Re: Billy in Hastings Magazine, cont.&arthritis

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In a message dated 12/28/1999 11:41:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

moody@... writes:

<< Hi Vivian!

Thanks for sharing that article. I really needed to hear that...the

arthiritis has been especially bad this week, and I made it worse by

giving in to it and not sticking with my routine. I needed the kick in

the seat to get back at it..perfect timing! Thanks! >>

{{{}}}

so sorry about the visit from Arthur

I have had my days where I have let him overstay his visit

but have definitely found Tae-Bo the best way to make him behave

(for a few hours anyways)

BTW the Yoga Lady actually helped my knees!!!!!

you sit up str8 on the floor with legs str8 out in front of you

you flex one foot at a time tensing up the quads and knee as hard as you can

for 10 seconds, then do the other one, then do both at same time

after doing this 2 or 3 times

you rub your knees real good

Barb

who has mentally thanked the Yoga Lady a few times for this exercise & has

found my knees alot better most of the day afterwards

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At 05:55 AM 12/29/1999 EST, Horsemom2@... wrote:

>BTW the Yoga Lady actually helped my knees!!!!!

>you sit up str8 on the floor with legs str8 out in front of you

>you flex one foot at a time tensing up the quads and knee as hard as you can

>for 10 seconds, then do the other one, then do both at same time

>after doing this 2 or 3 times

>you rub your knees real good

I've got arthritic knees and I'm certainly going to try this. Thanks Barb!

-- Sandy

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In a message dated 12/29/1999 10:04:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,

thebizkit99@... writes:

<< Irene?

Irene was like a drill seargent (sp). Rarely smiled, but taught a

really tough class. Always brought the bag around to kick or punch. >>

maybe she is self-conscious of her teeth? She seems to be on the tapes

Barb

who is hoping not to offend anyone with my personal observation

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" carrie " wrote:

original article:/group/tae-bo_on/?start=5152

but will wait until

> I'm sure I'm asking the right person.

>

-

Yeah, that's me - the right person. Ask away, my memories are your

memories.

Jonni B

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" shannon owens " wrote:

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> > People got incredibly territorial. They felt that a certain spot on

> > the floor belonged to them. If anybody would stand there, first

there

> > would be words and often times push would come to shove.

> >

> > I, in fact, experienced this with one woman who kicked me in the

face

> > twice. Very ugly incident.

>

> Ooooohhhh...that does sound ugly! I can see that happening, though.

> Back when I did aerobics all the time, I used to work out at 6am and

> then taught the class at 6am. The people who worked out at that time

> were total die hards and there was a group of us who were there all

the

> time. Some of the people were the same way about staking out " their "

> spot. Although, I'll admit that I did always go to the same spot,

too,

> so I guess I'm a little guilty of the same thing. Although, I like to

> think that I wasn't so crazy that I would fight over the spot I

> totally agree about not missing the getting there early, standing in

> line....although that was one of the benefits of being an instructor!

> I do miss the energy of working out with a group, though!

>

> Thanks for sharing your stories. I've enjoyed reading your

> experiences. One of my questions is: Do you have a favorite

> instructor, other than of course?

was the most motivating.

Are there any differences that

> you can think of off the top of your head between the

> instructors...Shellie,

Shellie always kept the tempo up, very cardio. Seemed like a lot of

kicking combos and punching combos.

Jasmine,

Taking class from Jasmine was like taking class from a very, very, very

bouncy ball. You always felt like she was ready to jump through the

ceiling. She liked squats and squat-front kick combs,

squat-roundhouse, squat-sidekick combos.

Irene?

Irene was like a drill seargent (sp). Rarely smiled, but taught a

really tough class. Always brought the bag around to kick or punch.

What are their strengths and

> weaknesses in terms of teaching style?

You know each one was so different. They were all very strong teachers.

>

> I also wanted to welcome you to the group. You bring a unique

> viewpoint to our group....having worked out with for a long

time.

>

>

>

Thanks for the welcome.

Jonni B

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> > >

> > Lol..you're not suppose to admit to that.

> I know, but i worked so hard on the rest of my body that when those

> things were hanging down to my knees it just didn't seem fair. I

swear

> my bra size was 34 extra long.

Lol..yeah, I can see your point.

>

> I can see where working

> > out there would really pump up the intensity. Did they change the

> > routines alot?

> They didn't have routines at all. Class was different every single

> day. You never knew who was teaching, what music would be playing. I

> think that was one of the things that kept you coming back every - it

> was so NOT routine.

That would make it really interesting..and over time I can see where

your form would have to be very good in order to keep up with the

changes.

>

> It is a wonderful workout. You really can achieve the results you

> want. It just takes time and effort and, dedication.

