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
How to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm + 4 delicious recipes
Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. The berries are so sweet and delicious! If you haven't been, you should go try it. Strawberry picking is great exercise, and an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. Kids especially love Continue Reading
VIDEO: Essential stretches for walkers and runners
I'm passionate about power walking. It helped me lose and keep off 60 pounds! (Read: My Weight Loss Story) But in my early days of walking, I wasn't yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery 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
VIDEO: How to make healthy, yummy turkey meatballs
Love meatballs and pasta, but your waistline doesn't? Here’s a lighter version of this classic meal that the whole family will love -- turkey meatballs! This is one of my favorite dishes. Not only are turkey meatballs delicious and easy to prepare, they're also low in calories, low in fat, and high in protein. At 62 calories and 7.2 g of protein per meatball (not including sauce), it’s a Continue Reading
VIDEO: 5 healthy hacks for a romantic Valentine’s Day
February 14th is all about showing your love. Usually, that means a giant heart-shaped box of candy and a decadent restaurant dinner. But with some planning and these easy tips, you can enjoy a fun, romantic Valentine's Day without wrecking your waistline. 1. A better box of chocolate Instead of milk chocolate or white chocolate, go dark. Studies in two prestigious Continue Reading
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