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Hi Nann, I am so sorry that you are both going through this, but, trust me, it helps to have support and someone to cry with/hug you/shoulder to lean on/just sit in a room with you when you're going through this. I have been in a viscious cycle myself of chronic stress, fatigue, exhaustion...

Hi NayNay, Hope you don't mind me chiming in here, but, like others have suggested, I recommend getting your blood work done, as well as getting your hormone levels tested. I have been battling with adrenal exhaustion for the past 2 years. The only thing that uncovered the problem was by...

I've been feeling really down lately because my body still hasn't bounced back from hormonal imbalances that I've been working on fixing. I kept telling myself that I needed to budget for a new personal trainer (as mine moved to Hawaii :-) ), but it really isn't in the budget. I'm a personal...

Hi Shadowpup, Happy early birthday & Christmas (I'm right there with ya!). Anyway, I just wanted to add that the Real Kickboxing Bag Workout DVD Box Set includes 5 workouts on 4 DVDs: Instructional Workout Beginning Workout Intermediate Workout Advanced Workout 20 Minute Workout. I use my...

I've been sooo busy with some drastic life changes for most of this year, that I haven't been on the forums or even checking to see what's up with Shock Cardio. Let me say that I was SUPER PLEASED to see that STS Shock Cardio is going to be here very soon! What a wonderful surprise. My main...

Hi Shadowpup, I'm sorry to hear about your hand! ouch!! Were your hands properly wrapped? If they were too tight or non-existant, that could have contributed to your bruising. I worked out at a boxing gym for about 2 years, so I already knew how to hit the bag when I started doing in-home...

Hey y'all, I commented on a similar (but old) post, but thought I'd chime in on this (more recent) discussion as well. I'd forgotten just how much I enjoyed Michael Olajide's workouts. All of the talk about Cathe's new heavy back workout made me consider my workout dvd's that actually are...

You guys are awesome (and enablers - lol). I'd forgotten just how much I enjoyed Michael Olajide's workouts. All of the talk about Cathe's new heavy back workout coming made me consider my workout dvd's that actually are bag-based. I am always looking for more to add. Based on your comments, I...

Hi Lala1, Thanks for the suggestion. I always forget about VS. I usually think they are too pretty to workout in, but i guess they do make cotton, non-thong panties.. I'll check this out!

Hi RapidBreath & Wendy, I edited my post to say that VPL = visible panty lines :-)

Just thought I'd chime in on this post: As a fitness professional, I've owned several Polar HRM's over the years. I use them faithfully in my indoor cycling classes. They've been an invaluable tool for maximizing my training time. Polar certainly has a vast product line, and I...

Great post!! Yesterday, I participated in the 5-mile "Turkey Trot." I walked it with a couple of friends and had a lovely time! I'm not sure if the 700+ calories I burned on my walk compensated for the not-going-to-count horrendous number of calories that I at during Thanksgiving dinner...

Hi all!! Sorry if this is too much information, but I thought I'd just throw this question out there after having suffered from this phenomenon myself (er, occassionally)...the infamous VPL. I have a few good workout bottoms that hide them, which I definitely try to wear when I'm teaching or...

I have a WaveMaster XXL bag in my garage gym. I got really lucky and scored a brand new one off of my local Craigslist for $75! These bags retail for about $250. My suggestion is to definitely check Craigslist. Another option would be to check with a local Karate/MMA/TaeKwanDo studio to see...

I absolutely love this show. And don't get me started on Eric...he is SO FINE!!! I love the character development in the show, and the introduction of the new characters this season is great. i sit in anticipation each week for the new episode to come on. not to mention that i repeatedly...

Hi Sandra, I completed the AoS course this past June. I've been an avid kettlebell lifter since Nov 2005, and I've followed closely the teachings of Anthony DiLuglio. I love his style and his emphasis on generating top notch, competent instructors. The value is tremendous. I also support RKC...

Hi Clarissa, I'm also a PT, and I have a small home studio where I train my clients. I have a Spinner bike, Life Fitness Elliptical, and a Concept 2 Rower. I was lucky enough to find a Concept 2 on my local Craigslist at a very cost effetive price. granted, it's an older model C, but it...

One of my favorite cookbooks is: "5 Square Low-Carb Meals: The 20-Day Makeover Plan with Delicious Recipes for Fast, Healthy Weight Loss and High Energy" by Monica Lynn I find the dishes to be flavorful, filling, and well balanced. I'm looking forward to Nathan Lyon's cookbook to be...

Thanks for your input, Jess & Cynthia. There are a couple of Insanity discussion threads already going on, so I'm going to kill this one. However, I'm excited about all of the feedback that has been provided thus far. I'm still going to have to wait to get it, but it's now moving farther up...

Hi everyone, I've seen the posts and promotional video for Shaun T's insanity. I am on the fence about it. I think that it certainly looks intense, but I am concerned the having an entire series of such high impact moves could possibly be detrimental. I am very curious about the series, and...