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by: Mindy WoodWhen I woke up on June 8 of this year, I could never have guessed that before the day was over my heart would have

stopped seven times and that God in Heaven and emergency medical personnel from Ada to Oklahoma City, would have a hand in keeping me alive.

Since my son and I own a lawn business, I was out that morning trimming trees for a customer. My son had volleyball camp that day, so I had gone alone to do the work, assuring my wife that, “I’ll be fine.” Famous last words. After working about an hour, I stopped to rest, but noticed that I was extremely weak and was becoming dizzy. I thought I’d just gotten too hot, but then suddenly felt a tremendous pressure on my chest, as if someone was sitting on me. I could barely breathe, and tried to find a position that would be more comfortable. The feeling got worse, and scared me because I had never experienced anything like it before. I called Valley View Regional Hospital on my cell phone and asked for an ambulance.

It seemed like hours before the ambulance arrived, but in reality it was only about 10-12 minutes. The EMS workers loaded me on a stretcher, placed me in the ambulance and began checking my pulse and other vital signs. One worker shoved aspirin in my mouth and then sprayed nitroglycerin in my mouth a couple of times.

“What’s wrong?” I asked, still confused.“It looks like you’re having a heart attack,”

he said, still working.“But I’m too young for a heart attack,” I

protested.“Apparently not,” was his reply.He kept working as we made our way across

town toward the hospital. At some point near the end of the trip, my heart apparently stopped, because I lost consciousness and awoke in a hazy world where I lay on a table in the emergency room with about a dozen panicked people running and yelling.

I came out of a fog, unable to move, but distinctly heard a voice say, “I’m going to shock him again.” I wondered who they were talking about, and then it all came rushing back to me: the chest discomfort, the ambulance ride…that’s when I knew that voice was talking

about me. Then, whoever it was shocked me, and I felt the electricity surge through my body and the worst pain I’ve ever felt made me scream as my entire body came up off the examining table. I saw the face of the woman standing over me, her face covered in tears, as she explained to me that I was at the hospital and that my heart had stopped and they had shocked me a total of four times in an effort to revive me.

“Don’t let me die until my family gets here,” I begged her.

She smiled at me and said, “We’re going to try not to let you die at all. Who can I call?” I told her my wife’s number was in my cell phone and she disappeared. The supervising doctor, Dr. Thomas, explained the situation. It was not good. “You have a 90-percent blockage in the main artery going into your heart,” he said quickly. “You need a stent put in to open it up, and because it’s an emergency situation, we’re going to call a helicopter in to fly you to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City. We’re doing all we can, but you need to understand, you may or may not make it.”

Wow. Just a few minutes ago I was cutting limbs and thinking about our family’s plans for the weekend. I was NOT prepared for this at all. “Okay,” I said simply. “I just have to live long enough to see my family.” “They’re on their way,” he said.

A few moments later, my wife and three children came into the room and approached the gurney where I lay pale and weak. All of them were crying, as was I, and I let them know how much I loved them and how sorry I was for what was happening. Each of my children hugged me as best they could and then I gave my wife a weak kiss and told her I would see her in Oklahoma City. All of them were brave in the midst of what had to be a terrifying and very unexpected situation. Moments later, the helicopter crew arrived and loaded me for the flight to Oklahoma City. My family watched the chopper lift off, not knowing if they would ever see me alive again. The helicopter ride was noisy and crowded, with me and three crew members aboard. About 20 minutes into the flight, I remember a dizzy feeling washing over me. The next thing I knew, the crew member above my head was slapping me in the face –

hard.“What are you doing?” I asked, confused.“Trying to make you respond,” he said.

“Your heart stopped three more times just now. I shocked you three times and your eyes finally opened, but you didn’t respond. So I slapped you.” I remember thinking that it seemed rude to slap someone, but then I decided he could do whatever he needed to keep me alive.

A short time later, we landed at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. I was rushed into the hospital’s emergency room and underwent a procedure where a doctor placed a stent into my blocked artery. A half-hour later, I was in a room. My family arrived a shortly and were brought in and we enjoyed another few minutes together and celebrated the fact that God – for whatever reason – had spared my life so far.

