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Cathe, I needed these DVDs. Seriously. I NEEDED them. My motivation has been hiding for a year or so and I've slowly watched my bf% rise, my workout intensity decline, and my diet go to...well, the hot place. But then my shiny new DVDs arrived and I have been revived! I love these...

I finally gave in and bought a DVD from a different instructor. I got Seasun's Straight Up Step. OMG -- how much FUN! I love step. I love choreography. I love NOT learning everything the first time through. I love looking like a dork trying to look cool :-) Didn't someone say she is...

I was talking with a trainer friend of mine last night about what he looks for in a woman in terms of dating potential. He said, "I'm not sure...but I know what I DON'T want". That led us down a path of listing the "dealbreakers" that each of us has when considering someone as dating material...

In light of my most recent spiral into a HUGE funk -- I started wondering how other people pull themselves out. So what are your tips/rituals/secrets to getting out of it? And please don't respond with "oh...I never get into a funk"...'cause that means this thread isn't for YOU and then...

Alrighty people...I've uploaded the pictures now but I got lazy toward the end and didn't put a description. Shonie "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=3655618&

Totally not fitness-related, but had to say I purchased the Scrubs Season 1 DVD this weekend and can't tell you how happy I am with my purchase! I'm a big fan of the show but didn't catch all the episodes in season one and I'm excited about seeing them now. I watched some of the commentary...

I know you girls will understand my excitement so I just have to share my accomplishment: Today at the gym I bench pressed 50lb dumbells for 7 reps! A personal best for me! I'm so excited :7 Shonie

So I'm doing the Harcore Extreme workout #1 today (still half asleep) and there is a part after weights (I think) where Cathe says "clean up your mess". I completely cracked up! Yes MOM! Has anyone else noticed that part? Shonie

Get your minds out of the gutter, girls ;-) I did LowMax this morning with additional risers (8 inches instead of 6) and WOW it is SO much harder! Does anyone else find that it makes such a big difference or is it just because I'm so darned short (5'1")! My legs were fried afterward. Shonie

Hey Cathe -- I'm wondering if you have artificial nails or just your own. I've been debating whether or not to get them because mine are so crappy and brittle, but I'm afraid all the lifting/working out would be hard on them (which is why I'm asking you :-)) I'll take advice from anyone...

In IMAX3 -- there is a song that says "Catch me I'm falling..." -- right as the straddle-tap thingys are going on (I don't remember which interval). I had to laugh because I actually HAVE fallen before while doing those in a previous video. I just thought it was a little ironic. Shonie

Sorry, I just have to share this with you guys because I was so excited about it and I know you all would understand. Last night when I finished teaching my step class, the next instructor (she is "the instructor" at this particular gym) came in and we were talking a little while she was...

The web page still has the address of the old club listed. What is the address of the new club (or is Cathe still teaching at the old one)? Just want to know if I send a x-mas card that it will get to the right place! thanks, Shonie

Hi Guys -- Just wanted to pass along some Hot Skin's discount information (www.hotskins.com) that I received via snail mail: "Enter the coupon code 'instructor' on any order placed on-line and receive a 25% savings on every order placed." Shonie

Speaking of "what do you say to yourself" -- this morning I was doing KPC and during the squat into a side-kick drill she says "don't worry, you're not in a true fight". I always say "YES I AM. I'm fighting the fat on my thighs. That's a TRUE fight!". Shonie

I first got certified back in 1995 and taught step for a few years, but eventually ended up quitting when it started feeling more like a job and less like fun. Recently I got re-certified and started teaching at a gym in the DFW area. It was a little hard to get back into it because I was...

There was a thread some time ago regarding "favorite jeans" or something similar. I just wanted to thank whoever it was that suggested Lucky jeans. I bought a pair of "Sweet and Low"s over the weekend and I LOVE them. They feel so good, and make me think my butt looks smaller :-) What more...

To the other instructors out there who use microphones... what is my problem? I have so much frustration with these things. I MUST be doing something wrong. So -- for a mic that requires a pack, do you guys use a belt? Or somehow clip it on? Over your clothes? Under your clothes...

For as long as I can remember, I have always awakened in the morning with a terribly puffy face. My eyes are especially puffy but it is not just limited to that area. My face actually feels heavy and I feel so tired. Normally it disappears after a few hours, and cardio in the morning...

Hi Cathe and everyone, A few weeks back I saw a posting here that talked about women getting their husbands to try a Cathe workout (Bootcamp, in particular). So, I asked my SO (Chris) if he would try it out with me. He's never shown an interest in videos so I didn't know if he'd like it...