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Screen Name:  Dmm11730
First Name:  Debbie
I live in:  Long Island, NY
Birthday (Mo/Day):  March 17th
So what do you do?  Maybe this should say what don't I do!  Run the house, the kids, the husband and work part time as a Legal Secretary.
Husband/SO Name:  Bill
And what does *he* do?  "We" own an auto repair shop. He runs the place and is a mechanic.

Kids names:  Billy 20, Rob 15, and Katie 11.  Everyone is still at home here.


When I have time, I enjoy:  My family drag races, which takes alot of time. My 2 younger kids drive Jr. Dragsters (that's me with Katie in the picture on the right) and many a weekend we are heading to NJ for a race. My daughter also rides horses 2 to 3 days a week so you can find me at the barn too. My spare time now I get the gym as often as possible. Trying to fit "me" time is not always easy but I am trying to make it more of a priority. My newest love is my new car. Hubby gave it to me for my birthday and I have a feeling I will be doing a bit more driving now, like visiting friends out of state or Sunday rides out to the east end of Long Island.

Other iVillage areas you can find me: This is about it for me. I lurk on a few other boards but this is home.

Favorite ways of keeping fit (form of exercise, eating plan, etc.): Doing the WW flex points again and I just recently joined a gym. I try and go at least 5 days a week and I alternate between lifting weights and using the eliptical machine.ctivity.

Has fitness/healthy living always been a part of your life?  Give a little background: Not really although I have always enjoyed walking.

When did you start posting here, and what keeps you coming back?  I've been here at least 2 years now maybe more. The ladies here are so wonderful and supportive. If we all lived close there is no doubt in my mind we would all be best friends. Everyone offers encouragement and motivation to each other. We do not share just exercise and diet tips either, we share all our feelings, its become a safe place to vent, cheer, encourage, and brag!

Debbie and Bill.