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: 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
VIDEO: 5 keys to help you keep your New Year’s Resolutions
Now that the Times Square ball has dropped, and the confetti and champagne are long gone, how are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions? According to reports, 80% of people who make New Year’s Resolutions will have given up on those goals by Groundhog Day. Most of us make resolutions with the best of intentions. At first we hope and try to succeed, but then it proves too hard. Life gets in Continue Reading
Join my NEW 28-day online exercise program for beginners and older adults!
I have big news to share with you! I've created an affordable, BRAND NEW PROGRAM especially for beginners and older adults! If your New Year's wish is to finally get started with exercise, to lose weight, and to feel younger and more energetic, and you'd like an EASY way to do it, THIS IS FOR YOU! It's called January Jumpstart 2018, and it's only available right now! The program Continue Reading
4 big reasons why we fail
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Celebrity Derek Hough, best known for appearing on TV's "Dancing with the Stars," recently shared some words of wisdom on failure that really resonated with me. So I thought I'd share it with you, too. "I know there is a lot of emphasis and guidance on what we should do to succeed," wrote Hough on Instagram. "But I thought I would Continue Reading
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