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
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
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
Rest stop stretches to help you feel great while traveling
Traveling for the holidays? It can be hard on the body. Find relief by stretching the muscles that tense up after hours in the car. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, see some easy stretches you can do for your back, hips, legs, shoulders, and neck. You'll feel soooo good! Read story [Sponsored] Continue Reading
A beautiful fall hike at Eno River State Park
Today I had the pleasure of leading a ladies hike at Eno River State Park, on a gorgeous early November day. We've had a lot of rain lately, but fortunately the weather was perfect. Crystal blue skies, colorful leaves and crisp temperatures...it was the kind of hike I dream about all year. This idea was born because of the great time we had on the National Trails Day Hike in June. We really Continue Reading
5 fun and easy ways to exercise in the Fall
In this article I wrote for Blue Cross NC, discover five easy and enjoyable ways you and your family can get your fitness on this fall. You’ll have so much fun, you won’t even realize you’re exercising! Read story [Sponsored] Continue Reading