Recent content by caricampbellcool

I must have interpreted her question differently. I assumed she wanted it in English.

Hi, Have you tried ordering them right here from her web page? Cari

I've never been very flexible, but through yoga I have gotten much better, and I can now put my hands on the floor. I think the forward fold and downward dog have really helped. Cari

I agree with Aquajock about the certification. Not only for liability purposes, but also to train you how to teach safe, effective aerobics. The knowledge will come in handy, guaranteed! Cari

I also deduct my shoes, because I only wear them to teach in. I will deduct some clothing that I only wear to teach in. The IRS's thinking is that if you can use it outside of your group fitness job then it really shouldn't be deducted, but even if you get audited they will just assess tax on...

Kerri, You can try going to www.turnstep.com for patterns. Also, www.teachfitness.com has good articles for those getting started. You want to build patterns in sections of 32 counts. Or 4 segments at 8 counts each. Make sure you are on the down-beat, and remember to cue before the move (the...

Remember to put all this on your schedule C, unless you are in the situation of receiving a W-2 from your gym. Then the expenses go on Schedule A under "unreimbursed employee expenses". Also, the rule by the IRS is that education is not deductible if it was required to enter into a new trade or...

Hi Lindy, This is a little late, but I just got back into town. I am so sorry for your loss, and glad that you are OK. I hope you are feeling better. I know is sounds trite but hang in there. My thoughts are with you and your family. Cari

I have asthma, but it generally isn't a problem with strength training, only cardio. I can always tell the difference between an asthma attack and being out of breath, due to the tightness in my chest. It is entirely possible that you are out of breath just from working intensely. You could...

I always say take a B Vitamin supplement, preferably one on time-release. I get mine from Wal-mart- B-100 complex with time release. I had mood swings for the first 3 months until my friend told me I had to take the B vitamin to become tolerable again. It worked! Cari

Vaginal prolapse, huh? Guess we're all in trouble! Honestly, I would continue to lift heavy, and also as Annette said, ask a female OB-GYN what she thinks, just for good measure. Cari

Dear Sherry, I am sorry to hear about your cancer, and my thoughts are with you. I am glad that the cancer has not spread. Best Wishes, Cari

Cookiebaby, I think you must be a very good person to still have enough room in your heart to pray for her and have sympathy. It sounds like you really took the high road here. Cari

My mouth dropped when I read this. Many of us around here look and feel great and it's no thanks to BFL. It is because we work out doing workouts we love (Cathe) and eat healthy. I am angry for you. I hope you only had one or two tapes, and that you weren't out too much $$$. Friendships are...

If I'm going to the gym in the morning I eat Uncle Sam's cereal with 1% milk and a couple of raisins after my workout. If I'm at home I like 5 egg whites scrambled with a little hot sauce, and either a 1/2 cup of oatmeal or oatbran. Sometime I use cinnamon and splenda in the oats, other times...