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I'd like to try that rotation but using more cardio variety than the xtrain cardio workouts. Like Crossfire and to the Max, and some step cardio too. And Kickmax.Make it more like CTX (the original Cross Train Express). Beth

I could use some help here. I've gotten in some bad habits lately with chocolate candy, ice cream and tostitos chips. Can anyone suggest some healthier substitutions for my crunchy craving (chips) and my sweet tooth/chocolate???? My only dietary restriction is gluten. Beth

Cardio Leg Blast- the rep range is 12-16. I go pretty heavy with the weights, matching Cathe. Legs-I didn't count these but its very high rep, using light weights.But don't let that fool you. I did Legs all sections Saturday and I can still barely walk today, tuesday. beth

I've been experimenting with the xtrain workouts and just finished a 2 week program that does every bit of footage using one disc per day (except Ride which I did not buy.) I work out 5 days and intersperse 2 rest days per week. This worked out really well for me and I really enjoyed it so I...

I like the Sony's too. Find one that can play your videos "slow play" and "fast play". You can change up all kinds of things that way. I like to slow down the lower body weight videos so I have time to go all the way down into a deep lunge and squat instead of just halfway to keep up with Cathe...

I'm 5'5", weigh 134 pounds, age 56. I eat about 2000 cals a day-have a pretty good metabolism. I do cardio 2 or 3 days and heavy weights 2 or 3 days a week-never go over 5 workouts per week or I get too stiff, sore and exhausted. To lose weight I drop to 1500 cals and up the protein, decrease...

I'm noticing that I can't keep up with Cathe's newer DVDs pace-wise but I can still do all the older ones at her pace. I think all this HIIT training has made Cathe even faster than ever! To compensate, I either do fewer reps OR I play my wonderful Sony DVD player at 80-90%. It has settings to...

Its not so much what the scale says, its how your clothes fit. If they fit the same I would say you lost fat and gained muscle. If they are tighter in the core, then you gained fat. Beth

Cathe's "muffin top" post did mention cutting back on carbs and that has been the key for me. I got the New Atkins 2010 edition and started counting carbs. I found that 100grams of net carbs is my magic number if I want to stay under 130 pounds. That is not really "low carb" in fact it is the...

Open iTunes to the video folder and drag and drop your download from the desktop into the folder. Very easy.

I think you need a dvd ripper type of software that is technically illegal although many people use it. It's not like cd's that you can easily and legally copy into iTunes

I agree that you have more pain if you DON'T workout. You are going to have pain either way, so it might as well be from exercising. And there is no actual disease of the muscles or joints with fibro-its a neurological pain disorder. So don't be afraid of hurting inflamed joints like you would...

The downloads take a long time. I would just download once to your main computer. From there you can copy the file to itunes, if you have all apple stuff. Otherwise what I do is put it in my Dropbox so I can play it anywhere on any device. Or download it from dropbox onto any device. They are...

Thanks for the feedback! Beth

Kinder, Gentler STS-XTrain-Low Impact Series 7 week rotation This is a 5 day a week workout schedule, with 2 rest or yoga days per week. One body part per week to avoid injury/overtraining. Kinder, gentler!! Week 1: Meso 1 of STS Meso 1-Disc 1-Chest, shoulders, biceps-50 min Step moves +...

I've made a kind and gentle STS/Xtrain/LIS rotation as a separate post. Well, as kind and gentle as you can get with Cathe! Beth

OK-I have my rotation made: Kinder, Gentler STS-XTrain-Low Impact Series 7 week rotation This is a 5 day a week workout schedule, with 2 rest or yoga days per week. One body part per week to avoid injury/overtraining. Kinder, gentler!! Week 1: Meso 1 of STS Meso 1-Disc 1-Chest...

Wow, that looks intense. I'm going to come with something a little easier! Beth

Might be a good idea to get an inspection from a PE (professional engineer) to see just how bad this house is and how much it would take to fix it. It sounds like it might be a lemon you need to get rid of. Beth

I have GE applicances but the stainless finish is different on them. For the fridge, I just use a microfiber cloth and water, sometimes a little dawn dishwashing if that doesn't do it. For the stove and microwave I use Weiman's spray cleaner and a MF cloth. However, the finishes are all...