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I have been training like crazy for an upcoming half marathon. I've been dealing with injury and have finally gotten totally burned out. I have NO desire to run. My rotation used to include 4 runs, 2 bike/spins, 2 upper body, 1 floorwork, 3 abs, and yoga. Some days were 2-3 hour workout...

I've been reading a lot here on nutrition. Many have or are working on giving up sugar or caffeine. I am always so afraid of getting hooked on caffeine. Thankfully coffee makes me gag, but I love Pepsi. I allow myself one a day, and don't always want one. So, I'm doing good staying...

Two questions here: 1. Is there a way to test your metabolism that tells you how many calories you burn a day at rest? I know there are equations for figuring out your base, but wouldn't everyone's be different? 2. When looking at the charts to figure out one's activity level what...

I noticed at VF on the birthday thing that you are having a birthday today! That means its been two years since you started working out with Cathe! Have a wonderful day! Andrea

I haven't posted much here lately, but some of the old-timers may remember me. I'm anxiously awaiting my Cathe DVD's! This was my first half marathon and I was using it as a long run in my marathon training. I plan on doing RocknRoll Arizona in January. This race started at the Ranch and...

I met DebbieH on this board and eventually ended up teaching aerobics for her company. We had never even met as she lives across the country from me! Well her and her husband decided to take a trip to Vegas so we hooked up! We picked them up outside their hotel and went to the Cheesecake...

It's $2.35 in my town and the cheapest I've seen it in Vegas is $1.88. Andrea

Squats, lunges, and step ups all make my knees crackle and they sometimes are sore for a day afterwards. I mimicked the B&TR movement on my stability ball and there was no crackling. I'm wondering if this might be a better way for me to work my lower body. Do the quads get worked with this...

I kept up with interest, Aimee's preparation for her figure competition. As I was reading my M&F Hers this month I started to wonder...When a competitor diets down to a low body fat is it the no carbs and low fat that is helping her get lean, or the decrease in calories? What I mean is, if...

I usually only do cardio 3-4 times a week at 30-60 minutes a session. Would doing 5-6 cardio sessions a week with varying times increase my cardio capacity? I've been working out for years and have never mastered an Imax without mods. I'm wondering if it is because I'm not putting in...

I'd like to see 1) Another kickboxing video. 2) More ab work on the stability ball (not a whole video) 3) A spinning video...except that if you were a spinning instructor we would probably know it! Andrea P.S. I also love Boot Camp, but it's probably too soon for another one.

Hi Debra, I know you have been training for your second half-marathon. I'd love to hear a report. I was thinking it was in January? Andrea

I have had some lower back pain for about a week now. I've had it on and off since I was in highschool (27 now). It always happened after I jumped wrong and went away after a few days rest. For the last month I've had days where it would hurt, and others where I was fine. But last Saturday...

Is there any nutritional difference between the whole wheat flour I buy at the store vs. the kind I grind out of wheat berries? Andrea

1. I usually throw some soy protein powder into my smoothies when I make them, or sometimes make one with soymilk. I thought I was getting some benefits, but then read something somewhere (can't remember what it was or where), but it was saying soy was not so good. Anyone want to enlighten...

For those of you who "know" me I have been training for a half marathon. It is taking a huge pride-swallowing, but I'm quitting. I have been hurting in a bad way after all my runs (only 3/week). It has been miserably cold and windy. I don't look forward to my runs. I have been wanting to...

I don't know how often you visit VF, but I posted a running question in General Discussion over there that I'd love to get your opinion on. I thought I might get more feedback, so posted it at VF. If you have the time... Andrea

Hi, You have more experience at long runs so I have some Q's for you. 1. When you use a PowerBar do you just take one bite every 15 min? 2. Also, do I need to use Gatorade on runs over an hour, or would water be sufficient if I have my PowerBar? 3. On any run my calves get real tight...

I can't quite make up my mind. I am trying to decide if I want to get a LeapPad for my Kindergartner for Christmas. Our school is not the best, and while we work on letters sounds and names at home I would like to use the LeapPad during times that I can't be doing it with him. I also think it...

I was actually surprised that they had done it so early. I would think that definitely means VHS by Christmas. I can dream that the DVD's will make it too. I wish they were talking more! If I remember right, after CTX was done filming all kinds of pics were posted? Anyone know? And I know...