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Athleta.com Hi Kara, I actually had to send a top back because it was too small (I'm a c-cup) but thought the bikini top was so cute and wished it would have fit me better. Athleta has tons of cute suits. Here's the link to the top I had to send back. Hope this helps! Paula...

My husband will be joining me too. We are starting next Monday (2/8) and I can't wait. I think he is dreading it ;)! He did Legs & Glutes with me yesterday and only lasted about 30 minutes. Legs are his weak point, but I think he'll be surprised with the upper body work as well. I am...

Hang in there! I was laid off just last Thursday (January 15). I had an interview the next day and a job offer two days ago! There are still companies that are doing well and ready to hire people. Just keep your eyes and ears open and network, network, network! That's how I found my new...

Me too! Too funny that 3 of us broke our bands doing the exact same exercise. Mine had a slight hole in it before breaking though too. Paula

We named our GPS too, "b*tchin' betty"! My husband regretted the name though once DD (age 12) and DS (age 10) started calling it that too. DH is also in love with our new vacuum. We bought a Dyson a few months back and he's now my official vacuumer. I think he likes "seeing" how much dirt...

Thanks for all the replies/suggestions. I don't know what I was thinking trying HSC. I think I was just feeling so yucky after being sick and not working out that I wanted something to really get me going. It's been a while since I've been sick (luckily), so I forgot how much it can really...

I just finished being sick (with a bad cold/cough/laryngitis) and not working out for a week. I pulled out High Step Challenge this morning and attempted the 51 minute timesaver premix. I finished it, but skipped a few reps here and there because I was just plain wiped out. I was laughing at...

Another vote for athleta.com. But be careful when ordering a top. I'm not necessarily busty (34C), but the first top I bought would not work for anyone over a B cup. I sent that back and bought a top that was sized for C+ cups and it's adorable. Have fun shopping! Paula

New Balance 855 Hi Kara, I agree that buying new cross trainers can be a daunting task. I went to a local New Balance store and bought some 855s. I wasn't sure I was going to like them because I thought they looked "clunky", but they were easy to work out in and my foot/ankle issues have...

Thanks, Jordan. Looks good. Using my "best guess" method from working out with 4DS this week, I calculated 28 "tests". Next week, I was planning to do GS anyway, so I think I might try your rotation. Can't wait for Christmas to get here - I think I have DH talked into using STS with me...

Tricia, No replies on a way to do this via a "rotation". What I've been doing is tracking my weights when I'm doing "heavy" work, such as Gym Styles or 4DS, then trying to guess how heavy I could go. I then enter that as my weight for 12 reps. I just don't have the time to do 102 exercises...

That's not a bad way to do it, Joan. Thanks for the idea. Paula

I am thinking about setting aside one week in December to try to knock out my 1 rep max tests. Any suggestions from you fitness gurus on the best method? Should I try one body part per day? Break the exercises into 2 body parts per day? Any ideas are welcome. I'm trying to get this done before...

I think I am going to post this in OD. That forum seems to get a little more traffic. Good idea. Paula

I am thinking about setting aside one week in December to try to knock out my 1 rep max tests. Any suggestions from you fitness gurus on the best method? Should I try one body part per day? Break the exercises into 2 body parts per day? Any ideas are welcome. I'm trying to get this done...

Melissa, I just finished Amy's Slo-Mo. I really enjoyed it, but you have to watch your form. All the exercises are very different from Cathe's which I loved. With the legs workout, I had to drop the weight totally on some of the exercises because it bothered my lower back. Other than that...

I'm right there with you. I turned 44 earlier this year. My periods are shorter luckily but now I have awful cramps the whole time. Also, I cry at crazy times. Just tonight before dinner, I cried like a baby on DH's shoulder. I had issues with carpool, work, kids' schedules, the list went...

Monica, Are you by any chance going to YogaSource in St. Louis? Reading your post got me thinking about this topic, so I did a search for my area and found the same program. I may be getting laid off soon and was joking with my coworkers that I am going to switch careers to be a yoga...

Well girls, looks like a lot of us in that same boat! I turned 44 in April and have gained a few pounds this year too. I don't think that I've been eating more or any worse, and my clothes seem to still fit OK, but that scale just kills me! Hopefully someone will jump in here with an answer, but...

I am planning to do the upper body split premix from ME tomorrow. Does anyone know what "split" means? TIA, Paula