Recent content by frances

what were your order numbers?

I ordered, then cancelled, stupidly thinking that I had enough and should be a grown-up about it. Of course, later I caved and re-ordered. So ended up spending more AND losing my place in line! My number is 6801! x( Has anyone with a number even close to that received shipping notice?

I think I'm going to get one made by Apollo with "bluewave" light. I think I can use my pre-tax flexible health care spending account dollars since I got a note from my doctor. And Costco sells it for $149, which isn't so bad in pre-tax dollars. I'll let you know how it works.

I WOULD love to go to a tanning salon, but my dermatologist would probably have me involuntarily committed. ;) Light therapy lamps screen the harmful UVA and UVB rays, supposedly offering the benefits of sunlight on mental state without posing a risk to skin. I'll still be butt pasty white...

Has anyone tried light therapy to beat winter blues? If so, what kind of lamp did you buy? There's so much contradictory info about the best type (full vs. broad spectrum vw. bluewave technology). Any insight would be appreciated before I make this big purchase. Thank you! Frances

Although now I buy only DVDs, I have yet to replace my older tapes with DVDs. As much as I love DVDs, it seems silly to buy a workout I already own. But if the older workouts were re-released with all the fancy premixes and combos, well that would be impossible to resist. I don't know if it's...

Hi everyone! I was curious about whether anyone has tried this diet? If so, can you share your experience? Thanks in advance!

Do you have a Dick's near you? They have a good selection of hex dummbells, including 12's.

for those of you who have preordered the high step from Cathe, do you know how much the S & H will be?

Me too! I hadn't done these workouts in a while until pulling them off the shelf last week. Of all of Cathe's workouts, this series works my upper body the most completely. I especially love the shoulders and triceps. Hmmm, maybe I need to upgrade to DVD . . .

Does anyone know if sporting good stores sell risers separately? I know Cathe is selling them but I would like to be able to run out and pick them up right away if I decide that I need them. I just can't seem to get that high step off my mind . . .

I'm so glad this topic came up. I am fairly tall (5'8") with longish legs. For now, I use the rubbermaid step (which is about 13.5") and I never feel like my butt works hard enough. It feels like the work is mostly in my quads. It makes sense that a 14" step would work someone who is 5'2"...

Anybody have recommendations for substitutes for Circuit Max, Cardio Kicks, or CTX Kickbox? I have the Intensity, PS, and SH series, as well as Body Max, MIS, LL, Imax I, and Cardio Hits DVD. I think it is fairly easy to find something to substitute for the straight cardio or weights workouts...

I was wondering the same thing. It's confusing because I have also heard that doing cardio after weights makes it harder for the body to start the recovery process so critical to building muscle. I wonder if Cathe has any opinions about this . . . :-)

Thanks, Julie. I was just concerned in case Cathe intended some of the cardios to be more intense than others. Maybe I'll substitute 5 intervals of IMAX II for Step & Intervals . . . That's always fun. . . :D