I'm passionate about power walking. It helped me lose and keep off 60 pounds! (Read: My Weight Loss Story) But in my early days of walking, I wasn't yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery Continue Reading
3 mouth-watering fruit muffin recipes (regular + gluten free)
Muffins are a sweet treat that makes a welcome addition to any meal, or wonderful on its own as a snack or quick breakfast. It's also a sneaky way to get some more healthy fruit into your diet! Muffins are also super easy to make. For two of these recipes, you don't even need a mixer. Here are easy recipes for three of my favorite muffins, with both regular and gluten-free versions included Continue Reading
REVIEW: Warby Parker prescription eyeglasses
Warby Parker makes buying prescription glasses easy and SO affordable! This post contains affiliate links. High quality prescription lenses AND frames for $95? Does that possibly exist? YES! Warby Parker prescription glasses are stylish and excellent quality. But the main reason I first went with them was the affordable price. I admit, at first I wasn't sure if they would be the same Continue Reading
Review: HomeDNA Healthy Weight test kit
Disclosure: I received a complimentary HomeDNA Collection Kit to review. Regardless, this review reflects my honest experience and opinion of using the product. This post contains affiliate links. Could your DNA be a clue in helping you learn about what foods, exercise and weight loss strategies might work best for you? It's a question that's intrigued me, with genetic testing emerging in Continue Reading
VIDEO: 5 healthy hacks for a romantic Valentine’s Day
February 14th is all about showing your love. Usually, that means a giant heart-shaped box of candy and a decadent restaurant dinner. But with some planning and these easy tips, you can enjoy a fun, romantic Valentine's Day without wrecking your waistline. 1. A better box of chocolate Instead of milk chocolate or white chocolate, go dark. Studies in two prestigious Continue Reading
Photo tour: A winter hike at Blackwood Farm Park in Hillsborough, NC
Today, my son and I took the opportunity of a beautiful, mild Saturday morning to visit one of Orange County's newer parks, Blackwood Farm Park. Located next to I-40 between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill, N.C., the park is 152 acres of forest trails and open spaces situated on an historic farm property. There are currently four miles of hiking trails, a picnic shelter with tables, and a pond Continue Reading
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