Today is my birthday. I am thirty-seven years old. This list started as a reflection of my years-to-date and ended up growing into recalling fond memories I had forgotten. If you make it to the end without falling asleep, there’s a birthday gift for you. xo, KAB
1. I only wear stretch pants.
2. I never developed wisdom teeth.
3. I have a pin head.
4. I grew up on an apple farm and am an apple connoisseur.
5. “and am an apple” is a fun thing to say.
6. I needed help spelling connoisseur.
7. In a seven-year span I’ve moved 10 times.
8. My favorite fitness exercise is a walking lunge.
9. I like climbing or running hills. But only up.
10. My favorite book is Mating, by Norman Rush.
11. I’ve been to the following countries in this order, but not on one trip: USA, Cape Verde, Zimbabwe, South Africa, England, Scotland, Mexico, Canada, Tahiti, Spain, Bahamas, Italy, Vatican City, Corsica.
12. I’d really like to visit Greece, Madagascar, Australia and New Zealand next. You know, all at once.
13. I was 32 years old before I had my first Buffalo wing.
14. I have 9 siblings: 3 sisters and 6 brothers.
15. I used to love New Kids On The Block. When I was 12, not when I was 22.
16. Nothing against all you 22-year olds who love NKOTB.
17. A few years ago, I sat across the aisle from Jordan Knight on a flight from LAX to BOS. He followed me to the airplane’s bathroom. He probably had to go just when I happened to go too. We talked. Uncomfortably, because, you know…we were standing in front of the bathroom. It’s so funny how, something that would have KILLED YOU at age 12 was kind of ho-hum at age 35. But then again this was the moment I realized that all dreams come true although the timing might be off.
18. I’ve also met Tony Hawk.
19. I met Tony Hawk at the Laureus Sports Awards in Spain, where I was flown in to work with Morgan Freeman. The trip entailed a $13,000 first class ticket, in one of these”pod” bed-recliner seats
which you have all to yourself, where you could eat and drink whatever you wanted, get a massage or pedicure (for free, or for $13,000 I guess) after takeoff or before landing, and 4 days at the Ritz Carlton, where I got the best hot-cold stone facial of my life. They put you in a BED when you are done and bring you tea while you nap there for an hour. It also involved a private chauffeured tour of Gaudi’s buildings,
this dress,
and 90 minutes of work. Seriously. It was the most extravagant week of my life and I did one session. One session. For a trip halfway around the world and exposure to a lifestyle that I have very little interest in, but enjoyed for one week.
20. I got a “D” in Physiology the first time I took it.
21. I got an “A” the second time but it was the first time I realized that I wasn’t going to cruise through college in the same way I had cruised through high school.
22. I have a minor in Math and a minor in Old Testament History, which should really be called Hebrew Scripture History. The Geography class I took while studying the Cradle of Civilization was taught by a 140 year old man. He introduced himself saying, “Have you heard of the plate tectonic theory? That theory hadn’t even been introduced when I was getting my PhD.” Realllllly old guy. And fantastic teacher.
23. Once I accidentally enrolled in a graduate-level Mathematics class (which is for people who have degrees in math and then come back to school looking for additional punishment) when I was a junior in college. I talked to the teacher because he kept talking about proof form
and I didn’t know what he meant, but I did know that I needed 3 more math units, even if they were over my head, and I only had Wednesday evenings from 7-10PM to do it. He said I could stay and accepted my work knowing that, instead of proofs, I solved things by hand, drawing balls and lines and counting them all long hand.
24. Symbolic Logic was my favorite course in school. I took it four times — once in the Philosophy department, once in the Math department, once in the Computer Science department and once in Summer School. Can’t get enough Logic.
25. I am fluent in Sign Language and have a sister that is deaf.
26. I really wanted to be an astronaut, and just after the Challenger exploded (we were all watching it in my 4th grade classroom) my mom asked me if I still wanted to be an astronaut and I told her yes, even more so.
27. I won the spelling bee in First Grade. I lost the 2nd grade Spelling Bee on the word connoisseur. Just kidding. It was families. I spelled it f-a-m-i-l-y-s. My loss was preceded by my internal mockery of Rob M.’s losing to the word turnip. Which he spelled T-U-R-N-U-P. Which just goes to show you, karma is instant.
28. I was a personal trainer and aerobics instructor through college and was Bally’s Instructor of the Year. I LOVE teaching exercise of any kind and I can get your heart rate to 185 BPM, on a Step, all while telling you jokes. Really.
29. I still have these pop-up books from the Christmas of my 8th year.
They’re amazing. If you could still find them, they’re great if you have a kid who is into science and giant pop-out penises. I spent a lot of time pouring over these books. These books absolutely contributed to who I am and what I do. You can thank my mom.
