My success story is a bit different than some. I didn't have a lot of weight to lose, but a lot of confidence to gain. Cathe and her forums have helped me in so many ways...
For the past several months, I've been unemployed. I was very happy where I was working, but the company was not getting any new work and they were forced to lay people off. Unfortunately, I was one of them, and I was devastated. I felt like a failure. After the initial shock and too many margaritas, I got busy looking for a new job, but I had no luck whatsoever. I became very depressed, started eating more and exercising less. I was not being the wife or stepmother I had always strived to be, and that was making me feel worse. I was being a selfish whiner. Yuck! After a few months of feeling sorry for myself, I decided I needed to get out of this rut. I didn't like the person I was becoming.
I've always been relatively healthy - good eating habits, fairly active, exercised on and off since I was a teen (although I never stuck with it long enough to see results). On the other hand, I've always been relatively shy and insecure. I always wore a big t-shirt over my bathing suit because I hated my ugly white thighs and butt. A long time ago I had happened upon the videofitness website while searching for some new exercise videos and saw that Cathe's workouts were favorites. I was intrigued, but I didn't order any at that time. Well, one day while I was surfing the net for some career possibilites, I headed to the Cathe website. After browsing the forums, I decided that a Cathe workout was just what I needed to get me out of my rut. I ordered the Power Hour+ DVD and the Pure Strength DVD, and they were everything I hoped they would be. Cathe's personality was so uplifting and encouraging, and her workouts got me off of my butt and into motion.
I've been working out with Cathe ever since; bought 2 more DVDs and can't wait for her new ones. She has changed my life. I know that may sound hokey, but it's true. I not only lost a few pounds of junk food I put on during my depression, but I am more sculpted and fit-feeling than I've ever been. I wear a bikini without shame. Her workouts challenged me more than anything ever had. They not only strenghtened my body, they've strengthened my heart and head. I was at the point of losing it, but Cathe kept me sane. Now I feel confident and strong, that I can succeed if I try my best. My relationships with my husband and stepdaughter are better than ever. I got into gear and decided a career change may be necessary, even if it's not what I have experience in or went to college for. I haven't gotten a new job yet, but am actively pursuing three different leads. (Keep your finger crossed!) Wherever I end up, it will be an exciting new challenge. In the past, I would've felt intimidated and scared about trying something new, but not anymore.
To sum this up, I feel like a new person. I thank Cathe for her wonderful workouts and the many of you who have answered my questions on the forum. You made me feel like I had friends when I feared I had nothing. I am inspired by others' amazing success stories and hope that maybe mine will encourage somebody to change their life and take control, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.
Thanks for listening,
Melissa
For the past several months, I've been unemployed. I was very happy where I was working, but the company was not getting any new work and they were forced to lay people off. Unfortunately, I was one of them, and I was devastated. I felt like a failure. After the initial shock and too many margaritas, I got busy looking for a new job, but I had no luck whatsoever. I became very depressed, started eating more and exercising less. I was not being the wife or stepmother I had always strived to be, and that was making me feel worse. I was being a selfish whiner. Yuck! After a few months of feeling sorry for myself, I decided I needed to get out of this rut. I didn't like the person I was becoming.
I've always been relatively healthy - good eating habits, fairly active, exercised on and off since I was a teen (although I never stuck with it long enough to see results). On the other hand, I've always been relatively shy and insecure. I always wore a big t-shirt over my bathing suit because I hated my ugly white thighs and butt. A long time ago I had happened upon the videofitness website while searching for some new exercise videos and saw that Cathe's workouts were favorites. I was intrigued, but I didn't order any at that time. Well, one day while I was surfing the net for some career possibilites, I headed to the Cathe website. After browsing the forums, I decided that a Cathe workout was just what I needed to get me out of my rut. I ordered the Power Hour+ DVD and the Pure Strength DVD, and they were everything I hoped they would be. Cathe's personality was so uplifting and encouraging, and her workouts got me off of my butt and into motion.
I've been working out with Cathe ever since; bought 2 more DVDs and can't wait for her new ones. She has changed my life. I know that may sound hokey, but it's true. I not only lost a few pounds of junk food I put on during my depression, but I am more sculpted and fit-feeling than I've ever been. I wear a bikini without shame. Her workouts challenged me more than anything ever had. They not only strenghtened my body, they've strengthened my heart and head. I was at the point of losing it, but Cathe kept me sane. Now I feel confident and strong, that I can succeed if I try my best. My relationships with my husband and stepdaughter are better than ever. I got into gear and decided a career change may be necessary, even if it's not what I have experience in or went to college for. I haven't gotten a new job yet, but am actively pursuing three different leads. (Keep your finger crossed!) Wherever I end up, it will be an exciting new challenge. In the past, I would've felt intimidated and scared about trying something new, but not anymore.
To sum this up, I feel like a new person. I thank Cathe for her wonderful workouts and the many of you who have answered my questions on the forum. You made me feel like I had friends when I feared I had nothing. I am inspired by others' amazing success stories and hope that maybe mine will encourage somebody to change their life and take control, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.
Thanks for listening,
Melissa
). It is encouraging to read everyone's success story. We all have different circumstances, different bodies, etc., but have the same common goals.