EEEWWWwwww that smell...can't ya smell that smell?

I "borrowed" my title from that famous song by Lynyrd Skynyrd (note: by mentioning that upfront keeps me from having to pay any royalty money)

As we get into week 6, we've discussed all kinds of things about our BodyFit Extreme class...diets, positions, vices...we've overlooked one of the most important rules of class etiquette...ode de body! I'm not talking about the sweat factor, because lets be honest here (again) we all smell about the same when we have burned 900 calories with the room temperature 'round the actual temperature of HELL. I'm talking about the subtle smell of the muscle/joint ointments we've all started using...IcyHot, TigerBalm, BenGay, Aspercreme to name a few of the class favs. Did you ever think we'd all be in agreement on having to use one of these ointments...DAILY before the age of 68? I personally take it a step further to help relieve joint pain & soak in a warm tub filled with Epsom Salt (1/2 cup will do) AFTER taking a Potassium & Magnesium vitamin. After I get out of the bath, joints aching not so much, I slather on TigerBalm like it's Chanel #5...elbows, knees, shoulders...all the places one puts perfume...I now use my signature scent...Mentholatum. **CAUTION: There is a reason on the tube label it says wash your hands IMMEDIATELY after putting on the rub...I think we all know why. If you don't...here's a clue...think of a swollen jellyfish...'nuff said.

It's like my Grandmother Francis always says (she is now 92 years young) an apple a day (or a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar) 1 aspirin, exercise, a nip of bourbon (instead I do a hefty glass of psyllium husk) vitamins & Ben Gay---helps keep your joints supple.

Like our class stresses...back to basics, case in point above. Oh & if you are one of the last few who have yet to try out one of the "heat rubs" find me, I've got a tube with me @ all times.