Several years ago when I launched my blog and really started getting into social media with it, I discovered that there was one aspect of fitness and weight loss on social media that broke my heart. I saw an awful lot of young women posting anonymous accounts with pics of themselves, usually in underwear or a bathing suit, fat-shaming themselves, hating on their bodies and vowing they’d do Continue Reading
Resolution reset: 5 ways to get back on track with your fitness and healthy living goals
If you are struggling or gave up because you couldn’t keep up with new habits, it's not a personal failure. You’re perfectly human. The good news is, you can accomplish your goals in 2021. It’s never too late to begin again. But in order to do that, let’s reframe your mindset on your goals and how to reach them. Here are five strategies that worked for me when nothing else did — and I Continue Reading
RECIPE: High Protein Triple Berry Smoothie
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you're not the type to eat a lot of fruit by itself -- or even if you are -- a smoothie is a refreshing fruity treat that's surprisingly easy to make. My delicious Triple Berry Smoothie packs a lot of nutrition and extra vitamins and protein in as well, with the inclusion of a whey protein powder. The issue with many smoothies, especially the Continue Reading
RECIPE: Energizing No-Bake Oatmeal Bites
I absolutely love no-bake snacks, probably because I've always loved eating cookie dough and it's kind of like that. But these no-bake oatmeal balls are certainly a healthier choice than consuming raw cookie dough. My Energizing No-Bake Oatmeal Bites are free of processed sugar and wheat, and provide an easy grab-and-go snack. Ingredients: 2 cups quick oats 1/4 cup honey 2/3 cup Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a great gift for a family member, a friend? What about when they ask what you want? Visit my 2020 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for some great ideas! This year’s Guide features highly-rated, awesome gifts I’ve hand-selected to be included, all with the timely theme of self-care and fitness at home. They are all conveniently available from Amazon, who saves Christmas for me every Continue Reading
4 healthy holiday hacks
The holidays are about family, fun — and food! This time of year, it’s easy to put off exercise and reach for a plate of cookies instead. But what if you were able to maintain your weight, fit in some exercise, and still enjoy yourself during the holidays? Is it possible, without willpower of steel? The answer is yes! In this story I wrote for the Blue Cross NC blog, discover how to get Continue Reading