New here

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Is there anyone else that

> makes this work without a gym membership?

>

I have been doing BFL w/o a gym membership using dumbbells and a

treadmill. However, having said that, I got a GREAT deal on a

personal trainer at a gym five minutes from my house and will be

starting that first of the year.

Pat

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Great! Congrats on the deal!

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Is there anyone else that

> makes this work without a gym membership?

>

I have been doing BFL w/o a gym membership using dumbbells and a

treadmill. However, having said that, I got a GREAT deal on a

personal trainer at a gym five minutes from my house and will be

starting that first of the year.

Pat

[Guest guest]

Thanks Colleen. I will be sure to check out this site later.

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>

> ,

> I have made BFL work w/out a gym membership.

I workout at home also with dumbells. For Cardio I do interval

training with videos such as Cathe Friedrich's IMAX www.cathe.com

Colleen

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Welcome Andolyn!

Congratulations on your determination to get yourself to a pool!!!

Faye

[Guest guest]

Hello Nameless:

Yes, I for sure can help you. I can supply you the Scoby free of

charge and all the information you need. I am producing KT.since 1995

and produce at the present time about 100 liters per week. 11

formulations for various ailments. No problem to get rid of arthritis.

I am sure that I can assist you 100%.

I am located in borough, Ont. and I am in Toronto once a week. If

weather permits, I will be in Toronto on Thursday. Send me an e-mail

and we go on from there.

My Best Regards,

Benno Sternig.

>

> Hi everyone,

> I am new at this board and would like to know where in Toronto area

> in Canada I can get the mushroom, and if anyone has positive results

> drinking kombucha regarding reumatoic arthritis?

> Thanks

[Guest guest]

Thank You Sondra , My grandson is HFA too, and when stressed his symptoms also appear. Sure wish I could get the "experts " to listen.

CB's Granny

[Guest guest]

Hi Sondra!

Welcome to the group! Always nice to have you around

Amnesty

> I am of adult with HFA in Ohio and writer and speaker girl . I to

be much interested in behaviors which I to like to call symptoms

instead but that is okay if others not say that word. I to have many

symptoms of my autism that get expressed because can when stressed

lack words or ability to express self in words so actions come

instead. I to react impulsivley when feared and or anxious.

> Sondra

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My son was put into his first cast very close to your sons age with a 60 degree curve. We go to Utah for our casting, it is much closer to California. Anyways...sounds like you are doing great and making alot of decisions. A brace will not work for an infant because it cannot fit the torso properly. I think that you are making the best decision for your little one. has done great in his cast and met all of his milestones early despite having the cast on. Oh, never wore a brace he went straight to a cast and every Dr. I saw (3 in California and Dr. D'Astous) agreed that a brace would be ineffective for a child so young. Good Luck !!!

Crista

[Guest guest]

Hello and welcome! This board is absolutely wonderful! Full of

support and wisdom. My daughter was diagnosed at 6 mo. at 50

degrees, but unfortunately, we wasted time listening to the ped.

ortho. who told us to wait and see, so you are definately on the

right track! Don't let them intimidate you, and as I've learned

lately, sometimes you just have to bypass one person, and go above

them! I'm so glad you are alread getting in to Erie! Good luck and

keep us posted!

, mom of Eliana

>

> Hi, my name is . My 6 month old son was diagnosed with

> Infantile scoliosis on Monday. His curve is 37 degrees. The

ortho

> that I took him to recommended him for a brace, but thank goodness

> for the interent because I now know that this is not the right

> treatment for him. Ian is currently scheduled to go to the

Shriners

> Hospital in Erie, PA to see Dr. for possible casting.

>

> He is also supposed to have a MRI, but the ortho's office that was

> setting it up for me said they can't get Ian in until the 15th of

> April! This is unacceptable obviously, so my pediatrician called

> another radiologist for us and he is supposed to call me either

> today or tomorrow to set up an appointment for my son fairly soon.

>

> I am new to all of this, but am trying to learn as much as

possible,

> so any input, advice or suggestions you might have would be

greatly

> appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I am definitely intimidated by doctors. I had so many questions for the ortho when we were there on Monday that I was too afraid to ask him. I think I will feel better going to Erie since I think the doctors will be more on top of their game and be more upfront with sharing information than this guy was. Honestly, I question whether he has even treated an infant for this before.

Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04)

Re: New here

Hello and welcome! This board is absolutely wonderful! Full of support and wisdom. My daughter was diagnosed at 6 mo. at 50 degrees, but unfortunately, we wasted time listening to the ped. ortho. who told us to wait and see, so you are definately on the right track! Don't let them intimidate you, and as I've learned lately, sometimes you just have to bypass one person, and go above them! I'm so glad you are alread getting in to Erie! Good luck and keep us posted!, mom of Eliana> > Hi, my name is . My 6 month old son was diagnosed with > Infantile scoliosis on Monday. His curve is 37 degrees. The ortho > that I took him to recommended him for a brace, but thank goodness > for the interent because I now know that this is not the right > treatment for him. Ian is currently scheduled to go to the Shriners > Hospital in Erie, PA to see Dr. for possible casting.> > He is also supposed to have a MRI, but the ortho's office that was > setting it up for me said they can't get Ian in until the 15th of > April! This is unacceptable obviously, so my pediatrician called > another radiologist for us and he is supposed to call me either > today or tomorrow to set up an appointment for my son fairly soon.> > I am new to all of this, but am trying to learn as much as possible, > so any input, advice or suggestions you might have would be greatly > appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Hi Betty:

Welcome to the Group. I'd spend as much time as you can today &

tomorrow learning as much as you can about the anatomy of the knees.

There are a bunch of different bones, ligaments, tendons and

cartilage surfaces which interact with each other. Your problem

could be any combination of them, or even something in your feet,

hips or back.

Search for " knee anatomy " or something like that on

http://www.Google.com and you'll find plenty to keep you busy.

Try to think in terms of what is causing your pain, not just how to

mask it. You ortho may have some ideas, but most likely he or she

will just give you a quick exam and tell you to strengthen your VMO

(the vastus medialis oblique, which is the muscle on the inside of

your thigh). Try to get him/her to dig a little deeper.

If you do have CP, you (and your doc) need to understand that CP is

usually the result of some other dysfunction in the body. This can

be a muscle imbalance, an anatomical irregularity, a flexibility

issue or any combination of these. It isn't easy, and your ortho may

not be able to help you with this, but that is the key to getting

better.

Ask the doc:

1) If your kneecap (patella) is tracking properly in the trochlear

groove.

2) If you have some other obvious problem, like flat-feet or knock-

knees.

3) If it's possible that it is not CP at all. Perhaps some or all of

your pain is from your ligaments, tendons and/or muscles.

You don't have much time before your appointment, but that should get

you going. Let us know how it goes with the doc and we'll go from

there.

Good luck,

Doug

dougfromct2002@...

>

> Hi all .. my name is Betty & I have just been diagnosed with cp by

> MRI. Tomorrow I go to the ortho doc for the first time. Any words

of

> wisdom .. things I should ask him etc. I'd really appreciate any

> input. Oh yeah .. I'm 57.

[Guest guest]

and Ian,

Welcome to CAST! You will find this group to be compassionate, educated and

very active. Please read www.infantilescoliosis.org in its entirety when

you have time, for more info, testimonials...

ISOP has a video on " early treatment with serial corrective plaster "

available, if your interested. Since this treatment is not widely accepted,

we offer this info free. I can send you the video/info tomorrow and if you

decide that you want to keep it for future reference, please send ISOP

$15.00..If not, please send back to me so the video can be recirculated to

other interested parents.

Sincerely,

HRH ()

New here

>

>

> Hi, my name is . My 6 month old son was diagnosed with

> Infantile scoliosis on Monday. His curve is 37 degrees. The ortho

> that I took him to recommended him for a brace, but thank goodness

> for the interent because I now know that this is not the right

> treatment for him. Ian is currently scheduled to go to the Shriners

> Hospital in Erie, PA to see Dr. for possible casting.

>

> He is also supposed to have a MRI, but the ortho's office that was

> setting it up for me said they can't get Ian in until the 15th of

> April! This is unacceptable obviously, so my pediatrician called

> another radiologist for us and he is supposed to call me either

> today or tomorrow to set up an appointment for my son fairly soon.

>

> I am new to all of this, but am trying to learn as much as possible,

> so any input, advice or suggestions you might have would be greatly

> appreciated.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, , I would love to see the video. Do you want me to email you my address? Here is my email addy if you want to contact me: noellesmommy@.... Thanks!!

Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04)

New here>>> Hi, my name is . My 6 month old son was diagnosed with> Infantile scoliosis on Monday. His curve is 37 degrees. The ortho> that I took him to recommended him for a brace, but thank goodness> for the interent because I now know that this is not the right> treatment for him. Ian is currently scheduled to go to the Shriners> Hospital in Erie, PA to see Dr. for possible casting.>> He is also supposed to have a MRI, but the ortho's office that was> setting it up for me said they can't get Ian in until the 15th of> April! This is unacceptable obviously, so my pediatrician called> another radiologist for us and he is supposed to call me either> today or tomorrow to set up an appointment for my son fairly soon.>> I am new to all of this, but am trying to learn as much as possible,> so any input, advice or suggestions you might have would be greatly> appreciated.>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

,

Sorry, I didnt get back to you yesterday. Please send me a private e-mail

where you would like the video/info sent to, and I'll toss it in the mail

this a.m.

Sincerely,

HRH

New here

>

>

>>

>>

>> Hi, my name is . My 6 month old son was diagnosed with

>> Infantile scoliosis on Monday. His curve is 37 degrees. The ortho

>> that I took him to recommended him for a brace, but thank goodness

>> for the interent because I now know that this is not the right

>> treatment for him. Ian is currently scheduled to go to the Shriners

>> Hospital in Erie, PA to see Dr. for possible casting.

>>

>> He is also supposed to have a MRI, but the ortho's office that was

>> setting it up for me said they can't get Ian in until the 15th of

>> April! This is unacceptable obviously, so my pediatrician called

>> another radiologist for us and he is supposed to call me either

>> today or tomorrow to set up an appointment for my son fairly soon.

>>

>> I am new to all of this, but am trying to learn as much as possible,

>> so any input, advice or suggestions you might have would be greatly

>> appreciated.

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

,

Sorry, I didnt get back to you yesterday. Please send me a private e-mail

where you would like the video/info sent to, and I'll toss it in the mail

this a.m.

Sincerely,

HRH

New here

>

>

>>

>>

>> Hi, my name is . My 6 month old son was diagnosed with

>> Infantile scoliosis on Monday. His curve is 37 degrees. The ortho

>> that I took him to recommended him for a brace, but thank goodness

>> for the interent because I now know that this is not the right

>> treatment for him. Ian is currently scheduled to go to the Shriners

>> Hospital in Erie, PA to see Dr. for possible casting.

>>

>> He is also supposed to have a MRI, but the ortho's office that was

>> setting it up for me said they can't get Ian in until the 15th of

>> April! This is unacceptable obviously, so my pediatrician called

>> another radiologist for us and he is supposed to call me either

>> today or tomorrow to set up an appointment for my son fairly soon.

>>

>> I am new to all of this, but am trying to learn as much as possible,

>> so any input, advice or suggestions you might have would be greatly

>> appreciated.

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

welcome christi. i am not sure how you rate as far as fitness level but i can give you some ideas. i like karen voight, her stuff is good for all levels except her energy sprint sounds a little tough for straight beginners. some of us have been recommending cathe friedrich basic step. it cost bit more then most dvd's but is has 5 workouts on it and she is so worth it. i think gilad would be right up your ally. he is fun not to difficult, and easy to follow. denise austin is good for beginners in my opinion. she is a little annoying(just to happy sometimes) but one can get past all that and really have fun working out. that is what i have i am sure you will get some more great ideas. welcome to the group again.

kassia

[Guest guest]

Christi - welcome. I think Tamilee Webb's Tighter Assets Series would be a nice start. There are two DVD's: one cardio (30 min) and one that is a step workout that also gives the arms and abs some work too. There are also supplemental workouts for the abs and buns on these workouts too.

Kathy

New here

Hi! My names Christi. Im 28 yrs old from Arlington, Texas. I have 2 wonderful boys, 6 1/2 and 2 1/2. I am around 220lbs and am 5'8". I have about 70lbs to lose. I have paid a full year for a membership at a gym but find it hard to go with being a mom so Im hoping you guys can point me in the right direction on workout dvd's. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO out of shape so I dont want something thats going to make me not want to do it past day 1 but at the same time I already have WATP and have tried it a couple of times and its just too boring to me. What do you guys think would be a good starter dvd but not boring?? Thanks a bunch in advance!

Christi

[Guest guest]

Christi,

Hi neighbor! I live close to you (I'm just outside of Dallas myself).

