Haley and Skwigg, I’ve had the same kind of problem ever since we switched to Wix several years ago. No matter what I do, I cannot sign on via a browser. (I’ve tried both Chrome and Safari.) I’m like you, Haley, in that I much prefer typing posts on a full keyboard vs. my phone. My only solution has been to download the Spaces by Wix app and activate it via the Launchpad on my MacBook Air. I think the app is actually supposed to be for iPads, but it works okay on my laptop. Maybe it can somewhat of a solution for you, too?

Just a little update here on shows my husband and I have enjoyed lately. First of all: Taskmaster! It’s so ridiculous and fun. The UK version is the first and best…but we’ve also watched the NZ and Australian versions, and we love them, too! We love the show so much that we are now watching some of the Nordic versions with English subtitles. (You know I really love something if I’m willing to watch consistently with only subtitles. Haha!) I think I might have mentioned Taskmaster before, but I’m saying it again because it really is such a joy. Ted Lasso was great, although my husband and I found this likely final, third season to be quite underwhelming. The first season was superb, the second season was really good…and the third season felt like the writers weren’t sure where they were going and lost their spark. It’s definitely still a show worth watching, though. If you like period pieces, the latest series of All Creatures Great and Small is excellent. The characters make such a great ensemble crew. It’s a movie (rather than TV), but have any of you seen the new Mario movie? It’s adorable and hilarious. Bowser is completely unhinged. LOL. There is one song in particular that you will never get out of your head, though! My nephews never stop singing it. I literally wake up with it in my head sometimes. Haha! Two other movies that I highly recommend are Tetris and Air. They are both fascinating and entertaining at the same time. I’d love to hear if any of you have watched either of these. I learned so much in the Tetris movie that I never realized was happening at the time—and all due to a video game.

My husband and I have been marathon watching the UK show Taskmaster. It’s basically a bunch of comedians, actors, and/or musicians having loads of fun together through meaningless competition. It’s better to just watch it rather than try to explain it. :D If you are looking for fun and laughs, I recommend it! The show has become so popular that now there are loads of spinoff series in other countries around the world, but so far, we have only watched the original UK version. You can check out the first 10 series/seasons on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Taskmaster/playlists

[@Letizia], I am not a mother, so I can’t really offer insights there. However, I definitely want to offer up my congratulations to you on your wedding and now your new little one to come. I’m so happy for you! I can only imagine how strange some of your body changes could feel during all of this. Each person is different, but I can imagine myself having lots of “out of body” experiences…maybe not even feeling like it’s my body at all at times! What @skwigg said about stepping back as well as talking to yourself the way you would want others to be spoken to can really make a big difference. You are growing a person! It’s amazing; you’re amazing. I can see you are already getting some great insights from other moms. I’m sending big hugs!!

My husband and I are currently watching You, Me, and the Apocalypse. We are about halfway through, and it’s definitely pulled us in. It’s one of those shows where you feel the urge to marathon watch to see how the different characters and storylines continue to connect—and, of course, to see what will happen next. It’s actually from a several years ago, but we just found out about it recently. I definitely recommend it if you enjoy dramedy. It has a fantastic mix of actors, too (from both the UK and the US). We are already sad, though, because we know it didn’t get picked up for a second season way back when.

I am right there with you, @happyme! The way you described Nicole’s workouts is exactly how I feel about them, too: they are effective, yet fun and gentle…and they definitely fly by for me, too! Her workouts are my go-tos these days.

@skwigg , my husband and I finished Only Murders in the Building this week. We loved it! It took us longer than we anticipated to get back to it due to work and life drama. I think if we hadn’t had that in the mix, we would have finished the show in like three days. LOL. Martin Short is the best. I have always loved him and Steve Martin—especially when they come together. I’m so glad there’s going to be a season two! Everyone is telling me I must watch Ted Lasso, so I think that’s going to be next…amid our obsession with feel-good Hallmark movies, of course.

