Might as well face it...

candori

Cathlete
...I'M ADDICTED TO CATHE!

I just have to share my results and gush about Cathe YET AGAIN. Sorry, but it's long and it must be done. I know Cathe is busy…but I thought the educated crowd might appreciate my story.

I had a beautiful baby boy at the end January. I had gained over 50 pounds on my small 5'0" frame and I knew it would be a long road back to my former size. I started slowly…with my Firm and Karen Voight tapes…but after a few months, I was ready for Cathe.

I didn't have a whole lot of time to set aside for exercise, so, I knew that when I did work out, I would have to be serious about it. I mean, if I was going to take time away from being with my family…I needed to make it count. And with Cathe’s help, I did.

In the beginning of July, I decided to go on an all Cathe rotation. I never compromised or weaseled out of the tough stuff (which I had the tendency to do on occasion). I gave every single workout everything I had. Laziness was not an option. During the week, I used the CTX cardio segments and I made certain to include Leaner Legs, PS Legs & Abs and Power Hour as often as possible. I started slicing and dicing up my favorite longer Cathe tapes, like the step portion of Body Max with the leg portion of MIS. I got creative and excited about mixing and matching. (I know, it’s time to switch to DVDs) I cranked up the weights as high as I could muster and even managed to sneak in the occasional ab workout from the Ab Hits video at night after my son went to bed. I gave those infamous planks my all.

Well, today I sit here in a business suit that I couldn’t even wear pre-pregnancy. My legs and buns are tighter, my stomach flatter (although, yes, I do have that orange peely thing going on) and I’m full of energy and confidence. I’ve said it so many times, but Cathe workouts are just downright incredible. They have changed my body, my life and my outlook. I'm even in control of my diet...which is downright amazing. (I used to have a binge problem and it's completely GONE)

In Power Hour you say “you’ll get so much more out of the exercise if you use mental assistance” and I’ve applied that to every single lunge, squat, curl, jump, kick and leap in the past four months and it’s made a WORLD of difference. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the very bottom of my (aerobically conditioned) heart.
 
Wow, you go girl, great results. It sounds like you really worked hard too. Cathe is great isn't she I want to shout from the roof tops about her. What did your rotation look like? thanks.

Shanda
 
WOW :-wow ! That is fantastic Candori ! You have inspired me to keep going :) What kind of changes did you make to your diet ?
Just wondering, because this is where I am going wrong ?

Anna
 
RE: Testify, Sistah, Testify!

From one Cathe Addict (I call myself a Cathe Monogamist) to another, I say "Kudos to you!"

As a person who has never had children and has not had to cope with the endless time-demands that mothers face, I find it amazing and inspiring that you've been able to build and maintain an effective conditioning program. And it doesn't suprise me a bit that you found it through Cathe. IMHO, Cathe has helped vault me to a whole new level of fitness and changes in physique!

Congratulations on your new son and your new bod!

Annette Q. Aquajock
 
Awwwh...you guys...

...are all too kind. Thanks for the sweet words!

To answer the questions about my rotation and diet is pretty simple. I just finally relaxed. Amazingly enough, now that I have less time to really THINK (obsess) about it...everything has fallen right into place. I truly started listening to my body. It never failed to tell me what muscles needed to be worked that day or if it was time for cardio. There was always one Cathe tape just crying out for me on any given day. I just used the basic rules of rest days after weight training, aimed for 5 workouts per week and gave every single workout an all out effort.

I think doing Leaner Legs, Power Hour and PS Legs & Abs as often as possible was my only real guidline. Those tapes have made a huuuuuuge difference in my bottom half. Especially since I bumped up the weight and really focused on my form.

Weekends are usually reserved for Power Hour or MIS on Saturday and a longer Cathe cardio on Sunday.

I try to be more flexible during the week depending on my husband's schedule or my job demands. So, rather than meticulously write it out beforehand and then feel like a failure when I didn't do it all exactly as I planned...I now go with the flow (a definite plus for all mommies)

Same with my diet. I go with the flow. The minute I stopped obsessing about every morsel, the more I WANTED to eat healthy...focusing on feeling good and having energy, instead of losing weight. I gave up "dieting" for a world of moderation that can include a cupcake now and then without guilt. I gave up the dreaded "all or nothing" vicious cycle. If I eat something fattening, I enjoy it and move on right away...rather than dive into a full blown binge headfirst and start again next Monday.

I know this is more than you probably wanted to know...but I can't help but share. I realize that a lot of it has to do with becoming a mother and focusing my energy on my precious little boy. I want to be a healthy example for him and have the energy to keep up with him. I feel great!

Thanks fellow Cathe addicts - I love coming here and getting such great feedback!
 
That is just wonderful! I am sooo happy to hear of your great success. Your very hard work has paid off. Good for you, also on listening to your body. It DOES speak to you, doesn't it? Congrats and keep on jumpin', leapin', curlin' & squatin'!!!!!:7

Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 

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