Content: "I could never see myself sweating" --
Woman-specific exercise issues / by Barbara Galloway --
Family and friend issues / by Barbara Galloway --
Getting kids or adults into exercise: proven suggestions, programs, how to be a coach --No more excuses: destroying most of them --
Heroes: former non-exercisers who inspire us --
What does the research say? --
What happens to us as we get "in shape" --
What do you need to get started? --
A trip to the running store --
Getting started --
Your first week: how to begin and continue --
Training programs for beginning runners (including a fat-burning program) --
The Galloway run-walk-run method --
Why does your body want to hold onto fat? --
Why some people burn a lot more fat --
Fat burning training: (for the rest of your life) --
The income side of the equation --
Good blood sugar = motivation --
An exerciser's diet --
Nutrition advice from Nancy Clark --
Running form --
Staying injury free --
Your first race --
Stretching --
Strengthening --
Cross-training --
Dealing with the heat --
Problems/solutions --
Injury troubleshooting (as one exerciser to another) --
Mental toughness --
Clothing thermometer --
Fabulously full figured? --
Major differences as you get older --
Products that enhance running.
Abstract: Offers a step-by-step running program specifically designed for the needs and concerns of women, and includes tips on staying motivated, building endurance, and strengthening muscles