I agree, I never expected to see the results that I have seen. I'm a

long way from cut, but that is my own fault for taking it a little too

easy on myself after losing the excess weight. I started because I

wanted to be able to move like the people on the infomercials...the

weight loss was a surprise and once I got the form down I have been

cruising..just doing the basic live 1..4 times a week. But will start

challenging myself again as soon as the inflammation in my neck gets

back under control.

And sitting in front of this pc isn't helping matters..so thanks for

sharing, and g-night.

-who forgot to ask..what is your workout routine now? How often

and which tapes...and how does your body respond when you take time

off? If you take time off..you maniac..lol

>

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galofgo-@... wrote:

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> In a message dated 12/29/99 10:14:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> thebizkit99@... writes:

>

- Why feel guilty. You work hard on the rest of your body.

You can't make those bigger, smaller, firmer, softer with exercise.

Get a little help with it. There's no shame in that. And frankly, if

I had it to do again, I would do it in a heartbeat!

Never be ashamed!

Jonni B

> << I know, but i worked so hard on the rest of my body that when those

> things were hanging down to my knees it just didn't seem fair. I

swear

> my bra size was 34 extra long.

> >>

> Ok. Now I dont feel so guilty for really wanting one. I'm

@39-27-37. I

> feel soooo odd. I know as I lose weight they will go down, but even

when I

> was a four they werent small. Did you get any help from insurance?

I might

> have to start up some charitable organization to get these things

removed.

> The Stand UP Straight Fund.

>

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" carrie " wrote:

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>

-who forgot to ask..what is your workout routine now?

I work out four days a week, Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat OR Sun. Mon Wed i

go to class, Fri i usally kickbox (i belong to another gym that has

great boxing and kickboxing classes) and on the weekend i either go to

Bodies in Motion for class on Saturday or to Garrett's on Sunday and

hour and a half class.

If i do the tape (i only have the first advanced one) it's because i

can't find time to get to class or the gym.

How often

> and which tapes...and how does your body respond when you take time

> off?

After you've been doing any kind of exercise program your body

developes " muscle memory. " So, you can take off for 3 months, 6 months

and it only takes you about a month of really hard work to get it back.

Of course if you put on too much fat or lbs. that's a whole other

issue.

If you take time off..

And yes, i do take time off. Sometimes my life gets very hectic. I

have finally learned to allow myself that time. The one thing that I

try to always be good about is eating a healthy diet. Not just for

weight purposes but because I'm 46 years old (of course I believe i

look 30, and I feel 20, and there's no one more immature than me - lol)

and i have a 12 year old and i want to be around for a long time.

Have a great one!

Jonni B

you maniac..lol

>

> >

>

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> I might

> have to start up some charitable organization to get these things

removed.

> The Stand UP Straight Fund.

That's too funny....I have this picture that my aunt took of me a week

after I gave birth, all I have on is underwear. Man, talk about some

boobs. I looked at that picture the other day and couldn't believe

that they were actually ever that big. I think I was a 38 F or

something. My boobs got HUGE when I was pregnant and then

breastfeeding. In fact they were so big, that it really didn't even

look like I was that far along when I was 9 months pregnant...the boobs

went out farther than the stomach (at least that's my theory). Well,

anyway, I wish there was some way to alter that picture (put a top on

me) so that could be my before picture, because it is such a profound

difference from then until now. I'm finally back to my regular 36 C

and to look at them now they look so tiny...even though I'll never be

" tiny " . I am glad I have that picture now, though, because whenever I

get discouraged, I just take it out and look at it to see exactly how

far I have really come.

who would have loved to see the look on the person's face who developed

those pictures...LOL

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Hey, I had mine removed!! And I paid a whole $10 for it. My insurance

covered the whole thing. I was a 34-36F. Now I'm a 36C. Before I gained

the last 15 pounds, I was a 34C/36B, and I'mhohing to get back to that with

the loss of the weight.

There was a down side though. I lost sensation in larger areas of skin. I'm

hoping that with time it will return. They say 2 years, 3 at the most. I'm

coming up on 3, and I think its just starting to come back, so I'm not sure

what to expect.

I also bled like a stuck pig during the surgery, lost a full 1200cc of

blood. Lucky I didn't need transfused. But that was because I had

recently stopped nursing my last baby. We thought everything had dried up,

but were surprised to find it hadn't. And since it hadn't the whole area

was very vascular.

Soooo, if you want to do it, check with your insurance co, and go for it.

Re: in Hastings Magazine, cont. & arthritis

>In a message dated 12/29/99 10:14:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,

>thebizkit99@... writes:

>

><< I know, but i worked so hard on the rest of my body that when those

> things were hanging down to my knees it just didn't seem fair. I swear

> my bra size was 34 extra long.

> >>

>Ok. Now I dont feel so guilty for really wanting one. I'm @39-27-37. I

>feel soooo odd. I know as I lose weight they will go down, but even when I

>was a four they werent small. Did you get any help from insurance? I

might

>have to start up some charitable organization to get these things removed.

>The Stand UP Straight Fund.

>

>

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