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Hello dear friends, Just a quick hello to all and to say I'm having more arthroscopic surgery this coming Tuesday (2/17)and will be away from the forums a few days. I'm very hopeful that this will be the last time and my knee will be back to normal once and for all. I'm so very anxious to...

Debbie, I read on one of threads that you were injured? What happened, more importantly, how are you? Hope you are much much better!! Trevor - thanks for thinking of us.. you're like our big protective brother - thank you sweetie :) Take care, Iris

Hi Cathe - Iris chiming here also. Because of you and your workouts and this wonderful forum I am also blessed with meeting these wonderful ladies that I now call my friends. I have been nominated as the "official" photographer for our happy group when we come out to workout and meet you. A...

Hi all, I must confess that I have several of her videos. I started out with Definition - pyramid system - low weights, fast and I was sore for a while. Then I purchased more - now they are now collecting dust. Yadira - right on with what you're saying. Joyce is defnately a threat - no...

Hi Susan, I agree with everyone, but if you're able try doing some lumbar stabilization exercises - pelvic tilt, hamstring streches, arm and leg raises and bridges. I learned all about these exercises last year when I also thought that I couldn't do back workouts because of pain. I am...

Hi Heather. I've been using windsor pilates for over a year now. Thank God for Mari Windsor!! Like you I suffer with joint pain in my knees and this workout is great - all floor - no impact and it works your core. I enjoy the 20 minute workout - I use them all. The teaser - will never be...

Hi Kathy! This rotation looks awesome - I'll have to give it a shot - probably sometime next week since my knee is hurting - big time! Must be all this darn cold weather! As for cardio, my PT and I were discussing the elipitcal machine - slowly at first to see how I do then increasing it -...

H Debbie! As Nancy mentions above, you were one of the first responses I received when I joined this forum almost a year ago! Your advice and kind words always warmed my heart. You are truly a gift to me and all of us here that love you pieces. It will be 5000 in 2004!! Take care...

Hi Pup - Yes, it can be done and I plan on doing it till I can't no more - lol! Thank you all for you responses. I love this forum and all the wonderful insight and advice I receive here. Will you keep you posted on my progress on this darn knee. The cold weather in NYC is not helping it...

Hi Josie, Yes, I was lucky to purchase the heavy duty one and able to add on weight plates - I just use the plates I purchased with my Troy Lite Barbell set. It works great. I'm excited in receiving the pilates attachments. Since using pilates at therapy and incorporating all the movements...

Gayle, I totally agree with your comments. A family member of mine is always making comments as to why I have a need to lift weights. And most recently when he was at my apartment visting with his family noticed my stability ball, among my other equipment. Of course his comments were dumb and...

Hi Josie, RACH Even though I don't use it on a very high inclin, I am able to insert a bar and some plates to it making the resistance even harder. It does give me a good aerobic workout and as the infomercial indicates, I am engaging my core for all the exercises. I am curious as to how...

Thank you Susan for responding. Take care, Iris

Hello Catheites, do any of you own a Total Gym and have you had successes with it? I'm asking because they are being introduced at the sports facility where I go for physical therapy and although they haven't been set up for our use yet, I've used mine since 1999. I recall the first time I...

Hi Martha, Not Cathe but a fellow knee sufferer. I had arthroscopic surgery this past October and although my recuperation is still going on, I am finally working out again with weights, bike, treadmill and actually doing pilates on equipment (all provided by the physical therapy facility)...

Not Cathe and not a doctor, but I had to chime in. I've been lifting for about two years, I'm 52 and can do flies with 20#ers. The advice you were given by your PCP seems to be out of date. I agree with everyone here in that a second opinion is definately warranted. Of course listen to...

Latina butt here too. I find that when I go heavier that's when I feel it the most. Fat is there too but its hard under there!! Believe me when I say that I don't want it to get any bigger or rounder - just firmer. Guess when I get back to my regular workouts and clean up my eating habits...

Hi Tracy, congratulations on your upcoming marriage. I tried this program - it was a bust. For me personally it was not what I expected. I guess we all want a "quick fix", etc. and after the first week of following the program to the letter I felt tired, cranky and didn't lose an ounce. I...

Leslie, I'm so very happy for you - remember - slowly - don't over do and by all means use those ice packs. At physical therapy this past Thursday my PT took out The Step - you should have seen the expression on my face - LOL. Jennifer, one of the aids said I had the face of a kid in a candy...

Hi all! Last night was Pure Strength - imagine that - I don't have this workout - guess what - will be ordering. I have Time Warner Digital Cable in Queens, NY and it's on channel 116, Discovery is 115. This is so very cool, especially for those that have heard of Cathe and never experienced...