When you're caring for someone else -- whether it's a parent, spouse or child -- it's tempting to put your own needs last. But if you do, your own health and well-being can suffer. In this post for Blue Cross NC, I give some simple tips to help you fit healthy habits into your busy day. Please share it with someone who could benefit! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
Archives for April 2018
Photo tour: A gorgeous spring walk at Duke Gardens
On a lovely mid-April Saturday, I went to one of the best places in this part of North Carolina for a beautiful spring walk: Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Located on the campus of Duke University in Durham, this gorgeous facility boasts 55 acres, and five miles of walking paths on a varied terrain. The Gardens are comprised of four sections: Historic Gardens, Doris Duke Center and Gardens, H.L. Continue Reading
10 easy ways to get started with Spring exercise
Spring is finally here! Everything seems to awaken and refresh in the spring. And it’s the perfect time to think about spring cleaning for our bodies, too. It’s time to get outside, stretch your legs and start to exercise again. For 10 easy tips to help you spring into fitness, see my story on the Blue Cross NC blog! [Sponsored] Continue Reading
VIDEO: Essential stretches for walkers and runners
I'm passionate about power walking. It helped me lose 60 pounds in a year and keep it off! But in my early days of walking, I wasn't yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery techniques Continue Reading
3 mouth-watering fruit muffin recipes (regular + gluten free)
Muffins are a sweet treat that makes a welcome addition to any meal, or wonderful on its own as a snack or quick breakfast. It's also a sneaky way to get some more healthy fruit into your diet! Muffins are also super easy to make. For two of these recipes, you don't even need a mixer. Here are easy recipes for three of my favorite muffins, with both regular and gluten-free versions included Continue Reading
Graham Walks + 2 walking workshops
I'm once again partnering with the City of Graham Recreation and Parks Department on a wonderful community initiative, Graham Walks! The spring Graham Walks Program lasts for 5 weeks beginning on Wednesday, April 4 and ending on Wednesday, May 9. It's a self-paced program to help you average 7K steps a day, and you can win some great prizes (including a personal training package with ME!). Read Continue Reading