Getting to know each other (not OT)

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In a message dated 2/3/01 12:24:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Agaw12577@... writes:

> I thought that since we have so many new members, I would post a little

> " getting to know you " quiz so we could learn more about each other. I was

> thinking that we could put the answers in a file in the vault for new

> people

> to read, and I could send out the questionnaire to new subscribers. That's

> just an idea, let me know what you all think.

>

> Here are the questions:

>

> What is your name? Pam

>

> How old are you? 29

>

> Where are you from? Born in Phoenixville Pa, currently live in Easton, MD

>

> Tell us a bit about your family (spouse, kids, pets, etc.): I live with my

> boyfriend Randy and my dog Harley who is a minature pincher. My boyfriend

> has a daughter Cassie, who is 14 and visits us every other weekend. I don't

> have any children of my own, my dog is my baby ! I do have a brand new

> niece (my sisters baby) named Emma .

>

> How long have you been doing Tae-Bo? a year and a half on and off

> (currently on and hopefully to stay that way from now on !)

>

> What are your fitness/weight loss goals? I want to tone up (especially my

> abs and waist) mainly but also want to lose about 15 lbs (i weigh 145 now,

> want to weigh 130)

>

> What results have you had so far (both mental and physical)? My butt has

> really toned up and my abs have a little (if I stick with it consistently

> this time I'm sure I'll see better results) Mentally I feel really strong

> and that I can do anything

>

> What do you like most about Tae-Bo? The motivation factors that

> brings, and also the moves make me feel able to do anything and that's a

> great feeling

>

> What do you like least about Tae-Bo? the double time kicks (I'm a little

> uncoordinated so my balance isn't that great - but it's getting better !)

>

> What other exercises/activities do you do? walking, tennis, roller-blading,

> ab-slide, weight training (but just light sessions with 5 lb hand weights)

>

> What are your hobbies or interests? I love animals, watching Nascar winston

> cup racing, watching football, roller-blading, going to movies, reading

> Nora novels, hiking mountain trails, horse-back riding, tubing,

> almost anything outdoors

>

> What else would you like people to know about you? I'm a people person and

> love talking and hanging out with friend, love meeting new friends and

> trying new things. This group has really helped me - it's a great group, I

> don't post as much as I should but I'm always reading the messages !

>

>

>

>

Pam

[Guest guest]

Great idea, !!

Jenni

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> What do you like least about Tae-Bo? I wish the BL's were 40-45 minutes in

> length like the AL's, but still less intensity!!

> >>

Temera,

If you'd like a longer workout try adding the 8-minute tape in before or

after a tape! Also you can modify the intensity of an advanced!

[Guest guest]

Thanks ~

I have thought about the 8 minute, but last summer when i did the 8

minute, it was the longest 8 minutes of my life. I am not able to move that

fast yet!!! I am either going to add half of another tape, or walk if I can.

Temera

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What is your name? Amy

How old are you? 29

Where are you from? Born and raised in Detorit michigan

Tell us a bit about your family (spouse, kids, pets, etc.): hehe!!

married to Rob, I have 5 kids - 10, 9, justin 4, 2 1/2,

carolyn is 5 months plus 3 stepkids ages 25,23 and 21 (she lives with us and

does TaeBo with me!) PLUS 2 stepgrandkids ages 4 and one lives with us and one

on the way. As if that's not enough - 2 turtles, a cat and 2 big doggies - a

shepard/husky mix, missy and Clyde our BIG black lab

> How long have you been doing Tae-Bo? 3 weeks

>

> What tapes do you have? Studio instructional and basic plus a

Tae-Boxing

>

> What are your fitness/weight loss goals? To be in better shape,

to turn 30 by FIGHTING not gracefully, be able to run!!

> What results have you had so far (both mental and physical)?

Lost 12 pounds, a good 5 inches, I feel GREAT!! I am more confident and am way

more flexable

What do you like most about Tae-Bo? It's intense, is motivating, I

don't feel stupid like aerobics

What do you like least about Tae-Bo? I wish the basic was longer, the tapes

cheaper and more music

What other exercises/activities do you do? JUST started

walking/jogging, ABS of steel

What are your hobbies or interests? I am an AVID scrapbooker, reading,

photography, playing with my kids, natural living, plan to be a midwife

attending homebirths one day

>

> What else would you like people to know about you? I talk too

much but have a heart of gold ;-)

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What is your name?

le

How old are you?

just turned 31

Where are you from? North Dakota, born and raised. We just returned

to our home state after 10 years of living in Oregon, California,

Wisconsin, and South Dakota.

