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
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
VIDEO: A 12 minute gentle yoga routine to help you feel amazing
Here's a short gentle yoga routine I created. This routine is both chair and standing, or all of it can be done seated if desired. Stretch, breathe, and feel better and more relaxed! Be sure to bookmark this page so you can do the video whenever you want to. ©2018 Michelle Rogers, Inc. Continue Reading
How to help kids be fit and healthy
Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, putting children and adolescents at risk for poor health. Today’s inactive kids are tomorrow’s unhealthy adults. In this article I wrote for Blue Cross NC, learn some practical ways that you can help your kids or grandkids be fit and healthy. Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
How to exercise safely in the heat
One of the best parts of summer is the opportunity to be active outdoors. But this also puts us at risk for heat-related illnesses. Exercise in the heat can be dangerous, for all ages. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, I give tips for exercising in heat and what to do if someone's in trouble. Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to pick blueberries + Lemon-Blueberry Muffins recipe
It's blueberry season! Last weekend, I did something I'd been wanting to do for a few years now -- blueberry picking. We have a number of u-pick farms in my area. I chose Minka Farm in Efland, N.C. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely place on the Piedmont Farm Tour -- see my story here. Since it's my first time picking, I thought I'd contact the farm owner for some tips on what to do Continue Reading
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