[Sponsored] Are you rocking a dad bod? That’s a term affectionately coined in recent years to refer to guys with extra padding around the middle. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, I answer the question of whether that’s healthy or not. Plus, I give some easy ways to whittle your middle! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog Continue Reading
Tender, delicious dry rub baby back ribs recipe
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Our dry rub baby back ribs are surprisingly easy to make and SOOOO good! And because they are slow cooked in an oven, they're falling-off-the-bone tender. This recipe uses a dry rub, also known as Memphis-style, which forms a scrumptious crust around the meat, making them tender and flavorful. That's right, there's no messy sauce. We started Continue Reading
Graham Walks helps community take millions of steps
I was proud to partner once again with the City of Graham Recreation and Parks Department on a wonderful community initiative, Graham Walks. The spring 2018 Graham Walks Program lasted for 5 weeks from April 4-May 9. It’s a self-paced program to help participants average 7K steps a day. Incentives include the opportunity to win one of several grand prizes. As you can see on the above Continue Reading
Ladies celebrate National Trails Day with a hike
I was excited to lead a women's hike on June 2, National Trails Day! National Trails Day is an annual initiative of the American Hiking Society to encourage everyone to experience the great outdoors. Events are held across the country. We explored the lovely Mountain Loop Trail at the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area in Hillsborough, N.C. This scenic trail goes through the woods, Continue Reading
How to exercise when you have arthritis
[Sponsored] If you are experiencing arthritis pain and stiffness, you might not feel much like exercising. However, without exercise, joints become even stiffer and more painful, and the disease process could progress. In this story for Blue Cross NC, I share the best kinds of exercise for arthritis, and how to make exercise more comfortable. Read on the Blue Cross NC blog Continue Reading
10 awesome hikes in the Triangle
Here are some of my favorite beautiful places in North Carolina's Triangle area to enjoy a healthy walk. All of them have free admission and are open year-round. Wake County William B. Umstead State Park – There’s something for everyone at this expansive park. It offers 22 miles of hiking trails, including equestrian and mountain biking. Trailheads on both sides of the park—accessible from Continue Reading
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