I have to work out alone. No buddies, no trainers, just me. Because I have a tendency to let everyone and everything at the gym get into my head and cause me to lose motivation to keep going. Also, I have problems sleeping, and studies have shown a regular exercise routine can improve your sleep, so my mantra is to make sure I get a good night's sleep. A little extra time on the elliptical, a little extra time on the treadmill, so when I hit the bed, I'm OUT! This is also why I work out in the evenings. After work, I go to the gym, I come home, I shower and I can just tune all the way down at night. Great video, Melissa. I needed this today to remind myself. :)
I am so glad I was able to remind you! Don't let anything get to in your head. Just focus on YOU being there, NO ONE ELSE! It's great that the working out has helped you sleep. I am happy to hear this!
On most weekdays I go to the gym in the morning before work and the evening right after work (kind of helps that we have an on site gym). I've been doing it for so long now that it's basically just automatic. My main reasons were the usual I want to lose weight and look good. But now it's also about seeing how far I can go with my cardio and strength. And I really like that I avoid rush hour traffic with my schedule. Sticking to my flexible dieting/IIFYM plan on the other hand... that's always been a struggle.
WOAH twice a day? That's hard core! It is a great way to avoid rush hour, I agree with you. But I feel like you're doing so well at the gym that you must have a somewhat easier time with diet! But serious kudos to you!
Thank you so much for this video! Exactly what I needed. I have 60kg to lose and I have so far lost 10kg. I have been so good about going to the gym, had one week off and now struggling to go back. This video has really given me the urge to go back and keep at it!
I hurt my knee in June and stopped working out. My knee healed and I never got back into the routine. I totally needed this video today. Thank you Melissa!
Hi Melissa, What keeps me going is the feeling that my muscles are working and heating, but especially the good feeling after working out that my body is more active and awake. I go to the gym during lunch break, 2 times a week, can't do more because either stuff come out at work or .... excuses. I think going first thing in the morning is a great idea, I will seriously consider this and work on commiting to it. I read somewhere that turning a new routine to a habit is done when repeating it 66 times. I haven't tried but I think I can try it with going to he gym early in the morning. Thank you for this video, this really speaks to me.
That's amazing that you have managed to carve it into your lunch schedule. Give it a whirl in the AM and see how it goes - you never know! I am so pleased to hear that!
What a perfect time... After years of years of not working out, today is my 2nd time doing work out with personal trainer & after the 1st time it "killed" my arms & my thighs 😲😲😱😱
I cut my grass with a push mower. It broke about a year ago and had such a hard time getting my husband to fix it. Finally fixed and getting back to cutting. I love cutting grass. We have a large field on the side of our house. I'm almost back to cutting the whole thing. You're such a motivational person. Thanks so much for your videos. I look forward to what's next. Can you do some food videos. I think you mostly eat unprocessed things and I've had to change my diet because I'm allergic to corn. Thanks.
I agree 100% with all this. I have tried to fit my workout around my busy schedule for just under 1 year, I have finely cracked it...after 9.30 pm, when the kids are in bed (4 times a week). Not only does it solve the timing problem, but it also mean early, light dinner, and no midnight snacking nor wine drinking out of boredom...(I am lucky to be able to have my treadmill in the garage).As for the numbers...I have ditched the scales years ago....the clothes are my measuring tape, and if desperate I have found that taking a pic of myself on the same day every month does help.
I'm half way through losing a large amount of weight (60/120lbs), and I've found the magic equation is that Calories In < Calories Burned = Weight Loss (with the assumption that the Calories In are healthy). I've tried a bunch of different times to exercise, and the best for me right after I get home from work. So I'm not starving when I get home, I have a lighter lunch at lunchtime and have a snack about an hour before I leave for home, then have dinner after I workout. When home, I use either our recumbent bike or treadmill, and I watch UA-cam videos to keep my mind off the time, and have been working my way through the Clean My Space videos.
Thank you for talking about your anxiety around the numbers! That's a big part of my struggle is to see how much I've gained since I last went or how little I can lift compared to when I used to go regularly. I'm definitely going to try out some of these tips this week! Great video!
