Dakidissa

Last night I had a terrible thigh spasm (Thank God for Arnica gel!) and the peripheral neuropathy was really intense the rest of the night and this morning.  The thought of living with this condition the rest of my life was downright depressing.

I figured I would try to workout anyway and sure enough, once the music started and I started moving, I felt much better physically and mentally.  The MUsic I added to several Dakidissa files was great and she had plenty of simple unique moves to try on the bungee and ball.

I think my favorite was this one:

Of course I preferred it with my MUsic.  If you do not like the music in the original, just play your own (or visit Bouncin Barb on WellVideo.ru)

Since the neuropathy feels very different, higher into my thighs but not as bad in the feet, I am hoping that is a sign that the nerves sheaths are starting to heal and not a sign of it progressing and getting worse.  Time will tell.  Silver lining, I may be asking for a medical marijuana script. LOL

Jessica Smith Gave Me a Shout Out!!!

I just ordered Jessica's new double dvd set and her other new dvd and got free shipping.

On her announcement about her new dvds
http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=84349224ef7a543ab038356d3&id=250f597b96

This is what she said about the music:

What's the music like?
We spent hours searching for the best licensed music available from our our amazing fitness music provider, Power Music, for these new walks. If the music didn't make us want to get up and move and groove, it didn't make it into the mix! Power Music worked with our requests to custom create each walking mix just for us (Barb S., I sure hope they get your stamp of approval! ;-).

Just to clarify, there is a new Walk On double dvd set 
Walk On: 21 Day Weight Loss Plan
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R0HUEWK

and another third  single dvd add-on
Walk On: 15-Minute Fast Fat Blasts
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R3LIB0A

Great MUsic!!

I did a few more edited files this morning after finishing the TA Rebounder started yesterday.  I liked two files for their moves and MUsic alot!  One was an edit of  a Moms into Fitness routine:
http://youtu.be/ZMw_ke-_kBc

sample

Another was an edited version of a Norbi routine
http://youtu.be/1AJol2HKFeM

sample

My edits are on WellVideo.ru
Please use my invitation link if you are not already subscribed
(see Favorite links to the right side of the blog)

ETA spark:
I just did a couple of chapters from a Les MiIls BodyVive routine and lurve its music.  I sat on a stability ball for the warmup then held a weird ball I have with spikes which helps massage my hands.

Freemake Products and Malwarebytes Revised

I just downloaded the newest (gold) Freemake Video Converter version and (blue) Freemake Video Downloader from www.freemake.com

There were several times I chose *custom* options and unchecked all of the other offers, except on the last offer, I did accept a desktop icon.

You can even do the installation offline by downloading the offline version at

http://www.freemake.com/offline/offline_all/

Just take your time unchecking unwanted offers

No worries if you goof!

Download the FREE malwarebytes anti-malware program from

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

to remove unwanted objects.

(only get their FREE program because their free trial program for their upgraded program will run out)

Check my other Freemake links for tips on how to use these programs for editing, etc

WARNING:

a few people mistakenly got the free trial period of the Premium Malwarebytes program which can cause some frustration when the free trial period ends.

The completely FREE Malwarebytes version is manually opened when you want to run it.

The Premium is running all of the time which I prefer not to do because I do not want to waste my laptop resources.   The FREE version has kept my laptop running well without adware.  Only once did I have to run it in safe mode for a very nasty infection (see below).

If you want to use Malwarebytes:

After installing the Malwarebytes FREE anti-malware program,

(do not get the upgraded Malwarebytes program with a free trial)

do a *Scan Now* for a quick Threat scan (takes about 10 to 30 minutes)

When done, choose to remove all suspicious objects
If suspicious objects are found you should do a custom full scan which can take a couple of hours

You may even want to use malwarebytes BEFORE as well as AFTER installing Freemake Video Converter

It did a nice job of removing malware and didn't mess up any of my other programs.

Malwarebytes came highly recommended to me by a pc professional

(I personally distrust Norton, Mcaffee and SpyHunter.  Also another highly recommended program slowed down the startup cycle on my laptop)

Always accept updates from Malwarebytes.

If a Malwarebytes scan freezes your Windows PC,   you can use the Windows built in check disk tool to find and fix errors on your hard drive which usually solves the problem.

Check Disk will give you the option of scheduling the task the next time you turn on your Windows PC.
It took about 15 minutes to complete on my laptop.

Using Windows Explorer

right click on your hard drive (C:)

then choose properties

then tools

and check now for error

alternative to using Windows Explorer

click Start lower left corner then computer in the right column

right click on your hard drive (C:)

then choose properties

then tools

and check now for error

For more information about Windows built-in Tools

http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2014/12/windows-tools.html

If there is a stubborn suspicious object detected by Malwarebytes, try running Malwarebytes with all Custom options chosen including root kits after starting in Windows Safe Mode to remove it
To run Windows in Safe Mode:
Turn on pc or restart pc and keep tapping the F8 key
When screen shows Windows Advanced options, scroll with arrow key to Safe Mode and click enter
(do this only when you will not be needing your device for several hours)

BooyaFitness and TapnPow{her}

Some new content online to share!