Yesterday, I did the new 10 Min Inner Thigh Workout that Nicole posted. It was really good! I definitely felt it in my inner thighs. I then felt like a little ab work, so I did her 5 Min Ab Workout that I’ve done and loved before. I think my favorite part is the bear pose move at the end. My abs were burning by then! I will try to embed it below…I’m not sure if embed code works when in the app? We’ll find out. :)

Oh. Only Murders in the Building sounds awesome, @skwigg . I hadn’t heard about, but I bet I’m going to fly through it now. You had me had Steve Martin and Martin Short back together again! I also need something FUN.

My husband is excited about this one, @skwigg! I’ve never read the book or seen the movie—which is kind of odd because I really like sci fi. I’m definitely going to watch it with him and see what I think.

Oh, I am so glad you enjoyed it, @happyme! I can definitely remember times in the past when I convinced myself I didn’t enjoy Pilates, yoga, or stretching…in all actuality, it was that I didn’t feel like it was “intense enough” (i.e. burning enough calories). If I was going to do shorter workouts, I better make sure they were super intense. Right? Nope. Yet another story I was telling myself that needed to be questioned. It turns out that I’m feeling my best when mainly doing Pilates and stretching with just a little bit of kettlebells or Tabata/HIIT thrown in every now and then…but really mostly Pilates and stretching. :D

@Joyce , I agree! Pilates doesn’t seem to get enough love at all. I have to say, doing it with consistency has strengthened my body more than anything else ever has. Plus, I feel really great, too. I think it could be because so much of it is full body and bodyweight, so things are working together…and I end up with less muscles imbalances, etc.

@sunshine , it’s so good to be back here and reconnecting with all of you!! I can’t wait to catch up on your journal. I hope you are doing well. I am doing well overall. Work this week was exhausting, but I’m hopeful it will even out in the weeks ahead. I love hearing that you’ve already tried some of Nicole’s workouts. It’s neat to think of things we are all doing all around the world without even knowing it at first!

My pleasure, @sarah too! That’s kind of how it was for me as well: a reunion with Pilates! I took classes way back in university, and every now and then I’d try out some free sessions online…but finding this channel is what got me back into a regular Pilates routine. I am LOVING it. Each person is different, of course, but for me, it feels like it’s what makes me feel the most energized. I’ve gained strength while also being good to my joints and not overworking myself. Keep me posted on what you think!

Thanks, @jalapenocheese!! She has some great yoga/Pilates flows and stretching routines. I’ve definitely increased my balance and mobility. :)

Oh, that’s so neat that you’ve already tried some of her workouts, [@ryogi]! I agree: I find her workouts to be super fun. I definitely look forward to them! <3

I can’t wait to hear if you try a few , @skwigg! I love the variety of her workouts, and I also like that there are plenty of different length options, too.

I’ve been away for quite some time, so it may have already been mentioned, but my husband and I just started Virgin River on Netflix, and we are really enjoying it so far. We’ve watched all of season one; I believe there are currently three seasons. It’s a good drama, and I like that the writers are revealing characters and back stories slowly (my husband and I say they are “peeling the onion.”). We’ll start season two tonight, and I’m really hoping it doesn’t go downhill! (I’ve been burned by too many shows before, lol.)

Yes! I hear you on the time factor. I've been using ZGYM for years... So now twenty minutes is considered a long workout for me. 🙂 (12-15 minutes tends to be my sweet spot.) Like you and @happyme, I also just ignore what she says about food, etc. Keep us posted on what you decide!

I'm still loving ZGYM. Every now and then, I'll try someone else on YouTube or something, and I hate it. Lol. I also get kind of bored if I try to do something on my own. I like having Zuzka in the video to go along with. I often go back to her old workouts, too, Hayley, but some of her new series have become favorites, too. I love the new kickbox series, and I also really like the beginner powerband series (which, as with all of her beginner stuff, can really be for everyone). 🙂