The next few days and weeks were tense and nerve-wracking. The doctors informed me that my heart had indeed stopped seven times and that it had suffered so much damage that it could very likely stop again – especially in the first two weeks. I spent four days at Oklahoma Heart Hospital and then was sent home wearing a 24-hour device known as a Lifevest. It is designed to monitor heart activity 24 hours a day and deliver an electric shock if the patient’s heart stops at any point. Mine, did not, thankfully.

Five months later, my heart continues to heal itself slowly, and I’ve been able to return to work. I am walking 4-6 miles per day and riding bicycles as much as possible with my children – reminded each and every moment how precious life is and how quickly it can come to an unexpected end. ■

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Whenever it comes time to get your hair cut, it seems as if the choices are limitless. Hair salons are everywhere, each offering their own deals, specialties and promotions. The decision becomes even more difficult with the fear of a new place and the possibility of a bad haircut. Among all of these, though, Matthews Hair and Nails stands above the rest offering something unique to that business: excellence, tradition, and innovation. The business has lasted three generations and almost 80 years. It is a success story of a small business but it is also something more; it is a part of Ada’s history.

In 1934, Sam Matthews moved to Ada from Seminole and opened Matthews Barber Shop close to the college. In 1941, though, he purchased the barber shop in the Juliana Hotel on Main Street and moved his business to the new location. It was only six years later that Conley Matthews, Sam’s son, began working in the family business as well. Then, in 1975, Danny Matthews, Conley’s son, decided to also join the family and opened a second shop, Matthews Too, on Broadway. His father continued to work in the Juliana Hotel while the son worked on Broadway. In 1985, they decided to merge the two shops together and move to Arlington Center as Matthews Family Hair Center. Since then the name has changed to Matthews Hair and Nails.

Even though the name has changed many times, the great service and dedication to the cutting edge has always stayed the same. They were the first shop in Ada to be air conditioned. They were also the first to take appointments and to do men’s hairstyling. Both Danny and his father served on the Barber Board of Oklahoma,

and Danny continued to be involved in the latest styles, practices and techniques regarding hair styling and products. He has an apprenticeship program that helps teach future barbers and stylists how to do their craft. Over the years he’s had about 25 apprentices and three still work for him. Several others are also cutting hair in town but many have gone off to other cities and states. Very few of his apprentices had any previous experience cutting hair; he would simply meet them, decide they had the right kind of personality and attitude and teach them what he knew.

Another thing that makes this salon different from any other in that they offer two options for getting your hair cut: the open floor or the private room. The open floor option is what most people think of when they think of a hair salon. You sit in a chair in an open room and have your hair cut while people to the left and right do the same. The option of a private room,

however, offers a certain amount of privacy for further relaxation. You can lay back, have your head massaged as your hair is washed, and enjoy the quiet and privacy that this option affords, and for no extra cost.

At Matthews Hair and Nails you can have your hair cut, colored, styled or permed. You can treat yourself to a manicure, pedicure, or facial and even get your eyebrows waxed. You can even purchase the tools you need in order to style your own hair. Your stylist will also make sure that you are getting exactly the cut you want for the lifestyle that you have. So make an appointment at Matthews Hair and Nails, or you can just walk in. The number is (580) 332-8076 and they are located at 904 Arlington Center. You can even like them on Facebook. So stop in to experience how tradition and innovation can combine to create the style that you desire. ■

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When you think about punk rock, what comes to mind? For most people it’s Mohawks, brightly colored hair, ripped clothes, chains, piercings, and tattoos. You would certainly not imagine Harley Deric, with his clean cut appearance and attire, to be a punk rocker. And you would be wrong. For Harley, though, it isn’t about the image; it’s about the music and only the music. Punk just happens to be the musical style that gets his blood boiling more than any other. However, this is not to say that it is all he does or all he is. He is also a family man who writes Americana and alternative country. Harley is not someone to be pigeonholed or stereotyped; he is his own person, driven by his love of music, his love of family and his love of freedom.