Previously I had visited www.booyafitness.com with their free membership which enabled just the streaming of one video a day so it really didn't interest me.  However, they recently redesigned their website and now, not only can I view several but I can also download them!
(I used the Download Helper on Firefox)

Also there is a sample class available on vimeo called TapnPow{her}:
http://vimeo.com/115272322

Their website is  http://tapnpowher.com/

and in case you missed my previous posts
the free Hamelin video can be accessed at
http://hamelindabellmethod.com/web1_Google.mp4
(right click then scroll down to *save video as* to download it)

All of the above is also available on wellvideo.ru but remember to use my invitation link for karma
http://wellvideo.ru/?l=450
where you can subscribe, follow me (Bouncin Barb), friend me and perhaps become part of the growing Fitness Community if you want to upload content.

This morning I did some of Yoga for Real Energy
http://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/Maya-Fiennes-Yoga-for-Real-Energy-p/106.htm

and  some of a Tracy Anderson rebounder cardio workout with the audio replaced.
I cannot believe how the music I added brought it to life!

More Mixing and Matching

This morning was the rest of Yin the Zone #6, my edited Mad Cool Cardio and a couple of more recent Jessicasmithtv edited routines.  Unfortunately, the jessicasmithtv files were just ok and the only treason why I did them was because of the awesome music I had added.

Yesterday I did a wonderful spark, a file combining two  Amy Bento Kettlebell routines to great music.  I also did a pleasant ballet style routine sitting on a chair to which I had added Broadway musical tunes.  Both made me feel really good.

Really Lurve Dakidissa!

This morning I did different segments of the routines I did yesterday in a different order.  Started with the second part of my edited Mad Cool Cardio on the bungee then did Yin's weighted section from her #6 routine using Fitstix and finished with the rest of Dakidissa's cardio, mostly sitting on the ball.

  While doing the edited Dakidissa, it struck how much more creative it was than the retail cardio workouts.  So many more simple moves than Leslie and the music I chose was just about perfect. It worked standing on and off the bungee as well as bouncing on the ball.
Even if you have no intention of subscribing to Wellvideo.ru through my invitation link, you can still visit this routine for its music and unique moves.
http://wellvideo.ru/video/dakidissa-fast-cardio-mu.html

WOW

I started a burned dvdr from September that I never really visited and it was amazing.
First I did the first part of Yin the Zone #6, mostly on the bungee while healthbouncing but am anxious to try it on the ball next time.
Next I did I did the first section of my edited Mad Cool Cardio, mostly on the ball but I am anxious to try it on the bungee next time LOL
Last but not least, some of an edited Dakidissa Fast Cardio on the ball then bungee.

All three routines had unique moves and great MUsic.
Tomorrow I will visit all of their second parts.

2014 in Review

Overall, 2014 was darn good to me.

Even the bad events like adverse side effects from statin induced deficiencies opened new windows for me.  I stopped taking statins and am feeling much better than I have for the past decade.  Also changed my focus from low saturated fat to low empty carbs and made the scale switch directions.

I kept MUving in spite of twinges and avoided serious injuries and illnesses.  I have really learned to listen to my body and avoid moves which can trigger problems. Very thankful for the immediate healing properties of Arnica gel for when I did make a bad move and the protection from colds by administrating some Hydrogen peroxide to my ears.
The JumpSport 550 enabled lots of movement and the 370 PRO mat and Hopper Ball also kept me moving.

Moving to MUsic in enjoyable ways is my magic bullet to feeling good.  I took edited routines and adding music to a whole new level making me more excited about working out than ever, especially since I now have more energy.  Anything annoying whether a specific move or voice is GONE creating dread free routines.

Finding online content other than what youtube allows can be challenging.
WellVideo.ru opened up new doors for me enabling the storing and sharing of my content as well as offering me more content to explore.  I even dabbled a bit with bit torrents from Russia LOL

Most importantly, instead of focusing on how much time I have left, I am focusing on enjoying what time I do have left and feeling as well as possible.  If I can bring some joy into other people's lives that is a great bonus.


Things I have to work on in future years:
Appreciating myself and those who appreciate me
Avoiding toxic people
Learning to say *No* without guilt (very tough one for me)
Not worrying about stuff over which I have no control

That being said, the routines done this morning were edited Cours Gym danse and sport routines and a short visit with one of my favorite online instructors Wellshape.tv Manuel.  Tomorrow I plan to spend time with Dakidissa.  I love adding MUsic to routines not in English since I cannot follow the cuing anyways.  There is a whole world out there and MUving is the universal language.

