Looking for a great gift for a family member, a friend? What about when they ask what you want? Visit my 2021 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for some great ideas! This year’s Guide features highly-rated, awesome gifts I’ve hand-selected to be included, all with the timely theme of self-care and fitness at home. They are all conveniently available from Amazon, who saves Christmas for me every Continue Reading
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How to dine out healthier without feeling deprived
With the holiday travel season approaching, many of us will be eating fast food or grabbing food to go. But did you know that two meals at the same restaurant chain can differ by upwards of 1,500 calories? In this post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I show you what to look for if you want to make healthier choices on the go. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
Join me for a live Twitter chat on healthy holiday hacks
Please join me for a live chat on Twitter on Thursday, November 18, 2021, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Blue Cross NC. The topic is Healthy Holiday Hacks. We'll discuss things like how to stay healthy and fit while traveling, tips for holiday dinners, how to deal with stress, ways to fit in exercise when you're busy, and more. And we want to hear from YOU! I'll be there to answer Continue Reading
How Eddie went from 333 pounds to marathon runner
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 in midlife. It’s never too late to become your best self! Meet Eddie Continue Reading
5 yoga poses to help you become more balanced and less stressed
Yoga is a great way to enhance mindfulness, flexibility and physical fitness. It can reduce anxiety and even help you sleep better. In this post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I share five poses for beginners that can help you reduce stress and feel more balanced. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
PHOTO TOUR: Exploring wild, wonderful West Virginia
In late August, my husband and I took a road trip to beautiful West Virginia for a long weekend. This is something that had been on my wish list for a while. Our daughter visited the New River Gorge area in Fayetteville, W.V. a few times and knew we would love it, so on her suggestion we decided to go. I was surprised to learn that it's not that far away - only about a 4-hour drive from our home Continue Reading