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I am in M2W3, and I am noticing that my muscles are definitely getting bigger. However, they don't seem quite as defined as they did in M1, though they are still defined somewhat. I am just curious to hear what you feel were your individual experiences with each Meso. I want to have defined...

I tried CLX briefly, but I couldn't stomach the feel of it. I could also tell that it wasn't gonna work me hard enough. I then got STS and feel that it is much more appropriate for my level and what I was looking for (a challenge). I don't think it is only STS though that has spoiled me- I think...

Thanks Ffte! I did Legs and Med Ball Abs from Ab Circuits. I also wanted to get the Legs workout out of the way! There is something so grueling about those Leg workouts! However, they are great and they are making me stronger! I hope you are seeing results from them too.

Thanks! I might do the Legs anyway... I am so indecisive. The Legs workouts always have a bit of a dread factor for me, but I crave the upper body work. I did Shoulders, Chest and Tris on Sunday... so we'll see what I end up with today. Thanks for your help. Some people do Legs and an UB workout...

Hi. I missed one day of Week 2 Meso 2 (I was supposed to do Legs yesterday). I am going to do STS today instead but want to do the Back/Bis workout instead, and do Legs on Friday. Would that hurt anything?

I am not anywhere near done with STS. I just finished M2W1, but MAN! I am seeing serious results. I am looking leaner and more cut, and I am MUCH stronger. Today I was lifting poundages I never imagined I'd be able to lift. I know I need to increase the weights, unbelievably! But I do believe...

Fantastic job. Your results as you stick with it will motivate you to stay with it and make working out a given in your life. Congrats on taking the first steps, and I wish you continued success in your quest to be healthy and fit.

Eoin Finn.

Cathe, I am wondering what your opinion is of preteens and teens lifting weights. My son wants to lift weights with me, and is 12, and I have read that lifting can cause permanent damage to developing bones. I trust your opinion and your expertise, yet it seems that there are different opinions...

This is very interesting... I have read that teenagers and children are too young to use weights because their bones have not fully formed and weights can cause permanent damage. I would be really interested in hearing a definitive conclusion about whether weights are safe or not for kids. I...

This is a great explanation, thank you!

Are you working out considerably harder than before you started STS? Sometimes if you are really working out intensely, your body can perceive the work as stress, and will hold on to fat, and even gain fat. Is your diet any different? Are you hungrier and possibly eating more? If you feel...

I'm doing cardio 4 times a week on average. I do it on non-STS days, for about 45 minutes to an hour. I also do Yoga and Pilates and Ballet workouts on those days. On STS days, I usually work my abs using STS Ab Circuits. I love to workout too, and it sounds like a lot, but it feels right for me.

I just finished Meso 1 today and loved it, but I could tell that I was getting antsy and that I need a break from lifting for the upcoming week. I was dreading the leg workout (workout 12) that I did to finish up the cycle. I like the Leg workouts, but since they're tough, this last one had a...

I am just finishing up Meso 1, and never had DOMS in my legs- I guess I work my legs a lot because I do a lot of dance cardio! But I did have them in my upper body, but in unexpected places (like my lats and other subtle muscles that were not being directly worked- I would think to myself-- how...

Cathe says congrats, you've finished the last workout of Meso 1 at the end of Disc 10 which is the first workout of week 4. She also says that she wants you to take the week off from STS! I am sure it was just an editing error, but it seemed so odd to hear her say that knowing that I still have...

I tried CLX but returned it. I couldn't stand how Chalene would be doing reps without following a musical beat, even though music was playing! And, I don't like it when instructors walk around a room correcting form and abandoning the workout. Very distracting! Go with STS! FAR BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also like a couple of Jari's workouts, but NOT Extremely Ripped! I was very annoyed by the feel of it and by Jari's comments. I also feel that Jari lacked energy and just seemed blah in the workout. She is definitely NOT an athlete...

congrats! Fantastic results! A hearty congratulations! I am just finishing Meso 1 and am seeing results already (but had been doing a Cathe strength rotation before starting STS). I know what you mean about the clothes falling off!

Precisely... that is why is it was boring to me! I need SERIOUS! Lol!