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Hi Becky, sorry to hear about your medical issues. Since everything is so connected, it could be that one injury could be affecting another body part. I've found that possible solutions can be quite varied depending on the person. It's good that you still have a sense of humor about it all --...

I live in Michigan where the economy is S L O W. Last year my whole staff was laid off due to the State's budget cuts. I was unemployed for 6 months and have taken a part-time job at a much lower wage. Decent full-time jobs are rare. Most job openings seem to pay much lower than they did a...

Gayle, Amazon.com was having a sale (10% off) this week in honor of Earth Day ... you might want to check if it's still going on. You can also get them at some retail outlets. I bought one at the health food store near my house, and REI also sells them. HTH, Deb

So, what company did you order your Siggs from? An inquiring mind would like to know. :-) TIA, Deb

I believe it is foam glued to bottom of 1st sheet of plywood (with the foam against original floor, such as concrete), then the second layer of plywood is placed at 90* angle to the first layer and then the two are screwed together with wood screws. So foam, plywood, plywood. I havent' seen...

Hey Chris, One more wondering .... since many of us have the puzzle mats ... do you think it might work to cut up the puzzle mats into 2x2 (or longer pieces) and then glue them on the plywood to create a floor instead of purchasing the foam squares? Deb

>> >Does anybody have a direct link to these "foam blocks"? I >have checked the Statestep web site and cannot find them. > >Thanks, >Rhonda Try this: http://shop.stagestep.com/index.asp?Searchfield=INSTALLATION%20PRODUCTS Deb

Hi Susan, I had shoulder surgery this winter and still have trouble with push-ups too. I'm now doing "wall push-ups" -- standing push ups leaning against the wall. After I can push out all the reps/sets on Cathe workouts, I plan to move to the kitchen counter. Then to step with risers, and...

Hey Janie, thanks for posting the update and providing evidence that people really can change when they put their mind to it. I'm happy for you both! Deb

I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss. My condolscences. Deb

Molasses and maple syrup are quite different in taste and heaviness. However, I've substituted light for dark molasses and vise-versa before with no ill effects. Deb

Congrats on having a fun vacation planned! I'd take the cross-trainers -- it'll be fine. I'd also take a good pair of walking sandals (like Keen or Earth) for the port-of-calls and walking on deck, and just hanging out. It can get quite hot walking those ports and your feet will appreciate a...

I've made them overnight in the crockpot also, and with good results. However, I've found it just as easy to let the oats soak overnight and then it doesn't take long to ccok on the stove in the morning. And for a chewyier texture, I just cook them up on the stove with no soaking and just...

Hey incognito, My heart goes out to you and yours. Rx addiction is a fairly common ocurrence, unfortunately. First things first, take care of yourself and your family - Al-Anon gives lot advice about taking care of yourself. Then have your dh contact your medical insurance carrier and get...

I think the calf work in Gym Style Legs is the toughest of all of Cathe's lower body workouts -- that variety in the pulsing does me in good ... I whimper near the end! :-) Deb

I have two brands of puzzle mats. I first purchased from GreatMats for a large area and really like the finished edges. I have not noticed any problems with compression as noted in the previous post. They did get indents from the rebounder so I don't use the rebounder on them anymore. They...

I'm sorry for your injury too. However, it may not be all so gloom and doom. My doctor gave me the worst case scenario and it hasn't been as bad he described. I'm about 2.5 months post surgery from a torn labrum (bicep tendon torn away from the bone). I too could not do upper body weight...

I've used Turbo Tax & TaxCut in the past. This year I used TaxAct. I liked TaxAct cuz the interface is very simple and it's a lot cheaper. Only problem was the "interview" questions skipped Schedule D, so I had to go back and add that in. Other than that, I thought it was very simple. You...

Janie, I admire your courage and convictions. It sounds like you are doing the right things to advance healing and reconcilation. Here's hope and prayers that Joe decides to join you fully in this effort. Deb

Hi divagirl, While I don't purport to be a "deep thinker", I have observed that in my life and in many of my friends lives, that when we are without goals, we don't accomplish much and tend to flounder about. Setting goals and working toward them has increased my self-esteem and made me feel...