Waxing philosophical for a moment

[L Sass]

Hi all. It struck me as I was doing HSC today what a workout evolution I've come through in the last year. A year ago I only knew the Firm as my preferred workouts. I didn't discover Cathe until last Christmas.

And now while I moan about losing body fat and why doesn't this or that work, and what eating plan to follow and how can I incorporate new fitness theories into some kind of practice, and - and - and - it hit me. I have drastically changed my body in the last year. I've learned new exercises from a leader who I consider to be the best there is. I had the thrill of a lifetime to go to her gym, meet her, and workout with her and 100 other strong, fitness-minded people. I've met all of you on-line, and with the best and brightest advisors like Nancy and Carole and Sarah and Lauramax and Haydee and Kathryn and too many more to name - I have grown so much in this last year. Yep - there's always more to learn and do and incorporate, and I will. But I just wanted to share that revelation, and say thanks to all of you. You give me advice and keep me grounded. You, fellow Cathe-ites, are the best. (I'll stop the mushy stuff now)

Lorrie

 

[pixie9]

Lorrie,

Wow, I could have written your post word for word myself. I've also been with Cathe for about a year after doing the firm. I have never in my life felt stronger or more fit than I do now and I KNOW it's because of my Cathe workouts. She's pushed my fitness to a much higher level and I'm so thankful I found her.
Being a part of the Cathe boards has also been an unexpected and positive experience for me. I had no idea that there were online communities who had so much in common and were so accepting of eachother. It really is cool.

carolyn

 

[sblordita]

I'm so glad you guys can look at the past year and think you're so far foward, and so much better off than last . Not all can say that - or won't. I think that is one beautiful blessing. Please keep it up. And congratulations!!

Sara
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[belinda34]

My goal is to take a weekend up to Cathe's gym and take one of her classes. I would like to do this early next year. Are there any pre-planned trip yet? Can you let me know where to stay so that I am close to the gym? What is the visitor's fee for using the club for the weekend? Do I have to give advance notice?

Belinda

 

[nancy324]

Lorrie! How great that you can step back and see the big picture and see what you've accomplished. What a lovely post!

(Did you mean me Nancy? I really don't get to work out as much as I would like to, and all the other people you mentioned work out all the time. But I certainly do have a lot to say anyway. So, if you mean me, THANKS! :+ )

 

[L Sass]

Yes I meant you Nancy. I think your posts are so insightful and inspiring. And that's exactly what I mean - it's the array of people on these boards with such a wealth of knowledge and information - from all sorts of fields - that makes this such a fun place. As I said, I'm still working to see what works for me from an exercise and healthy diet perspective, but when I stop to think about where I was last year - it's a lightyear of difference! Thanks.

Lorrie

 

[Mckmain]

Lorrie...what a nice post! Must be a great feeling when you realize how far you have come in the last year! I think we will all learn new things constantly about fitness. Like you I have also learned so much from the knowledgable ladies on this forum. Even though I have done Cathe for it seems like many years, I still look so forward to her new workouts. Yes, she is the best......

Thank you for sharing and making me remember what an awesome Forum this is......Carole

 

[nancy324]

Well, as much as I'm sure we all appreciate the lovely compliments, Lorrie, just remember that YOU'RE the one who made those lightyears happen. Yay for you!!

I know how you feel. With all my posts it's pretty obvious that I love these forums too.