Just checking in with everyone...

Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

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Hi All! Everything is going strong in shipping so I am sneaking away (shhhh, don't tell them ;) ) to check in on you. If you have any questions throw them my way otherwise I will be here for a bit getting caught up on the forums.

You should see the two shipping rooms. There are boxes piled twice my height and filling the rooms. It truly looks like those mazes you see at the fun house where you have to find your way out :D

Soon STS will be out of our hands and in yours (and for some of you it has already made it there) !!!!!

I can't wait to start STS'ing with you :eek:
 
Hi, Cathe!

SQUEAL!!!!!! I just got my USP Ship Notification!!!! It's scheduled to be delivered Friday!! Happy dance!!!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Thank you! :)

April
 
Hi Cathe!

I just came in from doing ShovelMax and found you! :) I am so looking forward to getting STS. As I shovel, I keep thinking I am clearing a path for my UPS man! :)

When do you plan to start STS with us? Are you doing a 3, 5 or 6 month rotation? I have heard mention of this 5 month rotation, but I'm not sure where it is.

So nice to see you taking a break from the shipping madness! Thanks for all your hard work and stay warm!
 
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Hi Cathe,

Nice to see that you are checking in with us, even though you got your hands full right now with all those STS packages :D.

I am going to get mine on Friday and I have to start today and work on my 1 RMs, so I am off to do that.

I think I will be starting on Monday, what are your plans?

Have a great rest of the day
Tschuess
Kristine :)
 
Hi Becca and April....

Shovelmax, too funny...yes, indeed, clear that path for UPS. You don't want to miss this delivery. I'm still thinking about when to start the program. I want to be fair and let most of you get it first. I will do the three month program since this is the plan the majority will do. Btw, the 5 month plan is if you are going to do Meso 1 and 2 twice and Meso 3 just once.


beccajanern said:
Hi Cathe!

I just came in from doing ShovelMax and found you! :) I am so looking forward to getting STS. As I shovel, I keep thinking I am clearing a path for my UPS man! :)

When do you plan to start STS with us? Are you doing a 3, 5 or 6 month rotation? I have heard mention of this 5 month rotation, but I'm not sure where it is.

So nice to see you taking a break from the shipping madness! Thanks for all your hard work and stay warm!
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Hi Cathe!

How are you doing? Are you thrilled with the finished product? Does it look like what you'd imagined? Are you personally autographing every package before it goes out? ;)

I'm all the way up in Canada, so will have to wait a bit longer to see the fruits of your labour. Can't wait!

My question: How are you going to find time to film your next series if you're doing STS with us for 6 months?? How will you prevent overtraining? You can see how optimistic I am that you've got more to come.....:D

Overtraining is a concern of mine, while I do STS, because I currently teach 2 endurance weight training classes a week, and teach one cycle class a week (immediately following a triathlon swim training session). Do you have any advice about how to fit all this in, particularly the weight training sessions (Mon & Fri) without compromising my STS efforts?

Thanks!
Sandra
 
Hi Kristine,

I'm still thinking about when to start. I want most of you to have it first.

Happy 1RM'ing.

Tschuess ;)
Cathe


Krille said:
Hi Cathe,

Nice to see that you are checking in with us, even though you got your hands full right now with all those STS packages :D.

I am going to get mine on Friday and I have to start today and work on my 1 RMs, so I am off to do that.

I think I will be starting on Monday, what are your plans?

Have a great rest of the day
Tschuess
Kristine :)
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Cathe Friedrich said:
Hi Becca and April....

Shovelmax, too funny...yes, indeed, clear that path for UPS. You don't want to miss this delivery. I'm still thinking about when to start the program. I want to be fair and let most of you get it first. I will do the three month program since this is the plan the majority will do. Btw, the 5 month plan is if you are going to do Meso 1 and 2 twice and Meso 3 just once.
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Awesome, Cathe! Thanks! :)
 
STS Excitement!!!!

