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  1. Pearlstrand

    women over 40, whats your favorite makeup foundation brand

    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...
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    Protein drinks

    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...
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    What does "DOMS" mean?

    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!)
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    Workout DVD regrets

    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...
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    Need motivation from the 50yr olds.....

    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
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    Lauren Brooks vs Anthony Diluglio vs ????

    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...
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    Need motivation from the 50yr olds.....

    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...
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    weights for my 14 year old daughter?

    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...
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    For those using green drinks/powdered veggies/fruits, which brand would you reco

    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.)
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    40s - week of 5/23/11

    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...
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    40s - week of 3/25/27

    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...
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    40s - the next week 3/20/11

    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...
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    40s - the next week 3/20/11

    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...
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    40s - the next week 3/20/11

    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...
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    40s - the next week 3/20/11

    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...
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    40s springing forward week 3/13/11

    Happy St. Patrick's Day! Hi, everybody! I saw the surgeon and he told me that I can't do anything high impact before he sees me again... in MAY! :eek: I think he should have told me in the beginning that it would take six months to heal completely. I guess I thought it would be like my broken...
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    40s springing forward week 3/13/11

    Hi, girls! Hey, there everybody! I hope you're all well -- fit and happy. I've been laid up for months :( due to the foot surgery that I had in December. Last year was a horrible year (one thing after another), and I kind of let myself go. Ugh. But I'm trying to get back into shape again...
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    high school reunions... ugg.. should i go?

    I've felt ambiguous about attending mine, but I've been to three of them and had a great time. It's not easy (or cheap) for me to go -- I live far from my hometown and have to fly and get hotel reservations. Still, I haven't regretted a single time and I'm glad I've gone. You may go and have...
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    40s and above :)

    Humidity... It's so humid here that you could wring out the air! DH came in from 30 minutes of golf and was so drenched that I thought it was raining. Turned out that he (who sweats very little) was suffering from the heat and humidity. Ronne, I am so with you... absolutely dragging this...
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    40s and above :)

    Did STS Cardio MMA Kickboxing (what a long title!) today... I'm glad tomorrow is a day off -- whew! I wanted to check in before things get hectic. The summer is tough -- my kids haven't both been in camp at the same time, so I've had one or the other (or both -- this week) hanging around...
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