Movers & Shakers - March 22 - 28

[Shadow]

We're almost at the end of the month, gang! So let's give it our all and finish the month out roaring like a lion, not bleating like a lamb ;).

My lineup for the week:
Sunday - Chest, shoulders & triceps followed by about an hour of brisk walking
Monday - Cardio, abs and another walk (unless I have snow to shovel instead)
Tues - Legs
Wednesday - Cardio & abs
Thursday - Back and biceps

I'm sure I'll get an additional 40 minute walk in a time or two later on in the week.

[Jackie]

Today was a good run day, well not really as it was raining. Yep!! I hope it takes all our snow, however their have been flood warning already. I am glad I don't live within iminent danger.
Anyway, the #1 kidlet and I went for a run about 2 km. I ran about half and walked the other half. I need to work on building some endurance.

Goal for the week is to get that same walk/run in everyday. I will also have a lot of dance this week as we perform at a concert on Saturday. I think I finally have all the steps down, it's just to get them all put together.

[Claudette]

Hi, y'all,

I'm for ending the month as a roaring lion!

OOOh, Jackie, I always admired dancers. I am so uncoordinated, I am not a dancer, maybe slow or waltz, but that is all.

Today, was a 35 minute hike in the state park. I really feel soreness today. I do need to try to get out there more during the week.

Later, tonight, Callanetics 1 hr. tape. Working on my shape, I am.

Hugs,
Claudette

[Karole]

Wee tiny bitty exercise today--- dh and I walked briskly for 20 min. and I worked some outside in the flower bed. Pulled weeds and etc. Nice lazy day really. Lots of nice sun so I got plenty of D .

[Jackie]

Ohhh Claudette,

I am not a dancer either by any means. My children Ukrainian dance, so I decided to join this year with the hopes of learning some technique, but mostly to get exercise and exercise it is!!!! I find it quite intimidating as many in our group have danced since they were children so they have about 15 years experience on me. I am not alone, my friend joined with me. All is all it is fun and we get an amazing work out.

[Karole]

Jackie, I'm the same way with line dancing !! I have 3 left feet, but I am getting better. We still go to the beginners class but now I am beginning to remember the steps now so I really enjoy it. Great exercise and fun !!

I'm off to go for a ride. See everyone later.

[Shadow]

Today was a good run day, well not really as it was raining. Yep!! I hope it takes all our snow, however their have been flood warning already. I am glad I don't live within iminent danger.
Anyway, the #1 kidlet and I went for a run about 2 km. I ran about half and walked the other half. I need to work on building some endurance.

Goal for the week is to get that same walk/run in everyday. I will also have a lot of dance this week as we perform at a concert on Saturday. I think I finally have all the steps down, it's just to get them all put together.
Good job, Jackie! Just don't forget about the resistance training :). That will do a lot more than CLA to add muscle and decrease fat ;). I know you like cardio but all the cardio in the world won't make you strong ...

[Shadow]

Hi, y'all,

I'm for ending the month as a roaring lion!
Great attitude, Claudette :D!!!!

Today, was a 35 minute hike in the state park. I really feel soreness today. I do need to try to get out there more during the week.
Well, you ARE a little busy these days ;)....

Later, tonight, Callanetics 1 hr. tape. Working on my shape, I am.
Terrific :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Wee tiny bitty exercise today--- dh and I walked briskly for 20 min. and I worked some outside in the flower bed. Pulled weeds and etc. Nice lazy day really. Lots of nice sun so I got plenty of D .

Sounds like a great day, Karole :nod:!!

[Karole]

We rode the horses for an hour then came back and started right in on yard work (one hour also) that dh wanted to get done before it rains again. Whew. That may be it for the day.

[Shadow]

We rode the horses for an hour then came back and started right in on yard work (one hour also) that dh wanted to get done before it rains again. Whew. That may be it for the day.
I think that is definitely sufficient for the day unless you really want to add something more :).