I stay motivated by: 1/ going first thing in the morning cause like you I found so many excuses if I think about it 2/ I joined a floor barre class after 20 years of fear to go back to ballet and I'm having a blast with doing something technical that requires concentration so that it distract me from the pain! 3/ now i mesure technical improvement and not body improvement, just as you. 4/ I keep track of my moves with a Fitbit and it definitely motivate me to take the stairs rather than the elevator.
I go to the gym mostly for health reasons. But one thing that motivates me aside from this is that afterwards I don't have to clean the shower and hair drying area. Plus I can use two showers side by side for contrast showers which are good for the immune system. And I go to the gym's sauna as a reward.
I do a lot of weightlifting and i find that iT is motivating to track my workout. Breaking down to hoe much weight to how many repetitions. Then when I look back 6 months later, I see improvement which pushes me more
My gym is in my house & I found that the easiest motivator for me was to put the Roku & TV in there. I can not sit & watch a movie without doing something else at the same time so this was a winner for me.
I don't enjoy going to the gym, but once I'm there, I feel great after a workout, it's just getting motivated to get out the door. Thank you for the tips Greetings from Port Elizabeth, South Africa
I set micro goals for myself. Build up to your big goals slowly. You can't eat an elephant in one bite. Use positive self talk. Envision the results you want. It's not worth it to worry about things. Remember what is done is done, and future obstacles have not happened yet. Deal with what your working on now. I limit my work out to what is effective for me. I toss in an occasional fun class. But forcing myself to do regimented classes is not realistic and will stop me from working out. Be strong. Thanks for all the cleaning tips. Keep up working out.
Hi Melissa, Thanks for another inspiring video! So I am .. was a avid runner who was running 10-12 miles a day. Lately, I have become the best excuse maker ever. These tips I believe will help me get back out there: Wish me luck 💗
YES best of luck. You can do this! That's so amazing and remember you don't have to get back to 12 miles a day tomorrow. Just start somewhere, and you will eventually get to where you want to go. You got this!
Excellent video, I am doing exactly some of the things you said. I started going to the gym the first week in july, I have been consistent, I go right after work, gym bag packed night before, 4x week, no gym buddies, And it is going well. Right now I have a trainer 2x week and that also helps. Some friends started with me, and they have stopped already. So you have to become your own motivator at some point.
I bought a Fitbit to get me moving and it has! Since purchasing it, I have been going to the gym every other day before going to work. I get all of my gym gear ready the night before and in my work bag so there are no excuses. 30 minutes at the gym is all I needed to get started and it feels good. In fact, I don't get daily food coma at 3 PM anymore because I am exercising. Whenever I can, I would walk outside during lunch for about 15 to 20 minutes. That helps too. I kept looking my weight which hasn't changed since i started exercising. But Melissa is absolutely. Don't focus on the #s. It will keep me down if I focus on it. Thanks Melissa for this wonderful and informative video.
In the summer, I love going running in the afternoon! When college is in session, morning works better, but I can't get up in time to do a full 30 minute run, so I don't even bother going out. I've created a shorter 10 minute run for next semester so I don't have that excuse anymore, and I've used it a couple mornings! It's not ideal, but at least I'm getting some exercise in, and hopefully I can work my way up to getting in a good 30 minute run!
Oh wow - that sounds wonderful, I wish I were a runner LOL! Amazing that you are just doing something despite your crazy schedule, that is the best way to maintain your habit.
I like the design at the end of the videos on this channel. The frames are really cute and I love how you finish with a live video of yourself framed. Something very different from your other YT channel
New follower here! Been watching for about a month now and LOVE your videos. I have to workout at home. I HAVE to have wireless headphones and I actually listen to motivational speeches during the hardest part of the workout! Seeing results, monthly is the goal, but it's not the end of the world if I don't meet the goal. Just shows me I need to adjust! :)
When I first started working out I was going 5 days a week. After a year I was struggling with fatigue. I now take Wed. off and that mid week break allows me to mentally prepare to go back. (We also use Myzone to track our workout stats. :)
Yeah - I learned that too. Too much isn't good either - I did 5 days a week and felt like a zombie. 3 days is perfect for me. Good on you! I really like the MyZone tracker - I find it super helpful.
Rekindled my love for swimming twice a week, then catch my Saturday kickboxing class. When I swim, I top it off with 5 minutes in a steam room and feel like a million bucks afterward. 😅
Late to the game, but just found out you're preggo & I came over to subscribe to watch your journey (best of your life, too). I'm really excited for you to be apart of this #momlife, especially here on UA-cam. Congrats to you & Chad on the baby, I can't wait to find out what you are having.
