I think it'd be cool if...

[Fandango 1,440]

'really?'

like 'oh, really?'

one of the deep mysteries of internet chat now solved for me

I take paypal

[no name 1]

THANK YOU Devilette!

How bout them leg muscles!!

/off topic

Kinda BUTCH!

[Mags 112]

I wonder what Victoria Beckham will think of moving to the USA when she has to go to the embassy for her interview and queue up like everyone else. Guess that's one thing money can't buy!

What a great claim to fame that would be tho.. I only saw Bill Bailey at mine.

Ooh you should have asked him to do his Chewbacca The Wookie impression! It is REALLY good!!

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Tracy -- I have been doing that thing where you put the swiss ball between your back and the wall and try and sit down -- do you know what I mean? Anyways, it works wonders - given me a butt lift and is working the inner thigh nicely (but I'm not there yet). It hurts like a ####### when you start doing it though

[TracyTN 237]

Tracy -- I have been doing that thing where you put the swiss ball between your back and the wall and try and sit down -- do you know what I mean? Anyways, it works wonders - given me a butt lift and is working the inner thigh nicely (but I'm not there yet). It hurts like a ####### when you start doing it though

Yes, I've heard of that - I'm sure it does hurt! I'm killing myself with squats and leg extensions at the moment.

I agree with devilette - her legs there are a TAD butch - I would still like them to look feminine! Its mostly the upper legs that I'm going for. I think the muscles around her knees and such are a bit much.

[ajames79 0]

ahh working out!

Gonna wait til next week.

When the cramps are gone!

[Fandango 1,440]

Squat thrusts always work for me....lil thing my dad taught me from his days in USMC boot camp, lol

http://www.netfit.co.uk/cirlb12.html <---like that, but my dad's version had you standing straight up each time before and after

[TracyTN 237]

No doubt those work! I'm not sure my injured knee could handle it, though.

[Mags 112]

No doubt those work! I'm not sure my injured knee could handle it, though.

I have a knee condition called Chrondomalacia Patella and these sorts of exercise are highly recommended for knee injuries and stuff. Builds up the muscles really nicely. Course, you should always check with your doc first...

Good luck with that tight butt and toned thighs!

Edited January 13, 2007 by mags

[TracyTN 237]

Thanks mags!! I just reinjured it about a week ago. I'm going to let it heal, of course, but then I'll ask my dr if I can at least try those!

My problem is the injury is on the inside of the knee - that bit of cartilidge. So what hurts it most is to really stretch it out. I freaking stepped wrong in my dress shoes and basically twisted it, which has made it very tender again. At least its better now than it was last week!

Edited January 13, 2007 by TracyTN

[Fandango 1,440]

Thanks mags!! I just reinjured it about a week ago. I'm going to let it heal, of course, but then I'll ask my dr if I can at least try those!

Hey how's C's fingers btw?

And Mags...did I understand it right that you said squat thrusts are good for a knee injury? Or do I need another coffee?

[TracyTN 237]

Hey how's C's fingers btw?

And Mags...did I understand it right that you said squat thrusts are good for a knee injury? Or do I need another coffee?

Thanks for remembering, Lisa! Chas' fingers are completely healed now, but still has some numbness in the tips of both fingers. That hasn't stopped him from playing the guitar, though! He just has to watch where he puts his fingers instead of doing it by feel (like before).

The thing he hates is the way they repaired his ring finger - the tip of it isn't as 'wide' as it used to be - he thinks it looks almost girly or something (to me, it just looks like it was injured). Poor thing!

[Fandango 1,440]

Hey how's C's fingers btw?

And Mags...did I understand it right that you said squat thrusts are good for a knee injury? Or do I need another coffee?

Thanks for remembering, Lisa! Chas' fingers are completely healed now, but still has some numbness in the tips of both fingers. That hasn't stopped him from playing the guitar, though! He just has to watch where he puts his fingers instead of doing it by feel (like before).

The thing he hates is the way they repaired his ring finger - the tip of it isn't as 'wide' as it used to be - he thinks it looks almost girly or something (to me, it just looks like it was injured). Poor thing!

Well you tell that man of yours I said HEY and glad to hear he's recovered! Weren't there pics? I remember thinking 'omG what a mess!'

[Mags 112]

Thanks mags!! I just reinjured it about a week ago. I'm going to let it heal, of course, but then I'll ask my dr if I can at least try those!

Hey how's C's fingers btw?

And Mags...did I understand it right that you said squat thrusts are good for a knee injury? Or do I need another coffee?

They are recommended for building up weak ligaments that are a side effect of knee damage. The knee cap is held in place by two ligaments, these can atrophy when you rest a knee. Any muscle building exercise for that area can be good. It is better to start off gradually, of course, AND check with your doc beforehand. I am sure there are some injuries that it could be made worse by exercise though, as with all things!

I think the best exercise I was given by my physio, was to stand with my back straight against the wall. Then, to slowly lower myself into a 90 degree squatting position (you basically look like you are sitting down and the wall is your "chair back"). Then the best thing to do was try to hold it, gradually building up to five minutes at a time.

Builds up thighs beautifully!

[Fandango 1,440]

do those exercises religiously and I'm sure you could crack a walnut with your thighs, lol