[Billie]

Get in my gym this morning and upper body still quivering! Trying hard to get there, sometimes not so easy, like yesterday but at least I picked up the yard and took the dog for a walk. Activity feels so much better than couch-potato-ness!:D

[Shadow]

Get in my gym this morning and upper body still quivering!
Yeah for you, Billie :D!
Trying hard to get there, sometimes not so easy, like yesterday but at least I picked up the yard and took the dog for a walk. Activity feels so much better than couch-potato-ness!:D
Ah yes - as long as you're doing something, that certainly beats nothing :thumbsup:! And heaven knows you've come way too far to ever be a couch potato again :eek:!

[Parisienne]

Hello everybody, sorry for this late check in. Quite a busy day. After working in library, I wanted to go to cinema but it didn't work, I'm going tomorrow to see Revolutionary Road, finally. Still, I found some time for moving & shaking! I try to have some more cardio this week, so on Saturday evening I biked for 20 minutes and I did Tae Bo Core & 10 min Pilates arms yesterday. Today I had a rather unpleasant experiance with one of my cardio tapes - if you look for someone who is uncoordinated, here I am! I really liked Karole's expression about 3 left feet, I can easily recognise myself:D. Anyway, I suffered (& sweated) for some 12 minutes with cardio & followed it with QuickFix Abs (10 min). Tomorrow I hope to do 2 x Tae Bo (Get Moving & Lower Body). Will check in!

[Shadow]

Hello everybody, sorry for this late check in. Quite a busy day.
As long as we see you, that's what counts :nod:!
After working in library, I wanted to go to cinema but it didn't work, I'm going tomorrow to see Revolutionary Road, finally. Still, I found some time for moving & shaking!
I should certainly hope so :eek: ;)!
I try to have some more cardio this week, so on Saturday evening I biked for 20 minutes and I did Tae Bo Core & 10 min Pilates arms yesterday. Today I had a rather unpleasant experiance with one of my cardio tapes - if you look for someone who is uncoordinated, here I am!
Hopefully you didn't hurt yourself :p.
I really liked Karole's expression about 3 left feet, I can easily recognise myself:D. Anyway, I suffered (& sweated) for some 12 minutes with cardio & followed it with QuickFix Abs (10 min). Tomorrow I hope to do 2 x Tae Bo (Get Moving & Lower Body). Will check in!
Great workout! Hopefully tomorrow's report will be just as good :thumbsup:!

[Jackie]

Activity feels so much better than couch-potato-ness!:D

You are so right Billie.
Today's dance practice only went for 2 1/2 hours rather than 3 thank goodness. I am going to do some upper body again mostly arm weights to balance things out. My legs are quite weak from all the dancing so I better leave them alone. One of my videos has a great resistance exercise that is meant for arms but also works the obiques really well. I like killing two birds with one stone!!

Oh I am exhausted!

[Karole]

Good to hear how everyone is up and at it today !! If this keeps up, her Shadowness will probably have to put her whips away in moth balls :eek:(not) :D--just a dream of mine I think. Or delusion, or hallucination, or ....

Well, I did get a little 30 min. walk in for extra credit today !! My dd and dh and I went for a nice walk in the wind this evening. Boy, it was really gusting. But it was in the 70's so I'm not complaining.

[gitfiddle]

Well, I did get a little 30 min. walk in for extra credit today !!
:p:p:p Teacher's Pet! :rolleyes:

*I* spent an hour at the gym tonight. http://bestsmileys.com/superhero/2.gif Upper body, bike, arc trainer (5 min) and dreadmill. :D

[Jackie]

Good job you guys!!!

Today is Tuesday so we have dance practice again!! After last nights practice I feel a lot better about performing, but I still have a long way before I think I actually look good!!! Hee heee

[Shadow]

You are so right Billie.
Today's dance practice only went for 2 1/2 hours rather than 3 thank goodness. I am going to do some upper body again mostly arm weights to balance things out. My legs are quite weak from all the dancing so I better leave them alone. One of my videos has a great resistance exercise that is meant for arms but also works the obiques really well. I like killing two birds with one stone!!

Oh I am exhausted!
Excellent report, Jackie :D :thumbsup: :D!!!!! Way to go getting added benefit from that one exercise :nod:!

