When you're house-bound because of bad weather, it's easy to let boredom or stress get the best of you -- and mindless eating ensues. To make matters worse, being at home means easy access to all the goodies you have on hand. Is it any wonder that over-snacking goes hand-in-hand with storms? There is no magic pill to cure that, but distraction and staying busy helps a lot. So, to that end, I've Continue Reading
What happened when I gave up sugar for a week
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to try an experiment and give up sugar for a week to see what happens. Well, I did and liked the results so much that I just kept going with it. At two weeks, I'd lost 5 pounds JUST by going sugar free! And I wasn’t even eating lots of sugar before! My tummy leaned out, plus I feel better - more alert and less sluggish. Instead of chocolate and peanut butter Continue Reading
She did it! How Rosi lost 178 pounds in her 40s — and found herself
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 my “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 your Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to pick blueberries + Lemon-Blueberry Muffins recipe
It's blueberry season! Last weekend, I did something I'd been wanting to do for a few years now -- blueberry picking. We have a number of u-pick farms in my area. I chose Minka Farm in Efland, N.C. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely place on the Piedmont Farm Tour -- see my story here. Since it's my first time picking, I thought I'd contact the farm owner for some tips on what to do Continue Reading
It’s not selfish to take care of yourself
Do you put everyone else first? If so, you're not alone! Many women do this, and may even feel guilty if we spend any time or money on ourselves. But neglecting self-care can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and even cardiovascular disease. In this story for Blue Cross NC, I share some easy self-care tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine. Read on the Blue Cross NC 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
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