Watching Rachael Ray

We start in the kitchen for the first part of the Fast, Faster, Fastest meal trio. First up, the Fast - Spicy Roast Pork Tenderloin with 3-cheese Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus, Green Beans and Lemon.

The reason for the fast, faster, fastest is because Danica Patrick knows a lot about going fast - she’s just won her first IndyCar race, where she keeps up and surpasses thes best of the best! Danica joins Rachael at the kitchen table, where she says she’s hungry now because it smells so good in the kitchen. Rachael can’t get over how tiny she is, and how it worries about her because of it. Of course, Danica says the TV makes her look taller, but all of them are on the smallish size. She won’t be taking Helio’s lead though - Dancing with the Stars is not for her. Danica declares that she’s too serious. Playing cards is her game - she has the serious look for it.

Danica shows a picture of her hubby, who is a physical therapist. She declares him her best friend. There’s also pictures of her sexy photo shoot for Sports Illustrated. She admits to being nervous, but says she ate anyway - but she totally rebelled the next week and ditched the diet. Hubby loves the pictures, and why wouldn’t he? Rawr! When they ask about nerves - Danica says she gets nervous before the engines start, then she’s fine. Her hubby and family have the worst part - as it’s more nerve-wracking to watch then to do it.

Now for the biggest challenge of all - Danica tried to teach her how to drive a stick shift - on the NYC streets! Rachael declares herself ashamed of what we were about to see, while Danica says “A little bit of throttle” And Rachael says “…that’s the gas, right?” This has disaster written all over it! She did well in first, but the honking started after a stall when she tried to shift to second. She didn’t too to bad for the first time - I remember my days of learning to drive a standard myself. Danica took over and took her for a ride - then it’s time to head inside once more. If you want more of Danica - click here where she answers some viewer questions!

Today’s human lab is all about the aches and pains. These mom’s have a few more aches and pains then normal, as they’re the Hipchix, an all mom Hockey team. They saw how much fun their kids were having and decided to get into the thick of things with their own team. Kari has problems with her neck, and Julie declares it the hardest workout she’s ever had, an has problems with her lower back. Stacey has bee around hockey her whole life - they even have a rink in her back yard. Her problem area is in her arches that kill her after just a few minutes.

Kari uses the Magnetic Pearl necklace, Julie tries LumbarWear back support underwear, and Stacey tries the Elgin Archxerciser - that is said to strengthen the muscles in her feet to help ease the pain. Dr. Manny is in the house to talk about the products as well - but the real question is if it works?

Kari said that she noticed a huge difference with the magnetic pearl necklace - she’s thrilled. She wears them during hockey and it alleviates the tension, and she’s not had any headaches either. The oh-so-sexy (not) Back support underwear says they’re comfortable to wear, and she gets much needed support for her lower back. She is happy with the result as well. Stacey, however, says she hasn’t seen any real results with the Archzerciser. She says it may work with other foot ailments - weak ankles or strengthening up the toes, but not for her high arches. She’ll have to keep looking for the solution that offers her better support.

Dr. Manny says the back girdle is the best in his opinion - even jokes he wears it himself sometimes. There’s no data to support the magnets working, but it’s temporary. The Arch exericser is good for some problems, but not the high arches.

Then it’s back to the kitchen for the rest of our pork meal trio! Italian Stuffed Pork Cutlets with bacon and Onion-Tomato Sauce, and Pork Saltimbocca with White Wine Sauce.