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You could try taking them to an athletic store. I live in TX, and we have Academy, Galyan's and Oshman's. These places have tons of weights, barbells and scales. One of their sales associates should be able to assist you. You might want to call first before lugging your weights out there...

Next time someone says, "you look big", or "your arms/legs look really muscular", just smile at them and say in a very pleasant tone of voice, "Thank You." This is a great response for those who are complimenting you, and an even better response for those who are trying to be rude. I find that...

This is an interesting website. I know it's just an approximation, but according to their calculation, I burn nearly 150 more calories by doing a 60 minute workout (546) instead of only working for 45 minutes (408). This is my inspiration to keep going when I start to feel tired - right...

Has anyone ever heard of or used Garcinia Cambogia? I think it's also packaged as HCA and Citrin K. I never heard of it, but a coworker was raving about how it's a natural herb (sold in GNC and other health food stores) and how it helps with sugar cravings. I did a little research on the web...

Has anyone ever heard of or used Garcinia Cambogia? I think it's also packaged as HCA. I never heard of it, but a coworker was raving about how it's a natural herb (sold in GNC and other health food stores) and how it helps with sugar cravings. I did a little research on the web, and it...

I too pride myself on owning all Cathe's videos, so I understand your frustration when you learned that there are 'classic' videos floating around that you don't have in your collection. If it helps, someone is selling this tape (Cardio Step Challenge) on Ebay right now. I don't remember...

All, What do you do in extreme temperatures? I live in TX, and it was COLD this weekend - sub 20 degrees. I didn't go out at all. I'm starting to think what it will be like this summer, 100+ degrees during the day, and at least 80 degrees at night. I guess running in the mornings would be...

Shady? Ha-ha. That's funny. I wouldn't say that they are shady, but I know what you mean. When I first heard about Curves, I too was skeptical. I mean, exactly how effective can a 30 minute workout can be? I suppose it's better than nothing, and that if it's done consistently, then it...

What a great post! I 'found' Cathe back in the early 90's while looking through a Collage Video catalog. I was intimidated by the 'advanced' choreography tag on her videos. I was also leery about buying videos from 'unknown' instructors because I'd had really bad experiences with several...

Thanks so much to everyone who responded. I've already tried some of those tibialis anterior strength exercises, and I think they're helping! Plus, I learned a new word! I was so excited when I first decided to start running, I really didn't want to get discouraged this early in the game. In...

My diet consists of lean meats (beef, pork, chicken, seafood) fresh fruit (especially berries), fresh and frozen vegetables (no corn, potatos, pasta, or rice), nuts, bread no more than 3x a week. That's it. I also stayed away from ketchup, bbq sauce, teriyaki sauce and any other condiment with...

I've read a lot of the posts, and I too can attest to the fact that giving up sugar and starch will deliver super fast results. In January 2001, while wearing a size 16/18, I decided that I was going to lose weight. I completely gave up processed sugar and starch. When I first told people I...

I went running for the first time in almost 10 years, and when I woke up this morning I remembered why I never made this a part of my daily life. My legs are in pain! Particularly, the muscles along my shins feel very tight and sore. I alternated running/walking quarter mile intervals for 2...

Is it okay to use the curved barbell? I noticed Cathe uses the straight bar, but I find I can keep the weight balanced better when using the curved bar. I just feel like I can get a better grip when holding the bar (both underhand and overhand). The curved bar also fits better across the back...

I bet this is the type of exercise that can work different muscles depending on how you position yourself when you do the push up, but for me, I feel it in both my lats and in my obliques - more in my obliques than in my lats. When you say "under your armpit", are you refering to the muscles...

I think I might be in the minority, because I've heard others gripe too, but I absolutely LOVE that side lateral move! Gin is a great instructor, and I love doing this tape several times a month. It's one of my favorites. :) For me, that 'push-up' primarily works my side laterals, but...

I am 5'6", 156 lbs, size 10, 30 yrs old. I have an hour glass figure (meso-endomorph), with a naturally muscular frame (think Gin Miller). In the past year I've lost 67 lbs by exercising at home (mostly step and kick box aerobics), and also by doing weight toning. Cathe's tapes have been a...

Hi! You sound a lot like me. I absolutely LOVE the step, but really don't care for random hopping up and down in hi-lo. I added kick boxing to my routine a few months ago, and I am really getting into it. A great beginner tape is the "Kick It - Kick Butt" starring Antoinette Urcuyo...

There is definitely something wrong with that site. I hope they get it fixed soon. I can get it to load, but it is very very very sloooooooowwwwwww...... Funny, it seems like only the "Exchange" portion is slow. All their other links work just fine.

The ab tapes I really like are.... 1) Abs, Abs, Abs by Tamilee Webb Includes a 5 minute work out and three 10 minute ab segments I like doing the entire tape in one sitting 2) Sculpted Buns, Hips and Thighs by Firm (Tracy Long) Don't be fooled by the title. This tape is approx 40...