Since cutting out sugar and going low carb in January, I have lost about 10 pounds. I was under the impression that your periods should get better. I am 45. I have always spotted prior to getting my period. (For the past 4 years, and I hate it). I also take 3 iron pills a day to keep my iron def, anemia away. So my periods started getting further apart. Spotting would start around day 26-27, and my period would come anywhere from day 29-30. One month I didn't spot at all(Last October, and it came on day 35) Since changing my diet, and exercising, I am now spotting on day 24, and my periods are coming every 25-27 days. This just started happening when I changed my diet. I cannot afford to have my periods come closer together, as I already take 3 iron pills a day. This was happening to me about 3 years ago when I was first DX with Iron Def. Anemia. Periods coming every 25 days or so. Then they change and got longer. I change my diet, lose weight and they get closer together. Cramps have not changed at all. Now, I will probably get it anytime tomorrow or over the next 3 days maybe. I am tired of having this every month. At my age, and with a dietary change, you would think it would help, not make it worse.I thought the thinner you were, and more active you were, you would have short periods, and come further apart.((sigh)) Ok, rant over.

Not 50, but getting into my late 40's. I tap dance and do Zumba. If you feel Zumba is to hard on your knees, get a GOOD pair of sneakers(preferably ones made for Zumba). And you can always wear flexible knee braces. Start with low impact first. If you have danced in the past, it will be real easy to pick up. And, I think tap dancing is also great. I know of many women in their 70's who still tap dance. Oh, and sitting and watching the youtube videos? Of course that counts. You are exercising your brain. :lol:

I think that this is going to be a real cliffhanger. Maybe even something to do with Rick. Either thinking he is dead or is dead. I don't think the Governor being killed would be much of a cliffhanger. Or, maybe Carl.

Josephs Flax wraps, Eggs, Hummus, peanut butter, string cheese, cauliflower, salads, veggies, onion, peppers, roast chicken, mayo, butter, cream cheese, EVOO.

Lady Marmalade: If you do not mind sharing, could you tell me what state your studio is located in? And are you a competitive studio? Thank you!(P.S. If you do not want to share state, could you share if it is east coast, mid, or west coast?)

I just want to make sure I am understanding this correctly. If you have a guest teacher at your studio, and a student decides to do a solo choreographed by that teacher, it is $50.00/hr???? What is the going rate for the teachers who actually work for the studio for a solo? I think that if I am reading this correctly, our studio is seriously undercharging. But maybe it is demographics.

Oh boy, what a position. I completely agree about the misconceptions about what Bellydancing is really all about. Is there a way you can go on one of the dance forums and ask this question? The only other option I see here, is calling another studio outside of your area and possibly inquiring about rates. Bellydancing is a specific type of dance. One that is usually not offered at dance studios.(just because it isn't your "typical" dance style) I know of only one studio here that offers a bellydancing class. Trying to outsource and get one in the studio is just to difficult. As far as the business end, yes. Makes you want to pull your hair out. Maybe some others here will see your thread and have more advice for you. Best of luck.

Wondering why you cannot ask what the pay structure is? I think that you should have a set price in your mind and see if that is something you want to pursue. No, you can't ask what they pay their other guests but I think you have to determine what pay is worth it to you, combined with the passion you will be passing on to other students. I CAN tell you that here, as a guest teacher the rate is around $25-30/45 minute class. Depending on credentials. Hope you find some answers.

So what is the reason for a protein shake? Does this take place of a meal? I cannot handle anything for breakfast other then coffee. Then I have lunch and dinner. And a snack. Usually an Atkins bar. Can you drink it for a snack?

This is something I really need to get working on. Since losing some weight, I got that flab going on. Especially around the middle. Typical place for most of us I am sure. Do any of you think it is beneficial to just spend the money and go to a gym? I keep going around and around about this. The issue is time. Money. Gas. Commitment. But, the gyms have all the equipment. But I have been doing Zumba here in my own home which has been good. But the rest(as in the free weights and such) not sure about. I am going to check out all the links you ladies left me. Thanks!

Maybe a silly question, but if you are low carbing. Isn't most of these drinks filled with carbs or sugar? And doesn't it make you gain weight?

I have a set of free weights. I have no idea how to use them properly. Can someone recommend a youtube video, or DVD that will show you how to use them, and how to work out your entire body? I am already doing cardio. But now I need to tone. (I don't like the exercise ball). Thanks!

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Well, I figure if a few of my outlaws have nothing better to do with their time then to come seek me out here, I may as well give them something to talk about. After all, I am the "trouble maker" of the family. Hmmm...I think I can hear their printer going now as they run this over to the MIL. :lol:

Backstabbers. (Especially the MIL). Never admit they are wrong. Stalkers!!(One or two of them have stalked me on here). MIL never cared about what the kids were doing, and would moan or use any excuse to not attend an event. Not a good grandmother to my kids. At. All. She chooses sides. Uses God for an excuse. We have cut ties.(DH's decision) For good reason. I only regret not seeing it sooner before I put my trust into them.

That is a loaded question, We have been self employed for 10 years. Write offs? Depends. Are you using part of your home for a business? Renting a space? You have to pay estimated quarterly taxes. Say goodbye to tax returns. We use ours(if we get any) to be applied to next years tax payments. We do not use an accountant. I do our taxes on turbo tax which is easy. But a CPA would be good if you have no clue where to start. Get an EIN number so you do not have to use your SS#. Are you having employees? That is a whole other ballgame. In the state where I live, we get health insurance because we meet the income guidelines and do not have access to health insurance from an employer. And many things also depends what kind of business. Are you going to be keeping inventory? Do you live in a state where you have to pay sales tax? A lot of info out there. But unless we know specifics it is hard for anyone to tell you what you can deduct on your taxes etc...Good luck!

Yep, it still giving me the same message. Guess we will just have to patiently wait it out.

Oh. Em.Gee!!!! I am so glad I wasn't the only one as well who was screaming for Andrea to take the darn truck!! My DH and I were shaking our heads. I am not surprised about Andrea getting caught. But, something tells me that the governor was possibly bit? I don't know, just something to throw out there. But Milton? I like that guy. Plays a good part. He cracked me up when he asked the old guy to see his leg LOL.

That video was great. Thank you for sharing it. And thanks for all the recommendations!

I actually saw this on Vitacost but wasn't sure if it was good. Thanks for letting me know. Besides cooking with it, what else do you use it for?(for eating only)

Anyone have a particular brand they recommend? This would be for ingesting it only. (Cooking etc..) not for external use. Thanks!

Who should NOT use coconut oil?I have read that if you have high trigs you should not use this. Fact or Myth? And please tell me which one to purchase if this is in fact, safe to use. Thank you lots!

I hope it gets fixed soon. Guess I will have to ask my question on the boards.

Ohhhhhhh...................ok. That would make sense. The last post I saw on the LCHF group was on the 14th. Thanks.

I have a Gateway laptop with Windows 8. I HATE IT. I thought it was just me, but I cannot do paragraphs on this forum. I have NO Microsoft office unless I want to pay for it, so I cannot open most attachments. I know nothing about computers and everyone here has Windows 7. Don't even ask about ITunes.