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Tina, I gave up sugar on Ash Wednesday. I find that drinking enough water and LOTS of good protein helps. Natural sugars such as those found in milk or fruit should NOT be avoided, but beware of even Splenda, because sugar free stuff can somtimes exacerbate cravings. Try to stick with...

Timber 99, I agree. Good nutrition is crucial for dealing with stressful times. Music affects my mood BIG TIME! I've been recently thinking that I need more Van Halen in my life. I will probably add in anti-stress tea as well. Thanks for the advice! Peace, Love, & Muscles

red mct, I have thought about Yoga and Pilates. I might check into that. Meditation is awsome and I forgot about it. I might try that this weekend or possibly before school during the week. Positive messages are WAY important! THe advice you guys are giving me is just too good! I'm going...

Renee McFar, That is NOT silly at all! I have the kickbox from CTX and Billy Blanks stuff. It does do something for your spirit to throw imaginary punches at imaginary enemies. In fact, I think I might try that tonight. Thanks for the info! Peace, Love, & Muscles

Hey Clare, Those are some awsome ideas! It's funny you should say "Movietime". For some strange reason, I have been catching the TBS morning movie before work/school and watching it as I get ready. I have chalked it up to escapism. The good news is that I have been so serious that I...

Thanks so much Aquajock, Wendymin72, jcm, maddie, & jdoll! Those are some great suggestions! It's nice to know that I am not the only one with this stuff! Aquajock, your reply sounds like you are a professionally trained counselor! I like your idea for the "fitcounselor favorite workouts"...

"Don't You Forget About Me" is by Simple Minds (self professed child of the 80's). Forgot about the Sarah McGlaughlin song! Peace, Love, & Muscles

Currently, I am going through some intense job related stress. It's so tough it creates some physical maladies such as itchy skin and hair loss. I find that at the end of the day, I try to do my workouts (I'm at beginner/intermediate level but pretty good w/ the weights) and I don't seem to...

These are some songs from my High school years: "Time to Remember" - Billy Joel "End of the Road" - Boyz 2 Men Also: "Graduation Day" - Vitamin C "Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen"-Baz Luhrman and a classic: "In My Life" - The Beatles I'm a high school teacher and things like...

:9 Ralph Machio was HOT! He was also playing a teenager at age 35! I am 28 and a "Child of the 80's". I experienced all of the stuff from a kid perspective but it was still a huge part of my life. Those in the early 20's might be a bit too young. Soon, only 30-somethings will get the...

Ooooh great question! Double bump! Peace, Love, & Muscles

Ooooh great question! Double bump! Peace, Love, & Muscles

That list is really helpful! I'm wondering if I should buy the wedding video (Ha!). I hear its good but dated. Thanks for the info! Lori Peace, Love, & Muscles

Looking for the Cathe workouts that offer really intense but shorter workouts. I am a first year teacher so time is a bit tight right now. I have MIS but it doesn't seem intense enough. (Perhaps I will regret saying that later?) I have experience with weights and want to build some muscle. I...

I second this suggestion. I am a High School teacher and soon to be High School Counselor and I see girls everyday who don't believe in themselves and/or treat their bodies like cheap trash. Working out with weights would help young women psychologically. It could really put the girls on the...