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Hi Cathe, I am going to make a suggestion based off of STS Total Body. But before I make a suggestion for a new workout, I have to sing the praises of STS TB first. I just finished the compound premix on this workout for the first time, and I have to say...it is AMAZING!! This is exactly...

Hey Cathe, I have never actually done crossfit, but it is getting a lot of hype around my area. From what I understand it is circuit style, uses a lot of compound moves, plyo, and calisthenic exercises. Think: pull-ups, burpees, push-ups, dynamic core moves, and box jumps. I am sure you...

Hi all, I just wanted to share with you the names of a really good book that I recently read and an enlightening DVD I recently viewed. The book is The Culprit and The Cure: Why Lifestyle is the Culprit Behind America's Poor Health And How Transforming That Lifestyle Can Be The Cure by Dr...

I purchased the nutrition manager software a few days ago and have noticed that every day my sodium level is through the roof. Today I entered 1c fresh streamed kale and it said the sodium content was over 300mg. The kale showed as the food with the highest sodium content for the day. Is this...

I just need to vent a little here because I am lacking motivation toward self discipline and I am hoping you will share some tips on how you stay motivated to say no when you really want a cookie, chip, etc. First of all, I lurk here often, but don't post much because I never have time to...

Alright Mommas...I am having a debate with myself and need some other opinions. Do you feed your children and yourselves artificial ingredients such as sweeteners, colors, flavors, etc? Since having my first daughter 1 yr ago I am really rethinking my definition of health food. I once...

All I can say is thanks for such an awesome workout! This one is excellent and I know it is going to be a favorite! I absolutely love it and am shaking so bad I can hardly type!! Thanks for such a thorough, fun, fast paced and challenging workout!! Jenny

Hi ladies! I am seven weeks postpartum tomorrow and I am totally discouraged with weight loss. The problem with losing weight after baby: FATIGUE!! I don't get much sleep these days and the thought of working out it NOT appealing. I don't want to waste any extra energy, I feel like I need...

Hi Cathe (other opinions appreciated too), I am almost 5 weeks post-partum and want to start STS soon. My question is: should I jump right in or rebuild some strength first? I worked out my entire pregnancy, but made modifications as the pregnancy progressed. Towards the end, I did not...

Hi ladies! I just gave birth 10 days ago, but I am already starting to get the urge to workout. I know it's still a little soon, but I was wandering how long you waited before resuming Cathe workouts and other activities. I had a wonderful, natural delivery, with no episiotomy and no tear! I...

Hey ladies, I was just wondering if anyone else had sciatic back pain? I am almost 33 weeks and this intense sharp pain has just started in my left back and hip. I am sooo discouraged because it really hurts at this point to workout. Even walking is painful. I have too far left to go to...

Did/does anyone else notice your baby is sometimes really quiet? I am 30 weeks and this week alone there have been two times she has been really quiet: Sunday and last night into today. I haven't felt her move much at all. It is really freaking me out. She has done this in the past, so I...

I got a call from my OB today and she said the 18 week US I had done showed the baby has choroid plexus cysts in her brain. She said that she sees this often and not to worry...but, that it can increase the risk of a neural tube defect or other anomaly. So, I'm worried. I've done some...

Hi Ladies! I don't post very often, so I will give a little update. I'm now 18 weeks with my first. The unofficial ultrasound I had yesterday said it will be a girl!!! The official ultrasound is tomorrow morning. My problem is this: with so many different baby products on the market, I...

I don't post on here a whole lot because I usually don't have time to check in everyday. But, every now and then a girl just doesn't know where else to vent. I'll be 12 weeks with my first on Tuesday. I don't think I've felt good since December! I am so tired all the time. I don't have...

Hey ladies, I just have to vent some frustration! I went for my first visit to the ob yesterday. I only saw the nurse, but she rubbed me the wrong way. Not very enthusiastic or encouraging. I told her I wanted to breast feed and her response was "It's harder than you think and a lot of...

Ok ladies, sorry for all the questions, but you all are knowledgeable and I'm early (4weeks), so I haven't seen my doc yet. Here's the question: do any of you ever get so involved in your workout that you forget the heart rate a get it a little too high? I teach muscle pump and this...

Anybody else experiencing this? NOTHING sounds good to me! I had been eating very clean prior to getting pregnant. Here lately, nothing sounds good to me especially healthy things. I actually ate doritos today. I'm appalled! I can't complaint too bad, I'm not throwing up...just queasy...

I am SOOOO excited to get these workouts! I am ready for them physically and mentally. And I know they will be worth the wait and are going to be excellent. However, I just found out I am pregnant. Any thoughts on beginning this program. It is too intense? Should I wait? Any insight or...

Just wandering what those who are pregnant think about starting STS. Is it too intense? Or will you just modify? Thanks ladies!