When we profiled former Coug Steve Gleason earlier this month about his battle with ALS, we heard from several people who all said the same thing: You need to talk to Linda Sheridan. Sheridan is a coaching legend in Spokane - the most successful prep coach in GSL history - and, she's also facing this devastating disease.

I really wanted to talk to Linda, but had heard from many people who know her well that she has been very private with the diagnosis and that getting an interview may be impossible. So, I made a call to one of the people who Linda coached - and, yesterday, we sat in Linda's interview as she shared her thoughts on this new chapter in her life.

Make no mistake: Linda Sheridan didn't talk to me because she thinks I'm some awesome reporter. She didn't do it because she wants attention. She didn't do it as a favor to her former player, who used to work here and helped us arrange the interview. Linda talked to us for one reason and one reason only: to raise awareness about the organization of volunteers that is helping Linda and her partner adjust to the new challenges in their lives.

"I want them to get some attention," she told me. "And, I would really like people to send them some money."

We continue our series with Justin Rundle, Head Trainer at North Park Racquet Club in North Spokane. We're talking about acheiving success in your diet. I've talked with Justin quite a bit about the importance of diet in addition to exercise.

This article will teach why the classic three meals a day is not the optimum way to go when it comes to your diet. It's smaller meals that really ramp up your metablolism.

Step One For Dieting Success

When working with a client on a goal for overall toning and weight loss, the outcome is usually determined by whether or not the person is willing and determined enough to follow our philosophy on diet.

Don’t get me wrong. We generally have regular success stories. Not to mention, our clients are always healthier in the end than when they started. But aesthetically speaking, for changing one’s appearance, it is nearly impossible to outwork your diet.

The common percentage used for importance of diet in contrast to exercise, rest and genetics is usually around 80 percent of the determining factor in one’s fitness goal. That is why when one is following our system, and seeing continual progress, we know the person is fully committed to all aspects of the game plan.

Spokanimal employees were just about to celebrate the adoption of the last 50 animals seized in a hoarding case in Hillyard, when 16 more cats came into their care.

The cats were surrendered by their owner and an additional 15 to 20 more cats are coming to make the grand total of about 36 cats.

Spokanimal says overpopulation continues to be a critical issue for cats, so they're jumping on the spring kitten influx early and offering discounted neuter rates.

Male cats can be neutered for $20. The normal cost is $30.

To schedule an appointment call their spay and neuter clinic at 509-534-8133 ex 204.