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Cathe and STSers: Oh, it would be fun to start over in the morning with you! It’s too late for that because I started the second week this morning with Disc 4, and I will be nice and sore by then. Not to mention, I want to stick with the 5-month rotation because I am seeing awesome results! I...

The STS storybook cases are so pretty on my bookshelf and so not practical to use. Thankfully, I have not cracked mine yet, and I want to keep it that way and save the pretty cardboard covers from shelf wear. I have been handling my cases with tender loving care and taking my time gently...

Mercy! I woke up this morning after my 5K feeling like I had been run over by a steamroller and prayed, "Lord, I could use a little help down here!" I literally crawled to the bathtub and soaked in a warm bath with epsom salt. Thanks to Cathe for that recommendation! It worked wonders! As soon...

What do you eat before a 5K race? I drank 2 servings of pink lemonade Emergen-C an hour and a half before the starting time. I had first race butterflies and was a little nervous about eating solid food less than 48 hours after having a stomach bug. I did fine since I walked the hills, but I...

I did it! I fought the good fight! I finished the race! I completed my first 5K this morning! I have been dreaming of running since I started my fitness journey. Cathe’s picture of "triumph and glory" on the November page of her 2008 calendar inspired me and sparked a fire in my heart. Instead...

I had a rest day at home thanks to a stomach bug, so I took a long nap and made the most of the day off work by previewing Mesocycle 2. The first mesocycle (endurance) has relatively fast paced workouts with the fun factor of Supersets. This second mesocycle (hypertrophy) is slower and more...

Cathe: I previewed the first week and one of the leg workouts from the second mesocycle today. I am previewing the first leg workout tonight. Wow! Words cannot express how much the music enriches these workouts. The music energized me and inspired me so much that I washed the windows and...

Wow, Cathe! I am shocked and very pleasantly surprised tonight! I trusted you to create another quality workout series, but this greatly exceeds my hopes and expectations. STS is nothing like what I imagined it would be, and the YouTube clips y’all posted do not do this series justice! After...

Cathe: What a day! I felt like a little girl on Christmas Eve watching the STS radar. I almost cried when my package was lost in Louisville, but I prayed instead! It finally arrived in Texas after lunch and hit an unexpected weather delay. By the time it arrived at my local distribution center...

Cathe: I am looking at the pretty February calendar picture and getting ready for STS! You shared before that you would be posting a sample rotation with suggested cardio. Will this be included in the new Workout Manager or the User Guide? I am excited to get started and likely will not wait...

Sisters: Good morning! This has been a stressful week, and I have been spending more time in prayer and worship and less time on the forums. Y’all have been in my thoughts and prayers even though I have not been checking in this week. Tuesday was a stressful day at work. I let myself get too...

Cathe: Wow! I love the first Cathe TV video clip! Is that an example of the STS muscle animations? If so, I am even more excited to receive these DVDs and start previewing! I was visualizing cartoons when y’all first mentioned animations last year. LOL! :) Will the video demonstrations for...

Cathe: You are making me cry this week! I started the 4-star and 5-star one-rep max tests for chest and back Sunday night. Oh my! I am so sore this week! Pyramid Upper Body humbled me and made me cry Tuesday night! I have a question about one of the back exercises. My one-rep max result for...

Peeps: I feel good tonight! After enjoying a few restful days, I am fired up and ready to tackle a 3-week cardio and circuit training rotation and start my one-rep max tests to prepare for STS! I confess that I was pondering the possibility of flying by the seat of my pants until Cathe posted...

Peeps: Good morning! I have been hibernating for a week! My Christmas Eve jeans shopping adventure wiped me out. LOL! I started my journey afresh and anew on Christmas after a beautiful and inspiring Christmas Eve service. My body started to detox from the MSG, and I needed more sleep than...

Cathe: I am counting my blessings for the year and looking forward to a strong and healthy 2009. Before I say goodbye to 2008, I want to send you a big hug and thank you for teaching me that fitness can be fun. You inspire me to keep pressing on with my fitness journey even when I am losing...

Peeps: Good morning! Merry Christmas Eve! I caught up with personals last night, so I am sending hugs and blessings for a delightful holiday. Enjoy the celebration with your family and food (but not too much!) and an abundance of laughter and joy. I am working until noon, running a bunch of...

Peeps: Good morning! It will be rise and shine time when you read this. It is after 4:00 a.m. and nighty night time for me. Yes, I have been up all night! The good news is that I rested and napped Saturday and feel better. My heart rate is back to normal, the itching has subsided, and I am not...

Peeps: Good morning! Brrr! Please pass the hot chocolate. This Peep is freezing her fluffy tail off in Texas! LOL! The Christmas season is in full swing with all the parties and volunteer opportunities. I will likely be a drive-by Peep this month. I am reading and keeping y’all in my...

Peeps: I am up after midnight after a spontaneous trip to Austin and decided to start our check-in! My restful Sunday was a fun day. I laughed and had a great time with my Sunday school class, found some Fiber One bars for Laura, and took a nap. My friend Rebecca called this afternoon and...