In late April my husband and I celebrated our anniversary with a long weekend getaway to Tybee Island, Georgia and nearby Savannah. That's about a six hour road trip from our home in central North Carolina. I'll also call it a "walking vacation," because we got in a ton of steps exploring this lovely area. This was my first trip to Tybee Island, and my second to Savannah. I was there previously Continue Reading
Exercise from home with online classes (plus two awesome free options!)
In this post, I break down the benefits of online workouts and give tips for getting the most out of your virtual exercise class. Plus, learn about two free classes that I teach virtually through Blue Cross NC's Raleigh Center, open to anyone! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Find out about ALL of my live online classes here! Continue Reading
Join me for a breakout session at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women online event
I'm excited to announce that I am leading one of the breakout sessions for the American Heart Association's Triangle Go Red for Women annual wellness event, which is being held ONLINE this year! It is FREE to register. The event is Friday, May 14, 2021, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. My breakout session is from 11:30-11:45 a.m. and is entitled "Get Moving - Incorporating Activity During Your Day." Continue Reading
3 healthy, easy and delicious classic soup recipes
Soup is one of my favorite make-ahead meals. Here are some of the reasons why: A big pot of soup provides days of family meals at the ready. Soup works for either lunch or dinner. It's great on its own, or you can pair it with a salad or grilled sandwich. These soup recipes are super nutritious. Homemade soup is free of artificial ingredients, additives, and high sodium that are Continue Reading
Why you should quit dieting — and how to ditch it for good
Are you sick of the diet rollercoaster? Not only are crash diets and fad diets too restrictive and unsustainable for most people, but they can also be unhealthy. For decades, I struggled with yo-yo dieting. But I finally found a better way...which led to success in my goals! Read more on my new post on the Blue Cross NC blog. Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
RECIPES: Easy, delicious one-pot meals
Cooking at home is almost always a healthier option than eating out or grabbing fast food, because you have control over the ingredients. But let's face it, most of us are pretty busy with work, family or other obligations. Who has time to spend hours in the kitchen? With these easy recipes, you won't have to. Indulge your cravings for comfort food -- and have leftovers for healthy lunches or Continue Reading