Guest guest Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I live in ville And my son is 21 months and has had the fevers since he was 13 months or so . It took a little while for me to notice a pattern. He had fevers every 24 days or so fevering as high has 105.5 for 4-6 days. Mouth sores and generally feeling badly (mostly when the fever is over 103). I also got the run around then I put my foot down and he first was tested for cyclic neutropenia 1 blood draw a week for 4 weeks than I saw a specialist at Emory Children's center a Dr. Koburenski she is a immunology doctor. I went in there and she knew exactly what was wrong with him (all the other doctors just looked at me confused) the number is (404) 778-2400 that is the main number just ask for her. Good Luck I hope this helps Write me back tell me how it goes. E-mail in private and I will give you my number if you want to talk in more detail bye now ville Ga mother of Kaden (3) and Landon 21mo michele sawyer <mmsawyer2001@...> wrote: I really need some help. My daughter Caitlyn is 11. I can trace the fevers for 6 years. I too have been getting " Its a virus. " My boys never have it. We finally changed peds and got a referal to an ID dr. The ID dr said that he really did not see a need to see her. I cried all the way home when I received this message from my voicemail. Caitlyn has the exact symptoms of your children. She gets the metallic breath, Fevers as high as 104.5 that last 4-5 days, Ulcers on her throat (strep is negative). Abd pain, but no vomiting. I live in the Atlanta area and would love to hear who anybody goes to see. How do I help my baby? Michele --------------------------------- Get your email and see which of your friends are online - Right on the new .com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 tough call -how much is teenage defiancy and whether it is or not how to deal - unfortunately I don't have advice all under 7 here- I'm sure others will jump in soon - I just know it sounded like me (not an abusive) but a very " obsessive " relationship all about him in H.S (no OCD here though)so that's why I say hard to tell - welcome -good luck- sorry I'm not helpful also I'm not in the area but try the OCF website eileen Quoting MELANIE FARRISH <mfarrish@...>: > MELANIE FARRISH <mfarrish@...> wrote: > I have a daughter that is 17 years old and was > recently diagnosed with OCD. She has been going to > therapy since June. Although I believe she is getting > along well with her therapist - things are not going > well at home. Her therapist recently moved to NC (I > am in Virgina) and is coming every other Sunday back > to Virginia and seeing her. She was also seeing a > Psychiatrist in Lynchburg, but I did not feel that the > Psychiatrist was taking any time with her - she has > been on Zoloft (50) and it may be helping the OCD some > - but her anxiety level is off the charts. Her > obsession unforunately these days is with a 16 year > old boy that is abusive (he has his own family issues) > and she is completely out of control when it comes to > him. Everything revolves around him. > > Both my husband and I are at the point of exhaustion. > We don't have any faith in our parenting skills at > this point and are at our wits end. I cannot get her > to go see another psychiatrist and she doesn't want to > see another therapist. She is extremely defiant and > we don't know where to turn. She is suppose to meet > with her therapist tomorrow. Our plans are to come to > the meeting (she doesn't know this) if she did she > probably wouldn't go. Is there anyone in or near the > Farmville, Virginia area that does OCD therapy. If > that person could also help with the medication it > would be wonderful. I have not had much success > working with two different people. She is a senior in > high school and won't graduate if she misses to much > school. The boy she is obssessed with is also in her > school. > > Help! any suggestions!!!!!!!!! > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Music Unlimited > Access over 1 million songs. > http://music./unlimited > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 We brought our therapist to the meetings. We also had a neurodevelopmental eval done (insurance should pay for this for you under general health) - and brought the eval with me. Read up as much as possible what your son's diagnoses and symptoms are and formulate an argument on paper for further testing or classification based upon how these diagnoses and symptoms affect his ability to learn when you request a child study team eval or re-eval. Request that the special ed supervisor for the district attend and relay your experiences or frustrations if necessary. They will know that you mean business. Also, bring in some literature that speaks to your son's needs for more support in school. If you need more help, e mail me. Might also want to check out some other like Sped Law, ect that deal with the IEP or special ed processes. Bonnie > > Our son has OCD and slight ADD. We are having trouble with the school. > They are doing everything to convince us of course that he is fine, and > have gone so far as to call him a " spoiled child " , who only likes being in > special classes because he can gloat to the other kids. GIVE me A BREAK! > He is in speech and adaptive PE but that will go nowhere to pull him out of > the dive he is in do to the school's refusal to address the issue. > > We have a 504 plan that is not being upheld. Now that we are more in the > know, we tend to notice we are being treated less and less kindly. > > We need an Advocate. We need someone to accompany us to the meetings that > know all the loop holes that the school is trying to shovel on us. Where > can we find such a person, organization, in the Southern CA area? PLEASE > HELP! Our boy's Psychiatrist has referred us to one group, but they are > way too expensive. Because this is a " Mental Disorder " our insurance > covers very little. ANY ideas? