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Bumpin the anemia suggestion...totally could be that. Also, have you had your Vitamin D levels checked or your thyroid checked? If you've had any amount of trauma whether physical or emotional in the past year, that can not only create post-traumatic stress robbing you of energy, but it could...

Stephanie, the worst side effect from ODing on magnesium would be loose stools. You know when enough is enough when you get loose stools. It's not necessarily a bad side effect it's just your body saying, "I don't need any more than this." Your body will actually loosely dispose of what it does...

It definately sounds like it will! I'm so excited about the Turbo Barre, as I just started teaching Barre for the first time and there is always so much I can learn from Cathe when it comes to teaching! She is my mentor when it comes to effectively teaching others how to keep fit in the classroom!

I'm sorry to hear that. I can see how that would be frustrating. Best thing for anything that is overworked is REST. At least 6 weeks worth in order for a full recovery. Maybe this is a time where you can really begin to work your lower body, and doing some plyometrics that don't involve...

Stephanie, for PMS blahs, it would be decent, but have you tried upping your magnesium intake via food and/or supplemnts? Magnesium goes a long way in helping to curb PMS symptoms. The majority of americans are deficient in Magnesium and symptoms can include constipation, anxiety, headaches...

5Htp is really meant more for depression insomnia, anxiety, all things related to serotonin. I started taking it to shut off that "constand mind chatter" that happens when I would lay down at night....you know that running do list and ideas that just won't stop!!! Well 5Htp stops it. It gives...

Another good read for food combining is You Are What You Eat by Gillian McKeith. A good read, but food combining doesn't work for everyone. The type of food combining I find is most effective is eating protein and healthy fats together, and eating protein and carbs together, but not combining...

However, my husband and I are taking our first cruise in November and I do have a goal to Stand up Paddlesurf at every port!!!

Great post! I'm actually focusing on slowing down a bit. I'm tired of being "busy" so I'm choosing to only do things that make me "effective". I'm going to cut back a bit and not be such a go-go-goer...:)

I work out 6-7 days a week and take a rest when I feel my body needs it. A good rule of thumb is to workout "more days than not". So that means if there are 7 days in a week then at least workout 4 of them so that you r expending more than u r resting. I believe in rest days though, as the body...

Dels to reply to ur above question, the way I can really tell when a food doesn't work for me is that I get digestive trouble, I might get a headache which I don't normally get, I might even feel anxiety for no reason. That's how I found put I was gluten intolerant. My heart would race for no...

Dela, I can see how that must be frustrating for you. Let me ask you this: When you eat your fatty meats, are you eating them alongside carbs too? The reason I ask is because carbs and fats don't necessarily mix. You can get away with doing low carb veggies and say a fatty piece of steak, but...

I agree too. The body is made to detox itself without special products and pills that can sometimes mess up your system rather than help it. The liver is specifically designed to help you detox everyday, so rather than taking a pill, have her add foods that enhance liver function to do what...

I tell my clients, when it comes to eating clean "if it comes from a plant, you can eat it, but if it comes from a FACTORY PLANT, DON'T EAT IT". Another one I've heard before is "If the food has a mother, then you can eat it." Fruit loops do not have a mother. But a chicken had a mother. So...

It's true! The body can only absorb between 500-700 mg of calcium at one time. A good rule of thumb when taking calcium is that you take it before bed with a magnesium supplement as both of them are natural sedatives and can help calm you down before bed!!

Not Cathe here, but just some food for thought. So as long as you are getting it in even after taking the break of walking the dogs, that's great and you'll just increase you calorie expenditure. The main thing is, is your goal fat loss, or to up your metabolism? If your goal is fat loss...

I have been to Oahu and Maui and my favorite so far is Maui. Stay in a little healthy hippy town called Paia, where the only grocery store is a Natural Foods store and everything in the town is organic! It's not very touristy and you get to mingle with the locals and shop at lots of fresh...

Man! I'm so jones'n to b there! I wanted to come but my cousin was due with her 3rd baby and I'm her doula! And here I am on my way to the hospital to go help her labor and deliver! So I guess it's good I didnt sign up but I'm still jones'n! I hope all u gals have fun! Work up a sweat for me...

Laura, r u sure u r getting enough calories in general? If you are expending a lot of calories thru exercise you might not b eating enough calories to keep your body satisfied. Have you factored in all that you are expending? Also if you eat alot of fruit and grains, those foods can cause major...

There is usually about a 1-2% margin of error when it comes to at home body fat scales and bio electrical impedance devices (handheld). Ideally a healthy body fat for a woman is 25%. Less than that is good too as long as you are proactive about exercise and good nutrition. That means your body...