30. This was my autobiography in the 4th grade. My favorite part is where I wrote and then crossed out blueyed. I blend words inappropriately like this still today. It’s a gripping story and evidence of my first and last plagiarism. I obviously ripped off my baby book, which was written by my mother. Although, if pressed, I do believe I could come up with a “writing style is genetic! Get off my back!” argument.
31. My husband, an Ayurvedic practitioner, went as Ayur-Vadar for Halloween one year, proving yet again that pun costumes are not funny.
32. Looking through old pictures is fun.
33. I’ve made 17 corrective exercise DVDs, and this was my favorite shoot:
34. I’ve written one book, and am working on a second.
35. I read every single one of your emails. I don’t answer them because there just isn’t the time, but please know I do read them and you’ve been heard.
36. I have a tattoo.
Just kidding.
37. I wanted to give you something, for hanging around the last few years and spreading the word about the work that I do. Here is a 30-minute class I filmed just after having Roan. It was originally going to be a 30-day program but we got so swamped around here, we only have about 20 of them finished. I hope you enjoy it (click) and follow it up with a little walk. Because it’s MARCH FOURTH, YO! So go ahead and march forth!
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Happy birthday!!!
Happiest of birthdays!!! I told you before in a comment and I’ll say it again – you’re amazing – a goddess – i think is what I said… have a fabulous day!
and thanks for all your blogs and your work.. it’s changing my life…
You do not have a pin head! I have a pin head! My favourite apple is called Tolman Sweet, but I haven’t seen one in many years. Have a great day Katy, and thanks for the class.
Thank you Katy, and Happy Birthday!!
HAPPYBIRTHDAY! I learned some things about you and always enjoy your writing and I love you!
This is one of those bios that explains so much…I only have one question: How could you have possibly let your husband wear that costume?
Thank you for sharing everything you do on this blog…it has been a life-changer for me.
Happy, happy birthday!!!
Happy birthday, Katie! You can add “look much younger than I really am’ to your next list because I thought you were much, much younger. Why do you only wear stretch pants?
♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸Happy Birthday Dear Katy!¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
And Thank You for this wonderful and amazing RExI journey!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Thank you for all the excellent information you share on a regular basis.
In addition I am grateful to you for answering my speific question about the Vastis Medialis muscle.
Most informative and very kind.
Enjoy the day. Enjoy the year.
ENJOY EVERYTHING!
Irene Morris
Happy Birthday… And even though I’m new to this , I’m already very thankful for what I have learned so far, and very thirsty for more! So thank you. And did you know that Mark Whalberg Relative to Donnie, has 3 nipples??? Lol … It’s true!!i know this because my little brother has what looks like an almost third nipple and it’s fun to tease him about it. …. Nip nip nip, nip nip nip, nipple odeon!!!!!
Happy birthday! My favorite number is 37. Actually, 13 is (that’s the day if the month on which I was born)…but 37 is my other favorite. I see it everywhere — and it ALWAYS means something good. Here’s to a wonderful year!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KATY
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(((((((((HUGS))))))))) FROM RUSSELL
Happy Birthday! And thanks for all of your hard work getting this important info out to all of us.
I determined shortly after starting in on reading your blog that I could only wear stretch pants from now on, if I wanted to make sure to work tons of stretching into my day. It also makes it a lot more comfortable to stop tensing my gut muscles.
Happy birthday, Katie! You are a very interesting person. Thank you for giving us presents every day!
Happy birthday, Katy!
Be healthy, wealthy, & wise! Well, continue to be. Thank you for your life-changing site and your birthday gift! Aren’t you supposed to be getting gifts today, though?
While marching forth
-Tatiana
Love you’re work, reading your history but most of all love you! Happy bday KB
Happy Birthday Katy! To my most favorite person in all the world, except of course my wife and children.
Thanks for the Gift!!! and for all that you have given and continue to give.
May God Bless you and your Family
Edward
Happy birthday, Katy, and thank you for the fabulous gift. I am really looking forward to the entire series being available.
Terrific to read your bio, too. TEN kids! (After our youngest sibling was born, we all threatened to leave if Mum had a seventh. She should have ignored us.)
Actually, talking about my youngest sister, she used to be a bush guide down in the South Island of NZ, so if you ever head that way and feel like going on some spectacular tramps for a few days, she knows all the right people.
Have a fantastic birthday!
xo
Happy Birthday!
#25 made me say wow out loud in a really quiet room full of people
I have a deaf daughter and work as a sign language interpreter. I have often wondered what my profession does to my allignment.