You will get wonderful advise here (I know I have). All you have to do

is ask. Welcome. :-)

Robin

> Hi! My names Christi. Im 28 yrs old from Arlington, Texas. I have 2

> wonderful boys, 6 1/2 and 2 1/2. I am around 220lbs and

am 5'8 "

> I have about 70lbs to lose. I have paid a full year for a

membership at a

> gym but find it hard to go with being a mom so Im hoping you guys

can point

> me in the right direction on workout dvd's. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO out

of shape

> so I dont want something thats going to make me not want to do it

past day 1

> but at the same time I already have WATP and have tried it a couple

of times

> and its just too boring to me. What do you guys think would be a good

> starter dvd but not boring?? Thanks a bunch in advance!

>

> Christi

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the welcome Robin! Where abouts do you live? What city if you dont mind me asking? My oldest sons step mom does Yoga Journal for Beninners and says she has lost inches and feels better after doing it. She hasn never exercised before and Yoga is all she does as far as exercise now. She eats the frozen diet meals which I didnt think taste all that great (never tried them just would think they wouldnt) So anyways after rambling......LOL I have thought about buying the Yoga video and then also a good starter cardio video (if i can decide whats best to get). Do you think thats a good start for me? Im TOTALLY out of shape and most of my fat is in my middle. Thanks in advance!!

Christi

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Christi,Hi neighbor! I live close to you (I'm just outside of Dallas myself). You will get wonderful advise here (I know I have). All you have to do is ask. Welcome. :-)Robin> Hi! My names Christi. Im 28 yrs old from Arlington, Texas. I have 2> wonderful boys, 6 1/2 and 2 1/2. I am around 220lbs and am 5'8"> I have about 70lbs to lose. I have paid a full year for a membership at a> gym but find it hard to go with being a mom so Im hoping you guys can point> me in the right direction on workout dvd's. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO out of shape> so I dont want something thats going to make me not want to do it past day 1> but at the same time I already have WATP and have tried it a couple of times> and its just too boring to me. What do you guys think would be a good> starter dvd but not boring?? Thanks a bunch in advance! > > Christi

[Guest guest]

yoga? two words bryan kest

In a message dated 3/28/2005 9:31:56 P.M. Atlantic Standard Time, rjroubik@... writes:

perfect people to ask about recommendations for yoga videos/DVDs

[Guest guest]

Christi,

I live in (I am very close to Dallas). Yoga is wonderful

for flexibility and stress. Kassia, and Tonya are the perfect

people to ask about recommendations for yoga videos/DVDs since I am

new myself to yoga so I am not the best person to ask. I agree with

you about buying the cardio video/DVD (of course, with your doctor's

permission) to help with your weight loss goals. There is nothing

better then cardio to burn fat. (Cardio works so well that I

sometimes lose too much weight and have to cut back on it.) There

are so many great cardio workouts... you should pick something you

enjoy doing. Do you like step, kickboxing or regular aerobics?

Whatever you like there is a DVD/Tape for you.....all the way from

beginner to extremely advanced. Any way I can help just let me know.

Robin

> > Hi! My names Christi. Im 28 yrs old from Arlington, Texas. I

have 2

> > wonderful boys, 6 1/2 and 2 1/2. I am around 220lbs

and

> am 5'8 "

> > I have about 70lbs to lose. I have paid a full year for a

> membership at a

> > gym but find it hard to go with being a mom so Im hoping you

guys

> can point

> > me in the right direction on workout dvd's. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO

out

> of shape

> > so I dont want something thats going to make me not want to do

it

> past day 1

> > but at the same time I already have WATP and have tried it a

couple

> of times

> > and its just too boring to me. What do you guys think would be a

good

> > starter dvd but not boring?? Thanks a bunch in advance!

> >

> > Christi

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am not sure which one id like since I havent tried any but the walk in place boring tapes. LOL (at least to me) Tae bo has always looked fun to me but Ive been told many times that its for someone who has been exercising a lil while or youll end up hurting yourself. I like pop and r & b music and would probably like something thats upbeat.

