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    XTrain Chest Back Shoulders - love it!

    Just did this one last night - loved it. Added on the 100-rep challenge, as well. Loved the new chest-fly variations in this one!!
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    Favorite drinks in blender??

    My current favorite I found in a magazine article: one red/pink grapefruit (skin removed), about 6-7 strawberries, a bit of chopped ginger, agave to taste, 1/2 cup of water (or other liquid - I like coconut water). Whir!!! Add a little extra water, if necessary. YUM!!!!!!!!
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    Bent Over Rear Delts vs. Back Flyes??

    Yes, I definitely use lighter weight for the rear shoulder. The difference is very subtle - it's almost like the 10 degree tilt Cathe refers to when doing standing upper body exercises which she uses to eliminate momentum. It's that subtle. I find visualizing the muscles helps, too.
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    weighted gloves

    I would recommend you check with the manufacturer if whatever kind you got and look up what you bought. Not all products are the same.
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    Bent Over Rear Delts vs. Back Flyes??

    I had a former trainer walk me through this once. Technically, the difference in a back fly versus a rear-delt fly is your arm position. The rear-delt fly you should have your arms slightly more in a Y shape, to really home in on the delts. If you are doing that move right, you will be able...
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    SUPER CUTS IS SPECTACULAR!!!!

    This is the one I'm most looking forward to. As soon as my back is healed, I'm ready to go!
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    Treadmill Dancing!

    What's the point other than attention seeking? That would annoy the heck out of me - until she wipes out and then I would be amused.
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    When do you skip a workout? + popping hip?

    I'm not working out right now because I screwed up my back, so I have no choice. One of my resolutions for the year is to get my butt back in gear because I've come up with too many excuses to not work out, but if I'm sick I don't. As for your hip - I have that exact same problem and I...
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    The Biggest Loser New Season

    Dolvett IS motivation. Criminey - that guy could get me to do just about anything!!
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    A "good" blow dryer?

    The Solano I had (I've since replaced it with something I got at BBB, only because I wasn't near a professional store), was recommended to me by my stylist. He has worked at numerous very high end salons in NY and has celebrity clientele, and is what he recommended. I actually bought it at a...
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    Barre Tower

    They probably stopped making them because they were too expensive to manufacture as compared to the number being sold. Profit to loss ratio no good. Or, there could have been an issue with the manufacturer in China, as they weren't American made. I'm sure there was nothing wrong with the...
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    Spinning Bike

    I have a Spinner bike. I got my from Spinning.com. The "official" spinning bikes used by many gyms, (used in the gym on Biggest Loser if you want to see them). They have a number of styles/features and price points.
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    Anyone know where I can buy whole wheat flower? heehee

    Ha! I noticed the one on the Tabatacize breakdown - Hands IN Hips. Haha - how does that work?
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    When friends disappoint you

    How about Fresh Direct / Pea Pod or some other grocery delivery service? Most grocery stores deliver now-a-days. Even rural areas have delivery services. Some people just don't have the time. Instead of looking at the negative in everyone, look at each friend for what they are, not what they...
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    Xtrain Bi's & Tri's + 100RC Tricep Extensions

    Did this last night and I feel fine today - except for the fact that I retweaked my back (possibly unpacking groceries). My arms are fine, but my back I can hardly move - couldn't sleep all night. sigh (I don't get DOMS as much generally, so not a big surprise.)
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    Xtrain Bi's & Tri's + 100RC Tricep Extensions

    I'm planning to do this one tonight - starting my rotation today (XTrain/Low Impact 90 Day), but switching up the Bi/Tris with the Chest/Back/Shoulders as I did something to my back last week and it's just now feeling almost better and I don't want to chance it. Looking forward to this one!
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    Juicer/Smoothie Recommendations

    I got the NutriBullet and it works great! Affordable, small counter-top footprint and effective. Very happy with it.
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    1 Rep Max Testing. Do I reeeeaaallllyyyy have to...?

    In a word - NO. Obviously, there are benefits to it if you have very specific and challenging goals. However, if you ensure you are challenging yourself in each workout, and keep track of what you're doing along the way, you'll be just fine.
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    Ohhhh Nooooo!

    I woke up that way last week and hadn't worked out. Apparently I injured myself sleeping?!?! My back is just starting to get better now. I'll wait until this weekend to start the new rotations just to be safe. Frequently with back injuries, you don't even know you did it until the next day...
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    Cakey Foundation

    If you're using a liquid foundation, try applying with a makeup brush (looks like a paintbrush). You could also use a bit of foundation blended in your hand with a bit of moisturizer to ensure you're not overapplying. I also find mineral foundations (Everyday Minerals) blend beautifully...
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