When you're house-bound because of bad weather, it's easy to let boredom or stress get the best of you -- and mindless eating ensues. To make matters worse, being at home means easy access to all the goodies you have on hand. Is it any wonder that over-snacking goes hand-in-hand with storms? There is no magic pill to cure that, but distraction and staying busy helps a lot. So, to that end, I've Continue Reading
What happened when I gave up sugar for a week
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to try an experiment and give up sugar for a week to see what happens. Well, I did and liked the results so much that I just kept going with it. At two weeks, I'd lost 5 pounds JUST by going sugar free! And I wasn’t even eating lots of sugar before! My tummy leaned out, plus I feel better - more alert and less sluggish. Instead of chocolate and peanut butter Continue Reading
How to get started with morning exercise
Getting up early to exercise is a huge reason I've been successful in sticking with fitness, and what brought me to where I am today. It can work for you, too! In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, find out why morning exercise is awesome and get my expert tips on how to make it easier -- even if you're not a morning person! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
Stressed out? Get moving!
70% of adults in the United States experience stress or anxiety daily that affects their lives. While everyone knows that fitness is good for our physical health, science clearly says that exercise benefits our mental health, too. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, find out which exercises beat stress and how much to do to find relief. Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
She did it! How Rosi lost 178 pounds in her 40s — and found herself
Losing weight and getting in shape is hard work. And keeping it off may be even harder! It’s incredibly inspirational to meet someone who also struggled with that but then succeeded. What finally worked for them? In my “How they did it” series, I interview people who overcame challenges and found a healthy lifestyle, especially those who did it later in life. It’s never too late to become your Continue Reading
How to exercise safely in the heat
One of the best parts of summer is the opportunity to be active outdoors. But this also puts us at risk for heat-related illnesses. Exercise in the heat can be dangerous, for all ages. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, I give tips for exercising in heat and what to do if someone's in trouble. Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
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