Recent content by donnamarie

I find this subject very interesting from a personal standpoint. I worked with a lady who was rail thin and never worked out. We are the same age. She knew I was in to fitness and working out and one day out of the blue she said "If you workout how come you are not" .....voice trailing off to...

Step Jam and Step Heat are my all time, bar none favorites. When I'm feeling incredibly lazy (like the last four months) I always rely on those to bring me back in to the fold. They are timeless.

Eva... you could be my twin sister!!! I never weigh myself before eating and using the bathroom and then buck naked. That is the only really true weight. I love your diet suggestions - they are right on the money. I have always been a proponent of exercising to decrease appetite. It...

Not Cathe... however, L'oreal Hydrofuge will not run. I promise.;(

Charlotte... I am clinically depressed with a chemical imbalance in my system. I am a huge proponent of lots of exercise to boost endorphins. If I stop for whatever reason, I have trouble sleeping, feel depressed in the morning and generally am not a pleasant person. I used to take Paxil...

My husband had the same complaint about Nikes. We walk frequently but for some reason these shoes hurt his feet in the toe area. I love Ryka because they have a nice toe box that accompanies aerobic socks. I recycle them in to walking shoes after I feel there might be a slight breakdown...

RE: Help! Having a Baby in 8 Weeks... Need to Cut Back... Congratulations to you and your family Mary Beth. I'm another tiny person (4'11") who can't carry much weight. In the long, long time ago past when I had my baby, much to my delight the weight came off relatively quickly. Yes, I had...

>I have my body fat done every year and use that to estimate >my weight range....man you people are all so tiny...my weight >range at 19-25% is 175-181 and I'm 5'8"(not that tall). I >even had one non-execiser say she felt sorry for me because no >matter how much I worked out I would always...

>Yes, sometimes you just NEED something sweet!!!! I buy >berries, even if they are expensive and I put stevia on them. >(I buy raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and >boysenberries for this purpose) Somehow the cost makes it seem >even more like a special treat. (Ha, ha) They are good...

I defer to Cathe as always on these type questions but I have some input. Aerobic training is good for cardio/vascular purposes. However, I continue to read that weight training is what we want to concentrate on for fat loss and muscle gain. If I am wrong, please jump in... I am always...

Hub and I are going to see Wild Hogs on Tuesday. I don't care what the reviews on it are - I think a little light entertainment is in order for us - then out to dinner This weekend, I have to take care of my Mom on Saturday and squeeze in a workout during the afternoon. Sunday, I...

Government Employees, Unions and Management I see quite a bit of slurs, opinions, valid cases and stupidity here. I am recently retired from a Government job after 25 years. I was neither lazy or ever lax in the performance of my job. I frankly resent quite a bit about what is being said...

Government Employees, Unions and Management I see quite a bit of slurs, opinions, valid cases and stupidity here. I am recently retired from a Government job after 25 years. I was neither lazy or ever lax in the performance of my job. I frankly resent quite a bit about what is being said...

I'm glad you mentioned Smoking Loon wines. They are high quality and won't break your budget. Smoking Loon Chard is very good also. Hubs likes their Cabs. Toasted Head wines are also wonderful but a bit pricey for my wallet. I agree - cutting back offers up many benefits... a couple of...

Tnena (sp?)... Just an after thought... I have been buying a lot of Bella Sera Pinot Grigio lately... maybe this is sign. It's crisp, fresh and light tasting. I find it is great with fish and salads. Just My humble opinion... I'm not wine expert. I know what my tastebuds like....