as you with no hesitation. My 5th grade daughter brought home a piece of paper from public school that gave the definition of "faggot." It was this ugly story about how the word came about. Apparently some kids use the word in school and the guidance counselor wanted...

I use an 8" step on all three workouts you mentioned. The only workout I don't use an 8" step for is IMAX 3-it is hard enough. However, I do take out one riser on IMAX 2 when doing one blast, the step taps, because I have tripped before. I think Cathe uses a 6" step alot of the time because...

I have battled this affliction for 7 years, from one foot to the other. I know how bad it can get. The way I deal with it, and continue to work out, is do the exercises, wear the night splint and get the orthotics. Another thing that has really helped me is to not walk barefoot. You should...

A few years back I wouldn't DREAM of running on a conveyor belt but like Cathe, that all changed when the kids came along. It was not possible to run outside much anymore. Now my feet, knees and hips thank me for relieving them of the constant pounding on the concrete (although I still get...

I have a TRUE and have had it for 2 years, it has been GREAT. No problems at all with it and I use it every other day. I can't remember the model but it was about $2K. Good luck- Angie

I can relate, Cathe. I have been dealing with my SI joint for the past month. It is so hard to take it easy. I was the ab queen and now I can't even do a reverse crunch. I guess the worse thing about getting older is confronting the fact you won't always be able to do everything you used to...

I have been running for about 22 years now and I have lots of experience (I am 42 and still run!) It all depends on what your goal is. If you want to race and meet a particular time, then you should train accordingly. If you are just interested in running for fitness, then go at a pace that...