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    Well, as someone who has been there -...

    Well, as someone who has been there - recently....

    First, I don't ride while on my period. I found that the exercise only increased the bleeding. I do low energy yoga, mostly restorative poses,...
  2. My fix for excess caffeine is Benadryl. Harsh...

    My fix for excess caffeine is Benadryl. Harsh but true. Check the bottle, and beware the hangover in the morning. I helps at the end of that 2nd 12 hour day, when I really need to sleep and can't....
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    A question to ask yourself: Is the flogging...

    A question to ask yourself: Is the flogging you're getting worth the flogging you're getting? Ponder this as you ride. Ponder the day as you ride. Then let it go. It is over with. I sometimes...
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    So what happens to the standings?

    With all of these teams/riders pulling out/being sacked, the question arises: What happens to the standings? Does everyone just move up? What about KOM and green jersey? Do the points for each...
  5. Thread: Stress Eating

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    Come to the Dark Side...

    I am also a nurse in critical care. I have gone to nights, the stress seems just a bit less. I also have made a few dietary changes that seem to have helped me: no sodas or high fructose corn...
  6. Thread: Dear So and So

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    Ca BRN

    Dear Board of Registerd Nursing,
    Perhaps this is too much to ask, but could you make an effort to streamline the approval process for applicants? I realize that we have spent the previous four...
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    Oh Shasta.... Baby weight sucks (I'm still...

    Oh Shasta.... Baby weight sucks (I'm still trying to lose mine, and the baby is 17 - years!!!).

    I'd try raising the handle bars and maybe a wider seat until some of it melts away. And it will...
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    Pursed lip breathing

    I also have wicked asthma. Some seasons are worse than othes. I hit my inhaler about 5 minutes before I ride, especially if it's cool out. I make sure I'm using my other meds religiously.
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    Okay, so I've got this thing about undeniable...

    Okay, so I've got this thing about undeniable access to my feet. My hubby says I'll get more power from being clipped in. Sounds great, I'm all for creating some speed. So he puts one of his...
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    I'll be race marshal #13, posted between 7th and...

    I'll be race marshal #13, posted between 7th and 8th streets on Wilson Street near Railroad Square. Less than 1 mile from the final circuit. I'd love to meet anyone who makes their way up. If I'm...
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    I volunteered to work it. Would love to meet up...

    I volunteered to work it. Would love to meet up with you, though.
    :D Mikki
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    http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/

    http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/
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    I signed up to help, but haven't heard anything...

    I signed up to help, but haven't heard anything back. Anyone know who to contact to actually figure out what is going on? I live in Santa Rosa, and actually have that day off from school. Thanxxx
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    Have you thought about more frequent, but shorter...

    Have you thought about more frequent, but shorter rides? I, too have knee issues related to my IT band. I know if I ride several times a week, but only 5-10 miles each ride, that my knees 'warm-up'...
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    Cachuma Lake Yurt

    I have stayed here. I highly suggest reservations for these, as they tend to be booked up - sometimes up to a year in advance. The yurts are nice, with beds inside, heat if you need it, and a good...
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    Starting at the beginning...... Have you sought...

    Starting at the beginning...... Have you sought medical attention? Did you call the police, and file a report? :mad: How about the humane society? Take care of yourself.... :o
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    Do you have to apply the bag hanging straight...

    Do you have to apply the bag hanging straight down? I know in the hospital I have applied it set off at an angle one direction or the other to avoid hitting things. Is it midline or on one side or...
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    It's Raining, It's pouring.....

    North Bay Barometer says WET, with scattered moistness throughout the day. Did I say wet? We're expecting almost 3" today :eek: (yeah, I did a double take, too - isn't it a bit early for this?)
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    mmmmmmm, ink

    :p I love it!!! Trying hard not to be jealous.

    And yes, they hurt, but only for a little bit. Then the endorphins kick in. My DH gets an endorphin rush just from the sound of the gun.
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    Wow! Thanks for the encouragement everyone. No,...

    Wow! Thanks for the encouragement everyone. No, portions sizes have actually decreased a bit. Maybe that's why my legs ache today. More protein perhaps??? I'm not riding this morning, because of...
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    Just two more pounds....

    It's finally paying off. I've been riding somewhat regularly for the past year, and yesterday I weighed 202 bare-butt nekkid. :) I have lost 28 lbs. in the last year. I haven't been this little...
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    Baby books

    I highly recommend the Dr. Sears series: The Baby Book, and The Birth Book.

    What to Expect.... is pretty good.

    The Birth Partner (for daddy).

    Good Luck
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    Wow!!! I don't deal with that, but what about...

    Wow!!! I don't deal with that, but what about cutting back non-soluble fiber and increasing soluble fiber. That's supposed to slow things down a bit. Sorry, that's the best I can do. :o
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    I wrap mine around the handlebars while I ride....

    I wrap mine around the handlebars while I ride. Centered on the post. Just wrap it loosely. Might be important to know I commuting with a mountain bike, though.
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    Mostly myself. Sometimes my DH. Where do you...

    Mostly myself. Sometimes my DH. Where do you ride?
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