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Forum: General Discussion 05-13-22, 03:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,927
Posted By aspidistra
I feel it is my duty to tell you it might be the...

I feel it is my duty to tell you it might be the shoes. I fell on the sidewalk when I just took one step back, 7 months ago and hurt my back, and am still not healed. I was wearing new runners I...
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-22, 03:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,604
Posted By aspidistra
Tracy also based many of her movements on...

Tracy also based many of her movements on Pilates, Lotte Berk, and Callanetics. You may find dvds of some of these at your library.
Forum: General Discussion 12-05-21, 11:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,646
Posted By aspidistra
In my daytimer I write the total minutes and the...

In my daytimer I write the total minutes and the type of workout. I also record it in my binder where I record weight, food, and exercise type and minutes. I've done this for a few years along with...
Forum: General Discussion 12-02-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By aspidistra
I have had this before - it was an allergy to the...

I have had this before - it was an allergy to the latex in the bra straps. I went looking for all-cotton bras but there were none. I tried different brands and found some without so much latex. It...
Forum: General Discussion 11-02-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,295
Posted By aspidistra
See a rheumatologist who will be able to diagnose...

See a rheumatologist who will be able to diagnose osteoarthritis or other problems with the knee. Don't ignore this. This started for me in 2005 when I was 56. Before that I could fully bend my...
Forum: General Discussion 11-03-19, 01:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,836
Posted By aspidistra
As a former ballet student when I was age 10-11 I...

As a former ballet student when I was age 10-11 I would like to give my opinion of this. My instructor, a Russian ballerina, forbade us from practicing barefoot. Also, she cautioned her class about...
Forum: General Discussion 06-22-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,289
Posted By aspidistra
Of course a size 12 isn't huge. It's a medium,...

Of course a size 12 isn't huge. It's a medium, and I know that. I've chosen to be a size 12 to 18 most of my adult life and was perfectly happy and healthy until I got osteoarthritis. My...
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-19, 03:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,289
Posted By aspidistra
I still do TA Meta after 5 years. I own most of...

I still do TA Meta after 5 years. I own most of her dvds and tried them all and my favourite is Meta Ab because my worst problem now is Abs. However annoying and dread-inspiring and downright boring...
Forum: General Discussion 03-25-19, 07:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,520
Posted By aspidistra
I'm 70 and have not been able to fully bend my...

I'm 70 and have not been able to fully bend my knees for about 13 years. Tests showed torn meniscus and osteoarthritis. Although they healed with weight loss and exercise, I can never do a lotus, or...
Forum: General Discussion 02-10-19, 01:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,606
Posted By aspidistra
When I used to buy books from Amazon before I...

When I used to buy books from Amazon before I understood what kind of company they are, I noticed some used books are priced fairly, and some are priced high by obvious crooks trying to make a lot of...
Forum: General Discussion 08-21-18, 09:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,764
Posted By aspidistra
I stored them in the linen closet for a while but...

I stored them in the linen closet for a while but for the last year I prefer to have them all on the dining room table ready for use (it's a big table and a tiny apartment and that is where I...
Forum: General Discussion 07-27-18, 12:19 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 33,735
Posted By aspidistra
Margaret Richard is three years older than me but...

Margaret Richard is three years older than me but she looks younger. Because of this thread I spent some time looking up her workouts. They look similar to TA but some moves are different. I've been...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-18, 06:12 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 52,349
Posted By aspidistra
I'm 69 and would like to chime in. I suffered...

I'm 69 and would like to chime in. I suffered severe hot flashes, anxiety, fibromyalgia and more, during perimenopause. That was around age 48 to 58 or so. Then my body calmed down somewhat and I've...
Forum: General Discussion 04-04-18, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,823
Posted By aspidistra
Background: I used to drink Coke Zero, but gave...

Background: I used to drink Coke Zero, but gave up all artificial sweeteners recently. Anyway, Diet Coke has always tasted like soap. With Coke Zero, introduced decades after Diet Coke, they imitated...
Forum: General Discussion 04-04-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,823
Posted By aspidistra
Question about posting

Is it OK to write a rant about a commercial that mocks fitness and offends in many other ways, in fact every possible way? Please? It is making me boiling mad as it's on constantly.
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-18, 04:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,462
Posted By aspidistra
I've had many job interviews in my life and I...

I've had many job interviews in my life and I remember them. It seems that the ones I didn't try too hard or care about are the ones I got. Back in the 70s jobs were so plentiful that I had my pick....
Forum: General Discussion 01-09-18, 09:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 37,480
Posted By aspidistra
I am 68 and post menopausal but I remember it all...

I am 68 and post menopausal but I remember it all quite well. You gain weight because you need fewer calories the older you get. It's not fair but then I understood why older people eat so much less....
Forum: General Discussion 12-07-17, 03:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,637
Posted By aspidistra
Yes, I've been doing Continuity and streaming. I...

Yes, I've been doing Continuity and streaming. I alternate them and I still keep track of my Continuity progress day by day even if I substitute streaming. I love streaming and I missed it when I...
Forum: General Discussion 11-28-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,410
Posted By aspidistra
Pot luck means they get whatever someone decides...

Pot luck means they get whatever someone decides to bring. It's supposed to be a surprise, and usually results in a wide variety of dishes. Even if several people bring the same exact entree they...
Forum: General Discussion 10-16-17, 12:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,515
Posted By aspidistra
There's another thing about amazon that bothers...

There's another thing about amazon that bothers me. They allow sellers to ask absurd prices like $2,000 for a book you can find on a thrift store shelf for $5.00. I've reported some of these but...
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