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I was bullied - very badly. Only recently have the scars receded. My parents moved from Southern California to a small town in Missouri when I was 11. I was skinny, weak, and unfortunately pretty - that gave me a big "target" stamp in the middle of my forehead. Those small-town girls...

You didn't mention what workouts you've tried, so I'll just say what worked for me. Many will tell you to start with Basic Step, but I began with Step Heat. You can find it on DVD - The Classics Vol. 1. Then I worked on Step Jam and Step Fit. These older workouts gave me a great preview of...

Just thought I'd add my two cents... I'm an instructor, and we tell everyone not to work out if it's below the neck. Marie, you are correct...you shouldn't work out with chest congestion. If it's just a cold, we say listen to your body. Many times breaking a sweat will speed your...

I'm with Beavs. My opinion is that Walmart is managed by sniveling weasels. But that's just my opinion. If anyone else wants to shop there, I promise not to insult you. Yes, Target has a money-sucking way about it. I also love K-Mart, which kept me on a budget until I discovered...

I'm all over this request! But I have to add, can we have the finished step routines from Power Max? Or just all of the Cardio Hits? Sometimes I can't wait to head straight to the finished product. That works for SB and RS, but I'd love to see it with the older workouts. Again, Power...

RE: I'd like to explain... Cathe, thank you for a thoughtful, dignified response. There are many who disagree, and I respect their opinion too. But you gave a wonderful explanation.

RE: Unpopular opinions. Who DIDN I didn't order because I have so many Cathe's and just need some variety. Don't get me wrong, she's wonderful! But these seemed more basic and sporty, and I was ready for new moves. I will probably get her next step workout and boxing series if they're not...

Yes, I'm with Linda. More complex choreography step, please?

Sara, You are absolutely right to be angry. Withholding food as punishment is abuse. Enough said. Since you have had two conversations with the principal, call the superintendant. Tell him/her that this is inappropriate and must be stopped. End by saying that, if this happens again...

Hi Monica, It's true that most women are jealous, or just don't get the working out thing. They think losing or maintaining your weight is too much work, so it's easier to turn their noses up at us. What bothers me is that I'm an instructor and I get similar treatment from some...

Favorites: Box Lunge Pendulum Across 1/4 Hop Turn Ricochet, Double Ricochet, or Up-Back Over-Face-In-Over Mambo, Cha-Cha, Pivot, Reverse Mambo - anything dancy! 6-count Turnstep 6-count Mambo Back-Kick-Front-Kick drill in KPC Knee-Front Kick-Side Kick-Cross Punch drill in Kickbox...

Hi! I started working out with Cathe just over a year ago and went through the same thing. High Step Circuit is excellent after Basic Step; if you can do even part of this, you're on your way. Remember that you don't have to match Cathe's weight in any of her strength workouts. I used to...

I had my nose done and my top teeth are veneers. Neither procedure was fun, but it was my choice. As for results, I'm still me, only better! All the lunges and clean eating in the world won't take away my genetic tendency to have fat thighs. If I decide to have liposuction, nobody will...

RE: for those who use 8 Wow, you ladies are awesome. If I even look at 8 inches, my knees scream at me. If it wasn't for hopping on the step, I'd never get a decent workout. Of course, for Cathe that's no problem...:-)

Rhythmic Step is mostly low impact if you like step choreography. It's harder than Low Max, but so much fun!