Harley got his first guitar when he was four but he never really played it—he just played with it. He remembers pretending to drive his toy steering wheel with his guitar on his back, just like he was going to play a show like a real bona fide rocker. It wasn’t until he was 13 and got an electric guitar that he started to teach himself how to play. He was very determined and spent countless nights staying at home, experimenting with his guitar, figuring out what he liked and what he didn’t, developing his own sound and style.

When Nirvana and the Smashing Pumpkins came out, he listened to them, enjoying their music, but it was Green Day and bands like them that really caught his interest. The driving force and relentless rhythms of punk music appealed to him somewhere deep inside. Though his background was much different than the punk rockers he listened to (they were from big cities, dealing with strong elements of control, he lived on a ranch in Eastern Oklahoma where you could play music as loud as you want), much about punk music still caught him; there was an emotion and freedom and grittiness to the music that caught his interest and changed the way he played. When he heard the band Social Distortion play at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa he was 17 years old. This was the defining moment when he thought, “This is what I want to do.”

Before Harley moved to Stillwater in 2000, he would mainly write stuff with

friends, playing around on the guitar, but no public performances. However, college changed things and Harley began to branch out, performing in punk bands and solo Americana. By 2004 he was in a punk band out of Tulsa called HotrodboB. He’d met some members at his laundromat, heard a show, and then went to their practice space. After playing some music together for fun, and sizing each other up, they did a show together. Their second show was at Edgefest.

He stayed with HotrodboB until April of 2005 and then amiably parted ways. Though he enjoyed making music with them, it was time for him to continue down his own path and try some other things. He got married. He had a daughter. He got a good job. And he never stopped writing music, both Americana and punk. Though they might seem like an unlikely combination, they aren’t for him. When asked if there are any similar themes between the two genres, Harley answers that they are really just the same songs and the same stories. The only real difference, except of course for the glaringly different music accompanying the lyrics, is that Americana tends to tell a more literal, straightforward story where punk takes the emotion behind that story or moment and enhances it, connecting with the listener in a different way.

It wasn’t until last year that Harley returned to the stage, performing five shows of his solo acoustic Americana. And he’s been working with one of his old bandmates, Clay Layton, on a new project. With the amazing advancements in technology, Harley can record riffs

on his iPhone, send it to Clay, and have him work with it almost immediately. However, iPhones can’t make up for all the detriments of distance and the two of them are going to get together and begin recording a new project early next year. Harley will be recording some of his Americana songs, but also some of his rock material as well. He doesn’t know if it will be punk or not, he just knows it will be loud. While the Americana scene is great with it’s intimate venues and personal audiences, he likes the big crowds, running around the stage, and getting loud. Americana is good, but Rock and Roll is another realm. And it is there that Harley can feel most free. ■

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Ea y LivingFrugal Fashion Generally speaking, most people desire to look nice and

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interview and a funeral. During the assessment, any clothing you don’t wear

should be removed from the closet. �ese clothes can either

be sold to supplement your clothing budget, or swapped

with friends, either way it will rid your closet of unwanted

clothing and expand your wardrobe options. You may also

want to organize your closet during this process; mine is

organized by clothing type and color, which prevents me

from having 3 black cardigans and thinking I need to buy

another one. Knowing what you own is half the battle to

cutting your clothing costs. Once the closet assessment has been completed, an

assessment of the clothing needs to meet your lifestyle

should be completed. For example, I work in the

professional arena, so I need more business suits and

clothing that I need jeans and tees, while a nurse may need

$ more casual clothing and only one suit to complete their

wardrobe. �is will help determine what your actually

clothing needs are and prevent you from being distracted

by that ball gown in the store that you’ll never wear. You

should also recognize what clothing styles suit your body

and your style, so you don’t end up buying items that

don’t flatter your figure. Now that you’ve determined your budget and what you

need, then you’re finally ready to start clothing shopping.

I recommend shopping with cash and bringing only the

amount of money in your clothing budget you have to

spend with you. Before you hit the stores, consider what

stores will have the clothing items you need and check

their websites for discounts and coupons to use in the

store. Another thing to consider is if you’re purchasing

a closet staple, you may want to visit higher-end stores.