I haven't checked my weight in 6months... N I work out at home.... I eat every 2 hours ... But it's mostly things we traditionally eat... A lot of rice... But eating every two hours has made me reduce my portions a lot.. I now use close to determine my weightloss... N well I'm pretty pleased... Loved this video real motivation....
I was going to a crossfit gym, and the workouts are very strenuous. I've been going through a huge lifestyle change by moving my sister in with me who has high functioning dementia. Fortunately, I live in a community with 3 gyms, and need to get motivated once my sister is settled in. Huge process.
Wow - that sounds like A LOT is going on. My gym does some 'Crossfit' style workouts, but they are nowhere near as intense. It's a very challenging program. Just keep it top of mind that you need to go and schedule some 'me' time in for yourself :) 🤗
Absolutely! Thank you so much for all the sharing that you do on your channels. I always look forward to them. I hope that you and Chad enjoy your day!
Thank you Melissa. This is very useful video. Cant say it enough ... i love your videos thank you for doing this for us. I fail big time in the "be realistic" area 😒 will try to do that from now. 940000 excuses .. so funny !!! I am also an expert at that. Apart from these fails, my main motivation to go to the gym is so that I can eat my favorite foods. Question for you : what gym shoes do you wear? If you are in Austin tx I would love to meet you !!! Have a great day.
Hahaha, omg. Separate food and gym now - trust me - going to the gym doesn't help in that department. I have learned that...My gym shoes I currently wear are an older pair of Nike Airmax, but I've thought about getting a new pair. I would REALLY love to visit Austin one day!! xo
Yes my problem is just getting myself there.I never ever feel worse for going.When i am there some days i feel like not doing all that much.I usually snap out of it because i feel like i would be cheating myself.
I heard once, 'you never regret a workout, but you'll always regret missing one'. So true. Try some of these tips to see if it will help you get there!
I like the first-thing look. Down with cosmetics, I say. Anyway, as Melissa suggests, make eating well and regular exercise your goals as opposed to reaching a certain weight or clothing size. On that note, allow me to recommend the book HEALTH AT EVERY SIZE by Linda Bacon (yes, her name is Bacon; her maiden name was Ice Cream), which explains that to a large degree one's body does what it wants.
I would actually love some tips to overcome "winter obstacles" when going to the gym. I was in a pretty good workout streak (I do enjoy my gym routine) but then winter mode kicked in: sunrise is now way later, so it's pitch dark at the time I workout (which I find depressing, but it's the only time that works with my schedule) Also, it's way harder to leave home early when it's so cold! I'm trying to adapt my routine to overcome all of this. Any suggestions?
I think my estimate tool is making a good workout playlist of songs that I enjoy, and a pair of great quality headphones so that I can hear the music clearly :)
I workout almost first thing in the morning. I workout at home which helps. But, I like to do it first thing because my sleepy brain hasn't had a chance to come up with any excuses.
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I have to work out alone. No buddies, no trainers, just me. Because I have a tendency to let everyone and everything at the gym get into my head and cause me to lose motivation to keep going.
Also, I have problems sleeping, and studies have shown a regular exercise routine can improve your sleep, so my mantra is to make sure I get a good night's sleep. A little extra time on the elliptical, a little extra time on the treadmill, so when I hit the bed, I'm OUT! This is also why I work out in the evenings. After work, I go to the gym, I come home, I shower and I can just tune all the way down at night.
Great video, Melissa. I needed this today to remind myself. :)
I am so glad I was able to remind you! Don't let anything get to in your head. Just focus on YOU being there, NO ONE ELSE! It's great that the working out has helped you sleep. I am happy to hear this!
On most weekdays I go to the gym in the morning before work and the evening right after work (kind of helps that we have an on site gym). I've been doing it for so long now that it's basically just automatic. My main reasons were the usual I want to lose weight and look good. But now it's also about seeing how far I can go with my cardio and strength. And I really like that I avoid rush hour traffic with my schedule.
Sticking to my flexible dieting/IIFYM plan on the other hand... that's always been a struggle.
WOAH twice a day? That's hard core! It is a great way to avoid rush hour, I agree with you. But I feel like you're doing so well at the gym that you must have a somewhat easier time with diet! But serious kudos to you!
