Last weekend I had the honor of leading yoga classes at Blue Cross NC's grand opening of their new center in Raleigh. We had a wonderful turnout for the event, with people of all ages enjoying the Gentle Yoga routine I taught, and the other festivities. I love opportunities like this to be out in the community and meet people and it was awesome. But imagine my surprise when the Carolina Continue Reading
4 big reasons why we fail
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Celebrity Derek Hough, best known for appearing on TV's "Dancing with the Stars," recently shared some words of wisdom on failure that really resonated with me. So I thought I'd share it with you, too. "I know there is a lot of emphasis and guidance on what we should do to succeed," wrote Hough on Instagram. "But I thought I would Continue Reading
Reese Witherspoon stars in new movie about 1,100-mile hike
I just found out about a new movie coming out that combines some of my favorite things -- hiking, the outdoors, journaling, and Reese Witherspoon! Called "Wild," it's described as a chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe: With the dissolution of her marriage and the death of her mother, Cheryl Strayed has lost all hope. After Continue Reading
Trisha Yearwood dishes on how she lost 35 pounds
Country superstar Trisha Yearwood wowed fans this year, revealing her gorgeous slimmed-down figure at the Country Music Awards, and then on numerous talk shows and magazine covers. Yearwood has lost 35 pounds so far, and is now a size 8-10 -- a size she hasn't been since the 5th grade. "I was a size 14...I realized I was tired of losing the same few pounds, tired of complaining about it. I Continue Reading
Katie Couric reveals the surprising way she got her slammin’ new bod
This month I attended the BlogHer '12 conference in New York City, where Katie Couric was a featured keynote speaker. When she walked on stage, she absolutely blew the audience away. She looked incredible! Couric, 55, has always been beautiful, but this day she really had a special glow about her. In a stylish sleeveless black dress that showed off newly-toned arms, she looked healthier and Continue Reading