You are really awesome! Did ya know that?
We share a birthday!!! Happy birthday! I’m turning 35 today and one of the things that I’m so happy about is that my body and I are doing pretty well, and I attribute a lot of that to learning from you. So, 35 and 2 kids later and I can jump on a trampoline like a mad woman (pelvic floor! Yeah!) and I feel better than I did when I was 25. Thanks for all of your awesome information and have a wonderful birthday!
Happy Birthday from one Pisces to another. My birthday was February 28. I really enjoyed watching the shoulder exercise video. Also the information you shared about hips is very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and I look forward to reading more of your blogs, watching your videos and applying them to my everyday life.
Have a great day.
Happy birthday! I think you’re really amazing. I love that you create blog posts and videos **while carrying your child**.
Thanks for all that you do
To my sis the astronaut who has always shot for the moon- Happy Birthday sweet lovely you!!!
What a great pic of a tattoo to illustrate a back shot of a pin head!!
Love you!
Thank You! Thank You! Great post! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Wow! You are an interesting woman! Gives me hope that there will be even more as-yet-unknown awesome things in the time it takes me to get from 32 (as of March 1!) to 37. Happiest of birthdays Katy, and PS-you look stunning in that dress but not more or less so than when you’re in your ‘normal’ clothes in the pics and vids you post
Happy birthday. Enjoy your day. I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. Thanks to your videos and everything you’ve posted I can workout hard again. My husband, a personal trainer, went through you have on pelvic alignment and really worked on it. I no longer “tinkle” when I cough, sneeze, hiccup, jump, or run. AMAZING!!!! My husband started incorporating it with his clients because we realized that many of his female clients that didn’t want to jump around probably have an incontinence problem but are too shy to say anything. We’ve been telling everyone. I found out about you on the Mamasweat blog when I was trying to find an answer so I wouldn’t have to wear a pessary or get a sling. Can’t wait to see my gynecologist next month to share everything with her. My life changed in just 2 short months and NO KEGALS. You’re my hero!
Happy B-day Katy! It feels like my b-day, since I got such a nice gift! Thanks for sharing the video. I just finished. Love your instructions.
I have been doing the rhomboid pushups regularly, among other suggestions and that more than anything
has been helping my ‘crunchy’ shoulder alot. Much less crunch when I move it. #19 I’d love to hear the story of how you came to be hired to work with Morgan Freeman(love his work). #29 omg, I had that book! The Facts of Life. Those pop-ups were awesome. A little memory file in my head opened up when I saw those photos. #31 Personally, I love pun costumes. Perhaps not so amusing to others, but isn’t it sometimes more important to amuse yourself? My boyfriend and I went as a couple of one-liners this past Halloween. Picture available upon request.
Happy birthday, Katy!
Wow, we’re the same age! I’ll be 37 next month ; )
I totally remember the Challenger explosion. One of my 4th grade teachers (the lady I had for Science) actually knew the teacher on the shuttle. So sad.
Proud to say I was never an NKOTB fan, but put up with them for my friends. I was more into Depeche Mode even back in junior high. Cool story about meeting Jordan, Tony Hawk, your foray into the sweet life, and all the rest.
You are one of my favorite health bloggers and the information you share is so vital and invaluable.
Thank you and Happy Birthday!!!
Happy BD to the bestest teacher ever!!! And Bouquets of flowers to you for continuing to teach day after day after day and having such fun doing it with all of us. There was no accident for you being born 37 years ago – it’s clear your birth would need to be on the crest of the internet wave – so you both have coincided. How fortunate we are. And thanks for the great shoulder lesson, I feel so much better, ahhhhhhhhh…
I never comment on your blog, but I haven’t missed a post in almost two years. Today I have to comment and wish you Happy Birthday! Thank you for changing my whole life.
By the way, I’m from a family of ten kids too; I still remember the reason I lost the spelling bee; I wanted to be an astronaut until seventh grade; and I’m a Hebrew professor, which is kind of related to your minor. Maybe I have hope!
Happy birthday.
Seeing as you started walking on January 2nd, 1977… I say that particular day each year should perhaps be recognized as “International Walking Appreciation Day” (AKA “K-Bow Day”)! Has a nice ring to it, no?
Happy Birthday!! I want to find those pop-up books – they look amazing.
Happy birthday!
I once had a signed copy of Mating. I was surprised to hear it’s your favorite book.
Does your husband have any Ayurvedic remedies for pelvic floor dysfunction?
I hope you have a wonderful 37th birthday!
Happy birthday, Katy! I’m going to have to look up Ayurvedic.
Happy Birthday Katie!
You share your birthday with my favourite woman in the world…my mum.
