Recent content by juliem

I have gone every year in December for the past six years. I have always done just one island at a time since one week is not enought time to go island hopping. I have been to Maui three times, Big Island twice (was married there) and Kauai last year. We are going to Kauai again this December. I...

I would suggest the book: My Feet Aren't Ugly: A Girls' Guide to Loving Herself From the Inside Out by Debra Beck. I bought this book for my daughter when she was having similar issues and some situations with friends to work through. I like that the book touches on many obstacles and challenges...

That is so scary. I know I am always telling my kids to be careful because of ice and I almost fell in the parking lot at work. Just take it easy and if anything hurts for an extended period of time or gets worse go to the doctor. I girl I work with fell on the ice last year and had to have...

Are you taking the time to stretch? That can really help with DOMS. Maybe add some yoga into your routine. I think that really helps relieve the lactic acid build up.

I use my 4lb kettlebell that came with the Kettlenetics kit with alot of my ab workouts. It adds just enough extra resistance without bothering my back. I really feel it whenever there are twists or long lever moves.

You are burning the candle at both ends and it is catching up with you. Working long hours, training hard and not enough rest all combine to make you hungrier and of course if you don't feel your best you aren't going to feel you look your best either. When I trained for my marathon I would work...

He is definitely a cutie! Dogs are such a great addition to the family even though they are alot of work you get back so much more in return!!

I never thought that the store would be liable for damages. I have a scratch on the door not a dent so at least it could have been worse but I just bought the car a few months ago so it bothers me more than it would otherwise. I just wonder how the person who left it there would feel if they...

As I was leaving the grocery store last night I find a cart rammed into the side of my car. Are these people inconsiderate or just stupid? Those enclosures are there for a reason!!

I have the Pacemaster Platinum Pro VR and I love it! We purchased it last spring and I really wish I had owned it when I was training for my marathon. It has alot of programs and you can record a few of your own programs as well. I have to say that I mainly use Cardio Coach or my i-pod when I...

I just finished plyometric cardio circuit and all I can say is WOW!! I have some endurance to work up to finishing those basketball drills. I did okay on the first set of circuits. I don't feel as strong working down on the floor in the plank position and had to take alot of breaks. I think this...

It is a one month rotation but I doulbed it up and did it for two. I also added in the STS plyo legs which is also a good endurance workout for legs and you keep the weights lighter.

STS Meso 1 is an excellent muscle endurance workout and you won't get bored either. I would highly recommend that series.

I think you should go for it! Hi Lori, I ran a full marathon in October - it was my first one and I felt alot of the same things you are about being able to finish and train. If this is something you really want to try then you should!! I am glad that I did a FM but I really don't think I...

Thanks for all the great feedback. I am going to give it a try! I was on the fence but after seeing these positive comments I have to try it out.