though not a lurker, I can be quite chatty
I am an American ex-pat, 37, living in Nantes, France (that's
not Paris, it's two and a half hours south west, in Brittany). I teach business English at various language schools and on-site in companies. I used to be a psychotherapist but stopped when I moved to France (with a Frenchman, my husband since 1988) five years ago. Yes I speak French.
Fitness helps me deal with the ups and downs of life. Sounds very cliché, but that's the best way to put it. Here In France the gyms are not terrific, though I've joined a few times. I much prefer staying home with my videos. I have about 70 to 80...not sure. Alot of Firm, some Cathe, Joyce, the Method, Karen Voight, Kathy Smith, Kari Anderson...all levels, all kinds, to suit my moods and energy levels etc. etc....
someone on this forum referred to their videos as their personal fitness harem, and I feel the same way
BTW, I'm originally from Philadelphia by way of upstate NY, and went to school in NYC and Maryland.
I have 3 sons, ages 8.5, 3.5, and 7 months.
I love this place.
that's all for now...
Cara