[Shadow]

Good to hear how everyone is up and at it today !! If this keeps up, her Shadowness will probably have to put her whips away in moth balls :eek:(not) :D--just a dream of mine I think. Or delusion, or hallucination, or ....
You just go on dreamin', dear Karole ;) :p!

Well, I did get a little 30 min. walk in for extra credit today !! My dd and dh and I went for a nice walk in the wind this evening. Boy, it was really gusting. But it was in the 70's so I'm not complaining.
Way to go :)! Just consider the wind a way of getting some added resistance :tongue:!

[Karole]

:p Teacher's Pet! :rolleyes:

*I* spent an hour at the gym tonight. http://bestsmileys.com/superhero/2.gif Upper body, bike, arc trainer (5 min) and dreadmill. :D

Hey you are the one she calls "grasshopper"--(there's no telling what she calls me):paranoid::paranoid:

Good job on the workout --now she'll call you super grasshopper !!:nod:

See you all later after I've actually accomplished something to get some points !!:D

[Shadow]

Teacher's Pet! :rolleyes:
Now, now, grasshopper :lol:!

*I* spent an hour at the gym tonight. http://bestsmileys.com/superhero/2.gif Upper body, bike, arc trainer (5 min) and dreadmill. :D

Great job :D! Loved the workout - and the little guy :thumbsup:!

[Shadow]

Good job you guys!!!

Today is Tuesday so we have dance practice again!! After last nights practice I feel a lot better about performing, but I still have a long way before I think I actually look good!!! Hee heee
I am sure you look great, Jackie :thumbsup:! If nothing else, you're moving it so keep a smile on your face and you wow everyone, yourself included :D!

[Shadow]

Hey you are the one she calls "grasshopper"--(there's no telling what she calls me)
Only nice things ;). Hmmm - now I think I'm going to have to come up with a nickname for you :eek:!
Good job on the workout --now she'll call you super grasshopper !!:nod:
:lol:!!!! You have definitely given me a great laugh for the day - thank you :D!

See you all later after I've actually accomplished something to get some points !!
Now you're talking ;)!

[gitfiddle]

--now she'll call you super grasshopper !!:nod: I doubt it. She knows me too well. :paranoid:

[Shadow]

I doubt it. She knows me too well. :paranoid:
I'm so glad you're more grounded in reality that Karole has been today :lol: :p ;)! I think her head has been in the clouds :tongue: :nod:.

But I love you and your optimisim, Karole! I just don't want to "say it too loud" in case anyone is actually "listening."

[Karole]

But I love you and your optimisim, Karole! I just don't want to "say it too loud" in case anyone is actually "listening."

(Somehow I almost missed that--Don't know why !!)

Say, can't I just be called "Her Spreme Hghness of Key Eercises Intended to Move and Shake the World" Or do you want to come up with something a bit shorter ? It's up to you completely.:D:D

[Karole]

I did an hour of horse back and tonight we have an hour scheduled for line dancing practice , plus I am going to go get my 5# weights right now and do 10 min. of upper body work.

[Shadow]

(Somehow I almost missed that--Don't know why !!)

Say, can't I just be called "Her Spreme Hghness of Key Eercises Intended to Move and Shake the World" Or do you want to come up with something a bit shorter ? It's up to you completely.:D:D
OMW - are you on an exercise high today or what :lol:?????? You are downright hysterical! Or maybe it's ME getting hysterical laughing at YOU!

As for the name - I do love it and it's quite catchy. BUT, with my memory being what it is, I'd never remember it ....

[gitfiddle]

You are silly, silly women! ;)

Today was lower body, which I did, but I forgot and did some arm/shoulder work as well. It's all good!

[Martha]

Today, 67 minutes in my new (my sweetie's Valentine present to me/who needs flowers and candy) MBT shoes. I love them. No knee pain, no heel pain, and they look like (kind of) expensive running shoes so I can wear them to work without becoming the center of attention. Last year, I bought the Nike + which is great, but Nike doesn't seem to make a shoe that fits (me) as well as this.
Sorry, I guess this makes me sound like a gadget geek, maybe this belongs in community OT instead of mover's and shaker's.

