This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Pot Roast with Vegetables is a delicious and nutritious hot meal that's a cinch to make, since we will use a slow cooker. It's a comfort-food family favorite you'll want to make on the regular. Here's how to make a tender, juicy pot roast and vegetables in the slow cooker. First, gather your ingredients. You'll need a chuck roast Continue Reading
Forget New Year’s resolutions this year. Try this instead!
New Year’s resolutions typically consist of the ways you wish you were different. Losing weight and getting in shape top many lists every year. But for most people, these resolutions fail before the end of January. Take heart, there is another way! See my post on the Blue Cross NC blog to learn how you can approach these “resolutions” a bit differently this year. Read story Sponsored Continue Reading
2021 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 2021 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
How to dine out healthier without feeling deprived
With the holiday travel season approaching, many of us will be eating fast food or grabbing food to go. But did you know that two meals at the same restaurant chain can differ by upwards of 1,500 calories? In this post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I show you what to look for if you want to make healthier choices on the go. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
Join me for a live Twitter chat on healthy holiday hacks
Please join me for a live chat on Twitter on Thursday, November 18, 2021, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Blue Cross NC. The topic is Healthy Holiday Hacks. We'll discuss things like how to stay healthy and fit while traveling, tips for holiday dinners, how to deal with stress, ways to fit in exercise when you're busy, and more. And we want to hear from YOU! I'll be there to answer Continue Reading
How Eddie went from 333 pounds to marathon runner
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 in midlife. It’s never too late to become your best self! Meet Eddie Continue Reading