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I agree with snowlover that there is no need to pressure yourself about following a specific rotation to the T. Forget about those 90 minute ICE sessions and try a Cathe rotation you've been interested in. You can modify it any way you want. If you don't have time to work out 6 days a week...

This made me laugh, but chicken for breakfast is probably exactly what I need! I know a smoothie doesn't sound like a lot, but my training with heavier weights had just begun last year, so a smoothie was satisfying at the time. Now, not so much. Time to thaw out some chicken! :)

I hope no one has gotten the impression that I was trying to starve myself last summer. Honestly, my appetite back then increased later in the day. I had no appetite at all for breakfast, and even the smoothie felt like a lot on my stomach. I think things have changed now because of my...

I agree that carbs are not the enemy. I used to have a carb heavy diet in the past, so my diet plan last summer was meant to change things up to see how it affected my metabolism. Guess it's time to change things up again!

Yes, I agree that I probably need a little more calories. I think I'm having a problem drawing the line between a little more and TOO much more! :oops:

Hey, everyone, I am on a weight loss mission and I'm hoping you might be able to help! Last summer, I lost 25 pounds using the following meal plan: Breakfast: Protein shake Lunch: Salad with tuna, shrimp, or chicken Dinner: Fish, chicken, or beef with one or two servings of veggies Snack...

Great ideas, Beth-Be-Fit. Thanks! :)

IMO, begin with Basic Step. Then, progress to Low Impact Step, Low Max, Step Moves and Athletic Step. Enjoy! :)

For me, tummy problems are a result of milk and lactose ingredients. I have been using Orgain Organic Protein Powder, which is a plant based pea protein powder. My favorite combination is peanut butter Orgain protein powder with chocolate almond milk. Yum :)

Hey, herewego, don't feel discouraged about having to modify Cathe's workouts to meet your needs. As I've gotten older, I've realized there is no need to feel guilty about a workout, as long as I have truly pushed myself. I can usually match Cathe for strength training, but cardio......not so...

Tabatacise, X10, and Cardio Core Circuit. These have the most dread factor for me, so I think of them as the most challenging. As far as the most challenging weight workout, I would vote for Ramped Up Upper Body. It is my FAVORITE upper body workout, but I always forget how difficult it is...

Definitely ordering the DVDs. Now that so many people are streaming and doing digital whatever, I'm thinking of purchasing an extra DVD player (or 2) in case of catastrophe. And, yes, I'm still the kind of person who reads actual books with paper pages that I can hold in my hands. :)

You can add Fit Tower Advanced Total Body Workout to the list. If you don't have a fit tower, you can easily substitute with a step, a chair, and a smith machine. If you don't have a smith machine, you can substitute appropriate back and shoulder exercises with free weights for those segments...

Way to go, tslop49. Such a motivating post! Reasons why I "do it": 1. This will sound cruel, but my parents are poster children for the "I've fallen, and I can't get up!" commercial. No, thanks. I have no interest in being that helpless. 2. I resent the idea that aging means it is time...

Hey, ckanuckel, I agree with jcm about the ICE series. Specifically, I would recommend a three month rotation as follows: Month 1: standard ICE rotation without blizzard blasts Month 2: ICE rotation that includes blizzard blasts Month 3: ICE rotation that incorporates a more advanced...

I agree with this!! It is wonderful to have the usual Cathe advanced workouts, but it is just as wonderful to be given modifications to those workouts (as in Cardio Slam) for days we are feeling less than awesome. :(

Hi, Ginny! Obviously, I am not Cathe, but I saw that no one has responded to your question .... I am in the process of completing a STS pyramid rotation which is lasting about 12 months. I've noticed that it simply doesn't matter what I do during my recovery weeks, as long as I listen to my...

Ditto! :):) Can't wait to mix these workouts into my New Year's rotation!!!

Thank you sooooooo much for your hard work in getting these ready for shipment, especially during this busy holiday season. Much appreciated, and I am so excited to receive this New Year's "gift"!!!!!

Hey, ladies, I think I am going to step away from doing check-ins again. I feel like I am back on track! Thank you so much for graciously allowing me to pop in and out of here at will. :) My plan is to continue with an extended STS rotation, with a pyramid back down to 8 weeks of Meso 2 and 8...