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Archives for May 2013

Back to belly dancing

May 31, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

So, it's been about a year since I finished my last belly dancing class. When I recently saw that a new 7-week course was being offered, with the same instructor and at the same place that I took it before, I decided it was time to dust off my hip scarf and get back to some shimmying. Joining me are my colleagues Brenda, who also took the previous classes, and Tanya, my workplace Tai Chi Continue Reading

Apps for enjoing the outdoors, habits count more than willpower, fast-food diners underestimate calories

May 28, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

10 apps for enjoying the great outdoors (Mashable) | Good or bad, habits stick in times of stress (Futurity) | Nutrition being bred out of our food (New York Times) | 'Hairdo archaeologist' solves ancient fashion mystery (BBC) | Study: Fast-food diners underestimate number of calories consumed (Time) | Why healing takes longer as we age (Outside) |     Continue Reading

Memorial Day on a mountain

May 28, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

Memorial Day was beautiful here in central North Carolina -- sunny and 70 degrees, with a gentle breeze. I took this opportunity to visit a nearby state park I'd been wanting to explore, Occoneechee Mountain, and took along my teenage son to enjoy some exercise and fresh air. Mostly because of the name, I've been curious about this place ever since I moved here, since we aren't actually in the Continue Reading

VIDEO: Going to Fitness Magazine’s blogger event

May 26, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

I recently returned from a fabulous quick trip to New York City! I was so honored to be invited by Fitness Magazine to their 2013 Blogger Meet & Tweet. The experience was incredible -- I got to meet so many talented and knowledgeable bloggers, who had such great advice to share. It was held at the Mercedes Club, an upscale fitness facility. The day included four informative presentations: Continue Reading

Mo’Nique drops 82 pounds, toxic chemicals can make you fat, potatoes may not be bad after all, more news

May 20, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

Actress Mo'Nique drops 82 pounds working out (FitPerez) | Are toxic chemicals making you fat? (Psychology Today) | ‘Vicious cycle’ in brain keeps obesity going (Futurity) | Blogger challenges Abercrombie's 'skinny' image (Mashable) | 5 eat clean diet tips (Active.com) | Potatoes get a bad rap, says nutritionist (Futurity) | Video: What a Pure Barre workout is like (My Carolina Continue Reading

Andy Rooney on women over 40, weight gain affects personality, tips for becoming a morning exerciser

May 8, 2013 By Michelle Rogers

Andy Rooney on women over 40 (Divine Caroline) | Study: Weight gain has an effect on personality (Huffington Post) | Why I find aging...beautiful? (BlogHer) | Tips for becoming a morning exerciser (Fitbie) |     Continue Reading

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