<p>This was sent to me by a friend:</p>
<p>[Study:</a> Working out harder for less time effective](<a href=“http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/16/study-working-out-harder-for-less-time-effective/?hpt=C2]Study:”>http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/16/study-working-out-harder-for-less-time-effective/?hpt=C2)</p>
<p>BunsenBurner - I think this is what the personal trainer I was talking with had in mind for me. We live next to a small pond that has a walking path around it; I look out on it from my bedroom window. There’s a guy who’s been using the path to do this kind of interval training. I’ve also seen people run around the path, and stop at various spots to do some sit-ups/push-ups, whatever, then get up and run some more. </p>
<p>I used to belong to Contours Express, which is like Curves, but uses weight-loaded machines (as opposed to air). You could get an effective work out in, in 30 minutes, but the program was designed that way, and everyone progresses in the circuit on the same count, so you’re not standing around waiting for machines. But they closed, and our gym is not set up that way; there’s no way I could get that kind of work-out in 30 minutes.</p>
<p>I also saw my chiropractor yesterday for the first time in several months. He moved into a new office, and has some new ‘toys’. I used this machine for the first time, and it was AWESOME: [Precor</a> StretchTrainer](<a href=“http://www.precor.com/comm/en/stt-com]Precor”>http://www.precor.com/comm/en/stt-com) </p>
<p>It gave me stretches that I have no idea how I’d get on my own, even doing yoga. I fell in love with it after one time, and when I went to my massage therapist this morning, she never made any comments about how tight my back was (she almost always gives me a 'tsk, tsk" reply after working my back). I asked the chiro how much the machine runs, and he said around $700, so it’s not something I’ll be getting for home use, but I will recommend that our gym look into purchasing one.</p>
<p>TheAnalyst: The eyebrow wax can work wonders. Every time I get it done, I stare at myself in the mirror because I look so different, but I can’t exactly figure out why.</p>
<p>And corned beef – assuming you cut off any visible fat – is not high fat. In fact, it’s quite lean. It’s the cabbage that’ll do you in. ;)</p>
<p>So why is an eyebrow wax so different? And does the person change the shape of your brow? How long does it last?</p>
<p>Yeah, I want to know about eyebrow waxing too. Heading for a pedicure tomorrow and I know they do waxing at my salon. Does it hurt?</p>
<p>A brow wax opens up your eyes and makes your eyes show up better. It gives your eyes and face more definition. It doesn’t hurt much at all, but if you use Retin A make SURE you discontinue it for about 4 days before getting the wax or your skin will rip right off. You may have some redness for an hour or two after the brow wax, but nothing bad.</p>
<p>MOWC - That’s why D1 always has such a rough time with her waxes! She uses some sort of cream from the dermatologist, and I’ll bet that’s why her redness seems to last so long… she has also ‘sort of’ scabbed up after waxes. She usually applies some antibacterial ointment to the area for a day or so afterwards and it heals fine. I’ll have to ask her if anyone has ever said anything to her about it. </p>
<p>By eyebrows (and lashes) are blonde, but I still feel like I should get a wax more regularly. Because they’re blonde, it’s difficult to see a lot of the hairs, and after plucking, I’m never sure I did a clean job…because it’s not easy to see them all. Since I do get my nails and toes done every two weeks, I should just start adding this to my routine since they offer those services.</p>
<p>toneranger -I’ve ripped off bandaids that hurt more than a wax.</p>
<p>Okay - so TR and I are considering this - aren’t we?</p>
<p>But (please be patient with me) why does it open your eyes more than just tweezing? And how do you make sure you find someone who doesn’t mess up your brow line? </p>
<p>Toneranger - let us know if you take the plunge.</p>
<p>Worknprogress- it does depend on who does the eyebrow waxing. I have never had it done at the nail salon. My D’s and I go to a local salon/spa that has numerous waxers. There is one in particular that all 3 of us don’t like. I don’t do anything drastic. I usually just have them clean up my brows. They trim the hairs that have grown abnormally long and wax away the area that in my younger better eyesight days I would have plucked. My oldest D started us on the waxing. I am now converted. My oldest D likes to get her eyebrows, upper lip and small area of her stomach waxed. I haven’t yet tried a bikini wax but I have friends who swear by it.</p>
<p>A bikini wax hurts, and don’t let anyone tell you differently. Unfortunately, if I’m ever to wear a bathing suit, it’s something I need to have taken care of, about three days beforehand. [Edit: I’m not talking Brazilian or anything funky; just a clean-up around the upper thigh.]</p>
