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Thanks, All! Thanks so much to all of you for your helpful replies. The food restrictions are all health-related. First, I am pre-diabetic, so that means no refined flour, potatoes, or white rice-- all cause blood sugar spikes for me. Any kind of bread or cereal product with less than 6g of...

Melissa-- I have the combo DVD, and I love KPC-- it's a blast, you will love it!! OTOH, I HATE Legs and Glutes. (b'c it's really a tough one for me).. but it's a fantastic workout. You know what they say... the ones you hate the most are the ones you need the most. Sounds like the...

Hi, Everyone-- It's been sooooo long since I was here... but everyone here is so kind and I figured y'all would have some ideas for me. Due to some health issues, I've been trying to follow Tosca Reno's Eat Clean diet for the past couple of months. I'm also coming back to working out...

I love ON (Optimum Nutrition) Gold Standard 100% Whey. I also use their Calcium Caseinate, and mix it with the Whey powder at night for slower absorption and to promote faster recovery. My favorite flavors are Double Rich Chocolate and Banana Cream.

LOL, And here I shallowly thought, reading the thread title, ooh, excellent-- hair tips!! Hope you feel better soon!

Franken-Boob, I love it!! Ouch, that is cruel! I remember back in the old days one of the VF regulars posted that her sister had christened her "ScarBooby" for the same reason... she said the name made her feel like a pirate for some reason-- avast, mateys! Thanks so much for putting...

Thanks! Thanks, Nan! Your suggestion about the stationary bike is a good one, I'll give it a try. I don't have access currently to a pool, but am thinking maybe I should think about trying to get to one, just for the next couple of months. And-- NEW VIDEOS!! What a excellent suggestion...

Hi, All-- Well, I guess it's really not as bad as I made it seem, but I do need HELP! I broke my foot Thursday evening-- well, really, mostly just my pinky toe and the bone connecting it to the rest of my foot-- but the dr. said it will be 6 WEEKS before it is healed!! 6 weeks with NO...

Speaking as one "Brazilian": Naked from the waist down for a private and professional procedure with my aesthetician is one thing.... Wandering around au naturel in front of total strangers at the gym is something else entirely!!! Geez Louise, I don't even undress in front of my boyfriend, I...

Anyone ever tried Jiffy Tan by Benefit? I just bought some ($24) and I really like it. I was going to FL for the weekend to meet my boyfriend's parents for the first time and didn't want to frighten them with my uber-paleness. The Jiffy Tan isn't a self-tanner, it's just a lotion that tints you...

Me too!!!! OPI ROCKS! My favorites are: I'm Not Really A Waitress Cajun Shrimp You're Such a Kabuki Queen Got the Blues for Red It's A Doozi Says Suzi :) Karen

Ah, well, we might as well have our fun where we can-- and glad my post was helpful! I've been to several different salons and I have had some of the funniest experiences since I started waxing. Gee, I maybe could write a book and call it Adventures in Waxing-- think it would sell?? ;)...

I know you've had lots of responses, but anything remotely related to being "high maintenance" is my favorite thing! I go every 3-4 weeks for a bare Brazilian (yup, we're talking as bald as an egg and that includes the back porch too), and have been going for 2 years now. DEFINITELY have...

Emily-- THANK YOU!!! I remembered having seen a post about a good online place but I couldn't find it when I searched the forums-- too many hits! I really appreciate everyone's help! I'm going to check out this place, but it's good to know people have had luck at places like Walmart...

Hi, All-- I need to get heavier weights!! I've pre-ordered STS, and am not sure what to expect there, but the heaviest dumbbells I have now are 12's and I need to get 15's, 20's, 25's, 30's, and 35's-- that should do for now. I've been frustrated on 4DS by not having heavy enough...

Yes, I've ordered several times from Athleta. I love their stuff. I've ordered bras, technical running clothes- and it's all been comfortable and superior quality. -Karen

Ooooooooh, I LOVE Step Blast! The choreography is so fun, I finally learned all the tricky parts of combo 3, and I can actually DO all the blasts in the Challenge!! What's not to love? I miss it now that I'm doing 4DS and only do an extended cardio once a week. Step Blast defintely pumps up...

Youch!! Butts and Guts is one tough workout. My approach is similar to yours. I stop when I can't go any further and rest (i.e., lie on the floor and gasp!) Then I unpause the dvd and go on.... until the next time I can't go any further, pause dvd, gasp, unpause, repeat as necessary. It...

I have been on Wellbutrin since my marriage dissolved in 2005. It has been a tremendous help. I have had chronic clinical depression all my life and after experiencing the side effects of other antidepressants in the past (weight gain, no libido, dry mouth, etc.) I had sworn off them and was...

Me too! And now I'm scared-- what have I done! Ack! Will I survive STS?? :-) Karen