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Dior For about six months I've been using Dior Hydralife BB Cream. It comes in only one color, and adapts to your skin tone after you put it on. (At first it looks too dark, but miraculously matches a few minutes later.) I had been using Makeup Forever HD Foundation, but have found that I...

Are you sure that's the cause? Are you sure it's the whey protein that's making you sick, and not the particular brand (or flavor) that you tried? I have used whey protein for years and can tell you that they're not all the same. I've used On Nutrition brand (double chocolate), and more...

What it actually means... What DOMS really means: It means you hurt when you squat down, when you get up, when you get out of bed, when you reach for something, when you lean over.... :D Ow, ow, ow! (Feeling a bit of that myself these days!)

What a fun thread! And therapeutic, too! Okay, my list: 1. Turbo Jam: What was I thinking? I'm not the hip-swiveling, gyrating type! :eek: 2. Everything Jillian: all unopened -- gifts from a well-meaning person (DH) 3. Phil Ross Advanced Russian Kettlebells: I'm experienced with...

The 40s Check-In Group! The girls in the 40s group are wonderful -- I'm sure they'd welcome you and be happy to encourage you to continue. There isn't any set rotation; just sharing of life's ups and downs, workouts, etc. Just look for the weekly thread that includes 40s in it! :D

Can help here... I love Anthony's Art of Strength videos best, but Lauren Brooks is good and they both have excellent form and technique. Paul Katami has a great personality and his workout are challenging, but he does some very unorthodox (and risky, in my opinion) moves that I modify when...

More than just workouts Krista, I want to mention the other aspect of fitness at any age, but especially as you get older: Nutrition. Now more than ever, you'll need to be careful about what you eat if you want to see results. I've always fought that, figuring that I eat well enough, but...

Not a professional... ...but my 12-year-old daughter sometimes does Cathe workouts with me (cardio only). I would hesitate to let her to use weights -- especially in a video that combines cardio and weights. Maybe you could encourage your daughter to work out using bodyweight exercises...

Greens First I like Greens First (www.greensfirst.com). It has a spearmint flavor that is easy to drink. My very picky child likes it, too. That's high praise! :D (They also have a berry flavor, but I don't know what that tasted like.)

School is over! Hi, girls! I've survived the second-worst school year ever (that is, a school year in which I wasn't actually attending school)! DD just "graduated" from elementary school and is off to middle school in August. DS... well, didn't get kicked out. That's the best I can say about...

Stones? Yikes -- I hear it's more painful than childbirth! Ouch! Everybody got a jump on me this week already. I did Pyramid Upper (up-only premix, because I waaaayyyy overslept and had no time!). Turns out I didn't need to worry about it -- DD stayed home sick (and DS goes in later). I...

I did High Reps today too -- the upper body premix only. Ronne: The joint was actually fused -- it is a single bone now, not a joint. I have a titanium plate and screws where the joint used to be. So that part of my foot is no longer flexible. I supposed I should be happy for an excuse to...

Day off... Okay, don't anybody be too impressed! Gym Style Legs has two premixes -- one about 32 minutes and the other about 45-ish. I don't have time in the morning to do the entire video, so I just do one of the premixes instead. I agree on the dread factor, so if you feel like you need legs...

Good morning! Today I forced myself out of bed and did Gym Style Legs (the 32-minute premix). How my standards have changed. I used to think it wasn't really a workout unless it lasted an hour. Now I'm just thrilled to actually show up! We're having one of those fake springs -- lots of warm...

Good morning! Hi, Lisa! Good for you, working out with a sore neck and a headache! That's commitment! I did 35 minutes on the elliptical, and it was enough of a challenge. Last week I developed a problem with my foot and required some more surgery (minor, this time), so I was back on the...