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Hi All! I have a question for those that have figured this out way before me... I want to start incorporating chocolate milk for my recovery drink after heavy weight lifting. But I don't like to consume the extra sugar. So do you all just avoid it all together and stick to protein shakes...

Thanks so much alicia17 and mlj83081 for the AWESOME suggestion!! I LOVE hummus, especially with sweet peppers, but good ones are so hard to find this time of year. I will try it with eggs! Becky

Um yes...I too could only make it 3/4 of the way through....youch!!! My quads were on F.I.R.E!!! I walked down 10 carpeted steps to put away frozen foods in my freezer and I felt every step coming back up. I hope I can walk tomorrow

Hi girls, I am an ER nurse, not a physician. I will tell you that we see a lot of young, healthy people with what is called PVC's (premature ventricular contractions) which are usually benign in nature. However, with that being said, it's never a bad idea to get a baseline EKG done of your...

We have used Turbo Tax for 2 years now, as we were tired of paying almost $300 for an accountant. We have been very happy with it (ease of use). You do however, have to buy a new one each year. HTH, Becky

Don't know a lot about Vibram 5's, but anyone wear/use the Newton's?

Kathryn, funny thing you should tell me to call and talk to customer service. It would have cost me $75 to get out of my contract early (but in the end, it still would have saved me $) but because I asked to talk directly to them, they waived the fee. They said, "we want to keep you as a...

I pay $85 for a smartphone w/internet, email capabilities. I really haven't used this capability and want to pay less per month for my cell phone. What do people pay per month for their cell phones? Which cell phone do you have? Do you like it? Becky

I began my love hate relationship with running on my Treadmill. And have used it religiously for almost 10yrs. However, I have been having a lot of knee pain, so much so that my running stride has suffered (unknowingly) and I now have a strained hip flexor. Running on the treadmill HURTS...

I'm IN TOO!!! My workout will be walking the dog, as I worked today, and feel like I may be coming down with something. I will work on my ticker when supper is done and the kiddos are in bed!! Thanks! Becky

OK girls, this is exactly what I have been looking for!! Count me in! Starting tomorrow right? Becky

My almost 10yr old BEGGED me to shave her legs. She has dark hair and she too is darker complected. I thought long and hard about it, but then came to the realization that if it bugs her, then why not remove it? We used a nair type product with good results. It's not perfect, but it removed...

I have been a nurse for 14 yrs. Right after graduation, I worked in a walk-in clinic, which was open until 9. I worked a lot of 12 hour days, holidays and weekends. Unless you chose to work in a clinic 8-5 M-F, there really isn't any way of getting around that. Keep in mind that the pay is...

You don't HAVE to work 12 hours in the ER. I currently work in an ER (I am a nurse also) and my youngest starts kindergarten next month also. I too am very high energy, and let's just say that I am super excited to be able to work more. I have worked minimally since my first was born (10yrs...

I second the FIRM DVD's. I also think an easy stroll with the dog is good too on low energy/recovery days. I almost always feel more energized after walking the dog! Becky

I'm in awe too...yikes! Becky

Octane Q37 elliptical machine that is two years old and used approximately 20 times? I have been in the market for an elliptical (running just grinds on my knees too badly) for about a year. And narrowed my decisions down to Octane and one other manufacturer. Today is the first day I tried my...

You don't have to eat a low-calorie diet to lose weight. It looks to me like you do A LOT of cardio, and that's what I would back off on. If you lift more weights and really eat clean, you will reach your goals! Becky

Hi all! I am heading to northern wisconsin for a week with the family. I want to take something along with me in terms of workouts. I will be walking the dog twice daily, going about 2-3 miles, so I'm more intersted in total body toning/weight workouts as I'll have enough cardio while...

My kids are a bit older now. 9yrs and 6yrs, but parenting is HARD, no matter which way you look at it. You have every right to feel like you do. One thing that stood out is your feeling of guilt about the potty training. You have soooo much on your plate right now, to focus on potty training...