Feeling the Burn

@DianneN (247219)
United States
July 23, 2019 10:43am CST
I’m not talking about the heat and humidity that left us last night. I’m talking about the new class I began today at my gym. It’s called Barre. I’m not a ballerina, but my personal trainer suggested I try it. It is a mixture of ballet, Pilates, and yoga. He thought it would help me with flexibility, core, balance, strength, and cardio. All I can say is that as active as I am, I used muscles I didn’t know I had! I’m already a bit achy, but will definitely take this class again on Friday. What do you do for exercise?
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (49217)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I normally walk and use my stationary bike and gazelle. I love your outfit.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (49217)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@DianneN this is a gazelle
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@Tampa_girl7 Oh, wow! That looks like quite a workout machine. Thanks for showing it to me and right now all I san say is ouch. lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Glad to hear you exercise, too. Walking is my favorite. What is a gazelle? Thank you! I bought everything in Florida - from my sunglasses all the way down to my sandals.
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47126)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
23 Jul 19
Yes, I do exercise. I am able to work out from home, which is nice. I'll go for walks.
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47126)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
23 Jul 19
@DianneN Yes, I am thin and slim. I probably don't need to exercise, but I do like moving and want to take care of myself. As you say, exercise is important.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@dodo19 It's important for the inside of our body as well as the outside.
DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Exercise is so important. So glad you do it. You look thin, slim, and trim to me!
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Michael Liriano
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
23 Jul 19
I usually run my mile and do chest presses or shoulder presses, like the outfit
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Michael Liriano
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
23 Jul 19
@DianneN I love the colors! Looks comfy too
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Thanks so much! I love pink, and will use it as a coverup at the pool and beach next.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Good for you! Those are wonderful exercises to do. That's why you look so good. Thank you! I bought my outfit in sunny Florida.
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Jul 19
Life. I do life as exercise and I walk/job.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Life is right! lol
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Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo
@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Keep we myLotters posted!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Will do!
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Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo
@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
23 Jul 19
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jul 19
Walking and the treadmill. Nice photo my friend.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Walking is wonderful. I usually walk in the morning and go to the gym in the afternoon or when classes I want are being held. Thank you, Carol!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jul 19
@DianneN I am finally able to gradually get back into my routine but still cannot bend my knees completely. I hope it gets better in time. You are welcome. Enjoy your day.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@CarolDM . You need more time. Enjoy your day, too!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (170862)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I enjoy swimming. I am thinking in the fall, I will go back to yoga. The poor lady probably thought I hated the class since I didn't go back, but I will!
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snowy
@snowy22315 (170862)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@DianneN They are!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
She may! I do hope you return. Yoga is wonderful for so many things. So is swimming.
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much2say
@much2say (53942)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jul 19
I'm gonna use the ol' cliche "No pain, no gain" . Your know-how of modeling certainly comes out with your posture and poses! I've never official taken "Barre", but certainly my home exercising is a mish mash of workouts . I stretch, dance, walk and I'm just generally up and about - but I really should do more (skating is not in the cards at this point). I also like to think up PT stuff for various areas for the little pain areas that I have - my pseudo strength training I guess.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
No pain, no gain is my motto. I'm not a whiner nor do I like to complain, but this barre routine was tougher than it sounded. . You certainly do seem active to me. Is your pain from your former figure skating or the accident? Whatever, certain exercises by a trained pro can help relieve it.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
23 Jul 19
I'm glad you will go again, I'm sure you will get used to it in no time! I have 5 children-2 toddlers out of that number-I get plenty of exercise!! Lol. I also LOVE taking long walks, love volleyball when I get the chance to play and love baseball too when I get the chance. =)
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jul 19
@DianneN No complaints here, they get older too fast!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
25 Jul 19
@LovingMyBabies Tell me about it! My grandkids are older than some of your babies!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I did too much for my first day, but who cares. I'll live. I was a skinny mini when the boys were little, so I hear ya! You will definitely have more time to do the things you love to do as the kids get older.
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Jaymie Suh
@cherriefic (10400)
• Philippines
23 Jul 19
That sounds like fun! I never heard of that before.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
It's new at my gym. They offer so many wonderful things to try and do.
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Jaymie Suh
@cherriefic (10400)
• Philippines
23 Jul 19
@DianneN That's a great workout routine I guess. I like anything with dancing better than the usual gym routine.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I just went to the senior center for an hour workout today with Al and I have to say, my thighs are screaming for mercy lol
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Mine and my arms are screaming, too!
