>Does anyone have any suggestions for a weightlifting routine for women using
>only one's body weight ie push-ups, dips with a chair, etc.  Would it be
>possible to devise such a routine and would it be effective???

If I remember correctly, Charles Hunt's Diet Evolution has a chapter
on body weight exercises. Also Ray's Neanderthin. It's very possible
to devise a program for yourself and yes you will reap benefits.

Cheers,
Jo