Recent content by RBurke

Thanks for your response. I do Cathe's lower body pyramid once a week. On most days I do something like jogging, walking, riding my bike or lifting. I do have a desk job though. I sit most of the day. I do cardio about 4 times a week. Weight work consists of the cathe tapes and exercises...

Hi everyone. I have an issue and would like advice. I am a long time Cathe fan and I try to work out regularly. I am 30 years old. My problem is my legs. Trust me when I say that I am not over reacting. My legs look I am 60. I am fairly thin. I don't need to lose weight but my legs have...

I think seeing your doctor is a good idea. However, I would caution you to be very careful with medications. I allowed myself to become a guinea pig with a whole round of sleep medications, anti-depressants and other drugs that were supposed to help me. Some of them work in the short term...

Hi. I've had bouts of insomnia for more than 4 years now. I've learned a lot about it through these years. I had a terrible time dealing with it at first because I stressed myself out over it so much. The best advice I can give to you is to not worry about it. I used to worry that I would...

I've suffered from insomnia for about 4 years now. There have been times when it was more severe than others. I have to take medicaiton sometimes. When I was at my worst of the insomnia, I lost weight. I've read the same articles about insomnia and weight gain but it had the opposite effect...

Hi all. About 6 weeks ago, I switched from slow and heavy type lifting to an endurance rotation which involves doing lighter weight and more reps. I noticed after the 2nd week that my elbows were a little bothersome but nothing major. The next week I did plank exercises for my core muscles...

I don't like winter very much either. Fortunately, I live in the deep south and it isn't winter here by any stretch. It finally turned a little cool and the high today is 70. It felt cold this morning to me. Brrr! Fifty degrees feels cold to me. The only good thing about winter is that I...

Here's what I love about Cathe... With all the talk about infertility and so many women having difficulties after 30, I often think of Cathe and how well she has handled two pregnancies while remaining fit but also being totally committed to her children. She has had two children in her...

Well, I don't believe I have started menopause (I am 29) but I do have a lot of experience with insomnia. My insomnia is strictly a learned habit or anxiety I guess. However, that doesnt' help it go away all the same. I've learned a few things about it. First of all, acceptance of it was key...

I was doing the inverted V exercise you mentioned. Thanks for the link. That is wonderful. I would like to see the main page of that link so I could look at all the exercises for all parts of the body. If you could post that, it would be great. I was doing it right after all. Thanks again.

Hello all. I am currently doing a rotation where I do most of my weight work at the gym. I was wondering if you all use the lower back machines at the gym. I am trying to get my lower back and abs really strong because I am planning to try to get pregnant soon. Previously, I've done the plank...

Hello ladies. I plan to try to get pregnant starting in October. I am getting off the pill now as my doctor said I should have at least two cycless before trying. I am excited and terrified all at the same time. I am getting older so I decided that we should start thinking about it. Little...

My favorite jeans are Ralph Lauren "Saturday Jeans". They are low rise but not too tight. They came in different lengths. They have a full leg but not flared. I also got some boot cut jeans from Lands End that I like. I hate shopping for jeans and bathing suits. I feel your pain.

RE: Don't forget the BBB! You must be a Lord of the Rings fan! Me too! My husband just recently got the Celtic Knot in his ankle. We just got our first about a week ago. Darn things are itching us to death. Lotion helps tremendously though. Good advice on the BBB thing.

Hello. I am so sorry to hear of your break-up. I can't say that I've had a break up but I've had a shocking loss lately. I got laid off from my job. It was totally unexpected and hurtful. I keep playing it over and over in my head. It is difficult for me to want to work out and I can...