More Cours

This morning I did a few more edited Cours routines on the bungee then ball.  I really like the Sport cardio routine so will edit the others LOL

Have a Merry Christmas  or whatever you prefer to celebrate.
I will be celebrating that stopping statins was the best gift I could give myself.  Next best gift was discovering WellVideo.ru
and here are my gifts to y'all
Invitation to WellVideo from Bouncin Barb

and


Greggains Holiday Party Songs MU 1 by POMBarb

and here is a temporary filemail for a Hamelin D'abell Freebie
filemail link for Hamelin free video
The video can also be accessed at
http://hamelindabellmethod.com/web1_Google.mp4
(right click then scroll down to *save video as* to download it)

Ho Ho Ho

Cours Revisited

This morning I started revisiting my edited Cours files from
https://www.youtube.com/user/GymDirectD8/videos

Here's a previous blog post about them instead of repeating the same initial impressions.  The time flew by which is a very good thing to say about them.
http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2014/06/cours-gym.html

Before visiting a new burned dvdr for the next week, I figured to revisit a series I previously liked.
I burn ~ 8 hours on a dvdr of mostly edited routines so a single dvdr keeps me MUving for a week or more.  I  really want to visit all of the virgins once so the only way to sneak in a revisit is to do it before I start a whole new burned dvdr.  I'm not just lazy about switching dvds in my player but know its tray days may be numbered so the less I open and close it, the better.

ETA:
Found another great German exercise site www.Fitnessraum.de
Unfortunately, their website is difficult for an American to understand.
Anywho my spark was some of their Drop A Size routine.

Where did today go?

Today is passing me by!
So before I totally forget to blog today's routine, this morning I did some cardio with an edited file of Amy Bento Fatblast Intervals from the 10 minute Solution 5 Day Get Fit Mix then the edited file of BBX Burn3.  Finished with a short revisit of the edited Denise Austin Shrink your Fat Zone Pilates file I did the other day (12/15).

BAK

I have been so busy sharing stuff on WellVideo that I forgot what I did this morning LOL
Two dvd uploads had corrupted files, one I had to upload the second part after the corrupted file and the other I had removed the corrupted file before uploading because I became aware of the glitch. It's much more work to have to do this reconstruction.
I think a Windows update may be interfering with ripping separate VTS files with both Handbrake and Freemake Video Converter.    Too much of a coincidence that both breaks were right inbetween two separate VTS files.  Once I am sure that it is the problem,  I will report it to Freemake so hopefully they can eventually fix the glitch.

OK I now remember I did another Leslie Walk with Holiday MUsic.  Loved the music but Leslie was just her usual self so I mostly freestyled.

ETA: I forgot to mention I fixed the clogged low water cutoff on our oil burner!
Saved us $425 for an unneeded replacement.

December 2014 Windows Updates

I have received 3 huge Windows updates the past two days so leave yourselves lots of extra time for shutting down and starting up your Windows pcs!

ETA:
This morning I did an edited Amy Dixon Kickbox routine and edited BBX Burn Level 2 and lurved both!

This evening's spark was an edited Chris Freytag Walk and Sculpt.

Just a reminder ...
I store my favorite routines on WellVideo.ru
Here is an invitation link which will gain me karma points there towards enabling direct downloads.
http://wellvideo.ru/?l=450
Follow and Friend Bouncin Barb for my stuff
If you like what you see, be sure to register to see even more.
If you would like to become more active on WellVideo,
(you can store both video files and embedded content there for streaming and can download most of these items whenever you want)
ask for an invitation code to their Fitness Community Club.

Unzipping a Filemail

Here are just a two options of what to do with a zipped filemail on a Windows7 laptop

(1) Open the zipped folder and Play the video while it is still in your download folder

I download the zip files using Chrome.
After the download is completed, I click on the options menu to the right of the downloaded file on the bottom of the Chrome screen and choose to *Open* the zip file by double clicking on Open

then double click any of the video files to Play.

You can also access the zipped folder by looking in your download folder or whatever folder is designated for downloads and if worse comes to worse using the Windows Start menu search for *filemail* to find the zipped folder from filemail.

(this is what I prefer to do)

(2) Move the zipped folder to where you want the videos located on your device before extracting the files there.

After the download is completed, I click on the options menu to the right of the downloaded file on the bottom of the Chrome screen and choose *show in folder* (if you do not have this option check your download folder or whatever folder you had designated for downloads from your browser)

and  right click mouse on the zipped folder and choose to *cut* the whole zipped folder then paste it in another location, usually a video folder in the library or a newly created folder. 

(create a new folder by right clicking in the library video folder you want it to be and choosing *new* then *folder* then right click the new folder and choose paste. You can rename this folder with a right click whenever you want).

After the zipped folder is pasted where I want it, I right click on the zipped  folder and choose *extract all*   One by one the videos start getting extracted in the designated folder where I wanted them much quicker than when I try to move and extract each file one at a time.

I eventually delete the zip folder because I do not need it anymore with its contents already extracted.

BBX, LS, KettleBody

Here's this morning's routine:

Edited to remove moves and add MUsic
BBX HardCore Burn Level 1 which was outstanding on the bungee!!
IMHO this routine offers much more interesting moves and combos than the new Insanity Max 30s!