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 Hi , I am sorry for your pain, I do know how you feel. My son is 17, high school senior dropout because of OCD. First of all, the 50mg dose of Zoloft will not begin to help OCD. That is way too little. My son was taking 200mg per day and IT NEVER HELPED HIM. After 10 days in the hospital and being changed to 100mg of Anafranil per day he is finally having some good days. As far as defiance, I wondered that about my son as well, but some very caring people here asked me was he defiant before OCD struck and I had to say no. Unless you have some OCD issues yourself you cannot understand what these kids go thru. Try to relax, take the pressure/expectations off your daughter and remember school will be there next year when she is better. Tell her you only want her well and therapy alone will not do it. Has she been on any other meds? Does the med DR she sees for RX have experience with OCD? Good Luck! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Sorry to hear it is so rough right now - I can't help but wanted to send you a cyber hug {{{ HUG }}} Take care Jaxx (New Zealand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 what are you like at data entry? lots of places apparently require people to do this, and its as easy to do it at home as in the workplace with the right system. other alternatives are something like avon where you leave a catalogue and come back and collect it and the order later. Also i would ring some employment agencies in your area to see if they can come up with any ideas for you/ cheers Jewellyhamptonta <tondalaya@...> wrote: Good Evening, I am a mother of twins that have autism. I am a full time employee outside of my home and at this point I am looking for something so that I can work from home and be able to contribute to my household. If anyone on this message group knows of any companies where you can work from home or business opportunities please email directly. I am at my wits end. Also, I live in Pittsburgh. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Have you looked at Sansone's walkaerobics workouts? I've only tried a couple so far but I like them because the movements are so simple even a complete klutz like me can do them without tripping over myself (most of the time anyway). She has beginner videos and more advanced ones. I've been doing the beginner ones and am ready for intermediate or advanced (faster, some with weights or resistance bands, bigger movements). Many people have lost lots of weight with her videos. She's very sincere and encouraging but some people find her a little too sweet or goofy or something. I think she's great though! www.lesliesansone.com. help I truly want to lose weight but I want a workout that will work for me. I just want a nice slow workout to start so thats why I thought of but anyone will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Lucas wrote: > I truly want to lose weight but I want a workout that will work for > me. I just want a nice slow workout to start so thats why I thought of > but anyone will do. have you tried leslie sansone walk away the pounds? :*carolyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 If you like dancing, try the bellydance for fitness workouts. They are short and fun. I also like Crunch: Fat Burning Dance Party and I see there are tons of dancy workouts. Try looking at http://www.collagevideo.com/ and typing dance in the search window and you will see a ton of them. And you can preview them there (well 60 seconds of them lol) I also like to use ballet type workouts for strength training. You’d be amazed how sore you can get from it even if you lift weights. My favorite is the New York City Ballet Workout. At that same site you can also search for what you are looking for by your level and type of exercise you want. If you take a look there and ask here about what interests you, maybe someone will have tried it and can let you know how they liked it. That’s what I usually do lol (peeking at dancey workouts the dance off the inches ones look cheesy but fun) Oh I like the Yoga Booty Ballet workouts too and they are sort of dancy and yoga-like in one. Really enjoyable. And Turbo Jam is sort of dancey and kickboxy and super fun. You can look at these at www.beachbody.com Lucas wrote: > I truly want to lose weight but I want a workout that will work for > me. I just want a nice slow workout to start so thats why I thought of > but anyone will do. ,___ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.5/616 - Release Date: 1/4/2007 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.5/616 - Release Date: 1/4/2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 We have realized through the years that our son CRAVES deep sensory pressure in his jaw area. Alot of the time he bites his own hand --- not really bites as he never bleeds -- but he presses his hand and fingers REALLY hard into his mouth/teeth. But he also LOVES to "chin" us in the