Tell us a bit about your family (spouse, kids, pets, etc.): I have

been married to Vince for 10 1/2 years. Our son Cayden is 7 and our

daughter Mckenna will be turning 5 in a few weeks - boo hoo So far

I'm winning three against one on the pet thing.

How long have you been doing Tae-Bo? 2 years on February 19 although

I've haven't been able to do Taebo for the last 7 months because of a

shoulder/neck injury and other health issues lately.

What tapes do you have?

This is so bad - I can't remember. Most of the Basic and Advance to 5

I think (but not all).

What are your fitness/weight loss goals?

After two years, I've given up on losing weight but I do know Tae-bo

toned my muscles really nice. I haven't lost that although they I'm

not as toned as I would be if I was doing Tae-bo. I weigh 170/175 and

in my dreams, I would like to lose 25-30 pounds.

What results have you had so far (both mental and physical)?

Tae-bo helped me through the most stressful time of my life and kept

me out of the funny farm.

What do you like most about Tae-Bo?

That I don't get bored with it.

What do you like least about Tae-Bo?

There isn't enough warm-up or cool-down and I have a hard time doing

it on my own for longer then what the tape has - plus, especially with

the Advance - it was hard to find the extra time to do the warm-up and

cool-down on my own. And now after being injuried, I wish there was

some tapes that weren't so fast and so many reps.

What other exercises/activities do you do?

I've been doing Austin's two T.V. workouts and I'm suppose to

be doing weight strengthing for my back but I haven't been very good

about it. Shame on me, I know.

What are your hobbies or interests?

I do crafts & " try " to earn a little extra with it, I love coming up

with decorating room ideas (good thing since we've owned 3 houses the

last four years), reading romance books, making cards on my computer,

and being on the computer, & I am just getting started in

scrapebooking.

What else would you like people to know about you?

I have been a stay-at-home mom for the last five years. I am in my

third month as a Pampered Chef consultant (but I am wishing I never

started and can't wait to do my last four shows so I can stop). I

really appreciate all the support I've found here - this group is full

of wonderful people. Oh, and I like to talk! LOL

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>

> Here are the questions:

>

> What is your name?

Elena

>

> How old are you?

40

>

> Where are you from?

Washington, D.C.

>

> Tell us a bit about your family (spouse, kids, pets, etc.):

a husband, a dog (german shepherd) and 2 cats

>

> How long have you been doing Tae-Bo?

2 years in April

>

> What tapes do you have?

Everything, but a couple of the basic tapes

>

> What are your fitness/weight loss goals?

To be fit, healthy, toned, pain free, and maintain weight (and lose

about 5-10 pounds)

>

> What results have you had so far (both mental and physical)?

More confidence physically. I amazed at how quickly I now learn

moves (I used to be so uncoordinated). I can't believe that I let

myself be on a tape, since I used to be so camera shy. I am stronger

physically than I have ever been. I have tons of energy. Taebo

encouraged me try yoga, which I love. I have met incredible new

friends and have great vacations with some of them.

>

> What do you like most about Tae-Bo?

The cardio level of the workout, the variety, the music,

>

> What do you like least about Tae-Bo?

That the new tapes are probably coming to an end

>

> What other exercises/activities do you do?

Lift weights, cardio kickboxing classes, yoga, and some cross

training (exercise machines and hiking)

> What are your hobbies or interests?

Exerise, LOL; also animals, outings with girlfriends, and reading

trashy fiction

>

> What else would you like people to know about you?

>

Elena

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>From: ravin@...

>Tae-bo helped me through the most stressful time of my >life and kept me

>out of the funny farm.

>

le,

I am finding that Tae-bo is also helping keep me 'above water' these days.

In June, I lost my Doberman due to aggression, he had a brain tumor, went

out of control and bit someone (thankfully, they are ok). In October when I

started Taebo, it finally helped the nightmares subside and I started down

the path to recovery. However, with the recent dog attack in San Francisco

(I'm a few hours away in Sacramento), the nightmares have returned. The

eyes burning from the tears, the head hurting from the eyes burning

<G>...last night was the worst yet, but I know there is a light at the end

of the tunnel. My few moments of peace have been when I can get myself

absorbed in Tae-bo...and I'm sure it is the only thing keeping my sanity.

Colleen

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