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 over age 40. It’s never too late to become your Continue Reading
5 reasons your New Year’s resolutions fail — and how to fix it
How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions so far? If you’re finding it hard, don’t give up. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, discover five reasons you might be struggling with your resolutions, and simple fixes to help you crush your goals! Read story [Sponsored] Continue Reading
Lose it for good this time: My 10 best fitness and weight loss tips
I recently celebrated my 10th “Fitiversary” – the anniversary of starting my weight loss and fitness transformation. Today, I’m a Certified Personal Trainer, helping others in their own journeys. People always seem shocked when they find out I used to weigh nearly 100 pounds more than I do now, or that I ever had a hard time sticking with exercise. But 10 years ago, I left behind decades of Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a great gift for a family member, a friend or for yourself? Whether they are into tech, beauty, cooking, or fitness – I’m here to help! Visit my Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for some great ideas. This year's Guide features highly-rated, awesome gift ideas I’ve hand-selected to be included. They are all conveniently available from Amazon, who saves Christmas for me every year. Take Continue Reading
How to avoid gaining weight over the holidays
The holidays are here! ‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. But with a little pre-planning, you can enjoy yourself without adding to your waistline. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, discover some easy strategies to help you stay on track without feeling deprived. Read story [Sponsored] Continue Reading
Simple and delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing recipe
As a clean eating label-reader, I prefer to make my own dressings. And besides, it’s simple: just whisk together a few things. Here’s my easy, delicious balsamic vinaigrette recipe. UPDATE: I've started using 1 tablespoon of honey instead of the brown sugar, and I like this even better. Best to store in the refrigerator. The oil will thicken, but let it set out for a few minutes and it Continue Reading