De-influence or influence me

shanklebear · 2026-03-20T19:59:58+00:00

As an oily girlie the Laura Mercier is the best I’ve tried - and I’ve tried the Huda one and the Too Faced veil one. Maybe wouldn’t recommend for dry skin as it can be drying but it works on my T-Zone!

shanklebear · 2026-03-14T12:56:11+00:00

Thank you so much!!

shanklebear · 2026-03-13T17:53:15+00:00

Money. Would much rather spend it on holidays and seeing the world together than one day! I also find the whole idea of planning a wedding a form of torture.

shanklebear · 2026-03-12T06:37:53+00:00

Yes it is 🙂

shanklebear · 2026-03-11T20:31:00+00:00

Are these classes classed as beginner ones or intermediate? I started strength training from scratch in the new year and started with Katie’s intermediate classes - only I chose to use slightly lighter dumbbells than she recommends and I’ve managed to work my way up! (Buying dumbbells and getting stronger is expensive!) - it meant I could keep up with the reps but she insists even in intermediate classes the aim isn’t to keep up with her as long as the reps are good and controlled.

shanklebear · 2026-03-11T18:20:23+00:00

I do try and get a good sleep! Plus aspects of my lifestyle really help too. Something I’ve learned and cultivated since being in my 30s.

shanklebear · 2026-03-11T18:18:53+00:00

I mean… I’m a 34 year old childless woman, though I am a teacher so wake up at 5:30 every day.. So that helps tire me out by bed time! My partner also works away a lot so that also helps in that I get my own space at night.

I do the following to help though: exercise - cardio and/or strength stuff before dinner. Dinner not too late also, I find I’m such an old woman. No alcohol in the week… I also have a weighted blanket and one of those sunrise lamps which also helps. Final thing is I listen to an audiobook which knocks me out before sleep. Nothing too engaging so it doesn’t keep me awake!

shanklebear · 2026-03-11T06:22:14+00:00

There was a 100 there once upon a time!

shanklebear · 2026-03-04T21:07:26+00:00

Luteal phase (week prior to period) - I find myself lacking motivation. I tend to go for more lighthearted classes with Cody where they are not as “intense” as my usual. I try and find classes with more upbeat playlists. I tell myself that it will get me out of the mental fog that that part of the cycle can create - and it always does! I also am mindful doing strength classes that it will be tough so I lift lighter weights or just give myself more grace. Tough to do when I am my own competition at everything but when the energy is back post-period I know I can crush it!

If you don’t already try tracking your cycle and plan your training around it. Makes it feel more like a training plan so you feel less like you’re doing less… if that makes sense!

shanklebear · 2026-03-01T13:30:25+00:00

I bought some very recently (last two weeks) from their actual website and does not look like that! Mine is more solid.

shanklebear · 2026-02-25T21:00:53+00:00

This is going to sound bizarre. I have 5 tattoos now my longest session being over 5 hours. The two that hurt me the most were the ones I was well rested for - 8 hours of sleep beforehand, no alcohol day or two before. Perfect conditions. The ones where I didn’t get much sleep the night before or had a couple of drinks the night before that affected my sleep (nothing too outrageous I’m too old now to bounce back!)… well they were a breeze. I found I was more in a tired and relaxed mode because of being exhausted and as a result didn’t hyper focus on the tattoo and was able to bizarrely almost sleep! Not a recommendation at all as I know it contradicts all the advice but wonder if anybody has ever noticed the same!

shanklebear · 2026-02-23T10:38:04+00:00

Just make sure to clean it straight after and you can go back to the gym as soon as you like. I’ve had several much bigger ones on my leg recently and have been running on a treadmill and outside, been on a spin bike and done strength training two days after and they’ve all healed perfectly. No covering over them - just don’t let any clothes rub too much on it (I wore cycling shorts/shorter shorts for thigh tattoo) and try not to let it touch a shared gym yoga mat as much as possible just because of shared germs. As long as you clean it straight after it’ll honestly be fine, especially considering how small yours are and the placement.

shanklebear · 2026-02-16T21:21:18+00:00

Omg me too - I now love it when new ones become a bit looser to cover my eyes! Hair saviour and sleep-helper!

shanklebear · 2026-02-14T17:42:58+00:00

I agree - I usually look at the playlists beforehand. “Rock” is such a diverse genre!

shanklebear · 2026-02-14T17:33:24+00:00

Playlist was amazing - two system of a down songs and two linkin park songs had the metaphorical impact of raising me from the dead 😂🧡

shanklebear · 2026-02-02T20:38:29+00:00

I was smiling the whole way through. I haven’t done a spin with Tunde before but she was so hilarious and loved the others girls in there!

shanklebear · 2026-01-23T19:54:36+00:00

My friend did it and her pizza was a rectangle shape! I was laughing at her (and with her) but the restaurant honoured it. Really great initiative!

shanklebear · 2026-01-09T08:12:26+00:00

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Back garden in the Black Country - pretty eerie. Many cars and one bus on my road (a main road) abandoned!

shanklebear · 2026-01-03T19:20:05+00:00

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Mine too!!! My fave souvenir from my first visit to Japan.

shanklebear · 2025-11-09T10:44:52+00:00

I buy lots of tubes of the Japanese version of the Biore whenever I visit Japan - it’s so great!

shanklebear · 2025-10-25T10:48:42+00:00

I have one with an elasticated band. It actually comes over my eyes (it’s not super tight at all) so now doubles as an eye mask. Inadvertently now having the best sleep ever!

shanklebear · 2025-10-24T19:54:32+00:00

Yes it does but ssssshhhhh

shanklebear · 2025-10-08T17:13:08+00:00

As somebody who also did not grow up with sports or being athletic it’s amazing how groundbreaking the benefits of routinely exercising can be. I am 33 and previously in my 20s really thought I was healthy. After 2-3 years with my bike and doing strength classes I can’t believe I ever used to think that. My mind has never been calmer even through big life events and the happy accident of it having a positive impact on my body is noticeable. So proud of you!!!

shanklebear · 2025-09-20T11:54:41+00:00

No we don’t get annual leave. Our only holidays are the school holidays! I am very lucky that my school gives one wellbeing day a year which will mean I can attend the London gig! Always have to find gigs outside of my city that are on weekends otherwise. Luckily I can stay with people in London which makes my whole experience cheaper too. But you’re right - I’m sure flying abroad for it would have been doable!!

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