Edited to add Holiday MUsic
Leslie Sansone Booster Mile which was ridiculously boring. Everyone was holding different toys but the toys were hardly used!!!  So after my fingers started tingling like crazy, I freestyled on the ball using different toys, including my home made walking XCO trainers (Pringles/Lays cans partially filled with rock salt and held with a wrist band wrapped around the can and my wrist)
Wound up trying some of the BBX moves on the ball and found they worked well too.

Edited to remove moves
GoFit Kettlebody by Brook (Benton)
Actually liked this one enough to want to revisit it but with MUsic next time.

ETA:
Last night I had a very big Windows automatic update which took a long time to download before shutdown and then a very long time to configure this morning upon startup.
Just wanted to warn other Windows users to be patient when shutting down or starting up.

ETA: Strange spark indeed ...
Insanity Max Cardio Challenge with the planks removed and music added.  Worked both standing and sitting in a swivel chair.

Reviewing 2014 and Previous Years

Since it is December, I think it would be a good time to review this year, previous years, and hopefully, propose some expectations for the next.

My workouts have been great as well as my leisure activity of replacing soundtracks on just about all of the workouts I do (while removing all unwanted moves like burpees, etc. LOL).  I love the option of using Wellvideo.ru to store most of my videos I want to revisit to have them at my fingertips without having to do a treasure hunt for the dvdr backup.
http://wellvideo.ru/?l=450

Each day I bounce on the bungee then ball for at least 40 minutes.  The combination of bouncing and MUsic just keep me moving and happy. Stress is the source of most serious ailments so I really need to get more diligent about sparks throughout the day next year.

Here's where a blog comes in handy.

2014 has been much kinder to me than the previous years.  Even though I became more aware of other adverse effects of statin use, I was able to reverse the severity of most of them.  It is such a relief not to suffer that terrible fatigue and brain fog I got each morning.

2013 was the battle with Plantar Fasciitis which led me to my wonderful Jumpsport PRO bungees so there was a sliver lining

2012 was when a bad knee and hip had me ready to move to a home without stairs.  Never expected to be using stairs without pain again but our bodies have an amazing ability to heal if we keep moving and listening to what feels good and more importantly, what doesn't feel good.

2010 and 2011 marked the battle of the golfer's elbows.  The silver lining here was that I stopped trying to do planks and other moves which aggravated my elbows.  I do miss shoveling snow which I really enjoyed but our son loves it.

Never would have made it this far without Arnica gel and the internet.
My workout obsession kept me finding ways to move enjoyably.
Plantar Fasciitis, Golfer's Elbow, and joint problems were probably all triggered by Lipitor induced deficiencies.  Imagine what my current condition would have been if I had not kept moving.  I believe I would have been suffering full-blown Metabolic Disease.  Metabolic Disease is becoming the current epidemic because of our unsuccessful attempt to limit Coronary Heart Disease.

I still have some remnants of statin induced deficiencies but overall, feel so much better than I have in a decade (started Lipitor over 15 years ago).  I believe we will see a huge revolt against the pharmaceutical companies and medical profession in the next few years.  Not just in the US but world-wide.  Too many people, especially women, have become ill from what is supposed to be a preventative treatment.  I dread ever developing a serious enough condition demanding real medical treatment because I have lost all faith in the medical profession.
Sadder yet because I used to be a part of that community.

LS and DA

Again I enjoyed the edited Leslie Sansone Mix and Match Walkblasters followed by an edited Denise Austin routine.  As usual, I did 25 minutes on the 550 bungee  and 15 on a large ball.  I just wanted to mention that if you want to give bouncing and dancing on a stability ball a try, make sure it is a large enough size so it will not aggravate your knees.

If I hadn't discovered replacing sound tracks on workouts, I doubt I would be enjoying Leslie and Denise as much as I have been.  Probably would have switched to just freestyling to music because so few workout soundtracks appeal to me.
I have uploaded longer MP3 files from previously edited routines to my Google Drive and will share them so anyone wanting to add a longer MP3 file to a workout can have some available.  If you use Freemake Video Converter (gold) you can easily replace the audio of a video file.
For more information:
http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-download-and-add-music-to-video.html

These longer MP3 files are accessible here:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8RA_zKRbLDpWFNSMEt2SVBHYlU&usp=sharing

I hope anyone not motivated to move will try adding MUsic.

ETA:
just a quick rant
3 years ago (March 2011) we paid a small fortune to replace our home oil heating system and had several misgivings about the decision.
Well today's annual maintenance visit exposed that the low water cut-off was not functioning.  Service guy said it was probably because I didn't flush it often enough.  With our previous system, I flushed weekly but was told by the head engineer of our oil company which replaced the leaking system that I should only flush once a month because adding fresh corrosive water should be avoided,  WRONG!!!!
Today's service guy showed me an instruction card from the maker of the low water cut off part and pasted it to our burner.  The low water cutoff was supposed to be flushed at least once a week after installing a new powerful system!  A new more powerful system has much more to flush when first installed.    We have decided not to replace this part since I keep an eye on the water level regularly and we have been using very little water.  Why should I pay to replace a part that is no longer under warranty after being given bad advice?  I have little faith in a replacement part not failing as well.
Worse case scenario, our system destroys itself and our plumber will then replace it with a gas system.

