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I have been holding out for a while, too. Finally we made a 14 inch, multi-purpose bench out of wood for muscle work. Recently Dunham's has been having good sales on the one like Cathe uses. They had been $99 for a long time. I got two for $59 each --(My husband uses them too)--- and then...

Kelly, Your goal to keep an exercise journal is a good one. Last year I did the same. I bought a calendar book that is in the month-at-a-glance format. This is where I keep track. I put a star on the days that I really worked up a good sweat and kept it up for an hour or more. I found that...

This is a big issue at my house! I have so many tapes, that I had to give some away and sell some at a rummage sale because I was so embarrassed! (Not to mention they were TOO EASY)!! Then what did I do,,,Buy more, of course! My husband was kind of complaining, so I took him to GOLD's gym to...

Wow! It sounds like everyone had great weeks! It is so hard to find the time to exercise to the intensity that kicks the muscles in! This week I had 4 great workouts. As with many others I have noticed that life got in the way! Monday- 40 minutes hitting and kicking the heavy bag, Weight...

Stacey I really like that tape! In my opinion it is not better or worse...just different. The focus is on mixing cardio with the weights, whereas Cathe tends to keeep them separate. It is good to do early in the morning, when you don't really have more than an hour. I find that the aerobic...

I think that most men aren't as superficial as the media tries to portray them. Anybody with any sense can see that the Ally look is not healthy!

Have you tried lowering the impact to keep one foot on the floor at all times? I am not sure if I have shin splints, but any hight impact/non step aerobics bothers my knees and shins. When I do MIC, sometimes I jump rope during the parts where she bounces repeatedly on one leg, other times I...

RE: Impressive Reina I have my own free weights at home. The weight I can lift varies, depending on what type of workout I am doing, etc. I find lately that my goal is not to lift the maximum I can, but to stick to a plan that will allow me to do enough reps and sets that I cannot possibly...

I forgot to add...If the fitness clubs can't make you feel bad about yourself, then they will not be able to keep you for a customer! Instead of investing tons of money in them, have you considered a home gym? Furthermore...Have you considered joining Karate? I train in Shotokan. It teaches...

Key words..."I am comfortable with my body type..." If you are happy with what you have, don't fight to change it. I have a completely opposite body type...bulky and strong. I can lift more than any woman I know. I can out lift my husband on lower body work. Even the guys at karate are...

I have a question... Just how much carbs do you eat in a day? I was told by my doctor that they make you FAT. So I thought I would try to cut down a few months ago. I got very tired, weak and SICK! I didn't have enough energy to exercise even. I was physically hungry shortly after eating...

RE: Hey Karen! I think I got some of your sun today! It was wonderful. For the first time in over a week, I felt the sun's warmth through the car window! I am a teacher...so we got 4 days off from school so we could shovel the cold stuff! Thanks for the sun! Karen

Hello Everyone. I just love this time of year! I feel so motivated to work out and do healthy things. Yesterday I decided to give up the sugar pop for a while. The last time I did it, I lasted for almost a full year! (Today was day one--a success!) Michele...Seems you are hooked on...

Hello Everybody in fitness land! I hope everyone in the midwest has recovered from all the shoveling--and those of you in sunnier states, well, just put your face in the sunshine and think of us colder citizens! I have to make fun of my husband and myself. On Friday nights, normal people go...

Great Job!!

My husband and I have always worked out together...but it has usually been karate related, as that is how we met. Lately I have been doing my cardio tapes and lifting weights. He was being a smart aleck, and decided to join me for Cathe's Maximum Intensity Strength. He started out giggling...

RE: Thank you, Susan Wow....I didn't mean to cause such a controversy! I really was speaking in general terms--not aimed at anyone in particular! I am very sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings. That was not my intention. I teach grade 3. I already hear my students talk about people's weights...

Does your father realize how much his words hurt you? He needs to be told! I am sure he loves you dearly, and doesn't mean to sound so mean. I think that it is normal to gain a bit of weight right after marriage. (Stinks to be average!) Mine went up because I had major surgery and had to...

I am new to this board. I really enjoy reading the posts, recipes and support everyone has to offer. I am disturbed, however at some of the comments I read that people make about their body and weight. Not everyone was made to be a size 6 or below. I used to think this way about myself--that...

First Timer Hello Everyone. This is my first time checking in with your energetic group, although I have been lurking for a while. It is great to see that I am not the only one who enjoys a good work out 6-7 days a week! Most of my friends and family think I am crazy! My base activity is...