�e quality of clothing usually outlasts the expense, when

you consider that you’ll replace inexpensive clothing more

frequently. Another way to save once you’re shopping for the

clothing you need is to shop out of season. If you make

a list of your clothing needs and keep it with you, then

you’ll know that you need and can purchase these items

off-season. For example, when I know I need to purchase

expensive business suits, I wait until it’s 100 degrees

outside and purchase them for 70-85% because no one

wants to think about wearing let alone buying a suit in

the summer. �rift stores, garage sales, and estate sales can also

provide you with bargains on gently used clothing. I

always recommend that you purchase quality items over

quantity, and that you take care of your clothing so it

lasts. Avoid investing lots of money in clothing trends,

because they usually go out of style before you’ve wore the

item more than a few times. If you invest in quality basics,

you can accent these with one trendy statement piece or

unique accessories to keep the look fresh and on trend.

Lastly, never decide to bring an “orphan” home from the

store. “Orphans” are those clothing pieces that you don’t

have anything else in your closet already that you could

wear with it. I once brought home a pair of neon orange

heels, thinking it was such a great deal on a cute pair of

shoes. I haven’t worn them because I’ve never found an

occasion where I thought it was appropriate to wear neon

orange heels. Our clothing says a lot about us and by following a few

simple money saving steps you can keep your wardrobe

in line with your needs and your budget and still look

absolutely fabulous. Being a smart shopper is the first

step to getting rich. Saving money should be as easy as

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by: Ann Miller

The weather is turning colder and the leaves are beginning to change colors, which means that my favorite time of year, the holidays, is just around the corner. The holidays can be a stressful time of year and definitely has an impact on the family budget. With food and presents to be bought, travel expenses, and cards to mail, the cost of the upcoming holidays can quickly add up.

There are ways to celebrate without spending a fortune. Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be one of the most expensive meals a family incurs all year, but with some forethought and planning the meal can be put together inexpensively. The first step is to plan the dinner ahead of time and keep the menu simple; Thanksgiving is about being thankful and enjoying some good comfort food. Thanksgiving isn’t about making that fancy dessert that will cost you twenty dollars to make when an inexpensive homemade pie will be enjoyed just as much.

By planning ahead and creating a menu early, you can begin to shop earlier, which will allow you to purchase the food you need when it’s on sale. Waiting until the last minute will always increase your costs. The weeks before Thanksgiving are the perfect time to stock up and to

look for good deals and coupons for the products your family will enjoy. If you find a good deal on a product your family will enjoy all winter, consider stocking up or buying in bulk. You will have the up front cost, but will be able to enjoy it all winter without paying a penny more. $

Another way to reduce the cost of Thanksgiving is to make the dinner a potluck dinner where each guest brings a certain dish. If you’d prefer cooking the meal yourself ask guests to bring drinks, utensils, tableware, or even the decorations.

Thanksgiving isn’t the only holiday that has the potential to cut into your pocketbook. Instead of mailing Christmas cards this year, consider sending an E-card or emailing all of your relatives with an update of your activities of the past year. This will save you both the cost of the cards but also the postage to mail them.

When buying presents, you should always make a list of who you are buying for and the budget for each person’s gift. I recommend only using cash for your gift purchases so that you will always stay within budget. Another way to save on gifts is to find your crafty side and make gifts that fit the person they are for. Also consider buying a handful

of small inexpensive items and compiling them into a nice gift basket. Being creative with your gift-wrap, such as the comic section of the newspaper, can also bring down holiday expenses. Dollar store often carry inexpensive wrapping paper and decorations as well. When decorating your home, remember you don’t have to spend a fortune to create a festive environment.

Shopping locally can also be a way to save money, you don’t have to pay for shipping and most local shops have unique items you won’t find a big box store or online. Local stores may also offer extra promotions or sales you won’t find elsewhere. I recommend giving practical gifts instead of the flashy “gift of the year”, a women’s tool set will get more use and last longer than a pair of pajama jeans or holiday sweater.

