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Many thanks to all of you who have cheered me on in my quest to return to the gym. I went back tonight and took a sprint step class. While I had to walk instead of jog and missed a few combinations, overall it went well and I feel great! Thanks again for all the support! jean

I got up myt courage and went to the gym for my first class in two years and ... it was cancelled!! I had to laugh at the irony. I did stay and do some work on the elliptical and then some upper body weights. I plan on going back tomight for a class. The nice thing was I saw an...

OK- a lot nervous. I'm heading back to the gym tonight after a two year layoff- pregnancy and then laziness! I've done a few Cathe wos but I know I'm going to have to start somewhere. I'm so seriously overweight and out of shape that I have to just bite the bullet and get back there no...

Hi all- I am coming here for some advice and some kick me into gear talk! It's been almost a year since i've had my third child and I had gestational diabetes during this pregnancy. I gained an enormous amount of weight (but I did with all three) and thought I would lose most of it just like...

Here's my dilemma- I have A LOT of weight to lose (about 80-90lbs). I haven't ordered STS because I feel like it will only do me good after I've lost a large portion of the weight (which I'm really struggling with). Am I right? Or could it actually help lose weight as well as build strength...

Dear CAthe- Mostly a lurker here but I just wanted to post (and make ir real) that I have decided to make some changes in my life. As of tomorrow, I am going to start taking care of myself which includes losing weight (I am currently 220 lbs since the birth of my third child), exercising...

Hi all- I was hoping to get some advice from you wise ladies. I recently embarked on a home business career (as a scrapbook consultant) and am having some trouble developing a customer base. I have some friends who are interested but I'm really looking to expand and bring in new people. Any...

Hi all you fit people!! I am currently 12 weeks post partum and am trying to get back into shape ( I couldn't workout due to severe asthma) I have easily about 60 - 70 lbs to lose. I don't know if I should try a P90X rotation. It seems like that program is more for building muscle and...

Does anyone know why a reply wouldn't post? I've written out two replies to post-partum check in and both times the message wouldn't post. Anyway- hello to all! Jean Emily 6/22/01 David 9/20/02 Jack 4/20/07

Hello all- just wanted top post a quick note that my beautful son has arrived on Friday April 20 via c-section. Everything went well and we came home on Tuesday. I haven't been able to work out at all due to major asthma issues including being hospitalized in january for several days...

Hi all- I am a teacher in an elementary school. Recently, several cases of fifths have been diagnosed. My OB had me leave the day I found out and come in for a blood test to see if I had ever had it before. While waiting for the results, my OB has told me not to go back to work. Normally...

To all the very knowledgable mommies- is it Ok to drink caffeine free Diet Coke during pregnancy? I didn't with the frist two but recently read something that said nutra sweet was Ok in moderation. Anyone have any input? Thanks- Jean

Thanks to all the well wishers- my dr.'s appt went GREAT!! We saw a beautful, steady hearbeat and everything looked fine. I think my dh finally realized that this is for real. I was a little surprised by how emotional I felt- I thought #3 not as much excitement. Boy, was i wrong- I could...

Good evening ladies- Just wanted to check in while I can! I am headed to the dr.'s office for my first official visit- will hopefully see the hearbeat tomorrow. I was able to exercise last night using the Timesaver DVD. It seems like I am so tired at night most of the time. Anyway...

Hello ladies- I am wondering if any of you can help me with this question. Before becoming pg, my hr was always on the high side when exercising around 170 or so. Now that I'm pg, is it ok for it to still go that high since that was what it was before or is there some other number I should...

Hello ladies- just found out we're expecting #3! This is a bit of a surprise (although I am thrilled!!). I am going to try to keep up with my workouts this time. The last two times around I wasn't able to workout like I would have liked. Anyway, just wanted to say hello- big congrats to...

Hi all- I ws hoping some of you could help me out. I was wondering if someone can epxlain what "clean eating" means. I realize that it means no "junk" but does it also mean chicken and salads or does it mean no meat or does it mean no pretzels or processed foods? Should I be trying to eat a...

Hi Cathe, I hope you are taking it easy and resting up!! Anyway, here's my question. About 9 weeks ago I began working with a trainer because nothing I seemed to be doing was effective in trms of losing weight. In one of our first sessions, she did a meatbolism check and found that I...

Hi all, I'm about to begin my first (ok second but didn't stick to the first) BFL challenge. I would love to use Cathe for my workouts but was wondering if anyone did this and which workouts did you use? Also how were the results? I'm starting off pretty bad with weighing close to 180 lbs...

Hi Cathe- I'm such a big fan and have been recommending you to everyone who will listen. I have never been able to stay motivated before and I thank you for being so terrific and helping me stay on track. I still have about 30lbs to lose but it's more about my eating than exercising at this...