arms, back, head, etc. --- never hard enough to leave bruises -- but like I said you can tell he just craves the pressure. We have tried thera-tubes, etc for him to chew on to get that sensory stimulation -- but actually what he likes best are those plastic dog bone toys ( I know -- this may be gross, but we got a new puppy and soon realized that the plastic toys were disappearing and yes, our son had them!! -- oh course, I cleaned them up real good and they are now his for whenever he needs to "chew"). He also likes to chew on his toothbrush sometimes -- which is actually good for his teeth and gums, so we let him do that too. Or, you can get a pillow and place it between your arm, shoulder, wherever and hug your son tight and let him "chin" into the pillow. You could also try deep joint compressions in his hands/wrist area --- that could possibly help with the hitting?? I don't know about that one --- good luck!! Lou Help Do any of your ASD kids press their chin as hard as they can on your arm, back or anything close? I thought this was a behavior when my child was mad. He use to run up to me and just press his chin as hard as he could on my arm. I am wondering. From out of no where he is pressing his chin and I have all the bruises to prove it. What can I do? Any help is appreciated. He also is hitting me as he walks by...Thanks Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Great advice; I thought I was the only one dealing with this hitting and chewing everything up, including the TELEPHONE CORD and my ALARM CLOCK cord....no phone and late for school.... AND shoe laces AND MY MOUSE CORD!!! Its like having a new puppy in the house; not kidding -- -- L. Hewatt " Whoever survives a test, whatever it may be, must tell his story. That is his duty. " Elie Wiesel " Only the really plain people know about love - the very fascinating ones try so hard to create an impression that they soon exhaust their talents. " ~~Katharine Hepburn We have realized through the years that our son CRAVES deep sensory pressure in his jaw area. Alot of the time he bites his own hand --- not really bites as he never bleeds -- but he presses his hand and fingers REALLY hard into his mouth/teeth. But he also LOVES to "chin" us in the arms, back, head, etc. --- never hard enough to leave bruises -- but like I said you can tell he just craves the pressure. We have tried thera-tubes, etc for him to chew on to get that sensory stimulation -- but actually what he likes best are those plastic dog bone toys ( I know -- this may be gross, but we got a new puppy and soon realized that the plastic toys were disappearing and yes, our son had them!! -- oh course, I cleaned them up real good and they are now his for whenever he needs to "chew"). He also likes to chew on his toothbrush sometimes -- which is actually good for his teeth and gums, so we let him do that too. Or, you can get a pillow and place it between your arm, shoulder, wherever and hug your son tight and let him "chin" into the pillow. You could also try deep joint compressions in his hands/wrist area --- that could possibly help with the hitting?? I don't know about that one --- good luck!! Lou Help Do any of your ASD kids press their chin as hard as they can on your arm, back or anything close? I thought this was a behavior when my child was mad. He use to run up to me and just press his chin as hard as he could on my arm. I am wondering. From out of no where he is pressing his chin and I have all the bruises to prove it. What can I do? Any help is appreciated. He also is hitting me as he walks by...Thanks Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hi Everyone, I hear what you guys are going through and I have my share of stories, but what do you do to discipline? I keep redirecting over and over and over and over and it just isn't working. We aren't rich and can't afford to buy new furniture just because he wants to eat it. Now he is eating the blinds. Our home is a wreck. What do you do??? Thanks, Help Do any of your ASD kids press their chin as hard as they can on your arm, back or anything close? I thought this was a behavior when my child was mad. He use to run up to me and just press his chin as hard as he could on my arm. I am wondering. From out of no where he is pressing his chin and I have all the bruises to prove it. What can I do? Any help is appreciated. He also is hitting me as he walks by...Thanks Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Bored stiff? Loosen up...Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hi Everyone, I hear what you guys are going through and I have my share of stories, but what do you do to discipline? I keep redirecting over and over and over and over and it just isn't working. We aren't rich and can't afford to buy new furniture just because he wants to eat it. Now he is eating the blinds. Our home is a wreck. What do you do??? Thanks, Help Do any of your ASD kids press their chin as hard as they can on your arm, back or anything close? I thought this was a behavior when my child was mad. He use to run up to me and just press his chin as hard as he could on my arm. I am wondering. From out of no where he is pressing his chin and I have all the bruises to prove it. What can I do? Any help is appreciated. He also is hitting me as he walks by...Thanks Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Bored stiff? Loosen up...Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 here's my take on discipline...if one can train the most difficult of dogs (in 95% of cases), then our kids who are brighter than most give credit can learn right/wrong thru repetion of correcting the behavoir and positive reinforcers. which is the basis behind dog obediance training. yes it much more physcially and emotionally demanding on us as parents with our kids. it involves setting lots of concrete rules and enforcing them 100% of the time. our kids can find the loophole in any form of discipline. once they find there can be a loophole, it becomes an obsessive, compulsive battle of the wills to find it again. and we all know how some of our kids take OCD to extreme. that said, we used the book, 123 magic as a guide. today at 5yo (we started at 2yo when nonverbal with the method), i get compliments on his behavior when in public. (at home, he knows the loopholes and how tired mommy can be, so i get much more of the discipline issues from him). anyhow, hope this helps...and i know all will not agree with me. that is ok too. we all know our kids better than anyone!! so do what works best for your family and your sanity!! hugs > > Hi Everyone, > > I hear what you guys are going through and I have my share of stories, but what do you do to discipline? I keep redirecting over and over and over and over and it just isn't working. We aren't rich and can't afford to buy new furniture just because he wants to eat it. Now he is eating the blinds. Our home is a wreck. What do you do??? > > Thanks, > > > > Help > > > > Do any of your ASD kids press their chin as hard as they can on your > arm, back or anything close? I thought this was a behavior when my > child was mad. He use to run up to me and just press his chin as hard > as he could on my arm. I am wondering. From out of no where he is > pressing his chin and I have all the bruises to prove it. What can I > do? Any help is appreciated. He also is hitting me as he walks > by...Thanks > > > > > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love > (and love to hate): TV's Guilty Pleasures list. > http://tv./collections/265 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 here's my take on discipline...if one can train the most difficult of dogs (in 95% of cases), then our kids who are brighter than most give credit can learn right/wrong thru repetion of correcting the behavoir and positive reinforcers. which is the basis behind dog obediance training. yes it much more physcially and emotionally demanding on us as parents with our kids. it involves setting lots of concrete rules and enforcing them 100% of the time. our kids can find the loophole in any form of discipline. once they find there can be a loophole, it becomes an obsessive, compulsive battle of the wills to find it again. and we all know how some of our kids take OCD to extreme. that said, we used the book, 123 magic as a guide. today at 5yo (we started at 2yo when nonverbal with the method), i get compliments on his behavior when in public. (at home, he knows the loopholes and how tired mommy can be, so i get much more of the discipline issues from him). anyhow, hope this helps...and i know all will not agree with me. that is ok too. we all know our kids better than anyone!! so do what works best for your family and your sanity!! hugs > > Hi Everyone, > > I hear what you guys are going through and I have my share of stories, but what do you do to discipline? I keep redirecting over and over and over and over and it just isn't working. We aren't rich and can't afford to buy new furniture just because he wants to eat it. Now he is eating the blinds. Our home is a wreck. What do you do??? > > Thanks, > > > > Help > > > > Do any of your ASD kids press their chin as hard as they can on your > arm, back or anything close? I thought this was a behavior when my > child was mad. He use to run up to me and just press his chin as hard > as he could on my arm. I am wondering. From out of no where he is > pressing his chin and I have all the bruises to prove it. What can I > do? Any help is appreciated. He also is hitting me as he walks > by...Thanks > > > > > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love > (and love to hate): TV's Guilty Pleasures list. > http://tv./collections/265 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Michele: I, also, redirect over and over (and over and over). We aren't rich either. (I haven't been able to work in 4 years, which has cut our annual income by more than half!) I have hung shelves in every room, presently 12" from the ceiling (he got old enough to climb). I tell my husband that if we have to go any higher with things (electronics equipment, etc.), we will have our stuff in the attic! Even certain toys, he has to ask for and can only have when I am able to provide CONSTANT supervision. If he uses the item inappropriately, he loses the item and "we will try it again later." The only exception is his AAC device. (How can you take away a child's voice?) We have built a special frame for it, which allows him "use access" ONLY. He keep asking for "full access." I try it periodically with CONSTANT supervision, and when he is inappropriate with it, the frame goes back on and I tell him "we will try it again later and see if you can use it in an appropriate manner." We had to buy a cordless telephone and mount the receiver on the wall (also 12" from the ceiling). We use the alarm on my husband's cell phone. All lace-up shoes have a not tied in the laces 1/2" from each end to keep them from being removed from shoes. I am CONSTANTLY having to strategize to stay ahead of him. These are only a temporary solution, however. Thus, the redirection (over and over). I feel your pain. Help Do any of your ASD kids press their chin as hard as they can on your arm, back or anything close? I thought this was a behavior when my child was mad. He use to run up to me and just press his chin as hard as he could on my arm. I am wondering. From out of no where he is pressing his chin and I have all the bruises to prove it. What can I do? Any help is appreciated. He also is hitting me as he walks by...Thanks Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Bored stiff? Loosen up...Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 What is it he needs? Does he dislike these items for a reason or is he in need of sensory input. When my son was younger we took down the curtains and blinds from the windows. For a season we locked all the rooms we didn't want him entering and locked dangerous things that he liked to put in his mouth in a locked wardrobe cabinet. Marilyn Biemesderfer <godsmercysaidno@...> wrote: Hi Everyone, I hear what you guys are going through and I have my share of stories, but what do you do to discipline? I keep redirecting over and over and over and over and it just isn't working. We aren't rich and can't afford to buy new furniture just because he wants to eat it. Now he is eating the blinds. Our home is a wreck. What do you do??? Thanks, Help Do any of your ASD kids press their chin as hard as they can on your arm, back or anything close? I thought this was a behavior when my child was mad. He use to run up to me and just press his chin as hard as he could on my arm. I am wondering. From out of no where he is pressing his chin and I have all the bruises to prove it. What can I do? Any help is appreciated. He also is hitting me as he walks by...Thanks Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Bored stiff? Loosen up...Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 janita morris <heartinmymouth@...> wrote: Hi All Can anyone help me? It's ok.........................SORTED yay.......................Thanks anyway.... janita --------------------------------- Copy addresses and emails from any email account to - quick, easy and free. Do it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I feel for you but the first and most important thing you have to remember is that HIV is not necessarily a death sentence... there are any number of people here on this site who can back me on this... I am long term, 18+ years, have knocked at death's door, and am now back in fairly good health... working out, hiking, dating, and enjoying life. I can't tell where you are located but if you are near any sort of major metropolitan area you should seek out an AIDS Services Organization (ASO) for support... groups like Being Alive, AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), Gay Men's Health Crisis (in NYC) etc. can all offer you education and emotional support... If you have any specific questions you can also just put them in an email like you just posted and plenty of people here would be happy to help... You can also search this site for information... go to the messages section and use the search feature... plug in a keyword and you'll get all the posts relating to that subject... it could be very helpful. Good luck! JD Help Hi. Please forgive me should this message is out of the topics. My partner has just been diagnosed HIV Positive. We have lost of our direction in life and i dont have anyone to speak to. I have questions, and i need someone to help me explain it to me. I've gone through the web, but still i cant get it.I would really appreciate if someone could help me. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I feel for you but the first and most important thing you have to remember is that HIV is not necessarily a death sentence... there are any number of people here on this site who can back me on this... I am long term, 18+ years, have knocked at death's door, and am now back in fairly good health... working out, hiking, dating, and enjoying life. I can't tell where you are located but if you are near any sort of major metropolitan area you should seek out an AIDS Services Organization (ASO) for support... groups like Being Alive, AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), Gay Men's Health Crisis (in NYC) etc. can all offer you education and emotional support... If you have any specific questions you can also just put them in an email like you just posted and plenty of people here would be happy to help... You can also search this site for information... go to the messages section and use the search feature... plug in a keyword and you'll get all the posts relating to that subject... it could be very helpful. Good luck! JD Help Hi. Please forgive me should this message is out of the topics. My partner has just been diagnosed HIV Positive. We have lost of our direction in life and i dont have anyone to speak to. I have questions, and i need someone to help me explain it to me. I've gone through the web, but still i cant get it.I would really appreciate if someone could help me. