Yes, actually, I found out that the lifting that I had been doing for menopause/osteoporosis prevention is almost identical to the one posted here recently from the Citrical site (I think it was Citracal). So I do lift 3 times a week, after my cardio. I know that a lot of people don't do cardio and lifting on the same day, but I'm not power lifting. I'm doing low weight and lots of reps. Plus, it's 30 miles to the gym and I only want to drive that far 3 times a week.

When the college class is over (3 weeks), I will join the gym in my town for the weight lifting, and then ride my bike there and back x3, lift, and then ride for cardio on the off days.

Which brings me to another question:

Would it hurt if I took one day a week and lifted heavy weights with fewer reps? Would there be any point? I feel very strong and getting stronger, and I'm layered in fat, but I'd like to see a *little* bit of definition begin to develop. (I've noticed a slight curviness to my upper arm that I didn't have before--would like to see more of that!) It was just something I was considering while I was lifting one day.

Thanks for the responses!
Karen