[Karole]

OMW - are you on an exercise high today or what :lol:?????? You are downright hysterical! Or maybe it's ME getting hysterical laughing at YOU!

As for the name - I do love it and it's quite catchy. BUT, with my memory being what it is, I'd never remember it ....

Teacher---Carol started it !!:nod::nod:

(I think I already forgot the name myself. :eek::eek:)

So sorry to report that tonights dance class got canceled as no one wanted to go out in the thunderstorm--we're a bunch of wimps around here.:D but I did do the 10 min. upper body workout, and now I'm going to go do some pt exercises and stretches for at least 15 min.

[Shadow]

You are silly, silly women! ;)

Today was lower body, which I did, but I forgot and did some arm/shoulder work as well. It's all good!

The more the merrier, right :p ;)?

[Shadow]

Today, 67 minutes in my new (my sweetie's Valentine present to me/who needs flowers and candy) MBT shoes. I love them. No knee pain, no heel pain, and they look like (kind of) expensive running shoes so I can wear them to work without becoming the center of attention. Last year, I bought the Nike + which is great, but Nike doesn't seem to make a shoe that fits (me) as well as this.
And how did you spend that 67 minutes, Martha :)? Are you a runner?
Sorry, I guess this makes me sound like a gadget geek, maybe this belongs in community OT instead of mover's and shaker's.
You are more than welcome to join us here! Believe me, I have more than my fair share of toys for the exercise room ;).

[Shadow]

Teacher---Carol started it !!
That's just how she is :lol:!

(I think I already forgot the name myself.
Good, 'cause I've forgotten it too :D! I suppose I could call you Dancing Queen or Rider on the Range ....

So sorry to report that tonights dance class got canceled as no one wanted to go out in the thunderstorm--we're a bunch of wimps around here.:D but I did do the 10 min. upper body workout, and now I'm going to go do some pt exercises and stretches for at least 15 min.
Way to go - sounds like a much better workout anyway, IMHO :razz:. But you know I love my weights :tongue:....

[gitfiddle]

Today, 67 minutes in my new (my sweetie's Valentine present to me/who needs flowers and candy) MBT shoes. I love them. No knee pain, no heel pain, and they look like (kind of) expensive running shoes so I can wear them to work without becoming the center of attention. Last year, I bought the Nike + which is great, but Nike doesn't seem to make a shoe that fits (me) as well as this.
Sorry, I guess this makes me sound like a gadget geek, maybe this belongs in community OT instead of mover's and shaker's.Oh, heck no! I'm a gadget geek and also admire a guy who is sensitive enough to your needs to give you comfortable knees and heels! :)

[gitfiddle]

That's just how she is :lol:!:suspicious: Are you double-teaming me here? I resemble that remark! :tongue:

Today's a rest day, and a date with my muscle doctor. :cool:

[Shadow]

Are you double-teaming me here?
Not me and Karole :eek:! :p.....

Today's a rest day, and a date with my muscle doctor.
Sounds like a great day! Enjoy it because tomorrow it's right back at it ;).

[Karole]

So far today it is one hour horse back and 40 min. on the Over 50 total body workout dvd. I also sat out in the sun and soaked up some vitamin D while I was reading PPLP again. Isn't that about the most perfect Protein Power day !!

(Carol --we luv you --even if we aggravate !!)

[Shadow]

So far today it is one hour horse back and 40 min. on the Over 50 total body workout dvd. I also sat out in the sun and soaked up some vitamin D while I was reading PPLP again. Isn't that about the most perfect Protein Power day !!

(Carol --we luv you --even if we aggravate !!)
Way to go, Karole :D!!!! Love seeing that weight work in there too :nod:! Oh my, soaking up some Vitamin D sounds wonderful :thumbsup:. Yes, I would say it was a perfect PP day!

And yes, we do luv Carol - and love to aggravate her :p ;)! After all, we don't seem to have Dean anymore to pick on :( :crybaby:....

