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Hi there -- Sorry to hear about your concern. You mentioned maybe suggesting therapy to him. Why not? Sure, people sometimes think of the typical "couch with the shrink", but maybe you could use a personal example of someone feeling so much better after venting to a person who doesn't...

Hi everyone -- I'm trying to save some $$ and just signed up for the AFAA PT exam (thanks for your advice from the last few weeks -- I'm starting with AFAA for my base then will perhaps go thru other orgs). Does anyone have the current text: A Guide to Personal Fitness Training (AFAA)? It's...

Good topic! I've been journaling on and off for the past month...I struggled with doing it b/c I didn't want to "obsess" about "diet" like I have in the past. So, the keys for me are to journal because it holds me accountable for my own "picking", but also, not take myself so seriously in...

Heather, Warm blessings to you. I will be thinking of you -- You are brave and courageous (and a beautiful writer!). Marie mentioned something about the body's cells holding pain. I am reading "Anatomy of the Spirit" by Caroline Myss -- My therapist actually recommended that to me...

I'm more familiar with Cathe's step vids v. her weights besides just viewing her online clips and imagining her strength classes to be very challenging. So, as far as Atlanta step: Ansley LA Fitness has fabulous step classes. Nothing gets better than a packed step class with awesome music...

RE: My son thinks eating nutritiously is an eating diso... I agree with Wendy -- the grandmother and stepmom need to shut their traps. Sounds like they're enjoying taking punches at you, which is totally irresponsible. (Give them the finger in private!) And, sounds like you didn't shoot...

Wow, Laurie, thank you. Beautiful. You sound so peaceful. I think you are where many people are striving to be. I like to look at it like we are perfectly imperfect. Thanks for replying and inspiring!!

Hi everyone. I always look forward to writing out of curiosity and reading your responses. Let me explain my question today... I posted something similar a while back, but I want to know more, get more perspectives. So, how do you take care of yourself? How do you nurture yourself...

Lesliemarie - I am about to try Accutane. I'm prepping for the treatment -- just went on the pill again. Funny part, of course my skin starts to clear when I decide to go the Accutane route! I've done the topical and oral antibiotics mentioned above for a couple years, but I just really...

Great advice and support above -- I'll add my piece! It helps me to remind myself not to "stir" in my feelings too long. While no. 1 rule is to definitely feel (do not suppress thru any method - denial, over/under-eating, over/under-exercising, over/under-working, etc.), don't sit in your...

Hi - Good for you for taking the steps to do what you love! And, your question is farrrrr from ignorant. ; ) Never question your own questions! Ask away, I do! Poochy gave you great advice re: websites for music. I've always either made my own tapes (just dubbing from cds), used cds like...

Thanks you all -- I think I'll get more used to it, but I'm having a really hard time -- emotionally. Also, if it's a fulfilling, real job to you, you can handle it better. Like my sister, she chooses overnights as a nurse and wants to be home with her daughter. I'm in the midst of making...

On a funny note, anyone see Steel Magnolias? I feel like Daryl Hannah's character where she enters the holier-than-thou stage praying 24/7! I know there's light at the end of the tunnel, but little things set me off while I'm on this schedule, and I hit the floor on my knees! (See, I can have...

Overnight workers! I need your help, please. I work in news production and have just been put on an overnight schedule on the weekends. (this is indefinite until i get a new job, ppl move in/out, etc. etc.) While hard news production is NOT my heart, I am placing several irons in the fire...

Delfin, May I suggest The Woman's Belly Book? www.honoringyourbelly.com No, it does not contain secrets to keep your midsection toned, butt lifted, boobs perky, thighs supple. But, yes, it does give you a respect for your body that you might be seeking. It helps you to breathe...

Carolyn, Here's where I give YOU advice! I've dealt with the same thing teaching for a fave instructor (he's a friend, too). I think all you can do is walk in and know YOU ARE ENOUGH. Feel those positive swirls of energy surrounding you, and most importantly be yourself. You know...

Hi -- Definitely! If that little voice keeps perking up, do something positive with it! ACE and AFAA are both widely respectable -- I'm not really familiar with group fitness certifications other than those two. I was certified thru AFAA in '99. For my first exam, I had to go to a testing...

Carolyn, Thanks again! I'm going to bookmark this and might PM you sometime. I'm a little irritated b/c ACE only offers the exam and review session periodically. You would think they would offer it at least monthly in major cities! Like, they've got an exam May 5th weekend, and then...

Carolyn, Thanks so much. To tell you the truth, the NASM cert. seems more advanced like you said, and I wonder if I need PT experience before submitting myself to that exam -- I hear it's more practical, more intense than the ACE exam. However, the weekend review -- I see it's offered...

Thank you, I see your perspective, and with my own tendency to be compulsive, and with my own healing through therapy, and seeing so many family members suffer -- I feel I want to give back what I've learned -- and continue learning about myself while I'm at it, which is lifelong for anyone...