<p>The difference between tweezing your eyebrows and having them waxed is that, first of all, the waxing really doesn’t hurt, while with the tweezing, you get numerous ow-ies over and over again. The waxing focuses more on the entire shape of your brow, rather than just getting rid of the strays. Of course, it’s not going to be significant on everyone; it depends on how your brows grow and how much the waxer does. For me, though, it’s remarkable. (Not enough to make people gasp and point; just enough to look kind of “opened up.”)</p>
<p>Interesteddad, are you still with us?</p>
<p>The waxing didn’t hurt and I think came out with a better shape than I could manage by tweezing. I might be able to maintain for a bit by tweezing and just get the waxing every other haircut. For the bikini area, MOWC had recommended Magic shaving powder on a thread eons ago and I have been using it ever since. Totally avoids any problems with razor bumps. </p>
<p>I am going to take the plunge and wear shorts to my workout class this morning for the first time all winter. The temp hit 70s yesterday so time to start getting used to bare legs. I still don’t feel comfortable going without hose when wearing a dress but realize that graduation in May in the south will require me to do so or I will look like a total misfit. That means getting my legs looking at least a little tan. My dress has a v-cut in the back. It’s not too low but lower than my sleeveless t-shirts, so I need to find a top with that shape to avoid an unsightly tan mark there.</p>
<p>Interesteddad must feel like he just wandered into the ladies locker room :)</p>
<p>Two weeks ago I had my hair cut into a totally new shape and had my eyebrows waxed. I kept looking at myself in the mirror for a couple of days.</p>
<p>Went on a 3 day vacation and came home on Monday. Only gained 1 pound, and I have already lost it again. Must admit - tried to make good eating decisions the whole time I was gone. And I took some 100 calorie snacks and fruits with me, etc.</p>
<p>Interesteddad - Close your ears! I am starting the “change”. And didn’t have my cycle last month - but am on it now. Wow - I just want to eat everything in the house! I really wanted chocolate, so bought a Hershey Bar at the store last night and it seemed to settle me down. I have been known to eat lots of things, and only after realizing that I really just wanted chocolate. So didn’t want to do that yesterday.</p>
<p>Haven’t been to the YMCA this week, so that is a bad thing for me. But Odessagirl (who is home for spring break) and I took a lovely walk in the sunshine yesterday. It felt so good, and I got to spend alone time with my girl.</p>
<p>Congrats to all who are having good results and workouts this week!</p>
<p>Hey, Eddie sounds like you are being very vigilant. I do think mindfulness and planning are the keys to success. Otherwise, you find yourself just grabbing whatever is handy and eating - with little real pleasure. </p>
<p>By the way - I was just telling my daughter that I will be happy when wearing nylons becomes fashionable again. I like wearing pantyhose with dresses, but I know for a graduation (or next year’s summer wedding) it will be necessary to bare my legs. I don’t mind with shorts or sports attire or even summer skirts, I just like the finished feel of stockings with dresses. </p>
<p>Analyst - I mentioned this before, but Laura Geller makes a baked body bronzer that is nice for little touch-ups on pale skin. I also use it on my legs. I wouldn’t put it on close to a white material, it shouldn’t come off, but I am just extra careful. It is a great product for touch ups. There is a lot more control than when you use a self tanner.</p>
Reporting, reporting:
How is this possible?
I intended to give you not too good news today…telling you that I abandoned my diet for a week due to Spring Break because wonderful visitors came to town.
I confess…during this week I ate Pizza, cheese rolls, pound cake, visited two fast food (however now thinking retrospectively ate just half of my usual portion), umm was more active in walking and not sitting to much…maybe the half portion and activity helped!
However today I weight 149=11 pounds less since I started!!!One more dinner this weekend and will continue the saga next week with fruits salad and chicken which were my first helpers in this goal.
worknprogress: Love dresses too, cannot wait for Spring…
eddiedessa: Love the eyebrows waxed too, seems to light up the eyes and makeup looks better too
<p>OK…I think I’ve officially been scared off of eyebrow waxing. I use a Retin A “like” cream on my face. And I usually heal very poorly (one laser blast of a spot on my arm got infected and left a scar!). I don’t want to risk it. So, I will continue with minor tweezing only. Thanks for the honest reviews! </p>
<p>Will get my pedicure today though…always a treat! I plan to shop at TJs before I go…in my flip flops. Hurray for warm weather!</p>
<p>Eyebrows–about 20 years ago I had a couple of sessions of electrolysis that gave me nicely shaped brows that have remained that way. I haven’t seen one of those home salons in a long time though. I wonder what happened to them.</p>
<p>Back from NOLA. Gained 1 1/2 pounds and it was utterly worth it - jambalaya, gumbo, etouffe, fried oysters, fried oyster po boys, muffaletta, fried shrimp, BBQ shrimp, lots of bread pudding, and THREE trips to Cafe du Monde. Back to the straight and narrow now, but what good food we ate!</p>
<p>Hey, if I was going to NOLA I’d eat all that too! Good for you! Life is meant to be enjoyed.</p>