On running: "I ran the Chicago Marathon five years in a row, but I put on tons of weight when I focused on running. I usually avoid running because it has gotten to be tough on my body, and I just feel better when I try other forms of exercise."
What she does instead: Strength training workout DVDs, spinning, yoga, swimming, and long walks with her dogs. "I find that when I have a better balance of physical activity, the healthier I feel and the better my jeans fit."
- Nicole Truog, a health and fitness blogger for AppleandArteries.com