Christi

-- Re: New here

Christi,I live in (I am very close to Dallas). Yoga is wonderful for flexibility and stress. Kassia, and Tonya are the perfect people to ask about recommendations for yoga videos/DVDs since I am new myself to yoga so I am not the best person to ask. I agree with you about buying the cardio video/DVD (of course, with your doctor's permission) to help with your weight loss goals. There is nothing better then cardio to burn fat. (Cardio works so well that I sometimes lose too much weight and have to cut back on it.) There are so many great cardio workouts... you should pick something you enjoy doing. Do you like step, kickboxing or regular aerobics? Whatever you like there is a DVD/Tape for you.....all the way from beginner to extremely advanced. Any way I can help just let me know.Robin> > Hi! My names Christi. Im 28 yrs old from Arlington, Texas. I have 2> > wonderful boys, 6 1/2 and 2 1/2. I am around 220lbs and > am 5'8"> > I have about 70lbs to lose. I have paid a full year for a > membership at a> > gym but find it hard to go with being a mom so Im hoping you guys > can point> > me in the right direction on workout dvd's. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO out > of shape> > so I dont want something thats going to make me not want to do it > past day 1> > but at the same time I already have WATP and have tried it a couple > of times> > and its just too boring to me. What do you guys think would be a good> > starter dvd but not boring?? Thanks a bunch in advance! > > > > Christi> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Christi,

You can also call collage video (1-800-433-6769) which is what I did

when I first started step and told them I needed a recommendation

for non-dancy step tapes. The people are so helpful there and

provided great recommendations. Don't forget to ask for a catalog

which tells you about all the tapes (Aerobic's choreography, impact,

level, music). Carolyn (on this forum) is also a great person to

ask....she absolutely knows what DVDs and tapes work. She has become

so fit because of her choices and knowledge.

My DH has offered you my DVDs/tapes....he said to help

yourself...LOL. Gawd, he is always trying to give away my collection.

Maybe, I should give away one of his guitars with each

tape/DVD...hehehe. :-)

Robin

> > > Hi! My names Christi. Im 28 yrs old from Arlington, Texas. I

> have 2

> > > wonderful boys, 6 1/2 and 2 1/2. I am around

220lbs

> and

> > am 5'8 "

> > > I have about 70lbs to lose. I have paid a full year for a

> > membership at a

> > > gym but find it hard to go with being a mom so Im hoping you

> guys

> > can point

> > > me in the right direction on workout dvd's. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO

> out

> > of shape

> > > so I dont want something thats going to make me not want to do

> it

> > past day 1

> > > but at the same time I already have WATP and have tried it a

> couple

> > of times

> > > and its just too boring to me. What do you guys think would be

a

> good

> > > starter dvd but not boring?? Thanks a bunch in advance!

> > >

> > > Christi

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

At 07:11 AM 3/29/2005, rjroubik wrote:

>Carolyn (on this forum) is also a great person to

>ask....she absolutely knows what DVDs and tapes work.

thankyou for the nice compliment robin! everyone in this group is super

helpful -- it is a really great place to hang out

>She has become

>so fit because of her choices and knowledge.

i try! but i have to stop eating so darned much!!

>My DH has offered you my DVDs/tapes....he said to help

>yourself...LOL.

LOLOL!!! well, how nice of him! i will be right over to make my

pick...heehee.

:*carolyn.

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[Guest guest]

LOL Im sure he'd LOVE that! Thanks for your help! I am not all that coordinated but figured I could learn. I love hip hop dance stuff, at least love watching others do it wishing I was that coordinated! LOL

Christi

-- Re: New here

Hi Christi,You can also call collage video (1-800-433-6769) which is what I did when I first started step and told them I needed a recommendation for non-dancy step tapes. The people are so helpful there and provided great recommendations. Don't forget to ask for a catalog which tells you about all the tapes (Aerobic's choreography, impact, level, music). Carolyn (on this forum) is also a great person to ask....she absolutely knows what DVDs and tapes work. She has become so fit because of her choices and knowledge.My DH has offered you my DVDs/tapes....he said to help yourself...LOL. Gawd, he is always trying to give away my collection.Maybe, I should give away one of his guitars with each tape/DVD...hehehe. :-)Robin> > > Hi! My names Christi. Im 28 yrs old from Arlington, Texas. I > have 2> > > wonderful boys, 6 1/2 and 2 1/2. I am around 220lbs > and > > am 5'8"> > > I have about 70lbs to lose. I have paid a full year for a > > membership at a> > > gym but find it hard to go with being a mom so Im hoping you > guys > > can point> > > me in the right direction on workout dvd's. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO > out > > of shape> > > so I dont want something thats going to make me not want to do > it > > past day 1> > > but at the same time I already have WATP and have tried it a > couple > > of times> > > and its just too boring to me. What do you guys think would be a > good> > > starter dvd but not boring?? Thanks a bunch in advance! > > > > > > Christi> > > > > > > > > >