If you are a healthy pregnant woman, exercise is great for your overall health. Moderate-intensity activity, such as brisk walking, keeps your heart and lungs healthy. Physical activity also helps improve your mood throughout pregnancy, and postpartum. It also helps you maintain a healthy weight. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, find out the best exercises to do while pregnant, what Continue Reading
On the radio
I was so excited to be a guest on March 7th on the legendary Ron Stutts show on 97.9 FM in Chapel Hill, for the weekly "This is Tourism" segment. We discussed how to get started with fitness, and some of my favorite beautiful places to take a walk in Orange County. This segment is sponsored by the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau and I'm honored that they asked me to be the Continue Reading
(VIDEO) Weekly chat: What if you don’t feel like working out?
Here's the 10-minute Facebook chat from March 5 on "What if you don't feel like working out?" I also give some information about my new online gentle exercise classes, Reachable Fitness. Join me for a chat on my Facebook page on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. This time is confirmed each week in my newsletter, so be sure to subscribe. I'd love to receive your questions and comments for these Continue Reading
Favorite places for a beautiful walk in Orange County, North Carolina
Being out in nature is great for your health, both physically and mentally. Here are some of my favorite beautiful places in the Hillsborough and Chapel Hill area to enjoy a scenic walk. All of them have free admission and are open year-round. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area – This scenic trail goes through the woods, along the peaceful Eno River, and up to the overlook where you’ll Continue Reading
What it’s really like to lose a lot of weight: The good and the bad
This story is one of the most personal things I’ve ever written. Are you on a weight loss journey, wondering if it’s all worth it? Wondering what it would actually be like to achieve your goal? As you may know, I lost a large amount of weight 10 years ago. In this post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I reflect back on what I wish I'd known. Please read: “What it’s really like to lose a lot of Continue Reading
Burn calories while you cook: An exercise routine you can do in your kitchen
We’re all busy with work, family, and life. Sometimes we just have to fit in exercise when — and where — we can. Here’s a simple, quick cardio and strength circuit routine I created, that works your full body. You can do it in your kitchen while dinner’s cooking. No equipment is needed, and there’s no getting down on the floor. These exercises are suitable for beginners of any age. So lace Continue Reading
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