Recent content by EileenS

If you need help making plans, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is a great support network. They have information on programs nation wide. The phone number is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) The website is www.ndvh.org -- PLEASE know that your husband could be monitoring or recording your...

No new advice here, but I wanted to point out that people usually behave at their best during courtship -- if this is his best, are you interested in hanging around for his worst?

How cool! I'm computer savvy, and I still like it! They have a lot of good choices in the formats.

Having just helped my father sell his house, with 40+ years of stuff in it, in a very slow market, I have a few bits of advice: 1) Declutter more than you think possible. Make the rooms spare and open. Imagine being a potential buyer and walk through the house -- they have to envision...

Kim, You are in a really hard position, trying to be supportive of your DH but also trying to get your needs met. Could you possibly attend one of your husband's counselling sessions, specifically to discuss some of these concerns? The counseller may be able to help you and your DH figure...

Kathy, forgive me if I'm being too blunt. I've had experience with family issues like this and am seeing things that ring a bell for me. I see two issues here. First is that you are in a job that has no benefits, doesn't pay you what you are worth, and seems to have very limited growth...

Hi April, I have the same diagnosis that you have, minus the cyst. It's been about 3 or 4 years since the diagnosis, and though I still have to watch my wrists, I can do most things. I'll just pass on some things that I have done -- maybe one or two will help you. If you haven't done this...

Well, after a hard day's shopping (it's a workout in itself! ;-) ), I came home with the Champion Intershape Underwire bra. We'll see how it works out (pun intended). I did try on the other Champion bras mentioned but they weren't quite right on me. I should have been clearer in my initial...

Thanks Cathe! Too bad you don't have the magic answer -- guess I'll jsut have to keep shopping. And Lois, thanks for the pointer to Under Armour. I haven't tried that brand yet.

Can you or the crew tell me what brands/models of sports bras used in the workouts? I know you all must have used different ones, but I was impressed with how "jiggle-free" everyone was -- it looks so much more professional and comfortable! I'm not just being nosy -- I'm a smallish B cup...

Becky, I find that increasing fiber and water (within reason) helps a lot. My IBS has me swinging between extremes, so I REALLY try to be consistent with my fiber and water. So far, I like Kashi Go Lean as my main source. I aim for 30 grams of fiber a day, but don't always make it...

I may be a minority, but in some family situations you just have to decide how much you can do and then draw the line. As I was taught in Life Guard class, you don't do any good if you drown yourself while trying to save someone. My family isn't as bad, but there have been several times when...

>Another great resource, besides Title 9, is activasports.com. >Some of their fitted shorts have gussets. Activa carrys an >Underarmour boy cut under short that looks like it might work >or at least it claims to be the thong free choice for no panty >lines! > The Underarmour boy shorts...

I really enjoy the premixes. Mostly, I use them as an easier way to get a shorter workout. Secondarily, I use them to get a different workout than is offered by the regular program. Though they are expensive, I find them a great addition to my workout library -- a premix is almost another...

Rosann, I just had fibroids removed on March 25. It was a bikini cut with an epidural, and I had no complications. I felt pretty good at 4 weeks and was able to walk for exercise from then on (worked up to about 2.5 miles at 4 mph pace over a few sessions). By five weeks, I was over the tired...