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  1. gettingfitmom

    Regretting Home Purchase

    We've been fixing up/repairing our 123 year old farm house for 23 years now...everytime we think we can breath a little, something else pops up. Right now we have two windows that leak like sieves when it rains. I hear you!
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    Anyone go through vein stripping?

    I am 2 weeks out from the procedure...I opted not to go with the ablation, just didn't like the idea of a shriveled vein left in me...just ahd the lower vein removed. I have some good bruising on the upper thigh, and my ankle is still swollen a bit. I started back with upper body WOs about 5...
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    Reasonable Expectations, Realistic Results

    She was thin to start ( and looks fabulous at 75!!)...I just turned 51 and I know to loose weight (I could stand to loose 5 lbs. around my middle) I need to change the way I eat, and that would be a lifestyle change, which is very hard for me...and others I am sure. I always likw to say that I...
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    Anyone go through vein stripping?

    The Dr. took out 3 bulging veins and the big central vein in my lower right calf...my valves were not closing properly and my ankle and calf would swell. Glad I had it done sooner than later. I haven't done any type of WO yet...will see what the Dr. says tomorrow... fingers crossed! Thank you...
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    Anyone go through vein stripping?

    Thanks I am doing well.It's 5 days out, the swelling is gone, bruising is still there and I am getting around well. I go for my follow-up tomorrow. I run also and certainly don't feel up to it yet...Just want to get back on the XTrain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Anyone go through vein stripping?

    I just had my greater saphenus vein stripped on my lower right leg and 3 varicous veins removed on Wednesday. It is now Friday, I got to remove the ace wraps to get a shower and was pleasantly surprised that it looked as good as it did! I have an incision at the groin and ankle and tiny ones...
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    How much space does a spin bike require

    not much! just imagine a bike in the room...about that much space. I have mine in the corner of my bedroom
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    scale addiction....

    I do not own a scale, never have. Was told by my OB/GYN that I have maintained my weight to w/in 3 pounds for the last 4 years!
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    Lasr guilty pleasure of 2012???

    I just had chicken nuggets with my 18 year old son and two of his friends. Just relishing the moment that 3 18 year olds want to sit around and talk with me...Life is good :)
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    What is your last workout for 2012?

    Hmmm... I think I will do Pyramid Upper Body...or Legs and Glutes...
  11. gettingfitmom

    IT CAME IT CAME IT CAME!!!!!!!!!!!

    I live in SE PA (about an hour and a half from Cathe's Gym) I did open it and looked it over. I won't be able to start till Feb. due to surgery in January...but I can't wait! Mine came regular mail, not UPS
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    IT CAME IT CAME IT CAME!!!!!!!!!!!

    Just got X-Train! and will admit I am almost afraid to open it after seeing all the sample WO on FB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Does anyone eat Sardines

    My dad always said eating the crust on sandwiches would put hair on your chest!
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    Does anyone eat Sardines

    When I lived at home...30 years ago, my dad and I late at night, would share a tin of sardines in mustard on crackers... He has now passed on, and I don't think I could eat them without thinking of him..
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    Thanksgiving Day Thanks!

    Right back at you Cathe! :)
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    Need Advice - Office Xmas Luncheon

    WOW! Maybe post them on you tube and see what they think?
  17. gettingfitmom

    First Time Stepper.....

    I just did LOWMAX for the first time in about a year...routines #3 and #7 still mix me up... I think I can actually do Imax2 better! I have NO coordination what so ever and I have to pause the DVD to laugh at myself...
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    Need Advice - Office Xmas Luncheon

    Too bad you can't take pictures or videos to show at the next meeting...or can you??
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    SNM or Cathe...what color tubing for X-Train

    I see in the photos that tubing is used in X-Train, what color/tension do we need? Thank you, I want to be prepared when I get the DVDs! :)
  20. gettingfitmom

    How often do you use your at-home spinning bike?

    I try to use mine at least once a week. My DS also uses it and occasionly(SP) my DD. I think they are worth having. I know I will use mine more this winter when it is too cold or snowy to run.
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