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Felicia Kane
@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
23 Jul 19
That sounds like so much fun. I do dance workouts, I cannot do much since I have a knee injury that will haunt me forever but it is still something!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
It was fun, but very, very new to me. Anything is better than sitting around doing nothing. So sorry about your poor knee.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Jul 19
I think that’s a good kind of exercise. Usually the only thing I can do for now is to move my right feet and hip and lift them. So far it’s still not strong.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I do hope your exercises will strengthen you. It takes time and patience.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
24 Jul 19
@DianneN Yes, and hopefully the rehab will hastrn.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157813)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I hope it helps you. Unfortunately I can't exercise. Good to hear from you! We miss you!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
All exercise helps me. lol Can't you do arm exercises or mild stretches?
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@LindaOHio That would be very good to do.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157813)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@DianneN We have some light weights I could use for arm exercises.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (157769)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Today I scrubbed the tub, mowed the lawn and mopped a little. Really only part of the lawn, it can be a week long process. Your class sounds interesting, and I just love your outfit.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
Well, I guess you weren't sitting for long periods either with all that work. lol Thank you. Everything from my sunglasses down to my sandals came from Florida.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22425)
• United Kingdom
30 Jul 19
Woah that sounds interesting. I wonder if I can do a home version of that.
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YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22425)
• United Kingdom
1 Aug 19
@DianneN I’ve always noted in your post that you are surrounded by conscientious business establishments. Who recall faulty products and won’t pounce on an opportunity to earn more. Here you’d probably get people charging you for perfect teeth (making up minor non existent problems).
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
1 Aug 19
They do sell home versions which work very well. As it turned out, they sent me home. They told me my teeth were white enough. I was happy they were so honest and didn’t charge me.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
1 Aug 19
@flapiz We all have to be careful wherever we do our business.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111336)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Jul 19
I have a half acre and am out walking around working on projects plus it's 100 ft to the road to check the mail so I get some walking in .... that's good nough for me.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111336)
• El Paso, Texas
29 Jul 19
I'd have to go to a mall with air conditioning if I wanted to walk 8 miles @DianneN
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
29 Jul 19
Sounds good to me!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
29 Jul 19
@rebelann I walk early and love the perspiration. It makes a shower feel extra good. lol
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459805)
• Switzerland
24 Jul 19
This seems to be an interesting exercise. My favorite exercise is walking and playing Badminton with hubby in the garden.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459805)
• Switzerland
24 Jul 19
@DianneN We used to walk and play together every day, but not from about one week. My husband has a problem, a sharp pain in his leg and foot. We saw his Orthopedist today and he ordered a new Lumbar MRI, I hope it's nothing serious.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
24 Jul 19
@LadyDuck I hope it’s nothing serious, too. I will send him prayers. My husband went to the orthopedic surgeon yesterday. His foot had been bothering him for a month or so. Turns out he had a callous rubbing on a small bone and he’s fine now. Hopefully, you’re husband will be fine, too. Keep me posted.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
24 Jul 19
It is interesting, and I intend to keep doing it. Today I am in pain, but walked 6 miles with my friends. Walking is my favorite exercise, followed by sitting. Glad you walk and play badminton. Sounds like fun.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307895)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jul 19
You gotta love it when your muscles get a wakeup call. Me, I swim and work out in the fitness room.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I'm taking Advil right now. I know I will be worse tomorrow. Lol! But I love exercising and know that you swim and workout, too. I try to go a little bit further or try that much harder each day. I do miss my bike riding in Florida, so signed up for spinning. It's not the same, but I love the music and the friends I spin with. The bike we have in our basement hurts my tush too much, no matter how many seats we've bought or how well we pad it.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307895)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jul 19
@DianneN Some bike seats are never comfortable. I was trying for harder yesterday. I'm going to back off and keep it the same until I know I'm ready to increase it. By the way, I love that tunic you're wearing. Or whatever it's called. It's beautiful!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@just4him . Exactly! Your body will let you know how much you can do. Never push it too hard. Thanks so much. I bought everything in Florida last year and the year before. Now go get to work on your book!
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Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
24 Jul 19
Just a walking exercise. A daily walking in the morning and in the late afternoon schedule.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
24 Jul 19
I love walking the most. Good for you!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
28 Jul 19
@Nakitakona Terrific!
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Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
26 Jul 19
@DianneN Thanks. How's your workout my friend?
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