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    my cleaning lady dumped me!!!

    Yes - sneaky. I will try. HOnestly, our house isn't filthy as in bugs, mice and other infestations! we just aren't super tidy! My closet is a tad messy but for the most part, our beds are made every day etc. toys are a bit out of hand and children's socks seems to find themselves into every...
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    my cleaning lady dumped me!!!

    yes, I've left her a few messages - she returned one of them but I was out. she just said "hi, I'm returning your call" and that's it. My house is not gross with filth - just not tidy, that's all. And, yes I have referred her to at least 7 clients because she's so good. Not once has she...
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    my cleaning lady dumped me!!!

    I know - it's kinda funny actually! I'm now going to have to clean before the cleaning lady comes - oh brother! LOL - ok, now I'm laughing about the whole thing! BTW - I am going to encourage my friend to dump her out of protest too!
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    my cleaning lady dumped me!!!

    thanks everyone !! Maximus - that sucks about your bras and undies - you should make her pay! I am just so upset because I'm feeling like I'm a bad housekeeper (which, I sort of am, because I'm soo busy & my DH could care less if a bomb exploded in the kitchen - he'd just walk by it...
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    my cleaning lady dumped me!!!

    I am so angry & I bet its because our house is an absolute sty! I love my cleaning lady - she cleans everything - closets, drawers, fridges stoves - even the hair out of my hairbrush - she even changes sheets and folds laundry! I love her so much, I've referred her to seven other clients...
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    How many do this?

    I know sooo many people who do this! Its common - I mean we really don't want the cleaning lady to think we're pigs do we?? Unfortunatley, in my house, even with all the tidying I do - I KNOW my cleaning lady thinks I live in a pig sty! BTW - my cleaning lady really cleans - she'll do a...
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    stevia:liquid or powder?

    where do you buy this stuff? I've looked in grocery stores but can never find it.
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    So, I was looking through back issues of Oxygen...

    Most Fitness model competitors have bf around 15% - not low enough to lose a period. normal bf is around 15- 25%. the bodybuilders have really low bf -round 8 - 10% - they probably lose thier periods.
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    Hurt by a friend

    Thanks everyone. It has been an awful 24 hours for me. I have never felt so betrayed. I didn't sleep last night and I'm crying at the drop of a hat! I've never had such a blow-up with a friend. Anyway, I am backing off -for no other reason than to protect myself at this point. I just can't...
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    Hurt by a friend

    I am so hurt by what my so-called friend has done! background: we work together on a similar file but in different offices and different colleagues - she and I have known each other for 12 years. she was instrumental in helping me get my job and another one before that. in return, i've helped...
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    Oatmeal, so good for me, but yuck....

    I've got a yummy pineapple/mango protein powder - take a scoop and mix it in & a delicious oatmeal breakfast, complete with lots of protein! Or - my lates(which sounds hideous but is anything but): 1 cup egg whites 1/3 cup oatmeal 1 TBSP of Natural peanut butter Cinnamon to taste...
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    Engaging transverse abdominus

    I've got the best ab exercise - if you have a bosu and a stability ball!! honestly, I've never done an exercise like this and its wicked and your lower abs will be super engaged. put the bosu flat on the ground (with the round version up). Lie back as far as you can, the mid section of the...
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    Any Opinions on Stretch Max?

    Love this DVD! especially the band portion - its excellent! I too have avoided stretching but I'm finding that I love it so much that I do one segement every night before turning in:) Its a wonderful way to unwind(sp?) after a long day! its very relaxing and I recommend it.
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    Mothers-would you EVER say this?

    when I had my first, I was ready to jump off a bridge. The crying never stopped - he never slept at night and I had a horrible time breast feeding. I dried up and didn't know and one night, he cried all night long and woke me up every 20 mins. every time I felt like I was falling asleep, I...
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    I can't believe I ate that!!! - Monday, May 2, 2005

    WHAT is the Chocolate Chip recipie? can someone post it? I'd appreciate it!:9
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    A little disappointed

    I live in Canada but would love to help or get something going up here. post your email and I'll send you a note and maybe we can talk.
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    Hello everyone

    LOL! Ok - actually after it happened and I felt better, I do have to say that I was kinda proud ( in a sick kind of way ) that I'd pushed myself to the point of vomiting! I must be crazy & yes, I've become quite the gym rat! As long as its not dangerous, I guess I shouldn't worry right?
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    Hello everyone

    wow - that was a fast answer. thanks it answers the question. glad to know I'm not the only one. I've got to say, it was intense and I was so close to hurling! YUCK. Makes me scared to try again - but alas, I will.....}(
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    Hello everyone

    I've been away from the boards for a while -very busy, VERY busy. It's me Lynnne - however, I've had to change my name for the boards to lynne12 because I forgot my password and my email address has changed. But its still me. Glad to see everyone is doing well - I've missed you all! I do...
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