Looking for a great gift for a family member, a friend? What about when they ask what you want? Visit my 2020 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
4 healthy holiday hacks
The holidays are about family, fun — and food! This time of year, it’s easy to put off exercise and reach for a plate of cookies instead. But what if you were able to maintain your weight, fit in some exercise, and still enjoy yourself during the holidays? Is it possible, without willpower of steel? The answer is yes! In this story I wrote for the Blue Cross NC blog, discover how to get Continue Reading
Proud to be a Certified Health Coach
I am delighted to announce that I have added another credential to my professional expertise - Certified Health Coach through the American Council on Exercise! Through it I learned the science and skills to support meaningful and lasting lifestyle change for those I am called to serve. While my other fitness/health certifications included aspects of this area, the CHC course delves much deeper Continue Reading
VIDEO: 10 Halloween exercises you can do with a small pumpkin
Here are 10 fun strength exercises you can do, using a small pumpkin as a weight. If you don't have a pumpkin, you can hold a dumbbell instead. This video contains clips from my Reachable Fitness live online Halloween exercise class. Wishing you a happy and healthy Halloween and fall season! Continue Reading
What I wish I’d known starting out on my fitness journey
On October 26, I celebrate my 12th “Fitiversary.” It’s what I call the anniversary of starting to exercise and what led to a transformation to a healthier me, physically and emotionally. That day I first stepped on the treadmill for 15 minutes, I had no idea it was a monumental moment. I had no expectations. After all, I had a long history of starting and stopping exercise and of yo-yo Continue Reading
Increase your energy and get fit with this 4-week walking plan
Feeling cooped up at home? Now is the perfect time to get outdoors and exercise while you enjoy the gorgeous Fall weather and scenery. To help you get started, I've created a four-week walking plan that will help you to get fit, increase your energy, boost your mood and prevent or improve other existing health issues. Get all the details on the Blue Cross NC blog! Read story Sponsored by Continue Reading