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 later in life. It’s never too late to become your Continue Reading
It’s not selfish to take care of yourself
Do you put everyone else first? If so, you're not alone! Many women do this, and may even feel guilty if we spend any time or money on ourselves. But neglecting self-care can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and even cardiovascular disease. In this story for Blue Cross NC, I share some easy self-care tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine. Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
How to take care of YOU when you’re the caregiver
When you're caring for someone else -- whether it's a parent, spouse or child -- it's tempting to put your own needs last. But if you do, your own health and well-being can suffer. In this post for Blue Cross NC, I give some simple tips to help you fit healthy habits into your busy day. Please share it with someone who could benefit! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
10 easy ways to get started with Spring exercise
Spring is finally here! Everything seems to awaken and refresh in the spring. And it’s the perfect time to think about spring cleaning for our bodies, too. It’s time to get outside, stretch your legs and start to exercise again. For 10 easy tips to help you spring into fitness, see my story on the Blue Cross NC blog! [Sponsored] Continue Reading
Announcing a new collaboration
I’m SO excited to announce a new project with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina: I’ll be writing health and fitness stories regularly for their awesome blog, Point of Blue! These articles won’t be about me -- except for this first one. It's an introduction and includes my weight loss story and a video. Please check it out here! Continue Reading
Working with ABC11 to spread a positive message of health and fitness
I'm honored to be collaborating with ABC11 as the health and fitness contributor to abc11.com, as part of their new community influencers initiative called ABC11 Together. I'll be contributing articles and video content to their site. Here are my first two: 5 keys to help you keep your New Year's Resolutions How to stay fit and healthy on your holiday trip Last week, I did a Continue Reading