When I was in Jr. High back in the 1970's, my BFF and I used to talk about getting "dressing up" jobs. We liked the idea of needing to buy nice suits and high heels, and putting on makeup to go to work. Our mothers were nurses, and we honored and appreciated their careers, but, let's face it, they wore comfortable clothes and practical shoes. We wanted more.Turns out suits require Lycra under-garme...

A friend of mine, who said she was tired of her chub, started working with Cathy Sassin of www.intrafitt.com Cathy is local to Bend, but she helped start Intrafitt, an individual nutrition and exercise program. When you sign up, you work with a nutritionist in person, and track everything online.Intrafitt is super scientific! It's all about changing your set point to lose fat and build lean muscle...

Let this be official from this day forward: The Chubby Mommy Fast Walk Club Gets Regular.Mondays: we welcome all Chubby and Non-Chubby Mommies and Non-Mommies to join us every monday at 6:15 a.m. at Farewell Bend Park for a brisk walk around the river loop.Wednesdays: walk the Butte! 6:15 a.m., Pilot Butte parking lot. One mile straight up, one mile straight down.If you want to run instead of walk,...

I was going to get regular coffee last night. It was on my mental list. I knew we only had decaf left, and I hate going to the store at 7:00 a.m. I remembered the milk and the puppy chow, and the shampoo.I was one step away from the coffee aisle when the husband called. The girls and I were in the toothpaste aisle discussing mouthwash vs. fluoridated rinse when the "hurry-up" call came. The boy was...

Quick update for locals interested in Bend's next Chubby Walk Social:We're meeting at 6:15 a.m., Monday, July 14th, at Farewell Bend Park. We'll walk around the river trail; last time it took us almost an hour, but you can walk faster or run, or turn around early, if you need to.No beer involved in this one. Even I can't drink this early.Bacon optional.Please be prompt! We're set for one early a.m....