I'll be here at 9:30am tomorrow (Friday).

[Cathe Friedrich]

We have to stop meeting like this Lori I see you are a night owl too!!

Looks like we're both still awake.

 

[RunnerGirl]

Hi Cathe.

 

[jolene_hajj]

Hey Cathe! No hard and fast question from me - just wanted to say hello!! Just got my tower, and can't wait to use it for meso 3 starting this week! And, am realllllly looking forward to shock cardio!!

 

[acastle]

I looked great at my wedding thanks to you!!

Cathe -

I just wanted to thank you for kicking my butt for the past 2 1/2 years! I got married on August 15th of this year. I think most women are stressed and then the fear and dread set in for getting in shape for this once in a lifetime day. I can honestly tell you I enjoyed every minute of it. Especially the working out part. I looked forward to hearing you tell me not to cheat, keep going, jump higher, it was what I needed to stay on track. Every time I tried my wedding dress on prior to the big day, I was giddy with excitement because the workout results showed.

On my wedding day, one of our guests asked me if I worked out. I said yes, he said "Sure looks like it. I noticed your arms." I was already over the moon with giddiness with the wedding, but to get a compliment like that after all the hard work and time I put into it, it was AWESOME!!

It is an amazing/exhilarating to feel so healthy and strong. I love the strong part! My husband (hee hee, I love saying that) teases me about flexing for him. I pretend to be bothered, but love doing it!!

I am now looking forward to getting pregnant and continuing my workouts, modifed of course.

A thousand thank yous Cathe!!

 

[syzygy314]

Hi Cathe!

Did the coffee thing earlier today! At work and nothing to do right now. Looks like it's going to be a long day today! At least it's Friday! Have to look on the bright side, right? Sign of the economic times in the legal business - especially real estate!

Anyway, going on vacation soon for a few days. Hitting the wine country in California! Can't wait! My birthday is coming up and I'm really hoping for STS! The STS Tower would be a nice add-on, but I'll be happy with STS! Have reached my goal weight! Yea!!! Any advice on how to stay there would be appreciated! That has always been my problem! I can get the weight off, with a lot of hard work, but can never seem to keep it off. I've been doing mostly cardio, running lately. A couple of SS runs, then interval, with the occasional weight workout thrown in - and I do mean occasional! Once every few weeks or so. Any tips?

Thanks!

 

[MommaPew]

Hi Cathe

I was wondering if you could tell us a little bit about the Travel Fit w/o. What kind of bands you plan on using (ie resistance tubing or bands) and some information on the format. For instance will it be a total body workout that has premixes for splits?

Hope you have a great Friday.

(P.S. anxiously awaiting my Power Tower through snail mail)

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Ok.....I shut my door and told the staff to leave me alone...I am on a chat

I am here now, no distractions.... Thanks for your patience!

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Bev! You are so sweet. It has been such a pleasure seeing you at my events. Thank you for coming and we are going to rock it in Daytona!!!!

Hi Cathe,

I won't be able to be at my computer at 9:30 this morning but just wanted to say hi. Can't wait to work out with you in Daytona!

Bev

 

[syzygy314]

LOL! There are times I wish I had that option! Telling people to leave me alone AND closing a door! I don't have a door! Oh, well . . .

Ok.....I shut my door and told the staff to leave me alone...I am on a chat

I am here now, no distractions.... Thanks for your patience!

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Michele! I'm sorry things haven't worked out for you to be able to make it this year. I do hope to meet you at an event at another date. You are such a sweetheart! Have a nice weekend

Hi Cathe,

I'm just getting a jump start here before the crowds come!

I was so disappointed when I had to cancel my RT reservation, and I would love to come to Daytona but that's out, too, darn it! I hope you can make it to a city in Ohio sometime. Cincinnati, the home of Sparkpeople, would be a great place for a Cathe RT!!! My best to you and yours.

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Thanks for stopping in Lori. How are those legs feeling right about now

I won't be here at 9:30 ish either Cathe - alas I'll be working LEGS with my trainer. But I wanted to pop in and say hello and send you great wishes of success in your upcoming ventures. Thanks for all do you. Take care.