Thank you so much for this video! Exactly what I needed. I have 60kg to lose and I have so far lost 10kg. I have been so good about going to the gym, had one week off and now struggling to go back. This video has really given me the urge to go back and keep at it!
Keep it up! You got this!!
I hurt my knee in June and stopped working out. My knee healed and I never got back into the routine. I totally needed this video today. Thank you Melissa!
YES you are welcome - get back on the horse, I am challenging you to!
Hi Melissa,
What keeps me going is the feeling that my muscles are working and heating, but especially the good feeling after working out that my body is more active and awake.
I go to the gym during lunch break, 2 times a week, can't do more because either stuff come out at work or .... excuses.
I think going first thing in the morning is a great idea, I will seriously consider this and work on commiting to it. I read somewhere that turning a new routine to a habit is done when repeating it 66 times. I haven't tried but I think I can try it with going to he gym early in the morning.
Thank you for this video, this really speaks to me.
That's amazing that you have managed to carve it into your lunch schedule. Give it a whirl in the AM and see how it goes - you never know! I am so pleased to hear that!
What a perfect time... After years of years of not working out, today is my 2nd time doing work out with personal trainer & after the 1st time it "killed" my arms & my thighs 😲😲😱😱
I agree on these tips.the most realistic. Because I've been in trial and errors for so long and in the end I did just like these tips. Thank u!
I cut my grass with a push mower. It broke about a year ago and had such a hard time getting my husband to fix it. Finally fixed and getting back to cutting. I love cutting grass. We have a large field on the side of our house. I'm almost back to cutting the whole thing. You're such a motivational person. Thanks so much for your videos. I look forward to what's next. Can you do some food videos. I think you mostly eat unprocessed things and I've had to change my diet because I'm allergic to corn. Thanks.
Thank you, Melissa. I am sorely in need of motivation for this. This advice will help. Xx
I agree 100% with all this. I have tried to fit my workout around my busy schedule for just under 1 year, I have finely cracked it...after 9.30 pm, when the kids are in bed (4 times a week). Not only does it solve the timing problem, but it also mean early, light dinner, and no midnight snacking nor wine drinking out of boredom...(I am lucky to be able to have my treadmill in the garage).As for the numbers...I have ditched the scales years ago....the clothes are my measuring tape, and if desperate I have found that taking a pic of myself on the same day every month does help.
I'm half way through losing a large amount of weight (60/120lbs), and I've found the magic equation is that Calories In < Calories Burned = Weight Loss (with the assumption that the Calories In are healthy). I've tried a bunch of different times to exercise, and the best for me right after I get home from work. So I'm not starving when I get home, I have a lighter lunch at lunchtime and have a snack about an hour before I leave for home, then have dinner after I workout. When home, I use either our recumbent bike or treadmill, and I watch UA-cam videos to keep my mind off the time, and have been working my way through the Clean My Space videos.
Thank you for talking about your anxiety around the numbers! That's a big part of my struggle is to see how much I've gained since I last went or how little I can lift compared to when I used to go regularly. I'm definitely going to try out some of these tips this week! Great video!
YES it's so nasty. I have had a much easier time letting the numbers go and just focusing on the fact that I am SHOWING UP! You can do this! xo
I stay motivated by:
1/ going first thing in the morning cause like you I found so many excuses if I think about it
2/ I joined a floor barre class after 20 years of fear to go back to ballet and I'm having a blast with doing something technical that requires concentration so that it distract me from the pain!
3/ now i mesure technical improvement and not body improvement, just as you.
4/ I keep track of my moves with a Fitbit and it definitely motivate me to take the stairs rather than the elevator.
I go to the gym mostly for health reasons. But one thing that motivates me aside from this is that afterwards I don't have to clean the shower and hair drying area. Plus I can use two showers side by side for contrast showers which are good for the immune system. And I go to the gym's sauna as a reward.
I do a lot of weightlifting and i find that iT is motivating to track my workout. Breaking down to hoe much weight to how many repetitions. Then when I look back 6 months later, I see improvement which pushes me more
My gym is in my house & I found that the easiest motivator for me was to put the Roku & TV in there. I can not sit & watch a movie without doing something else at the same time so this was a winner for me.
Amazing - glad you are making it work at home!!!