[Karole]

Thats right, I do wish he would show up again so we could be whole heartedly aggravating. He's fun to pick on.

[Shadow]

Thats right, I do wish he would show up again so we could be whole heartedly aggravating. He's fun to pick on.
I agree, Karole! Dean was a lot of fun ... sigh ...

[Jackie]

Not feeling well today, wondering if I don't have a virus. Maybe thats to blame for my bloating and uck feeling. I am very sore and achy today. I will double up on my potassium for a few days and see if that makes a difference.

[gitfiddle]

(Carol --we luv you --even if we aggravate !!) Oh, Karole, I don't aggravate that easily! ;) If you ignored me, I'd think you were mad at me.

I miss Dean, too! :tear:

[Martha]

(And how did you spend that 67 minutes, Martha :)? Are you a runner?)
oh no, i am a wanabee. i've just starting walking (again) because it hurt my knees and heels before, so I stopped, no silly me didn't start something else to replace, just stopped. So here I am about a month and a few day into it and with the MBTs I can walk, pretty fast, and no pain.
Thanks for the welcome, and if the gadget stuff gets too much I won't be offended if it gets moved ;)
Only 40 min today, but that's 40 min I didn't make bad choices.

[gitfiddle]

Martha, there is life after running! I had to stop years ago and now I don't even walk much because of arthritic knees and feet, but resistance exercise is marvelous!

FYI, my foot and ankle specialist, who made me some orthotics, highly recommends Croc shoes. I searched and found they come in all styles, not just those ugly bubble things. DH swears by his!

[Shadow]

Not feeling well today, wondering if I don't have a virus. Maybe thats to blame for my bloating and uck feeling. I am very sore and achy today. I will double up on my potassium for a few days and see if that makes a difference.
Jackie - I am sure this is definitely contributing to your weight dilemma :nod:. How about you do yourself a HUGE favor and take care of yourself, up the potassium, drink LOTS of water, remember that magnesium and most importantly - STAY OFF THE SCALE UNTIL YOU FEEL BETTER!

[Shadow]

Oh, Karole, I don't aggravate that easily! ;) If you ignored me, I'd think you were mad at me.
Boy is that the truth! I've pushed it for years but you still haven't blown a fuse with me :lol:!

I miss Dean, too! :tear:
Has anyone heard from him :(? Hmmm - maybe we should do an April challenge in his honor and then he'll come back ;)....

[Shadow]

oh no, i am a wanabee. i've just starting walking (again) because it hurt my knees and heels before, so I stopped, no silly me didn't start something else to replace, just stopped.
Martha - We have ALL been there, so don't be so hard on yourself ;). The important thing is that you're doing something NOW. None of us can change the past - all we can do is muddle through the present :).
So here I am about a month and a few day into it and with the MBTs I can walk, pretty fast, and no pain.
That's awesome :D!!!!
Thanks for the welcome, and if the gadget stuff gets too much I won't be offended if it gets moved ;)
As long as you're moving it, that's most important. I think it's great when we get excited about our exercise gadgets ;).
Only 40 min today, but that's 40 min I didn't make bad choices.
Well said :thumbsup:! So pat yourself on the back!

[Karole]

Welcome in Martha, we love having new folks to add their thoughts and talk about their Moving and Shaking episodes--Have you heard that old saying--Misery loves company) (Sorry Shadow):D

Today so far I have been on the elliptical 20 min. then straight on to 20 min. of pt exercises and then 30 crunches. Annnnnnd--- I still have over an hour of line dancing lessons to look forward to this evening. Wa hoooo!!

[Shadow]

(Sorry Shadow):D
No you're not :razz:!

[quote]Today so far I have been on the elliptical 20 min. then straight on to 20 min. of pt exercises and then 30 crunches. Annnnnnd--- I still have over an hour of line dancing lessons to look forward to this evening. Wa hoooo!!
Wa hoooo indeed :thumbsup: :D!!!!

[SandyHanson]

Well, I've been AWOL for quite a while:o, from my exercise routine as well as from the forum. Anyway, daily reporting is a real boost to motivation to get "Moving and Shaking," so I'm back and hope to do better from now on.