ETA: Just read that my flushing technique was all wrong!!
Should have done it in short bursts.
http://inspectapedia.com/heat/LowWaterCutoff.htm

ETA:  It worked!!!
I fixed the clogged low water cutoff on our oil burner!
Saved us $425 for an unneeded replacement.
This morning when I flushed a huge amount of sludge came out.
A few minutes later the heat went on so I flushed again and it shut itself off.
Happy Happy Joy Joy

LS Mix and Match and DA Pilates Great Combo

I visited more of the edited files of Leslie Sansone Mix and Match Walk Blasters and really enjoyed them on the bungee and ball.  However I think I will try the MUsic from 6 with Walk 7 and vice versa LOL

Last but not least, I really enjoyed my edited file of Denise Austin's Shrink your Fat Zones Pilates
full original video of Denise Austin's Shrink your Fat Zones Pilates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMFb1VyZfjU

Here's a sample of my file:

This combination of bouncing then standing Pilates to great music left me feeling wonderful, mentally and physically.

Mix and Match with MUsic

This morning was a real treat for me.

I am not a Leslie Sansone fan, especially with her original audio.  Even her option of louder music on some DVDs does not click for me. Since her moves are easy to follow and tweak, replacing her audio almost makes me a fan LOL
So I immediately got to work on her Mix and Match Walk Blasters, adding just the beginning tunes from some of my favorite workout soundtracks.  The result was magical!

The time flew by and the routines made me feel great.
Cannot ask for more.

Currently the Mix and Match WalkBlasters are half priced ($7.49) on Amazon!  Found the same price at Best Buy too

Statin Side Effects

 A few years ago, I had really bad bilateral golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) after doing some biceps curls which still mildly affects me.  Summer before last developed Plantar Fasciitis in both feet. totally ruining walking for me for the whole summer (thank goodness for bouncing on a large stability ball).  Just read that statins can trigger both conditions!  For as long as I can remember, I also have had many weird twinges especially in the feet, ankles, knees, shoulders, back, hip, etc.  I didn't go to the doctor for these acute strange twinges and tendon flares.  Thankfully Arnica gel made most go away if not tolerable.  However, it wouldn't have mattered because I complained plenty to the doctor during each quarterly exam, mostly about feeling hypoglycemic (light headed, weak. dizzy) which he just ignored.  This hypoglycemic feeling hit me every morning before lunch and sometimes was debilitating.  It made me afraid to go to stores with bright lights which seemed to make it worse.

Then in the few months before making the statin connection, the bouts of weakness became longer, endurance when exercising dwindled, daily morning headaches and brain fog developed.  Last but not least, a tingling in the feet spread to my calves then thighs.    Then the news hit about how many women got type2 diabetes because of a statin.  My fasting blood sugar had been higher than 100 at least once and my Triglycerides always on the high side but ridiculously high at least once. Also, it didn't seem like eating less and exercising more affected my weight at all, eating a low fat diet.  So I started digging on the internet.  Once I made the connection of all of my adverse conditions to statin use and avoiding saturated fats, I starting taking Lipitor every other day and added CoQ10.  Almost immediately, the brain fog lifted and all other conditions seemed to improve.  My next blood tests were ok except the LDL crept upwards a bit but was still in the acceptable range.  Again my doctor shut me down when explaining what I had been feeling and doing.  Called CoQ10 a placebo.  Soon afterwards I was also diagnosed with cataracts which can also be a statin induced condition.
So after more reading online and not finding any sound evidence that Lipitor prevented heart disease or a first heart event in women, I decided to just stop Lipitor altogether.  I did it slowly though but could have done it cold turkey.  My next blood tests were bad (rebounding effect from stopping Lipitor) so my doctor prescribed 5 mg of Crestor every other day and to keep taking my CoQ10 which was no longer considered a placebo.  I found the study online that my doctor probably read about taking Crestor less often and CoQ10 to limit side effects.   Just one dose of Crestor kicked in the extreme peripheral neuropathy, vertigo, and ear buzzing which had improved after stopping Lipitor. So that was the final nail in the statin coffin for me.

