Food is more than a matter of taste-it is the fuel for our bodies.

Physical fitness is a three-legged stool: strength, aerobic capacity, and flexibility.

Women are not forgiven for aging. Robert Redford's lines of distinction are my old-age wrinkles.

The woman who respects the needs of her body will junk the junk food.

Who am I? I'm a survivor. I'm a woman with tremendous inner resources and resilience. I care about people. I believe in 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto you,' and I live by that. I am becoming authentic, and that's important to me. I have surpassed both my parents in terms of emotional stability, happiness and well-being. And I'm a lucky woman. I've deserved my luck.

A big mirror to exercise in front of is essential.

If we as a nation are to break the cycle of poverty, crime and the growing underclass of young people ill equipped to be productive citizens, we need to not only implement effective programs to prevent teen pregnancy, but we must also help those who have already given birth so that they become effective, nurturing, bonding parents.