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Hi, everyone-- I've been reading a lot on these forums about the Freestyle training method and am intrigued by it. I'm thinking of trying to do something similar, using Cathe's workouts. My question is about cardio. Ideally, I wouldn't want to do more than an hour total per workout, and...

Yes, the weight workouts I do are total body ones (right now been enjoying Push Pull and Supersets). But for a week like this one, when I'm going to be down a workout, I wonder if it's ok to cut out one of the weight workouts rather than do a strictly balanced, two cardio/two weights schedule...

I'm constantly struggling to balance the weights and cardio every week. If I have a good week where I can work out as often as I want (5 times), I feel like I have a good balance (either 3 cardio/2 weights or 2 cardio/2 weights/1 circuit). However, this is one of those weeks where I can only...

I actually like the stretches at the end of IMax 2. They are all standing, but they feel very yoga-ish to me, so I like them. And I like the ones at the end of Leaner Legs; I usually do those after a jog. I do agree with everyone that I wish she'd do more stretching. While I'm happy that she...

Good point, Candi! I should have remembered to mention that, too! I tried that for a while, and actually still do that (you're right--not very romantic!), but for me it's not enough. The low-dose antibiotic has really been a lifesaver for me, but that's certainly a last resort. -Marie:-)

I really feel for you. UTIs are the worst. Macrobid did work for me, but it can take a couple of days to feel better, which is virtually unbearable when you're suffering those symptoms. There is an over-the-counter medication called Uristat, which should help you feel better until the...

RE: Another possible premenopause discussion--has any o... Thanks so much for the replies, Clare and Vickie. I have been reading with great interest all the posts on premenopause, as I figured that's where I must be at. Clare, I really feel for you. I know exactly what you're experiencing...

Hi, everyone-- I've been wondering lately if I'm entering a premenopausal phase. I'll be turning 40 in August. My cycles have always been very regular and still are. But lately, I've been much more aware of how I'm feeling at different points in my cycle. The PMS, usually starting about...

RE: will working out when muscles are sore cause injury... Thanks, Emy! I think the working out definitely eased the soreness a little, so I'm glad I went ahead with it. I think the only time I wouldn't do it would be, as Trevor suggested, if my form would suffer. It's good to know a...

Wow, Rhonda, that's awesome! I think I read in another post that you run and weight train 6 days a week. Do you do both every day? How do you weight train; do you do just one body part a day? Alternate between upper and lower? Do you weight train first and then run? If I do both in one...

Have a great birthday, Wayne (and Kelly, too)! A toast to you both for health and happiness! -Marie:-) p.s. Wayne, you look fabulous!

Hi again, Kim! You sound like you have a build similar to mine! I'm only 5'1", and my legs definitely tend to be muscular. My brother's friend calls me "Quadzilla!" Lately I've decided to do just what Jennifit says, celebrate my muscles! My legs have been shaped this way my whole life...

Yeah, it's tough to keep the food interesting and healthy at the same time, isn't it? Unless you're someone that loves to cook and keeps lots of good healthy ingredients in the house, it's always a struggle! It looks like you have a good plan going in terms of spreading your meals out during...

Hi, Kim-- I think we ALL have days like that! Try to focus on the positives, such as the fact that you've been consistently exercising--that's tremendous!!! I know just what you mean; I always seem to on track with either eating or exercising, hardly ever both. But the challenge is what...

RE: will working out when muscles are sore cause injury... That's kind of what I was thinking. Like I said, I did StepBlast the next night, and while I felt sore when I started, it actually felt good to get moving. I did do Push Pull last night, and I felt good for that, too. The working out...

Origins has a nice body lotion called Precipitation. It has a very light, clean fragrance, almost like no fragrance at all, which I like since I don't want it to interfere with my perfume. I've also just started using their Perfect World body lotion; also very light, clean fragrance and makes...

RE: will working out when muscles are sore cause injury... Thanks for the replies, you guys. I was actually thinking of following one of these two suggestions, either doing an upper body-only workout, or at least taking it a bit easier on the leg stuff. You hate to not give it your all every...

Hi, Cathe-- I went for a jog Sunday for the first time in about 4 months, so, of course, my quads are pretty sore. I stretched a lot when I was done, but they're still sore. Is it ok for me to continue working out even if my legs are sore? I'm not going to be able to work out Wednesday...

I'm with you, Sabine! It horrifies me to see all these things that are now considered so "retro" (the "I Love the '80s" series on VH1 is my absolute FAVORITE!) and realize that I remember them all so well! I swear I'm not that old, either!!!:o And yes, I can't wait to see this movie! I...

Thanks, Kathryn. I was thinking this was probably a place where you wouldn't want to go higher, since you don't want those muscles getting bigger, but I wasn't sure. I do feel it very well in my core when I'm doing them with the 8#s, but I didn't know if I'd feel it even more if I went...