As promised, @hayley, here are some hair pictures. ☺️ A few things to note: 1. The last time I had a hair cut was in March. I'm in need of another one (as I go every 4-6 months), so please trust that the curls look better when they aren't on their last legs. 😬😆 2. The pictures are of day two hair. I had washed my hair the afternoon before, and then slept wearing the satin bonnet (as usual). 3. If you want to see day three hair, you can check out this video I did for work (and see the hair with movement, too). https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tonyagilchrist_just4you-agency-inquirybased-activity-7223974941245718529-2jiY I hope this is helpful! 💞💞

@Hayley, I'll definitely share a pic on my next wash day (so it's fresh!). The curly cut makes a world of difference for me. Have you ever been able to go to someone that was trained using the Lorraine Massey curl-by-curl dry cut method? I have a different head of hair when I’m able to get that kind of cut!! I travel all the time for work, so I can never go to the same salon while on the road, but I basically make it a point now to find a Massey-trained stylist because I'm wasting my time and money otherwise! That being said, I usually only get my hair cut 2-3 times per year, so it's not too difficult to make it happen. I have thick, dry hair, so you might that you want to try a different one of the Giovanni product lines? That being said, I went with the 50:50 because it's supposed to be well balanced for all hair types—so maybe your curls will love it, too? I also just started using a satin bonnet at night. That has been another game changer for me. My frizz has been elminated and I can go soooooo much longer without washing my hair. (It's actually kind of crazy how long I can go now…Maybe too long? Hahaha! To be clear, I still bathe/shower each day; I just use a shower cap.)

I hear you on the short sessions, @Hayley! Twenty minutes is typically the longest I go—every now and then I'll do something for thirty minutes if lots of stretching is involved, but that would be considered very long for me. 😬 Five to fifteen minute workouts tend to be my sweet spot. Every now and then the music is enough to make me roll my eyes, but thankfully it doesn't bother me too much. For the past year, my husband has been doing the workouts with me, so I think having someone to chat with here and there takes away from me noticing the music—or we just roll our eyes together! 😂

Hi, everyone! This is just a note to say that it's been a few years now, and I'm still all about Move with Nicole. Haha! I usually do one of her videos daily (missing a few days here and there due to travel, life, etc.). I never do Zuzka anymore, and I don't feel the need to do anything else. I love how Nicole's sessions are never draining, but instead energizing. My body has never been happier, too. 💖💖 I still prefer shorter workouts on the daily, though (as opposed to an hour every other day, etc.), so in addition to her go-to 10-15-minute options, I also split any longer routines in half (like do the first twenty minutes one day and the second twenty minutes the next). There are so many options on her channel now; it keeps things really fun!

I am popping by to say that I've found the BEST product ever, ever, EVERRRRRR for my curls. It has been life-changing. I've been following the curly girl approach to products for a few years now (i.e. no sulphates, silicones, etc. except for sulphates for a reset wash a few times a year), and that in itself made such a positive impact on my curls. However, back in May, I tried a new line of products that follow the curly girl approach…and my hair has never looked better. My curls last for dayyyyssssss. I am so happy! The brand is called Giovanni. It's been known as a more affordable option that's comparative to Innersense if any of you are familiar with that brand. Several curly-haired folks love many of the Giovanni products, but so far, the line I've used and loved is the 50:50. You can find the shampoo here: https://giovannicosmetics.com/product/5050-balanced-hydrating-clarifying-shampoo-for-daily-use From there, you should be able to navigate to their other products, too. I use the 50:50 shampoo, 50:50 conditioner, and weightless leave-in conditioner. I then use their L.A. Hold styling gel, blowdry with a diffuser, and finish with a little of their L.A. Hold spritz. I am loving it!!

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. :)