I don't enjoy going to the gym, but once I'm there, I feel great after a workout, it's just getting motivated to get out the door. Thank you for the tips
Greetings from Port Elizabeth, South Africa
That's precisely how I feel!
I set micro goals for myself. Build up to your big goals slowly. You can't eat an elephant in one bite.
Use positive self talk.
Envision the results you want.
It's not worth it to worry about things. Remember what is done is done, and future obstacles have not happened yet. Deal with what your working on now.
I limit my work out to what is effective for me. I toss in an occasional fun class. But forcing myself to do regimented classes is not realistic and will stop me from working out.
Be strong. Thanks for all the cleaning tips. Keep up working out.
Hi Melissa, Thanks for another inspiring video! So I am .. was a avid runner who was running 10-12 miles a day. Lately, I have become the best excuse maker ever. These tips I believe will help me get back out there: Wish me luck 💗
YES best of luck. You can do this! That's so amazing and remember you don't have to get back to 12 miles a day tomorrow. Just start somewhere, and you will eventually get to where you want to go. You got this!
Melissa Maker Thank you! Its true I am an all or nothing kind of person so trying to run 12 is something I would do. I wont over do it. Promise! :)
excellent melissa . ive had a similar journey myself
Excellent video, I am doing exactly some of the things you said. I started going to the gym the first week in july, I have been consistent, I go right after work, gym bag packed night before, 4x week, no gym buddies, And it is going well. Right now I have a trainer 2x week and that also helps. Some friends started with me, and they have stopped already. So you have to become your own motivator at some point.
I bought a Fitbit to get me moving and it has! Since purchasing it, I have been going to the gym every other day before going to work. I get all of my gym gear ready the night before and in my work bag so there are no excuses. 30 minutes at the gym is all I needed to get started and it feels good. In fact, I don't get daily food coma at 3 PM anymore because I am exercising. Whenever I can, I would walk outside during lunch for about 15 to 20 minutes. That helps too. I kept looking my weight which hasn't changed since i started exercising. But Melissa is absolutely. Don't focus on the #s. It will keep me down if I focus on it. Thanks Melissa for this wonderful and informative video.
That's AMAZING! I am so glad you found the video to ring true to you.
Wendy Schnapa yes I just ordered mine today...
Thanks so much Melissa! And thanks for your inspiration!
You'll find the Fitbit very helpful! Enjoy Julie!
In the summer, I love going running in the afternoon! When college is in session, morning works better, but I can't get up in time to do a full 30 minute run, so I don't even bother going out. I've created a shorter 10 minute run for next semester so I don't have that excuse anymore, and I've used it a couple mornings! It's not ideal, but at least I'm getting some exercise in, and hopefully I can work my way up to getting in a good 30 minute run!
Oh wow - that sounds wonderful, I wish I were a runner LOL! Amazing that you are just doing something despite your crazy schedule, that is the best way to maintain your habit.
I like the design at the end of the videos on this channel. The frames are really cute and I love how you finish with a live video of yourself framed. Something very different from your other YT channel
New follower here!
Been watching for about a month now and LOVE your videos.
I have to workout at home.
I HAVE to have wireless headphones and I actually listen to motivational speeches during the hardest part of the workout!
Seeing results, monthly is the goal, but it's not the end of the world if I don't meet the goal. Just shows me I need to adjust! :)
Had to rewatch this! Thanks Melissa
When I first started working out I was going 5 days a week. After a year I was struggling with fatigue. I now take Wed. off and that mid week break allows me to mentally prepare to go back. (We also use Myzone to track our workout stats. :)
Yeah - I learned that too. Too much isn't good either - I did 5 days a week and felt like a zombie. 3 days is perfect for me. Good on you! I really like the MyZone tracker - I find it super helpful.
Rekindled my love for swimming twice a week, then catch my Saturday kickboxing class. When I swim, I top it off with 5 minutes in a steam room and feel like a million bucks afterward. 😅
Late to the game, but just found out you're preggo & I came over to subscribe to watch your journey (best of your life, too). I'm really excited for you to be apart of this #momlife, especially here on UA-cam. Congrats to you & Chad on the baby, I can't wait to find out what you are having.
I take classes in the morning 3-4x/week and have a personal trainer once a week. It helps that I love my gym and my workout family too!