Just finished my upper body resistance. In addition to hand weights, I dug out my old Thigh Master:eek: (of Suzanne Somers fame). There are several upper body exercises that can be done with that, so all in all I had a pretty good workout.

[Shadow]

Sandy - I was just thinking of you this morning :D!!! I am so very happy you've come back - you were missed! Sounds like you made a great start getting back to it :thumbsup:! You might be just a touch sore tomorrow, though :p ;).

[SandyHanson]

Thanks. Actually a bit of soreness usually feels kind of good. Like I can feel things tightening up.

See ya' tomorrow:exclamation:

[Martha]

Way to go, Karole :D! Oh my, soaking up some Vitamin D sounds wonderful
No shortage here, it is was 82 today.

I have tried crocs and they are still my "go to" non rocking shoes. (MBTs have a sole similar to a heel stretch device I used, previously.) I am considering sacrificing a pair of crocs to insert the Nike + sensor. Has anyone had any experience with this?
I thought it would be great to be able to use the crocs and I don't think it would damage the sensor so that I could put back in the Nike's if/when I am ready to give it a go with a more normal shoe.

More on topic, I haven't gone out yet, but have a power walk planned before dark. Gotta love daylight savings time.

[Martha]

Karole, you are my hero, hope line dancing is great tonight.

Carol, thanks for the welcome and the appreciation of the brag about my valentine.
The (kinda) mover and shaker story that goes with the shoes goes something like this.
Time line: Feb 14th, context grown son, girlfriend and husband of 30 yrs walked into a store. I tried the shoes, said thanks for the info and we walked happily on our way kidding each other, having a great time. An hour passes and we arrive at a not fancy restaurant. I remark, wow can't believe those shoes, I haven't been heel pain free in so long, I kind of forgot what it was like. (I've had injections, and that takes the edge off, Celebrex and the same.) Yes I have tried/still take Krill oil and curcumin but remained uncomfortable.) I said, I'm relatively intelligent, I just can't figure this out. He (dh) said, "what I can't figure out is why they are back in the store and not on your feet"

Oh wow, so much for DST it got dark so fast, I didn't get my walk, yet. Oh well, guess that's why we have street lights.

[gitfiddle]

Sandy, I'm very glad to see you, too! Welcome back!

Martha, I love a romantic story!

Karole, I'm sorry, but I have no idea what a Nike + sensor is/does. :confused:

Upper body today, with a brisk ten minutes on the treadmill and six on the arc trainer double-time. If I can sleep the night without a visit from Charlie Horse, I'll count myself fortunate. :paranoid:

[Jackie]

Last night was my day off, I usually take Wednesday's off as dance practice goes so late on Tuesdays and I get a really good work out. Today was a 40 minute walk with my school friends.

Very busy weekend planned and lots of dancing as our concert performance is on Saturday night. If you don't hear from me, thats what I will be doing.

Welcom Martha

[Karole]

Karole, I'm sorry, but I have no idea what a Nike + sensor is/does

uh , neither do I---but I'd like to know as one of my dd's has trouble with her heel and if it could help her I'd love to have more info about it.:)

[Shadow]

Sandy - A little bit of soreness does feel good, doesn't it :D?

Martha - I'm afraid I don't know about the Nike + sensors either.... But I did enjoy your shoe story! Sounds like that DH of yours is a keeper ;).

Jackie - Best of luck on your performance! But I know you're gonna do just great :thumbsup:!

Carol - Fingers crossed ever so tight that Charlie and his horse stay far away from you!!!!!

Karole - Enjoy that ride you have planned for this morning :)!

[SandyHanson]

Finished TaeBo and lower body resistance. Now on to some housecleaning. My son and his wife are coming over tomorrow, and I don't want them (especially her) to know what a slob I am sometimes.

[Karole]

Looks like all my exercising today is going to be pleasure. We fininshed our ride and now I am going golfing with dh . I doubt I will be doing much else !!

[SandyHanson]

Looks like all my exercising today is going to be pleasure.

