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Hi- My "go to" pre workout snack will depend on what my workout is going to be and when. If its just a moderate/shorter cardio first thing in the AM I'll just eat a piece of fruit.. The simple carbs in fruit will give me the energy to get through the workout.. ( That is only when I 'm...

Hi- I just got the Insanity DVD series a few weeks back and have done some of the workouts and have noticed the same thing.. My feet are feeling tender too. My shoes aren't the problem either. It is such a high impact workout series that it really isn't too surprising you might be feeling...

I'll do a kickboxing workout... that way, if I'm not feeling super energetic, I don't have to kick as high or punch as hard if I don't feel like it. Plus, for me the "dread" factor doesn't seem as high w/kickboxing. I'll do KPC or the CTX kickboxing workout if its "one of those" days...

For me, its heavy weight training and staying consistent w/ healthy eating. I follow a diet regimen that is higher protein and high fiber ( which basically means eating lots of fruits, veggies and whole grain/complex carbs). I don't really care about my fat intake, bec. most of my fat...

Liann- Its funny you posted this... About 2 weeks ago, I bought the first two of the series and was completely hooked!!! I couldn't put them down. I have been interested in watching True Blood, but never got around to it. The books are GREAT! I've always had a soft spot for the vampire...

My company gives us .50/mile. Lower than the IRS rate, but we are encouraged to rent cars when we have longer drive trips... cheaper in the long run. Lynn M.

As far as abs, I've heard all kinds of theories... what's worked best for me is 3-4x/week doing various things.... planks one day, weighted work the next and then maybe a day w/ the stability ball, etc. I usually will do 3 different exercises on the days I work abs.. something that focuses on...

When I was training for a 1/2 marathon and then also for an olympic triathalon, I gained weight and looked flabbier and softer than I normally do. I think the biggest reason for that was that I stopped focusing so much on my weight training and also changed my diet to incorporate more carbs...

Hi Kali- While I know you still want to hear from Cathe, I thought I'd post a reply until you hear from her. I travel for my job as well, although not as much as you do. Do you end up staying in the same city/hotel every week for awhile or is it different cities each week for just a...

Thanks you guys for the input and info. I'm trying to justify getting it for my husband, but its pretty much ME that really wants it!!! The cardio looks great..I'm like you Laura Max and prefer to do my lifting at the gym.. I'm in the need of something new and nothing too choreographed to...

I loved "Better Off Dead" ... John Cusack was/is such a hottie.. Also loved "Lost Boys" .. Kiefer Sutherland was such a great bad guy/vampire. Lynn M.

Hi there- I've been very intrigued with the comments I've heard about this new workout series. My husband, who after a decade, finally converted to working out at home and just finished P90x. He really liked the format and saw some great results. His goal now is to maintain the...

Hi educated exercise peeps.. I'm looking at switching up my one bodypart/day routine for something different and was thinking of doing a front body/back body split for at least a couple of weeks. Day one: Chest Front Delts biceps Quads Day 2 : Cardio only ( maybe some core) Day...

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Hi - One more thing to consider in your diet to get the "rippage": Watch your sodium, big time!!! This can really make a difference as well. If I try to eat foods lower in sodium, even after a couple of days, I can see more definition, esp. in my abs and upper body. Not an easy task...

Just a little off topic, but Mindy Mylrea is friends w/ the group exercise director at the gym I go to and will be coming to be part of a fitness trainer seminar in a few weeks.. I live in Southwest Michigan. If they end up teaching any classes, I'll try to get in and give you the scoop...

While this thread, is already kind of controversial, I can't help but add one more stick to the fire, that I've not seen mentioned yet in the other threads... Additionally, I'd be concerned that if my dog was attacking wild animals that they may get bitten themselves and get rabies or some...

Its funny you posted this... we have a sheltie that we used to take to PetSmart for grooming and she got the same beauty treatment you listed that you had done for your dog at pretty much the same price! I was shocked!! It is a TON of money, more than I pay for my own haircut. While they did...

I have both and I prefer CTX... I like the whole one bodypart/day workout set up.. Plus, IMHO, the cardio is harder in CTX. I think I feel like I get a better weight workout doing one bodypart/day than doing a split...even though the CTX weight workout is more endurance, I find it more...

Hi- B&G is mostly a glute workout, GS Legs is a wellrounded "allover" leg workout, so it depends on what you want to focus on. When I first got B&G, I did it 1x/week for about 8 weeks in a row..love it! The upside, my butt and hamstrings really saw some good improvements. The downside is...