Since then, I have added Alpha Lipoic Acid which has given me much more energy and have started to lose weight slowly.  I now eat more saturated fat and avoid carbs without fiber.  More recently, I have added Vitamin B12.  I don't care what my cholesterol or LDL values are.  My heartrate is still considered very fit for a woman my age.  The stress of dealing with my doctor and letting bad science control what I eat and what drugs to take are over. I fear diabetes much more than the mythical benefits of a statin.  Since then I have read that statins increase the risk of breast cancer.  Thankfully, bouncing on a rebounder without a bra may have protected me from that path and Arnica gel kept me moving.  Has anyone ever been recommended to try Arnica gel by a medical professional?  For that matter, how many statin users were recommended CoQ10 by their doctors?  Doctors are no longer healers.  They fill their offices with people aging before their time coming in for quarterly blood tests, ready to add drugs for diabetes and hypertension as the metabolic disease progresses. Not only do statins not prevent a first heart event, but more patients with higher cholesterol survive that first event. Eating healthier and moving more is much more beneficial.  Statin users may not be as careful about their diet and the fatigue and aches from statin induced deficiencies may prevent moving more.  Also statin users avoid sunlight so may be Vitamin D deficient. Of course, cholesterol, itself, is an essential element!  Aging slows down the process of making essential elements by our bodies.  Adding a statin to these aging bodies and minds is criminal. Congestive Heart Failure debilitates and kills many patients , most of whom are on a statin without CoQ10. Congestive Heart Failure is not included in the statin studies as a heart disease.  Also anyone who shows an immediate side effect to a statin is excluded from these statin studies.  The stress of paying for prescriptions and doctor visit copays is not healthy either.  If someone does have a heart event, hemorrhaging from a blood thinner can be even more deadly than another heart event. Prescribing drugs becomes a vicious cycle.  Even my doctor takes a statin so he can have an occasional Chinese meal (his words, not mine).

OK here is irony at its finest....
most of the time when I complained to my doctor about vertigo and various aches, his response was I feel that way too.   Maybe one day he will make the statin connection himself.  Who knows, maybe he is now taking CoQ 10!   I wonder if he put his 20-something son on a statin as he tried with mine?  
(I never contacted my doctor about not taking Crestor after one dose and canceled my next quarterly. I did schedule my next annual in the Spring with the young new partner on my doctor's day off LOL)

Lurving the MUsic

This morning I did the rest of my second edit of the Next Move video files then then the rest of the edited Greggains Holiday workout (embedded on this blog on 11/23/14) then started some edited Leslie Sansone files.  I really enjoyed the MUsic I had added to Leslie's Mix and Match walks which all came from previous workout soundtracks so I decided to copy the longer MP3 files onto my unactivated Tracfone Smart phone to use as an ipod when bouncing to youtube in the den on the 370 PRO.

One of the many reasons I love both the Jumpsport 550 and 39 inch PRO mats is that my bare feet love them,  OK I now believe the squishier 39 inch mat as the 3 year old cords loosened contributed to my Plantar Fasciitis.  As the 39 inch Jumpsport cords became looser, I found I had to wear shoes for extra support and stability. I was even on the verge of ordering the handlebar because of the instability.  I just wanted to warn others with foot ailments to consider a JumpSport PRO instead of a Bellicon and to remember if you do decide to go Bellicon to get Ultra cords and possibly not the largest 49 inch which may still cone more.  The older we get, the more we must protect our feet. I,literally, wince when I watch some Bellicon videos, knowing how the mats would make my feet and ankles feel.

ETA:
I finally successfully removed a file that kept returning in Malwarebyte scans.
I started Windows in Safe Mode then ran Malwarebytes.
To start Windows in Safe Mode, just keep tapping the F8 key after starting or restarting the pc.
When the Advanced Options screen appears, scroll down with the arrow key to Safe Mode and press Enter

Next Move with Movie Soundtracks

This morning I did some edited Michelle Dozois Next Move files but edited a second time with different music.  The MUsic I used was mostly from soundtracks of movies and musicals.
WOW
I love working out to the Theme from the Lone Ranger
(AKA: William Tell Overture) LOL

Anywho, I have made the mistake of letting some people push my buttons so
Stress being the killer it is ....
I finally started to use the Ignore option on VF to avoid dealing with people who give me stress.  Now where is that option for my son and husband????
I do have to give kudos to my son for recommending the ignore option and the photo below though.

This has happened all too often

Actually, I like to help people but not everyone accepts help even if they ask for it!

Windows Tools

I think there may be some confusion about a couple of built in tools for Windows:
Che
Check Disk will scan and repair errors on the hard drive
Search for the directions depending on your Windows version
Here it is for Windows7
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Check-a-drive-for-errors

Windows Disk Cleaning tool removes unnecessary stuff from the hard drive
Search for the directions depending on your Windows version.
Here it is for Windows 7
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup#delete-files-using-disk-cleanup=windows-7

and remember, if you want to remove any programs, use the Windows built-in uninstalling/removal tool.  Don't just try to randomly delete the program from your hard drive.
here's a walk through for Windows 7
http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Programs-%28Windows-7%29

Personally, my pcs run much faster without an intrusive viral program.  All I use is Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, and the common sense not to click randomly on links to keep my devices running smoothly.
I use alot of caution when downloading and installing Freeware too.
If I goof, it is Malwarebytes to the rescue
https://www.malwarebytes.org/
(one of my worse infections came from what I thought was a reliable source, an Adobe Flash update)
If a suspicious item keeps returning, run Windows in safe mode (restart pc and keep tapping F8) then open Malwarebytes

Highly recommended anti-virus programs have slowed down my pcs instead of keeping them churning.

