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I have been in the hospital and they still allowed me to work out....I had to work out differently though. I could do isometrics at least. I also had some stretching things I could do. Physical Therapy set things up for me. Can't you do the same?

Jo, I looked at Stretch Max and it looks good. Do you do cardio before you stretch? Will it still be effective if I don't do cardio before it?

Jo, Thanks for your response.... Dirt is older than probably anyone on the board!!!! Anyone reading this think they can compete with my old age??? Yes, I would like to lift heavier but I'm do need to be careful because of my old back problem. I haven't really had problems for years but I...

I'm not as old as your mom but I am in my 50s. I second the vote for Leslie Sansone. I started with a "Weight training for Dummies workout", Leslie Sansone and Kathy Smith (Functional Fitness). Kathy also has a basic step DVD that includes weight training. I think that would be a good...

I am looking for a new DVD and I'm always looking to improve my fitness. I work out an hour a day and I really can't find more time than that. I love cardio and I'm less advanced in weights. I'm limited in what I can lift because of an old back problem. I don't want to lose weight but I'd like...

I too am a Christi fan. Fantastic Four is great! My favorite is Step Heaven; the first half of it is quite doable. The second half is complex and challenging. Her workouts are harder to master than Cathe's (due to complexity). I can ALWAYS manage to pull out a "Christi" workout even when...

I know there are a lot of opinions on this issue. I work my abs daily as I was intructed to do that by my doctor. Like many people, I USED to have trouble with my back. One of the keys is keeping strong abs. I do a different ab workout daily, making sure I don't use weights every day. I...

I am so sorry. Acne can be miserable!! That is from someone who KNOWS. I went back so many times to a dermalologist...I think I owned his office. The doctor did not even diagnose me as having Rosacea until quite late. I ended up diagnosing myself. Acne drugs were making things worse. The...

What do you guys eat for lunch and snacks? I like your ideas for breakfast. I am ditching the rice cakes for now!

I've done it several times. Mystic tan is great. You go into a booth similar to a shower. They give you cream to protect your palms, bottoms of your feet, elbows and knees. You go in the booth and it sprays you, you turn and it sprays again. It goes on very evenly and looks natural. You...

Where do you purchase flaxseed? Also, are there any specific fiber filled foods that fill you up? Thanks for all the input. I'll try all your suggestions.

I don't know what to do. Now I am hungry ALL the time. I work out an hour each morning. I LOVE doing that. I eat before my workout (peanut butter on a rice cake) just to get through the workout, then I have a complete breakfast. (Eggs and fruit) By the time I get to work I am hungry and I...

I'm not Cathe, but I find Stevia at a health food store on the supplements aisle.

I like Ab Hits. I add one of the routines with every workout and I do this every day. This has given me great definition!! Some of these are very challenging, and others are easy. They definitely hit the upper and lower abs from every direction.

My husband uses those really comfy ear plugs "Max's Pillows." They work like a charm.

Hi Kim, I had a laminectomy many years ago. My doctor said that I should never lift over 10 pounds. (Over time I have been able to lift a bit more than that but I'm careful) I'm not supposed to do high impact aerobics but I have been able to do this as long as I keep my core really strong. I...

I also would like to see Cathe's response to this question. I stretch regularly and I still have trouble with a tight hamstring. Is it a back problem or ?

I do have this workout and it does not hang up anywhere. Great workout!

Dear Ann, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I just lost my mother three weeks ago myself. Would you want someone to be accountable to who is in the same boat????? I would be happy to be your online workout partner. I also think we don't need to feel guilty if we miss days...

Sounds like I need to drink more water!!!