Towards the end of my pregnancy with my second son in 2008 I weighed 220 pounds. As my due date was approaching, I realized that having gained 50 pounds I was going to have to do something to get the weight off this time around. I thought of Cathe.
I had seen Cathe years ago on Fit TV. Her workouts always seemed so intense and advanced. I wondered how she could lift such heavy weights, including a barbell, and have such a sleek physique. She looked so strong and healthy, and yet not bulky. I never thought I could do her workouts. I wanted to, but I was intimidated.
After having her in my mind for about a month after I gave birth, I found her website online. I looked through her selection of dvds and decided to try the beginner dvd, Basic Step and Body Fusion. I bought the dvd along with the resistance band. It arrived soon after I ordered it and I had to wait patiently for my six week post-partum appointment to give it a try. After doing the first workout, winded and so out of shape, I was hooked. I started doing Basic Step three times a week, then four. After about a month, I worked my way up to Body Fusion. Soon after that I started using the resistance band workouts on the dvd. I admit, I became frustrated because the weight came off so s-l-o-w-l-y. I lost maybe two or three pounds a month the first few months, but I kept at it.
You see, there is something about Cathe that I haven’t found in any other trainer. She is motivating and challenging, kind and
tough, strong and feminine. She is the whole package. Working out with her, as challenging as it is (and it is challenging) is FUN!
I soon wanted more. I bought Supersets and Push and Pull. I just used my dumbells with these as I did not have a barbell (yet). I then boot Boot Camp and Muscle Endurance. I started running for cardio days, but then as that became a bit boring, I bought Body Max 2, Low Max and Low Impact Circuit, which helped me to take off even more weight and get more toned. In addition, when my birthday came I asked for a barbell.
I am now doing what I never thought I could. I train using heavy weights just like Cathe and I love every minute of it.
I started working out with Cathe to lose the weight, but she gave me so much more than that. Yes, I lost the baby weight (and then some) I now weigh 155 pounds, and for someone who is 5’9″ and weighed 170 BEFORE having kids, I am ecstatic about it. I fit into clothes tha tI never thought I would ever be able to wear. However, the weight is not even important to me anymore. I am STRONG! I have muscles, real muscles in my arms, stomach and legs. I can lift my four-year-old in one arm, hold my baby in the other and walk without any problem. I took my children to Sesame Place this summer and I climbed the ropes obstacle with my son with no problem. Other parents were huffing and puffing, I was laughing and ready to do it again when we finished. I feel amazing. I have been working out with Cathe for over a year now, and even though I have yet to meet her (I intend to go to a road show one day) I feel such a deep sense of gratitude.
Cathe, you truly changed my life in more ways than I could count. The impact you have had on me, I am a better mother and wife because of you. you have helped me reach my weight-loss goal and so much more!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
