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Carol -- thanks for your thanks! I really do feel so lucky to be doing this. I'm 39, and finally worked up the nerve to follow my heart and go to nursing school. It means so much to me to be there...and I just really want to do it well. I like your color-coded calendar idea! I may have...

Classes have started for me again, year 2 (of 3) in a BSN program, and I'm ready for a little reassurance! It was actually a great week, and I'm very excited about this year. But, do you remember your school days, and the TONS of information you got at the start of each semester? I have...

She was cute and vivacious, but not excessively so. It was a performing arts high school, so there was actually a lot of "vivacious" roaming the halls! It's really neat that she has had such success -- I'd have loved to see her in Chicago on Broadway! AmyG -- when you're President, we can...

I'm not *related* to anyone famous, but I did go to high school with Paige Davis (formerly of Trading Spaces). OK, that doesn't really count...but it's kind of fun... Allison

No problem at all! I love that this is such a great place for information gathering! A.

Thanks, Maximus, for your answer! I'm afraid I fit the definition of someone who hasn't been exercising regularly, but I'm working hard to correct that! And I guess the bonus is that *maybe* I'm getting that higher calorie burn for now. But I hope to become more fit and efficient soon! I'm...

Hi, all! I bought an elliptical trainer this summer, and am now getting around to using it on a regular basis (daily) -- trying to work back up to Cathe cardio! I like it a lot, and I can go for about 20 solid minutes at an RPE of 5-7. My question is, should I trust, or even care about, the...

<--- is doing this for the first time! <--- had to search for the < so she could play along! <--- just sent her "babies" off for their first day of school (5th and 9th grades...) <--- will now settle down to figure out how to spend the next few days before she starts her own classes next...

Hello!! I'm glad you saw our notes, and glad to hear that you're on your way with school! I really relate to all you had to say. It's a big, big adjustment! I remember those early weeks (just last fall for me) very well, and even though I was very happy to be doing what I'm doing, it was a...

I was born and grew up in Louisville, and I have still have family there, so it feels like "home" in many ways. I'm in Bloomington, IN now (100 miles away), and have been for 20 years (I'm 39). We have a well-worn path between here and Louisville! Allison

Mine is February 3, 1966 (Aquarius). As of yesterday, I'm 6 months away from my 40th!!! Allison

I've measured 5'4" all of my adult life, until about 5 years ago, when I started measuring 5'5"! I've also attributed that to having better posture once I started upper body strength training. I agree -- I'll take it! Allison

Thanks for your encouraging and positive note! I also have about 50 pounds to lose, AND, I'm going on a Disney cruise next week (can't wait)! Just last week, I started a sincere effort to re-establish a solid, regular exercise routine (using a new elliptical and strength training, so...

Bumping...just wondering if you're out there...

Oh -- don't be embarrassed -- you're SO inspiring! I'm fast approaching 40 and have some weight to lose, and your pics are great encouragement! You look wonderful; thanks for sharing! Allison

These are terrific -- and I love your fun descriptions as much as the pictures! You really bring them to life. Hope you had a relaxing time away! Allison

Janice, I'm trying to remember if you said you start nursing school this month? I've been thinking about you! I hope you're feeling ready -- or that things are going well, if you're already underway! Let us know how you're doing. My classes begin again at the end of August, so I'm trying to...

I used the search on drweil.com for finding a store in your area. I'm in central Indiana, but apparently our great ethnic food market carries his supplements. I'll be checking it out soon! A.

Nancy -- thanks! I've done some reading on Dr. Weil's website, and found a store in my town that carries his supplements. I appreciate the advice! Allison

Hello all, My doctor has advised that I start taking an Omega 3 Fatty Acid supplement. I looked for them at the grocery and was immediately confused by the many choices! I'll probably go to a nutrition store next, but I wonder if anyone takes these and has advice on brands/types? I'd...