To stream faster without advertisements, try an Adblock program
like https://getadblock.com/

and clear your browser cache regularly:
http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2013/08/nia-js-and-donna.html

If video is not playing or loading well, refresh or reload the page.

If you want to download a video without special software, I like this site:
http://en.savefrom.net/


For more tips from Google
https://support.google.com/youtube/checklist/3480866?hl=en&ref_topic=6077002

and Tips for Chrome
https://www.wiknix.com/google-chrome-8-ways-to-speed-up-google-chrome/

Jessica's Power Walks

This morning I revisited the edited version of a Power Walk on jessicasmithtv then a Quick Power Walk.  Since I already shared Power Walk Intervals recently, I decided not to share these.

Here's a list of her Power Walks:
https://www.youtube.com/user/jessicasmithtv/search?query=power+walk
just play your own music with whichever appeals most to you

Great Routines Today!

This morning I did a bunch of short routines which can also be done as warmups or sparks.
Here are the routines I visited this morning:

My edited Dance It Off Spark which was great on the bungee

Petra Kolber's 1700 Steps from Fitness Glo which was a nice walking routine with decent MUsic.

A spark I had edited from David Haye's Box & Tone which worked great on the ball with Fitstix.

and last but not least an edited Essentrics Full Body routine which was on Befit's youtube channel

(all of the above can be found on my wellvideo Playlist for Sparks)


Well this morning I think I discovered that some of the hormones previously suppressed by statin use have returned along with the need for me to have to start using deodorant again.
At least my body is recovering, even less feet tingling and ear buzzing.

Walk On DVDS

Jessica Smith's 3 DVD Walk-on Set just $20 on Amazon
These dvds may soon become totally unavailable:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IIOLQXU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A9TUMRHU8HTJW

Dakidissa

I love replacing the audio of videos by Dakidissa which have simple to follow but unique moves. Since they are not in English, the cuing isn't needed.
https://www.youtube.com/user/Dakidissa/videos

This morning besides finishing the Chris Freytag and Jessica Smith combo I started yesterday, I visited the edited file of this one

The combination of her moves and my music selections clicked well for me.  Much of it can be done sitting on a large stability ball!  My version has been shared on WellVideo.ru
To add to my Karma (Bouncin Barb), please start with my invitation link
http://wellvideo.ru/?l=450

Become a resident by subscribing if you would like access to more private routines.

ETA:
I just did one of Leslie's Mix and Match routines (Brisk Walk) muted while playing MUsic from another routine I had edited. I think I will mix and match routines and music for sparks on the laptop!
(of course, I will burn the combos worth burning to do in my basement)

Bounce with Me!

This morning, I literally worked out with myself!
I bounced to the Holiday MUsic I had added to clips of me bouncing


Bouncin Barb Christmas MU by POMBarb

I also did some of an edited cardio combination with Chris Freytag and Jessica Smith which I hope to finish tomorrow if not later today.

STOP the INSANITY

Women after menopause will be given a statin prescription after losing their estrogen protection against coronary artery disease.  Statins are a placebo for women, not offering anything but a fake sense of protection from heart disease while promoting heart failure, dementia, and metabolic disease by preventing exercise, enabling insulin resistance, and enabling weight gain.  Good luck in finding a doctor who doesn't insist on all of their patients taking this toxic substance which creates all sort of deficiencies in an otherwise healthy body.   At least, I think I got my doctor on the CoQ10 train after initially implying it was a placebo then he wrote me a script for Crestor!
STOP the INSANITY

Most of my side effects from deficiencies have been reversed but many other victims have not been as fortunate.  Doctors ignore the complaints so most adverse side effects go unreported.  It took me 15 years on Lipitor to connect the dots that most of my discomforts were statin induced.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17696579

Even More Daniel Plan LOL

This morning I did my other edited version of the Daniel Plan Total Cardio without religious music and really lurve the sound tracks in both versions.  I also did some of my edited Joanie Greggains Holiday workout available on Daily Motion plus created a new Holiday routine featuring the Leslie Sansone and AHA walk that was on Exercise TV.
Here is my Holiday Playlist:
http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/x2y7jf_POMBarb_happy-holidays/1#video=x2c03zb

My feet felt alittle different this morning and my left ear has less buzzing so I am hopeful that the last of the statin induced deficiencies are being reversed.  Thankfully, the vertigo is gone for now which was the most annoying of the lingering conditions.  I'm also having alittle red wine with dinner since the hot flashes from alcohol are finally gone.
Time will tell.
I was lucky compared to many other statin users whose lives were ruined.

