Being out in nature is great for your health, both physically and mentally. Here are some of my favorite beautiful places in the Hillsborough and Chapel Hill area to enjoy a scenic walk. All of them have free admission and are open year-round. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area – This scenic trail goes through the woods, along the peaceful Eno River, and up to the overlook where you’ll Continue Reading
5 exercises to help prevent and relieve neck discomfort
Looking down at your phone can be a pain in the neck — literally! They call this discomfort tech neck, text neck or phone neck. And if it hasn’t happened to you yet, chances are at some point it will if you use a smartphone, tablet or laptop regularly. So what can we do about this? See my post on the Blue Cross NC blog for 5 exercises to help prevent and relieve neck pain from tech neck or Continue Reading
What it’s really like to lose a lot of weight: The good and the bad
This story is one of the most personal things I’ve ever written. Are you on a weight loss journey, wondering if it’s all worth it? Wondering what it would actually be like to achieve your goal? As you may know, I lost a large amount of weight 10 years ago. In this post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I reflect back on what I wish I'd known. Please read: “What it’s really like to lose a lot of Continue Reading
Easy London Broil recipe is high in protein, iron
Looking for a healthy dinner option that's high in protein and iron, and low in calories? And budget friendly, to boot? Look no further than London Broil! A 4 oz. serving boasts 40 grams of protein, 20.3% of the recommended daily allowance for iron, and just 224 calories. Plus, it's only 4 grams of fat, and because this recipe has no added sugar it's low-carb. London Broil is a family favorite Continue Reading
Take classes with me through REACHABLE Fitness, my virtual exercise studio
I’m so excited to introduce you to my new virtual fitness studio, REACHABLE Fitness! It is a collection of gentle but effective online exercise classes to increase your strength, flexibility, stamina, and reduce pain — to help you live your best life now. And it's all done from the comfort and convenience of your home or office. Classes are available online 24/7 This program is for both women Continue Reading
Getting to the heart of it: Does heart rate matter for your workout?
If you are one of the millions of Americans with a fitness tracker, you are probably wondering what the heart rate on your display means for you, and at what number you should be exercising. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, find out how to figure your target heart rate...and whether this matters. Read story [Sponsored by Blue Cross NC] Continue Reading
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