Hi Cathe,
I'm newer to your workouts (February) and I've been reading the Ask Cathe pages religiously (trying to absorb as much of your knowledge as possible). I notice you mention a lot about what a big factor genetics plays in your weightloss goals, muscle definition, etc. I also read where you said how many calories you know you can eat without gaining and I'm amazed at how "in tune" you are to your body. I've hit a bit of a weight loss plateau and this got me thinking. Most of my family is on the thinner side with a few exceptions. I was a very chubby baby and chubby as a child. I only lost my "baby fat" when I was a teenager and stayed slender throughout my 20's. In my 30's, I gained some weight and it's harder and harder to keep it off. My question is this....because you are chubby as a child, does that necessarily mean that you're genetically chubby....or is the term "baby fat" referred to because it's just that? I hope this makes sense. I'm just trying to deteremine how much harder I need to work at my goals and if they're, indeed, attainable. I don't carry much weight in my upper body and I don't build muscle there easily either. My lower body is not extremely overweight, but I've always had a rounded rearend and carried a bit more fat on my hips and legs. (sorry so long) Thanks for being the special person you are and hopefully helping me solve the fitness/nutrition puzzle! I'm a bit confused on what method will work best for me right now. (I have just about everything you've done on DVD already from Pure Strength to present - so please feel free to give me rotation advice if you have time).
ETA: Also, I consulted with the dietician I happen to work with and she told me how many calories I need to maintain my weight and lose weight by calculating my weight and calories needed per pound.
I'm newer to your workouts (February) and I've been reading the Ask Cathe pages religiously (trying to absorb as much of your knowledge as possible). I notice you mention a lot about what a big factor genetics plays in your weightloss goals, muscle definition, etc. I also read where you said how many calories you know you can eat without gaining and I'm amazed at how "in tune" you are to your body. I've hit a bit of a weight loss plateau and this got me thinking. Most of my family is on the thinner side with a few exceptions. I was a very chubby baby and chubby as a child. I only lost my "baby fat" when I was a teenager and stayed slender throughout my 20's. In my 30's, I gained some weight and it's harder and harder to keep it off. My question is this....because you are chubby as a child, does that necessarily mean that you're genetically chubby....or is the term "baby fat" referred to because it's just that? I hope this makes sense. I'm just trying to deteremine how much harder I need to work at my goals and if they're, indeed, attainable. I don't carry much weight in my upper body and I don't build muscle there easily either. My lower body is not extremely overweight, but I've always had a rounded rearend and carried a bit more fat on my hips and legs. (sorry so long) Thanks for being the special person you are and hopefully helping me solve the fitness/nutrition puzzle! I'm a bit confused on what method will work best for me right now. (I have just about everything you've done on DVD already from Pure Strength to present - so please feel free to give me rotation advice if you have time).
ETA: Also, I consulted with the dietician I happen to work with and she told me how many calories I need to maintain my weight and lose weight by calculating my weight and calories needed per pound.