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 hi di, if you are still fitting well into your clothes, your weight gain might be a result from gaining lean muscle mass. muscle being more dense, seems to weigh more while in essence taking up less space while fat is less dense and takes up more space. as for first time cathe purchase, i am not sure your fitness level. her cardio is high intesnity and moderate/complex choreography. while high intensity is good, its good to mix up low impact/high impact and low intensity/high intensity as to avoid overtraining,burn out, and injury. are you looking for cardio or weight training also??kassia Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Hi Kassia, Thanks for ur help! I am at the intermediate level in terms of exercise, I exercise 5 to 6 days a week,alternating step,weights,and floor aerobics. I have been using the videos of The Firm, Step It Out, Sansone,and some Tamilee Webb from exercise TV.I like fast paced routines.I am interested in weight loss.I was able to get to my goal of losing 45 pounds,and down to a size 6. Since I have been trying to maintain, my weight is going up. DiKassia <ldy_solana@...> wrote: hi di, if you are still fitting well into your clothes, your weight gain might be a result from gaining lean muscle mass. muscle being more dense, seems to weigh more while in essence taking up less space while fat is less dense and takes up more space. as for first time cathe purchase, i am not sure your fitness level. her cardio is high intesnity and moderate/complex choreography. while high intensity is good, its good to mix up low impact/high impact and low intensity/high intensity as to avoid overtraining,burn out, and injury. are you looking for cardio or weight training also??kassia Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?Check out new cars at Autos. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 di, well any of the weight workouts can be adjusted to any level just by simply selecting the weight that works for you. her cardio workouts can go either way. her kickboxing workouts like kick,punch,crunch and kick-max offer lower impact as well as higher impact segments. both have premixes except kick,punch,crunch comes on a two workout dvd with legs and glutes.that is a REALLY good lower body workout and evenpremixes with kick,punch,crunch. cardio and weights/imax2 are good b/c the premixes as well as teh workouts themselves. imax2 is pretty high impact and choreography is moderate/complex but after a few times you really get the hang of it. imax2 is also an effective step workout using interval training, short burst of super high anaerobic training then brinigng back down to steady state. for easier choreography, carolyn already mentioned basic step/body fusion and the next step up her low impact step(which also has a light weight body workout), and her low-max is a lower impact(but NOT low intensity) version of imax2. you should really take a look at her website for the longer clips. it really helps gives you an idea. but these are some that come to my mind. kassia Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Thanks Kassia, I did go to her website as u suggested. I looked at some of the clips. i think I can start with the low impact step. i don't think I need to start at the beginner level. Would u say her workouts give u the best intensity? I think I really need high intensity. It seems like after working out so much I don't really feel challenged anymore. I'm not sweating, or getting out of breath or feeling worn out like I did when I first started. Also, I need the workouts to feel fun, or I get bored and can't do them. Christi is fun but the choreography is so tricky I have a hard time learning the moves. I didn't find Amy Bento fun, While she seemed challenging, it just felt like hard work, with the same movements over and over. thanks, DiKassia <ldy_solana@...> wrote: di, well any of the weight workouts can be adjusted to any level just by simply selecting the weight that works for you. her cardio workouts can go either way. her kickboxing workouts like kick,punch,crunch and kick-max offer lower impact as well as higher impact segments. both have premixes except kick,punch,crunch comes on a two workout dvd with legs and glutes.that is a REALLY good lower body workout and evenpremixes with kick,punch,crunch. cardio and weights/imax2 are good b/c the premixes as well as teh workouts themselves. imax2 is pretty high impact and choreography is moderate/complex but after a few times you really get the hang of it. imax2 is also an effective step workout using interval training, short burst of super high anaerobic training then brinigng back down to steady state. for easier choreography, carolyn already mentioned basic step/body fusion and the next step up her low impact step(which also has a light weight body workout), and her low-max is a lower impact(but NOT low intensity) version of imax2. you should really take a look at her website for the longer clips. it really helps gives you an idea. but these are some that come to my mind. kassia Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?Check out new cars at Autos. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 i haven tried christi yet, and only did one amy bento so i can't really compare, but cathe is THE best i have done so far when it comes to advanced workouts. even if its low impact its still high intensity. constantly moving with interesting moves, some workouts are easier to catch on then others choreography wise(i can do imax2 choreography no probs but rhythmic step always gets me in the thrid combo)and she likes to jump too LOL. kassia Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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