Cathe Friedrich said:
I can't wait to start STS'ing with you.
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Cathe:

An ice storm hit Central Texas last night, and I am under the weather today. I am resting at home and enjoying an STS preview party! Wow! This series is fantastic! I am so ready to experience it. The set is spectacular. The colors are bright and vibrant. Everything about it paints a picture of health and life. Your arms are simply amazing! The sound is loud and clear. The music is energizing. Your personality is warm, friendly, inspiring, and encouraging and shines through in a way that is not reflected in the YouTube clips. Your affirmations make me believe that I can do this! Yes, I can!

I love the music. It is not something I hear. It is something I feel. Watching these DVDs makes me want to experience them.

Is it Sunday yet? I am so ready to get started! If the first DVD is any indication, STS is worth the cost and worth the wait! I have a feeling that I am fixin’ to start an amazing adventure that will change more than my body. I fully intend to savor the journey every step and rep of the way! Let the transformation begin! I am looking forward to my STS Super Bowl Sunday! :)

P.S. I am too excited to wait for you to start! I am going for 5 months, so you will catch up with me soon. :)

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).
 
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Hi Cathe,

Having fun in the mazes LOL glad you found your way out ;)

It must be so exciting in Cathe Land wish I was there :p:p

Have to go do shovel max, before I'm allowed to do Circuit Max :mad:
Oh well I'll be good and warmed up.

Bri.
 
Hi Cathe! My receptionist just ran my box down to me. She knows I came into work today just for this (snow, ice, yuck). Everything looks awesome! I love the packaging! I can only imagine the work that went into shipping these out!!!
 
Cathe Friedrich said:
Hi Becca and April....

Shovelmax, too funny...yes, indeed, clear that path for UPS. You don't want to miss this delivery. I'm still thinking about when to start the program. I want to be fair and let most of you get it first. I will do the three month program since this is the plan the majority will do. Btw, the 5 month plan is if you are going to do Meso 1 and 2 twice and Meso 3 just once.
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For the 5 month plan, do you do the entire Meso (discs 1-12), then repeat before moving to next one, OR do you repeat each week twice (discs1-3, 1-3, 4-7, 4-7, etc.), then move on?

Can't wait to get started!
 
Hi Cathe,

I can't chat too long because all I can think of right now is STS. My package is being delivered today, YA HOO :D !!! I just wanted to say hello. From what I have read and the pictures that I've seen, you've done it again!!

Okay back to stalking the UPS man :eek:,

jordan
 
Hi Sandra!

You sure do have your hands full with your training schedule, but ok, let's look at this and see what we can figure out.

Okay I think I have it figured out. I don't know what day your cycle/swim day is but let's assume it is Wednesday. I will write you up a sample week.

Also, on your weight class days, go very light on the muscle groups you are going to do with STS that next day. The first mesocycle is muscle endurance anyway, so your two classes should be fine, just monitor your weights on those few muscle groups on a given class session.

Also, AFTER YOUR CLASS, go right to either a treadmill or a bike and do a 30 minute cardio session to support your triathlon training.

Ok, here is your sample week:

Mon...your weights class (go light on areas that will be used in tomorrows STS). 30 minutes treadmill or cycling (indoor or outdoor)

Tues..STS Dics 1

Wed...cycle class into swim session...a session from Ab Circuits

Thurs....STS Disc 2

Fri....your weights class (go light on areas that will be used in tomorrows STS). 30 minutes treadmill or cycling (indoor or outdoor)

Sat....STS Disc 3...a session from Ab Circuits

Sun...OFF



FiddleFit said:
Hi Cathe!

How are you doing? Are you thrilled with the finished product? Does it look like what you'd imagined? Are you personally autographing every package before it goes out? ;)

I'm all the way up in Canada, so will have to wait a bit longer to see the fruits of your labour. Can't wait!

