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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hello. I was just wondering your opinions on tanning. I know that most people here are focused on health but also on looking good. I go through the decision process every spring about whether or not I will tan. I tan easily so it is hard for me to avoid it. However, I've given it up for the...

Hi all. I am seriously considering a career change. I would like to know if any of you are personal trainers or nutritionists and what it would take for me to do this? I really have an interest in it. I love helping people. I read tons of magazines and I know a lot about many topics...

Okay girls and boys I have a challenging question or two. I eat a fairly healthy diet. However, I probably eat too much suger. I don't eat candy bars and such but I have instant oatmeal every morning (raisins and spice) and stuff like that. I am trying to figure out new foods to eat that are...

HI all. I have a couple of questions. Yesterday, I decided to do a pilates tape that I've had for a long time with my husband. It is Stott Pilates Essential Matwork. My hubbie is very stiff so I thought it would help him. We did the entire tape. I've heard that it is really important to do...

Okay... I've been thinking and since there is a thread that mentions both Cathe and Oprah I have to share my thoughts. I think Cathe would be a great guest for Oprah. I know Oprah would be shocked by Cathe's cultish following (myself included). But, more importantly, Cathe is a real woman...

Cathe, I want to start by saying that the past week has been truly awful!! I don't have any relatives or friends missing from the attack but I am just sick with grief, anger and sadness. My workouts have become even more important as I go through the emotion process. Yesterday was...

Hi Cathe and all, I did S&H back and chest yesterday for the first time. I tried not to overdo it because I am just getting back into weights. I chose 10 lb for bench press, 8 lb for fly, and 10 lb for incline press. It is strange because I immediately starting shaking even though I was able...

Hello everyone. I currently have a barbell that purchased a while ago. It will hold 100 lbs. It is threaded. I am looking for a barbell that can used the standard plates that I have (I've seen Cathe use them in her tapes I know there has to be some) and has a clasp at the end with no...

Hi everyone. I have been off working out for a month or so but I am a Cathe veteran. I also have access to a gym. I've always done a split routine for weight training in a similar format as the PS Series. I've never done a total body workout. However, I am considering starting a program that...

Okay, I've been looking for a new gym. It has to be close to my house or I won't go. However, I am not pleased with my current gym because they have the worst aerobic classes and the machines are mostly fitted for men. So, there is an all ladies gym that I was considering. I went yesterday...

HI all. I've posted similar postings before but I need more advice and encouragement. I recently (past year) put on about 20 pounds due to some medications (not taking now) and getting married etc. I am 5'3" tall. When I got married two years ago, I weighed 110. I now weigh 128. I've been...

Cathe and all, I have a question. I've been lifting for a while but I still am no expert by any means. The problem I have is this... I do the PS tapes for example and I choose a weight that is challenging for me for the first set. I can usually keep good form but it isn't like I can barely...

Hi ladies and gentlemen, I've had some problems lately with my knees. I hurt them back in January doing too much, too soon. They never hurt me before this incident. Since then, I've moved to a new home with all the bedrooms upstairs. I've not worked out since January because I've been trying...

HI all. I have some comments and questions. I have been struggling to get in really good shape for about two years now. At first, I was doing aerobics at the gym with really bad shoes. My feet became very sore but I thought they would get used to it. I ended up with Plantar Fascitis. I...

Hi all. This morning I must have been into torture! I didn't do one of my CTX tapes this week so I decided to do two tapes this morning. I did the Circuit Max tape with Back first. I didn't do the leg weights part of it because I knew I would be doing legs second. The first tape went well...