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You should be somewhat certain before starting a new job. The reason is that if you were to quit shortly afterward, your next prospective employer will look at that negatively. It's very important to show that you consistently stay at jobs for a reasonable length of time. A new employer doesn't...

I have a Bosu, and lately it's primary purpose has been as a shelf for my 20-lb. vest. However, I do have Mindy Milrea's Workout! DVD, which is a very tough HiiT workout, and I enjoy using the Bosu on that. Lately though, I've come to think of the Bosu as a stability ball cut in half, at...

Bestican, Can you talk to the 3 people? Find out things such as how many hours they were putting in. Also, if possible, make a judgment on how driven (wired, energetic) each of them is. It may be that you work faster and more efficient than they. I did take on a job (a long time ago) that...

Melissa, Thanks. I'll take improvement for now! :) Jane

Wendy, Thanks for the idea about the yoga blocks. I guess I'll think of them as training wheels! Any more ideas, anybody? Thanks, Jane

I've had the STS Abs Disk for a while now, but yesterday was the first time I did the Yoga-based workout, and there were those darn levitation holds again! I already can't do them on the Core Max workout, and here they are again, but now with Cathe extending her legs out besides! (Although, I...

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Pam, I don't have kids, but I'm responding to your "keep 'em coming". Sorry if I'm too far off the mark. Several years ago, when I was teaching at piano camp (yes, there is such a thing), a parent asked me and a couple other teachers how to get her son to practice. It came out that...

Sandra, Congratulations! That's so exciting! Have fun!! Jane

Guess who they've got their Hanes on now? Me!

I've been able to add more veggies to my diet by making it easier to prep and clean up (sometimes a deterrent for me). I've been using the Ziploc steamer bags, and have found they're absolutely great for asparagus and broccoli (even shrimp and lobster tail are good). I kind of suspect that you...

Valerie, My favorite is Rosebud Salve (available at Sephora). It looks good, feels good, and doesn't cause me to get any little zits like I used to get with Chapstick. Jane

Gayle, Thank you! I'll try both ways. I've made a similar vegetable hash sort of thing before, but the whole unpeeled method looks very interesting. I appreciate your response -- Jane

Gayle, I love beets, but I've only ever steamed them. How do you roast them? Just slice them, spice them, spray them, and low broil on a cookie sheet? Or do you bake? How long? Jane

Miss Lee, I printed up that recipe for kale, and it looks so good. I'm planning to try it out this weekend. Do you make it just as written, or do you ever modify it? Thanks! Jane

I know these aren't really "greens", but have you ever tried chopping up raw Belgian endive and tossing with a salad? They add a nice crunch, and they're one of the few foods that are high in folic acid. Jane

I vote for BOSU, too!

Are you using a PC? If so, double-click on the photo. This should open up Microsoft Picture Manager. Right-click to open up a drop-down menu. Choose Edit Picture. Choose Compress Picture. Click on the bullet for Email Messages. Then click on OK. Save the picture to whatever file you want...

If you're 46, you'll know now or very soon, that it's up to you. This is a wonderful, empowering age. Good for you for what you have accomplished! Now, there are no excuses about weight or age or problems (because at 46 we all endure or have endured something). You just have to start from...

CinLou, Thanks for sharing that with us. It's always encouraging to hear that someone in their 50's is setting a difficult fitness goal and meeting it. Good for you!