Hope you have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing your 37 things.
P.S I can’t wait til you get down here to Australia. Look forward to meeting you when you do.
Happy Birthday Katy! Thank you for giving us the exercise video gift. Enjoy your special day!
Thank you! I love your lessons and passion for proper body alignment! So happy to have found you! A Very Happy Birthday to You!!!
Happy Birthday, fellow March baby (mine is Friday)! Thank you for all you do, you have made a wonderful, positive difference in my life, thank you!
Pop up penises, Tony Hawk, large families…FTW!
Yo! Happy 37 to you Katy, I’m glad you were born and share these zany posts!
I had to google Jordan Knight, which proves that I am a bit older than you. Like another commenter, I’d love to hear the story about how you ended up working with Morgan Freeman, but also why you were there for so long and got to wear a fancy dress if you only did one session. And ALSO why, if someone in ‘the biz’ knows about your work, why haven’t you become the go-to gal for Hollywood types? Finally, I’d like to commend the math teacher of the graduate course who worked with you. That seems pretty awesome. Thanks so much for the gift, I have been watching for the 30 days course, this is a lovely teaser. Many, many, many, happy returns of the day.
Happy Birthday Katy! And many many more! Thank you for sharing yourself in so many colorful and inspirational ways. Your authenticity is so refreshing! And thanks for the gift!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!….#13..no way….#28,yes
This was a totally fun and useful post. I can’t wait to share it with Kate who is experiencing her tough UCLA classes after breezing through H.S. kind of experience… So many interesting tidbits. Love you. I am however, not pleased that you failed to drink the second jar of bone broth… was it that bad??? I know you got busy, right? Again… love you, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy Birthday Katy!
I miss you!
You are amazing and such a gift to all of us.
I tell everyone about you all the time.
I hope to get back soon.
XXOO
Happy happy Birthday and thank You for your present.
I cannot see that you want to visit Sweden…But I promise you it is a beautiful country and will show you if you want!:-))
Have a wonderful day!
By the way, I have bought a few of your dvd’s. I am trying to help my father to get his balance back. So I will translate it. I would love to translate your dvd’s in swedish…It would be great to spread your material.
Margareta
Loved this class. Want the whole series!!!
Belated Happy Birthday!! And thank you so much for the class, which was gratefully received. It was never more needed than today
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Just found your website and can’t stop laughing about the broccoli hair picture. Love what you are doing and I teach my yoga students the foot alignment every class. Although I get the feeling they never think about it until next class. How can I get them to see the importance of practicing the concepts. They are motivated I would assume because they continually complain about knee pain etc. I get so frustrated.
Happy belated birthday and thank you so much for your present… Just finish watching the video and feel much better after the exercise series….
Lots of health to you and many many happy days in the year to come!
Olga~
Happy birthday Katie… You are a 1976 girl like me except I don’t hit 37 years young till Nov 1st!! You are hilarious… I absolutely love reading your blogs, I almost feel like I know you at this stage!! In a very un-weird, un-stalkerish way of course:-)) Only gripe is that you need to update number 12 to include Ireland on your list of places to visit because we absolutely utterly and ridiculously NEED you to come to our studio and do some workshops and/ or training with us
( i really enjoyed saying that by the way!) so get in touch if you feel compelled to do so… We await your witty wisdom!
Happy Birthday, Katy! I am very new to your site but eager to get caught up on all you have to say/share… Wanted to thank you for the pop up anatomy book suggestions! I ordered them for my boys and can’t wait! My 8-year-old loves anatomy books and I’m excited to surprise him with these =) Fun to think that they could influence his career choices down the road…
I loved reading this, and wish I lived closer so I could meet you in person. Whenever you add Sweden to your list of places to go, I’ll be there
Happy (belated) birthday and thank you for the present!
Happy Birthday, Katy, our fearless leader
Sorry I’m a little late.
Happy Birthday from all of us! Love, Kelly
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! March Forth! Very appropriate. Love the karma story.
Thank you for the amazing present! That class was great! I hope the wholes series will be available–I SO need this.
Happy Birthday Katy!
Thanks for giving us a gift, your generosity is very much appreciated!!!
Much Metta.
Any chance the first 20 will be released anyway? I’ll wait for the closing ten! Because this has really fast become my FAVORITE workout of all time and I’m really yearning for the rest! Pretty please?
Oh, Katy you have a fabulous life! Happy birthday! I can’t believe you’ve accomplished so much at 37. Thank you for the video. I loved it so much. More like that please?
I just wanted to say thanks for posting the video. I love your blog and have done the video several times a week for the last few weeks, in conjunction with various DVDs. Thanks so much. Wonderful class.
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