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  This is my big hello to 2025 . Yep. It is time for me to reset, refocus and refresh. I am also doing a lot of decluttering.  I have been working on my home. And after I declutter my home, I will declutter my digital life. I was listening to a podcast, a couple of weeks ago and the person made the comment, "Today is the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it."   As I journey through 2025, I will try to keep those words as a primary focus. Wishing everyone a happy and very much a healthy 2025.

What to say about 2024 . This year was a world wind of good things and not so good things. Got to see live tennis matches at the Charleston Open. Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Hilton Head, SC and the old town charm of Savannah Georgia.  Got to see two of my grand girls over 4th of July. Had a Dexa scan and my results were surprisingly good.  Went on an Alaskan cruise and had a great time.  Went through Hurricane Helene and had a miserable time. Although, I do believe I faired better than most.  Seriously hurt my lower back hip area that compromised my mobility for about three months. Bought a new car.  Hubby and I renovated our master bathroom. My father past away. 

Upper Body Balance Disc Bonus from Lift, Move, & Restore Functional Upper Body workout clocks in at just over 20-minutes. This workout uses two disc, although Cathe does have someone show modifications using one disc. The workout requires core stability. In several of the exercises, you are either placing your hands or knees on the balance disc to perform the exercise; or you are seated on the balance disc performing the moves.   Some moves are more challenging that others.  Cathe does give you time to shake out the wrist and recover a little before moving on to the next exercise.  For each exercise, you are moving at your own pace and not necessarily at Cathe’s pace. 3 stars  

Lower Body Balance Bonus from Lift, Move, & Restore Functional Lower Body is a 20-minute workout.  This workout uses two disc and the STS Bar.  You can use a chair if you do not have an STS bar.  Cathe takes you through a series of standing exercises first starting with ankle mobility and then moving on to test one leg balance work.  This is a progression workout.  For each exercise, Cathe starts off with the least difficult move and then she layers on.  For example, you might start with both hands on the bar. Then, next time through one hand on the bar and one hand on the hip. Third time through both hands off the bar.  It was challenging.  3 & 3/4 stars

Restorative Yoga Bonus from Lift, Move, & Restore Functional Yoga Fusion clocks in at 22:43.  Restorative yoga is about easing your way into each posture and then holding or relaxing yourself into each posture for a certain amount of deep breathing. It is about opening and expanding the body to create restore paths. Cathe utilizes two yoga blocks to aid in the comfort of each move.  You are to place the yoga block under the body part you are working making it easier to get into each posture.  Once in a posture, you are holding it for quite some time.  Cathe signifies the end of each move by telling you to take 5 more deep breaths.  It does not feel like you are doing much in this workout. At first I was going to describe it as "slow-moving" but I don't think that is accurate. The pace is unhurried but it is definitive for each move. Anyway, I like this workout more than I thought I would. 4 stars.

Anytime Mobility Bonus from Lift, Move, & Restore Functional Total Body clock in at 16:37.   In Anytime Mobility, Cathe takes your through a series of body weight exercises that are designed to increase your mobility and range of motion. Cathe works in a 360 degree plane, meaning, you are doing the moves at various angles and levels (standing, seated, and lying). Cathe states that the workout is not meant to be easy and that you should work through each area as best you can.  I guess that is why I like some moves better than others. But overall, the workout was okay. 3 stars