Isn't that the best kind:question:

[Shadow]

I agree with Sandy, Karole - I think that's the best kind of exercise there is :nod:!

[Karole]

Yep, Sandy and Shadow ,I enjoyed the day very much. But I am tired so I'm having a cup of white tea and relaxing a while. See you all tomorrow

[Martha]

Sorry to break it to you b/c it would be great if it did any of the things you may have dreamed since I didn't provide a description, but a "Nike + sensor" is a glorified pedometer with other information as well. It's the portion that goes in a pocket or cutout of a "Nike +" shoe so that the information can be recorded, like a regular pedometer. It also transmits the information in a particular way so that when you use the receiver in an iPod Nano, your workout coincides with the playlist or specific Nike workout you have selected, I use a lot of audible books/podcasts/workout music, but safely. So, every time you connect to iTunes, it asks if you want the information transmitted to the Nike site. It's another way of recording your exercise, more accountability/motivation?? :)
Nothing new to report today, other than at work we don't really have a place for employees to park without having a .2mi walk in, so a pretty low intensity day with my MBTs.

I know, now I sound even geekier but, I did ask the question.
( I hope my post icon means boy am I embarrassed)

[gitfiddle]

It does, but no need to feel embarrassed, Martha. I could tell you stories if I had time right now.

Didn't get to the gym tonight because of the music gig. :p

[Martha]

uh , neither do I---but I'd like to know as one of my dd's has trouble with her heel and if it could help her I'd love to have more info about it.:)

This won't help with the Nike + piece but the reason I switched to MBT was much of what's contained in this site.
My$ rationale was, orthotics range in price from $$-$$$s without any return policy. The walking store (in my area at least) has a 30 day comfort guarantee. As I mentioned, I have used medication/injections/heel straps/taping/exercise/golf balls/ice without the degree of relief I felt with MBT. Certainly, YMMV/ddmmv but it may be worth a shot.
http://www.swissmasaius.com/Benefits.aspx

[Karole]

Thanks Martha I'll have to let my dd know about them. She sure has a lot of trouble with her heel.

[Jackie]

Today is dance day! Practice for an hour or so in the venue the concert will be in (about 1 hour) at noon and then the actual performance tonight during dinner.

[Karole]

Have a great time dancing, Jackie !! Isn't it the most fun !!

I just did my total body workout for 45 loooooong minutes. I woke up today feeling really good and I feel even goooder now !!!

[SandyHanson]

Today will be a break from exercise. I usually skip one of the weekend days, and since we have a busy day planned, I think I'll wait to exercise tomorrow.

[Karole]

Just got thru with my daily. Did 25 min. on the elliptical and 20 min. pt exercises and stretches then 30 crunches. I am hoping my dd comes over to walk later on, it is so beautiful out there--nice and sunny after a couple of days of mostly rain.
See you all later.

[Shadow]

Karole - I'm feeling even "gooder" than you are from reading about the great exercise you've gotten in :D! And of course, that marvelous post you did helped to ;).

Martha - Ah yes, Carol is into her gadgets too, so you're definitely not alone :p!

Carol - I am sure you had a wonderful time at your gig! Now... I'm also sure you're going to make up for that lost exercise day, right :razz:?

Jackie - I hope it went well :)!!! Of course, I'm sure you did an excellent job and hopefully had a lot of fun, too!

Sandy - Good plan to use yesterday as your rest day :nod:! Looking forward to hearing from you on Sunday and in the new thread!

[Parisienne]

Just to report that the end of my "cardio week" was not as good as it should have been:o. On Thursday I did nothing and then there was only 40-minute-walk on Friday afternoon, as we went to Normandy. And then, nothing again. Hope to change it this week!

[gitfiddle]

Now... I'm also sure you're going to make up for that lost exercise day, right :razz:?Well, I left the option open, but it didn't happen. :rolleyes: I'll be back in the gym tomorrow. :nod:

[Shadow]

Adina - But at least you did something, so the week was not a waste :). Chin up, girl, 'cause I expect a better report from you next time :razz:!

Carol - Ah well... the best-laid plans and all that ;). Thankfully you're only one down for the week :).