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    Leg Issues

    Thanks for your response. I do Cathe's lower body pyramid once a week. On most days I do something like jogging, walking, riding my bike or lifting. I do have a desk job though. I sit most of the day. I do cardio about 4 times a week. Weight work consists of the cathe tapes and exercises...
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    Leg Issues

    Hi everyone. I have an issue and would like advice. I am a long time Cathe fan and I try to work out regularly. I am 30 years old. My problem is my legs. Trust me when I say that I am not over reacting. My legs look I am 60. I am fairly thin. I don't need to lose weight but my legs have...
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    Anyone suffer from insomnia?

    I think seeing your doctor is a good idea. However, I would caution you to be very careful with medications. I allowed myself to become a guinea pig with a whole round of sleep medications, anti-depressants and other drugs that were supposed to help me. Some of them work in the short term...
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    Anyone suffer from insomnia?

    Hi. I've had bouts of insomnia for more than 4 years now. I've learned a lot about it through these years. I had a terrible time dealing with it at first because I stressed myself out over it so much. The best advice I can give to you is to not worry about it. I used to worry that I would...
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    Lack of Sleep ?

    I've suffered from insomnia for about 4 years now. There have been times when it was more severe than others. I have to take medicaiton sometimes. When I was at my worst of the insomnia, I lost weight. I've read the same articles about insomnia and weight gain but it had the opposite effect...
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    Elbow pain...bummer

    Hi all. About 6 weeks ago, I switched from slow and heavy type lifting to an endurance rotation which involves doing lighter weight and more reps. I noticed after the 2nd week that my elbows were a little bothersome but nothing major. The next week I did plank exercises for my core muscles...
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    Winter - I hate this weather

    I don't like winter very much either. Fortunately, I live in the deep south and it isn't winter here by any stretch. It finally turned a little cool and the high today is 70. It felt cold this morning to me. Brrr! Fifty degrees feels cold to me. The only good thing about winter is that I...
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    What do you love about Cathe?

    Here's what I love about Cathe... With all the talk about infertility and so many women having difficulties after 30, I often think of Cathe and how well she has handled two pregnancies while remaining fit but also being totally committed to her children. She has had two children in her...
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    Menopause-insomnia help

    Well, I don't believe I have started menopause (I am 29) but I do have a lot of experience with insomnia. My insomnia is strictly a learned habit or anxiety I guess. However, that doesnt' help it go away all the same. I've learned a few things about it. First of all, acceptance of it was key...
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    Lower Back Exercises

    I was doing the inverted V exercise you mentioned. Thanks for the link. That is wonderful. I would like to see the main page of that link so I could look at all the exercises for all parts of the body. If you could post that, it would be great. I was doing it right after all. Thanks again.
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    Lower Back Exercises

    Hello all. I am currently doing a rotation where I do most of my weight work at the gym. I was wondering if you all use the lower back machines at the gym. I am trying to get my lower back and abs really strong because I am planning to try to get pregnant soon. Previously, I've done the plank...
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    Fitness program questions

    Hello ladies. I plan to try to get pregnant starting in October. I am getting off the pill now as my doctor said I should have at least two cycless before trying. I am excited and terrified all at the same time. I am getting older so I decided that we should start thinking about it. Little...
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    Shopping for jeans

    My favorite jeans are Ralph Lauren "Saturday Jeans". They are low rise but not too tight. They came in different lengths. They have a full leg but not flared. I also got some boot cut jeans from Lands End that I like. I hate shopping for jeans and bathing suits. I feel your pain.
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    Tattoos

    RE: Don't forget the BBB! You must be a Lord of the Rings fan! Me too! My husband just recently got the Celtic Knot in his ankle. We just got our first about a week ago. Darn things are itching us to death. Lotion helps tremendously though. Good advice on the BBB thing.
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    Break-ups and staying motivated . . .

    Hello. I am so sorry to hear of your break-up. I can't say that I've had a break up but I've had a shocking loss lately. I got laid off from my job. It was totally unexpected and hurtful. I keep playing it over and over in my head. It is difficult for me to want to work out and I can...
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    what are you gym pet peeves?

    I love the guy who follows me from machine to machine constantly looking to see if I am wearing a wedding ring and trying to grunt and seem strong. Of course I am not wearing any jewelry. I would appreciate it if he would just get the nerve to ask me then I can tell him I am married. I hate...
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    Tattoos

    Hi. This is interesting to me since I just returned from the beach where I got my first tattoo. I am 29 and have considered it for years. I thought about it since college. I asked around for a place from some of the locals. My husband and I both got one. Mine is an original design that I...
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    Babies?

    Thanks for yout input. I often have many of the same feelings. I wouldn't really be considering children if it weren't for my husband. I've talked to so many people with children and a few that were child free by choice. It is hard for me to understand the magic the parents feel because I...
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    Babies?

    Thanks so much for all your thoughtful advice. I think about this thing all the time. Sometimes it seems exciting and I can picture myself with a baby or being pregnant. I even practice saying "my son" or "my daughter" to get the weird feeling off it. I haven't been successful with that yet...
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    Babies?

    Hi. I was wondering when you knew that you wanted/ didn't want a child. When I got married, I thought I would but now that it is time, I don't feel ready at all. I've been trying to talk myself into it. I am basically scared. My husband is ready and wants us to try in the fall. I am trying...
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