Other ways to save are to utilize your credit card reward points to either credit your bill or to pay for the travel expenses associated with the holidays. Consider ride sharing or carpooling if you travel during the holidays. Another idea is consider traveling by bus or train instead of flying, the trip might take a little longer but it will be an adventure as well. I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holidays with as little impact on his or her wallet as possible.■

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Downtown Ada isn’t just a quaint shop-ping experience with a few scattered shops and restaurants. It’s a bustling strip of town that boasts almost full occupancy, bringing more variety to bored shoppers than ever before. Jennifer Johnston of the Downtown Ada Association says it’s a great place to find something for everyone, save money and enjoy top notch customer ser-vice too.

From clothing and accessories to an-tiques and musical equipment, boutiques, restaurants, and night life are lighting up downtown Ada to bring customers a total shopping and entertainment experience. “Downtown Ada is a great place to make a day of it. You can go shopping, find a great place to eat and enjoy a movie at the Mc-Swain Theatre. There are dining options for hamburgers or sandwiches, Mexican, Ital-ian, and a wine bar and coffee shop. There really is something for everyone.”

Small businesses offer “good old fash-ioned” customer service, according to Johnston, because the owners are person-ally invested in the business. “Usually I get waited on by someone I know and the

manager or owner is usually on the prem-ises. You can experience quick, friendly cus-tomer service because the person working is personally invested in the business. If you need to return or exchange something, it’s taken care of quickly. Most businesses here offer lay-a-way so you don’t have to use that credit card and pay the interest and the store is the perfect hiding place for Christmas gifts.”

In addition to lay-a-way and local shop-ping, Johnston said most businesses offer some degree of free gift wrap. Shopping lo-cally is a great way to save money during the holiday shopping too. “When you see that sales flier come in from a big store in Oklahoma City you might save money on the price but you’re going to spend the gas money and probably have to eat. So you’re often spending the money you’d save and even if you pay a little more here, you can actually save money by shopping local and feel good about helping the community where you live.”

Johnston said shopping locally as much as possible is good for everyone. “When you shop here that money you spend trick-

les down and helps the whole community. Whether you’re supporting an individual business owner or their employees and families, that money is going to go back into Ada through infrastructure and im-provements here.”

While online shopping is a great tool for finding things outside the offerings in a community, Johnston said people are surprised by what they find in town. “We try to encourage people to shop here first. If you go out of town or online to shop that’s great but stop down here first and you might knock off half your list without ever having to leave town.”

Johnston said she’s looking forward to seeing holiday parties in restaurants and venues downtown and downtown’s upcoming events as well. “November 24th is Small Business Saturday and the Parade of Lights is December 6th. This year the Christmas parade will be the Nutcracker theme. Several businesses plan to offer extended holiday shopping hours one day a week too. It’s just a great experience to shop locally and there’s such a sense of community here.” ■

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Downtown Ada isn’t just a quaint shop-ping experience with a few scattered shops and restaurants. It’s a bustling strip of town that boasts almost full occupancy, bringing more variety to bored shoppers than ever before. Jennifer Johnston of the Downtown Ada Association says it’s a great place to find something for everyone, save money and enjoy top notch customer ser-vice too.

From clothing and accessories to an-tiques and musical equipment, boutiques, restaurants, and night life are lighting up downtown Ada to bring customers a total shopping and entertainment experience. “Downtown Ada is a great place to make a day of it. You can go shopping, find a great place to eat and enjoy a movie at the Mc-Swain Theatre. There are dining options for hamburgers or sandwiches, Mexican, Ital-ian, and a wine bar and coffee shop. There really is something for everyone.”

Small businesses offer “good old fash-ioned” customer service, according to Johnston, because the owners are person-ally invested in the business. “Usually I get waited on by someone I know and the

manager or owner is usually on the prem-ises. You can experience quick, friendly cus-tomer service because the person working is personally invested in the business. If you need to return or exchange something, it’s taken care of quickly. Most businesses here offer lay-a-way so you don’t have to use that credit card and pay the interest and the store is the perfect hiding place for Christmas gifts.”

In addition to lay-a-way and local shop-ping, Johnston said most businesses offer some degree of free gift wrap. Shopping lo-cally is a great way to save money during the holiday shopping too. “When you see that sales flier come in from a big store in Oklahoma City you might save money on the price but you’re going to spend the gas money and probably have to eat. So you’re often spending the money you’d save and even if you pay a little more here, you can actually save money by shopping local and feel good about helping the community where you live.”

