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RE: L, my two cents' worth for you Kathy S., You are so eloquent! Your wisdom jumps off the page! You are so blessed to have such a lovely marriage. Children are a gift from God, and we have to remember, they are "shared" with us to raise them up in a loving home and teach them how to...

Robin, Just knowing that you care and are thinking of her will be help to your cousin. What a horrible experience for your family to have to go through. We don't appreciate our health until it is swept out from underneath us. I have many dear friends (no family members as of yet) who have...

I feel so accomplished! I completed a 90 minute upper body workout with 2 of our female YMCA wellness coaches ( who happen to be my colleagues and friends)on Friday. Several things happened: I Actually stepped foot in a weight room with someone who knew what they were doing! ( I have been...

L. Having children is a big decision. I am 43, married for 23 years, and have 3 children, ages 18, 16, 10. My husband and I discussed each pregnancy and "knew" we BOTH wanted each child. It is not something that could be forced. We talked through what our expectations were. Even with all...

Beanqueen: Go to www.aquajogger.com for some great info. These are the belts we have at our YMCA, and they also show some great visuals for what exercises to do in the H20. They even break it down into which body parts you want to work.

Beanqueen, Yes, aqua jogging is an awesome workout! You can definitely get your cardio, as well as do toning exercises, with or without the belt. The belt will help to stabilize you, and you won't have to concentrate as hard to "stay afloat" while working in the water. We use these at my...

I have always found it necessary to wear 2 "sports bras" when I work out. I am referring to the generic cotton bra top, not an actual bra. It makes a huge difference if there is impact during your workouts. I feel "held in" and relatively pain free! I teach water aerobics also, and wear a...