Your very pretty! Even without makeup! Thanks for the motivation!
I haven't checked my weight in 6months... N I work out at home.... I eat every 2 hours ... But it's mostly things we traditionally eat... A lot of rice... But eating every two hours has made me reduce my portions a lot.. I now use close to determine my weightloss... N well I'm pretty pleased... Loved this video real motivation....
That's wonderful - good for you! Sounds like what you are doing is really working!
i meant clothes....thankx....
I was going to a crossfit gym, and the workouts are very strenuous. I've been going through a huge lifestyle change by moving my sister in with me who has high functioning dementia. Fortunately, I live in a community with 3 gyms, and need to get motivated once my sister is settled in. Huge process.
Wow - that sounds like A LOT is going on. My gym does some 'Crossfit' style workouts, but they are nowhere near as intense. It's a very challenging program. Just keep it top of mind that you need to go and schedule some 'me' time in for yourself :) 🤗
Absolutely! Thank you so much for all the sharing that you do on your channels. I always look forward to them. I hope that you and Chad enjoy your day!
Great as always thanks a lot
I needed this.. thank you.
Thank you Melissa. This is very useful video. Cant say it enough ... i love your videos thank you for doing this for us.
I fail big time in the "be realistic" area 😒 will try to do that from now. 940000 excuses .. so funny !!! I am also an expert at that.
Apart from these fails, my main motivation to go to the gym is so that I can eat my favorite foods.
Question for you : what gym shoes do you wear?
If you are in Austin tx I would love to meet you !!!
Have a great day.
Hahaha, omg. Separate food and gym now - trust me - going to the gym doesn't help in that department. I have learned that...My gym shoes I currently wear are an older pair of Nike Airmax, but I've thought about getting a new pair. I would REALLY love to visit Austin one day!! xo
You are si beautiful without any makeup!!! You look so much younger. I am amazed Melissa...
Hahah thank you!
I agree... !
Yes my problem is just getting myself there.I never ever feel worse for going.When i am there some days i feel like not doing all that much.I usually snap out of it because i feel like i would be cheating myself.
I heard once, 'you never regret a workout, but you'll always regret missing one'. So true. Try some of these tips to see if it will help you get there!
I will thank you so much.
I like the first-thing look. Down with cosmetics, I say. Anyway, as Melissa suggests, make eating well and regular exercise your goals as opposed to reaching a certain weight or clothing size. On that note, allow me to recommend the book HEALTH AT EVERY SIZE by Linda Bacon (yes, her name is Bacon; her maiden name was Ice Cream), which explains that to a large degree one's body does what it wants.
Your makeup is always so pretty what do you use?
I would actually love some tips to overcome "winter obstacles" when going to the gym. I was in a pretty good workout streak (I do enjoy my gym routine) but then winter mode kicked in: sunrise is now way later, so it's pitch dark at the time I workout (which I find depressing, but it's the only time that works with my schedule) Also, it's way harder to leave home early when it's so cold! I'm trying to adapt my routine to overcome all of this. Any suggestions?
Brilliant video. Everything you said made so much sense.
Btw, you look lovely without make up : )
I'll be here for an hour on comments - ask away and I'll answer!
I think my estimate tool is making a good workout playlist of songs that I enjoy, and a pair of great quality headphones so that I can hear the music clearly :)
Helps when I get my gym clothes ready the night before. Then get dressed FIRST THING in the morning instead of reaching for a robe.
YES YES YES. Exactly, that's made an enormous difference for me. I don't leave the bathroom until I'm gym dressed!
I just watched your video to motivate myself to go for swimming in routine 🙈
Great video
Thanks so much!
I love physique 57.
What about your hair? Do you find it gets very greasy from sweating? Since you don't wash it everyday like myself.
Great video. Very inspiring. Love your lipstick shade. What brand and color?
Thank you so much! I think it was a Sonia Kashuk chubby lip pencil! I miss Target!
What's the color of the chubby stick? It is so pretty on you!
Melissa, you are so beautiful inside and out!😃
I workout almost first thing in the morning. I workout at home which helps. But, I like to do it first thing because my sleepy brain hasn't had a chance to come up with any excuses.
I agree - it's a great reason to wake up and work out first thing in the AM!
R u still here?
Checking in now!
...i think calluses are beautiful... :(
Is she Jewish?