Recent content by Braille

But there's no bullying in those messages. Both ladies are making choices that work for them. One... to leave the site (which I hope she doesn't do) and the other to "ignore", which is a valid choice if she's feeling uncomfortable. You should also do what feels comfortable for you to keep your...

I purchased something called a Terra-Core at a thrift store. It appears to be a longer (kind of like a boat shape?) version of those big balance things (blanking out on the name of them, but flat on one side and rounded on the other) that I've read about some of you owning and liking. I'd also...

FitSaxe, I'm not great with technology, but I believe Lady Vol Fan is referring to the emojis that one can put at the bottom of another's comment (the happy, sad, angry, etc. faces). And Kellyro isn't trying to cause conflict... she was trying to be helpful by looking for a reason that you're...

I do not see anything wrong with that message. Taken at face value, I agree with it. You don't have to respond to what I'm going to say, but it comes from a place of genuine concern. My dad has PTSD, my mom and my son... they are both bi-polar. I love them ALL dearly, but there are times when...

I have relied on your opinions and advice a number of times. It's not fair that many of us will lose out on that, because of one. We are here to support each other. This is me, attempting to give support and advice (although unsolicited lol). You are doing what she's doing - making an emotional...

I don't want to get in the middle of this, but I feel I must speak up. From the posts that I read, I've seen no signs of bullying from these ladies, and they've been nothing but helpful to me over the years - encouraging, supportive, and sharing their experiences and knowledge. I was absent from...

I know there are benefits to CLB, which is why I wish I enjoyed it more. I'm in no way putting down any form of fitness or what other people like or prefer. I meant no insult. I was just laughing at Kellyro77's comment. I was not laughing or mocking her, CLB, or what other people like for their...

I've never done STS or STS2, because I'm not good at following a long-term designated workout routine, but I do own them. Except for the ab work, I haven't gotten into them and am not that familiar with them, so thank you for letting me know about the postural band work and where to find it on...

I do not have a spin bike, but the video on Y's and T's with bands is helpful. I currently do rowing with bands as part of maintaining my back and Y, W, T position in a doorway (more of a stretch) as well as other exercises the P.T. gave me. Adding a few Ys and Ts with the band to the end of...

I am laughing so hard!!! lol "begrudgingly is the perfect description of my attitude towards those type of workouts. lol Cathe's quality, quantity, and variety of workouts amazes me! Lower body isn't something I look forward to, but I can usually get mentally "into it" once I start, if it's...

Thank you. It sounds like you're doing great, and that motivates me. :-) I do have 2 mirrors in my workout room, but they are not very big (lack of wall space, so I have to scooch into position to use them. I do it, though, because it assures me that I'm using good form. It's too easy to develop...

Fit Saxe, yes... that's the way I do them with my current weight. My shoulders aren't strong enough to stay back if I lift heavier. So, I have been doing the exercise with 10 lb. dumbbells. (started out with 8 lb), because my shoulders will roll forward and I won't use improper form. I was only...

I was afraid of that! lol Seated band rows are what I do for my at-home therapy when I get tired of doing the rows with the band looped over a doorknob in a closed door. It's part of my at-home physical therapy that I'm supposed to do for the rest of my life. It might be time to increase the...

FixSaxe, I already know what's wrong with my back, neck, and shoulders - pretty much everything according to the experts. lol It's not "fixable" as it's degenerative. Damage has been sped up in those areas due to injuries suffered in a bad marriage. I've stayed away from the barbell for...

She used to sell a 4# medicine ball with a removable kettlebell handle (purple and black). I'd always hoped she'd use use it in a video with the handle on. I have thought about trying to sub the kettlebell in for a dumbbell, but with it only being 4#, I didn't think I'd get as good of a workout...