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Jul 28Liked by Janelle Holden

I laughed right along as I read this! I can totally see the gym with the alley in between the rooms and the need for a cold plunge in the middle of a workout! This is so great Janelle!

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Awww ... appreciate you reading it! Yes, there are pools here that could definitely be cold plunges because they aren't heated. I might take advantage of one today! I seem to sweat buckets in this country. My other biggest problem is making my laundry smell fresh again after crazy gym sessions.

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Jul 30Liked by Janelle Holden

I have the answer to this! I make my own laundry detergent for my gym clothes! I also don’t use fabric softener at all because it just traps dirt and oil on the fabric.

I make a big container of it each month.

Equal parts:

Baking soda

Washing soda

Borax

Salt (big salt crystals)

Add a 1/4 cup to machine for washing.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cby_LIcAUmo/

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May 30Liked by Janelle Holden

You had me in stitches with this! I can totally relate, and I do yoga via YouTube! Lol.

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Hahaha 😂 Thanks Maria! It’s a work in progress here!

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Loved this! Your bear’s GIFS were like what I felt when I re-tried yoga recently (for the millionth time). Still can’t do it and at 68, I finally asked myself what’s up with this self-punishment. The conversation with the Spaniard was hysterical!

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Hahaha! Thanks Maria! I loved that bear gif so much - totally how I feel. I really think stretching is important for me, but I agree - it doesn't need to be self-punishment!

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Good choice with tennis.

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May 28Liked by Janelle Holden

This certainly hits home, LOL! I believe you are writing about me without knowing you are writing about me. 🤣You said this to me once and I believe it to be true- we are kindred spirits! Keep up the great work! 💪🏼

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We are definitely kindred spirits Em! Appreciate your support and kind words so much! Glad you liked this one. :)

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As always, I am rolling:-) LOL:) That's exactly how I feel in Barre as the rest of the class planks for what seems like 15 minutes.

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🤣 Hahaha! I know! Planks are the worst!

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Thanks for sharing that!

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Thanks for reading Lori!

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