70% of adults in the United States experience stress or anxiety daily that affects their lives. While everyone knows that fitness is good for our physical health, science clearly says that exercise benefits our mental health, too. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, find out which exercises beat stress and how much to do to find relief. Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
25 reasons to get up and walk
Last week, I was invited to give a presentation to the ladies' group at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Durham, N.C. One of the things I spoke about was the benefits of walking as exercise. I'm a big advocate of walking -- it's what launched my healthy living transformation, helped me lose 60 pounds, and brought me to where I am today! In this first in a series of posts I'll be doing on walking Continue Reading
The best fitness trackers of 2017
Fitness trackers have come a long way from the first-generation model of four years ago, which was little more than a glorified pedometer. In addition to features such as heart rate monitoring and GPS, many of today's activity trackers also let you sync with other devices such as smart bathroom scales, and apps like MyFitnessPal. They can even share data remotely with your personal trainer Continue Reading
Portable audio equipment that’s PERFECT for a group exercise class (or any small event!)
Note: This review was updated on Aug. 30, 2018 with links to a newer model of speaker and a portable power bank for the wireless headset receiver. I am a fitness instructor, currently teaching a large group exercise class at a gym and also creating my own classes and pop-up workshops in various locations. When it comes to my classes and in my own workouts, I'm ALL about the music! It needs Continue Reading
Easy Crockpot Shredded Barbecue Chicken recipe
Here's a recipe that's perfect for Superbowl Sunday or any occasion you have a group of hungry family or friends to feed, but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen -- Crockpot Shredded Barbecue Chicken! Not only is it delicious and super EASY, it's also low in calories and high in protein! At about 127 calories and 17 g of protein per serving (not including bread), it's a no-guilt Continue Reading
How Martha ran a winding road to health and happiness
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 this new "How they did it" series, I interview people who overcame challenges and found a healthy lifestyle, especially those who did it later in life. It's never too late to become Continue Reading
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