Besides causing many deficiencies, statins may interfere with the benefits of Omega3 Fatty Acids.
http://coconutoil.com/are-statin-drugs-killing-the-health-benefits-of-omega-3-fat/

More Daniel Plan

First I did the Daniel Plan Total Cardio routine to which I had added Christian music from playlists suggested by the Faithful workouts F3 plan which clicked well for me on the bungee and ball.  This free plan also gave access to their workouts online:
http://www.faithfulworkouts.com/f3-plan-1/

Then I did some of the Total Body with an Upper Body focus with MUsic mostly from the RunHundred benefit CD which included tea samples.  I was surprised how much I liked the music with this routine but I ran out of steam because I did a couple of anaerobic spikes during the Cardio routine.
http://www.runhundred.com/15-songs-and-15-kinds-of-tea-for-charity/

One of the songs near the end *Shutup&Bounce* came from  youtube!


Last evening I did an awesome low impact spark

Of course, I had replaced the soundtrack LOL

Edited Daniel Plan

I had bought the basic Daniel Plan package before they jumped the price up 50%.  I only wanted the standing cardio portions of the 4 original workouts and didn't want to pay double for the deluxe set to get just 2 more routine since the other two were Pilates and Stretching.  Since I am Jewish, I fully intended to replace the Christian themed audio.  Who am I kidding?  I would have replaced the audio even if it were Jewish themed LOL

This morning I finally started visiting the files and really liked the moves!  I started with the standing segments from Cardio Abs and really enjoyed the moves and found them easy to tweak to work with my MUsic on the bungee.  Then I did some of Hucklebee's Total Body with a lower body focus which was quite good but I started to run out of steam so will try to revisit it when I am fresh.

More JS

This morning I visited my edited files of the Barefoot Fusion Walk and some of the Stride&Strength Walk from Jessica Smith's Walk On: Strength & Balance DVD.  The first routine was mostly on the bungee and the second on the Hopper ball.  Also just got back from an outdoor after lunch walk with our son.

I am not sure if this DVD is sold separately anymore but the Digital downloads are available in sets or individually.
http://www.jessicasmithtv.com/shop/

Downloading vs Streaming

Some workout fans prefer streaming to downloading and even pay for streaming content.

I much prefer downloading to avoid buffering delays when actually doing the routine and to sample some of it before wasting a workout session on a streamed routine that may not click for me. I also prefer to edit then burn most routines to use in my basement workout area,
Some routines available online may not be available in the future for a revisit, especially if there is a conflict with music copyrights.    Downloading has saved me from losing a favorite routine many times, especially the second Dance Party routine by Jessica Smith (AKA: Cardio Dance Party).

This morning I revisited a couple of downloads which were burned on a dvdr in March 2013.  The first time I visited them was in August 2014 so it took alot of detective work to find the specific dvdr.

I knew I had the original Linda Edler Latin Beginner class which disappeared from my Dance Playlist on a dvdr and it was worth the time and effort to find the dvdr with the video file because it is a true Party in a Box.  Her replacement Latin Dance Fitness Beginners 2 video just doesn't have the same feel but I will eventually try it.  Also liked the Purple Store tube warmup with the audio replaced.

again MUsic makes a huge difference!

ETA: I just did some of my edited version of  Unleash with Bipasha Basu and the MUsic I used was awesome!  The original can be found on youtube.

JS Gliding

This morning I did one of my edited jessicasmithtv gliding videos.  I had previously shared the file with Holiday MUsic but this morning I did the one with more current MUsic and loved it!  It worked on the 550 as well as on the carpet with gliding disks and also some moves worked well on the Hopper Ball.  I also did some of it with the Holiday MUsic. Having the same routine but with two different soundtracks makes the two routines feel completely different.

I did some searching online about my dizziness especially when still, peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus.  Unfortunately, even though there are dozens of other people with similar symptoms who have seen many specialists and had many tests, there doesn't seem to be a tangible diagnosis or successful treatment so I will just try to move on and stop hoping to feel what I perceive to be normal.  Focusing on it probably makes it feel worse so will just ignore it best I can. Actually, I have had this light-headed dizziness for most of my life, especially in stores with bright lights.

Costco 550 PRO Sale

If you have been waiting for a great deal on a Jumpsport 550 PRO,
this is it!  Costco even tosses in a handlebar for a total of $399
This offer is good till 12/21 as long as supplies last

http://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?catalogId=10701&langId=-1&keyword=Exercise+%26+Fitness&storeId=10301&refine=30017%2b13359

Plus if you don't love it, you can simply return it.

(Unfortunately the best JumpSport CYBER codes have expired)

Metabolic Syndrome

This is a wonderful source for The Metabolic Syndrome and Atherosclerosis:

http://www.timsmithmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TNOK-71712.pdf

I believe the use of statins, my doctor's arrogance, and my ignorance had me on the road to developing advanced metabolic syndrome (AKA: Diabetes).  The main potential benefit of a statin is to prevent Atherosclerosis but a statin and a low fat diet may actually contribute to the condition and diabetes  For me, exercise was becoming more difficult because of various statin induced deficiencies plus the emphasis on a low fat diet.