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Thanks for the information on wall pushups. Ever since I broke my wrist last summer I can't put much weight on my outstretched right hand if I do pushups on the floor. I can do them with my hand in a fist, but I think the wall will be a better option for me right now. Sounds like I can get a...

I fell at work last June and broke my right wrist ( of course I'm right handed). I was in a splint for about 2 weeks and then I had surgery and a plate and screws were put in. I never had a cast because of the plate, but had to wear a splint. One of the first questions I had for the hand...

I fractured my wrist last June, had two surgeries and am now completely healed, but I still can't do pushups and dips like I used to. Even doing some stretches like downward facing dog cause pain in the top of my hand. I've been doing wall pushups with my hand in a fist and also dips with...

I finally decided to get started on my 1RMs today. This is what I'm doing: I'm using Gym Styles and recording my results for each of the exercises on the One Rep Max Chart I printed off. I only did back and shoulders only today since I was using heavier weights than I usually do. I then did...

I would love to come, but I have to work that day. Maybe some other time. Have fun!

Beth, Thanks for the info. I have for years taken calcium with vit. D. Years before I had cancer a dexiscan showed I had osteopenia, even after I had been doing all the right stuff to prevent it. I did take a pretty hard fall though. Had my surgery today so I'm on my way to recovery. I...

Thanks for the comments! I continued to work out during my cancer treatments, and I believe that made my recovery so much easier and better. I hope I can inspire someone who is going through a setback/health issue.

Five years ago I had a lumpectomy and radiation (chemo too). As soon as I felt like it, I was back to lifting weights. None of my doctors told me I couldn't. I am 49 now and I use 15-18 pounds for bicep curls and 40 pounds total for chest press for examples. I am looking forward to STS. My...

I received a "call back" in 1999 when I started getting mammograms and it turned out to be nothing. Then in 2003 after I had lost 30 pounds and had gotten in the best shape of my life (with Cathe's help) I found a painful lump (my breasts had obviously gotten smaller). My doctor wanted me to...

This morning I did Slow & Heavy Tris and Bis and then IMAX 2 for 30 minutes. I'm kind of following the February rotation. Tomorrow I plan on doing Slow & Heavy Legs and Shoulders. MR

This sounds really great, but my only concern is that "legs" are my least favorite workouts because of muscle pain and knee pain issues. (I don't know if it's age or the effects of the medication I'm on.) If I do squats and lunges, I don't use weights anymore, or at least not as much as Cathe...

I previewed all the workouts when I received them Wednesday and was very excited to start them. This morning I did the cardio portion of Low Intensity Step and tried one of the weight premixes and core work. I love this workout and the choreography was very fun and challenging. Thanks for...

Yes, I wish I would have been able to go--it sounds like a great time. Today is my last day of vacation then I go back to work tomorrow. I've been busy helping my daughter move back to college. Good luck to all the "Roadtrippers". I am looking forward to seeing pictures! Well, I guess I'll...

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Since it's only you and me, and we both live in the Grand Rapids area, it doesn't make sense to drive to Lansing. It would be okay with me to wait until more people could meet, or we could have lunch closer to GR. What do you think? MR

I am still planning on coming for lunch, unless plans are changed. Keep me posted! MR

I'll plan on being there on the 17th at noon. MR

Hi! Sorry I haven't been able to reply until now because my internet has been down for 3 days! The 17th will work for me, and which ever restaurant is chosen will be okay too. Count me in. By the way, the 24th won't work for me because I have to work that day. Thanks for putting this...

Yes, I know the MLD kids. I helped with drawing their blood and running their tests. I work every other Saturday. I am taking vacation the first two weeks of March and I have tentative plans to go to Florida; if the plans fall through, then I would be available to meet for lunch on March 10...

Hi! I also live in Greenville (Gowen, actually). I grew up in Jackson, went to FSU in Big Rapids, and moved here in 1982, where I started working as a Medical Technologist in the local hospital, where I am still employed. My daughter is a freshman at WMU in Kalamazoo and my son now lives in...