Do the temptations and busyness of the holidays derail your best efforts at staying on track with your wellness? The holidays don't have to mean an all-or-nothing approach to healthy habits. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, discover four ways to feel your best all season long - no perfection required! Read story Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a great gift for a family member or friend? What about when they ask what you want? Visit my 2023 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for some fantastic ideas! This year’s Guide features highly-rated, awesome wellness gifts I’ve hand-selected to be included. They are all conveniently available from Amazon, who saves Christmas for me every year. Be sure to bookmark this Gift Guide, since Continue Reading
Yum! 25+ recipes for your holiday gatherings
Can you believe the holidays are upon us? Where did this year go?! One of my favorite parts of the holidays is the food. How about you? If you're looking for some new ideas for dishes to serve for holiday entertaining or office potlucks, I'm here to help! Below I've listed some of our favorite recipes for holiday event cooking, categorized by Main Dishes, Sides, Muffins and Biscuits, Sweets Continue Reading
What to do if exercise makes you REALLY hungry
What can you do if you are intensely hungry after working out? I was asked this by my client recently, who told me that she was ravenous after taking a spin class and wondered what to do about that. She was trying to resist eating afterwards, but was that the right thing? Girl, I've been there, too -- and it's frustrating. Hunger is actually a body's normal reaction to an intense workout. Continue Reading
New credential earned: Menopause Health and Fitness Specialist
I'm happy to announce I’ve added a new credential, Menopause Health and Fitness Specialist! I am dedicated to learning all I can about this phase of life so that I can better serve my clients and for my own journey as well. You’re going to be hearing more from me on this subject going forward. I will be sharing tips for staying fit and healthy, and strategies for success as we navigate the Continue Reading
5 ways to measure progress that have nothing to do with pounds
Most of us have been there. We’re exercising and watching what we eat, and naturally step on the scale. When the number isn’t what we hoped, it’s easy to get discouraged – or worse, to feel like giving up. But here’s the thing: Your weight doesn’t tell the whole story and shouldn’t be the sole measure of success. On the Blue Cross NC blog, I share other ways to measure progress. Read story Continue Reading