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Thank you for your honest feedback and continued support Krasy

Dear Cathe,
Such a great oportunity to ask you something! Its more of a suggestion actually, and sharing. I know its completely off the topic of all current events, namely STS and Daytona and all that (btw I am waiting for Chicago!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) but still I need to tell you this.
It is regarding The Rrhythmic Step DVD. Cathe, as much as I love the choreography and the workout it gives me, with all honesty, not only I dislike, I LOATHE the music! Especially from combo 2 to the end. Oh my dear God... when that woman starts vocalizing, it is like I have a knife skraping in my brain, seriously! Its so annoying and horrible, Cathe! I have limited doing this workout to once a month, and sometimes I even skip months - only because the horrendous music.
My suggestion is: may be you can delegate this task to DJ Brian (was it? - the guy who currently does the STS music? I dont know if thats the same guy who did the 4DS music, but that is by far the best, IMO!) - so anyway, may be he can just paste new music over your terrific workout and that would make a brand new DVD! Ta da!
Just wanted to let you know, Cathe, I love all your workouts and I truly think you are amazing and I respect you and admire you very much for everything you do! I will always stay your devoted customer. STS rocks!!!
My best to you: Krasy

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

You are going to love it! It is so nice to be able to put up some serious weight on a bench press with the assistance of the tower! Enjoy!!!!

I have my venti in hand, Cathe!! Dying to set up my pull-up tower tonight and give it a whirl, so excited!! Starting meso 3 (6-month rotation) on Monday - eek!! Bring on the slow and heavy

 

[ysg]

Hi Cathe,

Just wanted to thank you for all you do! You're awesome!! I'm mostly a lurker but didn't want to pass us this opportunity to chat with you. I do have a question. Do you know about when you'll be coming to Texas on your tour? I vote for Dallas as I live in the area and I want to make sure I make it. Thanks.

Yadi

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Thank you Heather. Have a wonderful weekend too...hugs to you

Happy Friday, Cathe! I am keeping you in my prayers and hope you have a blessed day! Hugs!

Blessings,
Heather B.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Robin! I will do my best to make this happen...

Hi Cathe and thanks for the hard work that you are doing. I have a question about shock cardio. Will you show us low intensity (impact) moves before going into high impact?

Also thanks for making the tower easy to put together.

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Melissa! I'll do my best. Remind me again in the future when my brain can focus more clearly ...lol!

Hey Cathe! Hope all is well for you. Well, DH and I are wrapping up our second 3.5 month rotation of STS on Sunday. We both thank you for such a wonderful program. We are not too sure what we will plan for after our rest week. I would like to lose a little more. Is there any chance you could update your max weight loss rotation with your newer tapes (pretty please, fingers crossed). We both realize you are uber busy and will understand if you cannot. Thanks again for everything you and your staff do! Happy Friday!

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Debbie! Just do some light cardio and get ready to hit it hard on Tuesday. Good Luck and have fun!

Good morning Cathe! Yes, have my coffee in hand and enjoying a bit of peace since I have a couple of hours with no kids this morning!

I am so excited to be starting STS for the first time on Tuesday. Did all of my 1 RM's, have my first week's cards printed and I am raring to go.

My question is this:

I took yesterday off (finished the 1 RMs on Wed) and will be taking Sunday off. Should today and tomorrow just be light cardio days or should I hit the weights hard and least one of these days?

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Absolutely Judy! You're going in the right direction!

Hi Cathe!

Quick question: I'm on my second round of STS and even though I lifted heavier than ever before during round 1, I cannot say I'm lifting 5% heavier now. However, I "struggle" less with the same numbers this round so could this be another way to measure improvement?

Hoping your tour comes to Minnesota sometime!

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Fiddy and Murphy!

Thank you so much for your kind words. Continue to stay focused and committed to your programs and we will go to great places together

I just wanted to do a quick hello and thanks. I hit 40 this year but feel 30 and much of that is thanks to your workouts. You have a friendly approach that makes me want to keep going when I am ready to quit. Your comments are very helpful - "I want to see something!" (4DS - kickbox). Thank you for keeping me going. I look forward to Shock Cardio and anything else you do in the future.