Johnston said shopping locally as much as possible is good for everyone. “When you shop here that money you spend trick-

les down and helps the whole community. Whether you’re supporting an individual business owner or their employees and families, that money is going to go back into Ada through infrastructure and im-provements here.”

While online shopping is a great tool for finding things outside the offerings in a community, Johnston said people are surprised by what they find in town. “We try to encourage people to shop here first. If you go out of town or online to shop that’s great but stop down here first and you might knock off half your list without ever having to leave town.”

Johnston said she’s looking forward to seeing holiday parties in restaurants and venues downtown and downtown’s upcoming events as well. “November 24th is Small Business Saturday and the Parade of Lights is December 6th. This year the Christmas parade will be the Nutcracker theme. Several businesses plan to offer extended holiday shopping hours one day a week too. It’s just a great experience to shop locally and there’s such a sense of community here.” ■

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If working out with a personal trainer every week isn’t an option, talk to a trainer about writing a plan for you and showing you how to perform it in the gym you will be working out at. They will usually charge a one-time fee for this service. It is a good idea to talk to them in a month about changing up the plan to ensure continued progress.

• Join a group personal training class. Personal training classes are great because you get the expert instruction from a personal trainer at a reduced cost and many people like the motivation from their peers. If time is an issue, working out just 2-3 times a week with an expert trainer can make a big difference. If you cannot commit to coming enough to justify a monthly membership, about drop-in rates and pay as yo come.

• Workout a home. If going to the gym just isn’t a option for you, think about having a personal write a program for you to do at home using body weight and a few devices such as bands and dumbbells. Have them show you how to perform the exercises. It is a good idea to have pictures or video of the correct way to do the exercises for safety and effectiveness. Again, you will want to change the program up after a month of consistently working the plan. There are several videos like P9OX and Insanity that can be part of you workout program, but you have to be careful to do the exercises correctly and know when and how to modify movements. Stay motivated at home by setting up a clutter-free workout space. Create a workout music playlist to help motivate you and don’t allow interruptions like phone calls. ■

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days a week of strength training (30 to 45 minutes each). In-between strength training days do a day of conditioning (30 to 45 minutes also) for a total of 2-3 conditioning days per week. One method of conditioning is doing a circuit including exercises such as jumping jacks, sprints and burpees.

Exercise really is a science and it is best to get instruction from an expert, such as a Certified Personal Trainer. Expert trainers have had education and training to know how the body works and how to do movements in a way that is both safe and effective. Just a side note: not all certifications are equal. Do some research on the type of certification your potential trainer holds, what was required to obtain the certification, and what, if any, continuing education is required to maintain the certification.

If you are like me, you probably don’t have a clue when it comes to using free weights or doing body weight movements effectively or safely, or how to construct a conditioning circuit. Luckily, I have access to an expert trainer who has great ideas for helping you get started:

• Join a gym and workout with a personal trainer. This is a great option for beginners who need a workout program and one-on-one instruction, or just need someone to keep them accountable. If you cannot afford to workout with the trainer every day, you will learn plenty by working out once or twice a week, and you will be able to workout by yourself on the other days. You might also consider a group personal class training class (see below).

• Join a gym and workout on you own.

As the weather cools down and holiday meals leave us feeling sluggish, many of us will be thinking about starting an indoor workout program. Most women go straight to cardio. It might be tempting to set up a treadmill or elliptical in front of the television or pull out the Richard Simmons video, but merely sweating is not good enough. If you want results, what you do with your workout time is crucial.

To rev up your metabolism, and for health in general, workout programs should incorporate both strength training and conditioning. When it comes to strength training, it is best to steer clear of weight machines that isolate specific muscle groups and aren’t very effective. Instead, head for the free weights and do body weight movements. Women, don’t worry about bulking up, which requires hormones you don’t have. Strength training will increase your metabolism, burn fat, and while you will build some muscle, you can expect to achieve a nice sculpt without bulking.

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