Hey Tish,
Wow, GREAT post!
First your 40, I dont know if you were ever on the BC pill in your lifetime. Your close to my age
Yeh, pills, then shots, and now the implant. What you say makes perfect sense. The chemistry is a-changing, I don’t doubt it. So more it is, then. I’m not afraid to put on more, I just don’t wanna stink. Fortunately, like you, I have honest friends. 
I’ve used up to six sprays of Instant Shine. I admit I’ve been more conservative with the to-go bottles because they’re so small.
A couple of clarifications:
I realize I probably blew away all the benefits when I went on the bike, so I stopped doing that and applied at my destination.
The dizziness only affected me the first day. Someone suggested I not apply on an empty stomach and that seemed to do the trick until I adjusted.
Skip wrist application, they suck in my opinion LOL Yes I know we tell people at first wrists because there is a pulse point there but I find it to not be the best application spot.
That’s good to know.
I read the post on application methods you included. Thanks!
I’ve used MX274 on my hair, which I wear down at shoulder length. Every time I turned my head, I could smell it. It’s tolerable, but I don’t think I’d be wiling to do it with anything smellier. (I’m a fan of the citrus scents; the sweet stuff kinda turn my stomach). Regarding neck application in general, will it get trapped under my hair if I put it on the back of my neck or behind my ears?
Do oil-based products last longer? What are the advantages/disadvantages?
If I get TAF, do I use it under or on top of my mix?
I do work out, and I know what you mean. It was so hard to get to the gym at first; now I look forward to it. The weather here isn’t particularly friendly, so I do the gym. At least I have 4-wheel drive and know I can make it even on a bad day.
More clarification:
This will be my ninth winter in MN. (It’s a long story… suffice it to say love brought me here, but it won’t keep me.) There’s a completely different mentality here and it is very difficult to get to know people. I know it’s not just me; I hear it from other transplants, too. You saw Fargo, right? That was an exaggeration, of course, but not as much as you’d think.
I’m a happy hiker too, but it’s relatively flat here.
I’ve found several groups through Meetup.com that I have common interests with: motorcycling, hockey, dog owners, girls’ night out, Sunday afternoon matinee, and ex-southerners (I disagree with their name: Once a Texan, always a Texan, I say).
Amazing picture, Tisha!
I’ll try a larger dose next time I go out and let you know how it goes. Here’s to 40 being the new 30!
Cat