My question: How are you going to find time to film your next series if you're doing STS with us for 6 months?? How will you prevent overtraining? You can see how optimistic I am that you've got more to come.....:D

Overtraining is a concern of mine, while I do STS, because I currently teach 2 endurance weight training classes a week, and teach one cycle class a week (immediately following a triathlon swim training session). Do you have any advice about how to fit all this in, particularly the weight training sessions (Mon & Fri) without compromising my STS efforts?

Thanks!
Sandra
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Cathe, just wanted to say how much I know I will "enjoy" doing STS, and was wondering if you could recommend a good replacement exercise for pull ups and chin ups.

The excitement on this forum is crazy right now - all this mania over lifting heavy weights to failure! I love it!
 
Cathe, Thank you so much for your reply! My swim/cycle days are actually Saturday, so I think I can stick with your suggestion by making Weds my rest day, Saturday a cardio day, and do the 3rd STS disc on Sunday. I was primarily curious about whether I should do the STS weight training on the same day as my classes, or alternate days. And I'll take your suggestion about doing my cardio on those days, as well. Great answer! I'll plan accordingly.

Have a wonderful afternoon. I'll bet your dreams are filled with packing peanuts. :D

Sandra
 
Thank You so much for your review Heather. I just read it. You are a great review writer. I cracked up so hard on the part where you said you'd rather give up your washing machine and beat your undies on a rock...that was about the funniest thing I've ever read. Guess what, my next DVD series is Gym Style Part 2 :p

Wow, you have really captured the essence of STS. It IS something that has to be experienced to gain full appreciation of it from all aspects. Thank you for your kind words too. This was the biggest ever project I have ever done. When I think back to rehersals at this time last year, it astounds me all that has been accomplished in this last year.

Enjoy your 5 month plan. Overall, I have a feeling you will like Meso #1 the best based on what you said your likes are in the review. This is the mesocycle that feels the most "circuit-like" of the cycles. Except for legs.... no matter what mesocycle you are in for legs you are moving (of course this doesn't include the squat rack routine, that is slower, but the plyo option is :eek:)

STS Superbowl...Super Transformation Sunday :D

Have a wonderful day of previewing....keep warm!
Cathe



BelovedHeather said:
Cathe:

An ice storm hit Central Texas last night, and I am under the weather today. I am resting at home and enjoying an STS preview party! Wow! This series is fantastic! I am so ready to experience it. The set is spectacular. The colors are bright and vibrant. Everything about it paints a picture of health and life. Your arms are simply amazing! The sound is loud and clear. The music is energizing. Your personality is warm, friendly, inspiring, and encouraging and shines through in a way that is not reflected in the YouTube clips. Your affirmations make me believe that I can do this! Yes, I can!

I love the music. It is not something I hear. It is something I feel. Watching these DVDs makes me want to experience them.

Is it Sunday yet? I am so ready to get started! If the first DVD is any indication, STS is worth the cost and worth the wait! I have a feeling that I am fixin’ to start an amazing adventure that will change more than my body. I fully intend to savor the journey every step and rep of the way! Let the transformation begin! I am looking forward to my STS Super Bowl Sunday! :)

P.S. I am too excited to wait for you to start! I am going for 5 months, so you will catch up with me soon. :)

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).
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HI CATHE!!!!!!!!!!! Ijust got STS about an hour ago:) BUT... I can't start it yet due to a back injury X-mas eve. But it will be there when I am ready tostart, hopefully April or so. Wish me luck, Thanks, Kay
 
Cathe Friedrich said:
Hi All! Everything is going strong in shipping so I am sneaking away (shhhh, don't tell them ;) ) to check in on you. If you have any questions throw them my way otherwise I will be here for a bit getting caught up on the forums.

You should see the two shipping rooms. There are boxes piled twice my height and filling the rooms. It truly looks like those mazes you see at the fun house where you have to find your way out :D

Soon STS will be out of our hands and in yours (and for some of you it has already made it there) !!!!!

I can't wait to start STS'ing with you :eek:
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I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on the STS project. Unfortunately I was unable to get it but look forward to hearing all the rave reviews!!
 
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