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    Were you bullied as a child?

    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...
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    step complication

    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...
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    Is sweat the best medicine for a cold?

    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...
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    What is it with Walmart??

    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...
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    Compilation Step Routines

    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...
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    Cathe, Is it possible to purchase the "surprise gift"

    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.
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    Unpopular opinions. Who DIDN"T puchase the Cathe new series?

    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...
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    More fast paced, complex choreography step

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

    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...
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    Women can be so mean to other women.

    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...
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    Favorite/least favorite Cathe cardio moves

    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...
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    Help! How did everyone work up to Cathe?

    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...
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    Would you have Plastic surg

    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...
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    for those who use 8" step which videos?

    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...:-)
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    Which DVD Do I Buy Next?

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

    I like GS Legs better because the order of exercises makes sense - no going back and forth. It has straightforward lower body exercises that get the job done - squats, lunges, plies, deadlifts, reverse lunges, and awesome floor work. I prefer basic, to-the-point strength workouts, so keep...
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    Can anyone suggest a circuit workout...

    I second the recs for HSC and SB/SJP. Don't forget that Cardio & Weights clocks in 60 minutes. It's my personal favorite.
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    New Instructor - Bootcamp/Kickboxing

    Try Amy Bento's A-Team Bootcamp. Amy's also working a new kickboxing workout. Check out http://www.nrgfitness.net/. Also, try Powerstrike Millenium 1 and 2. They are intense not really boot camp or high impact, but the best kickboxing workouts I've tried. Their website is...
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    Migraine heachaches! Help!

    Hi Julie. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I've had migraines for 15 years, and they're more painful than most can imagine. Most of my headaches go away if I eat a well-balanced meal and/or get some sleep. When that doesn't work, I take injectable Imitrex. Yes, that's where...
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    Cathe is going to start a Blog ....

    I almost caved and pre-ordered. Maybe I'll just sign all DH's checks over to Cathe, Amy Bento, Tracey Staehle, and Patrick Goudeau.
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