When you're house-bound because of bad weather, it's easy to let boredom or stress get the best of you -- and mindless eating ensues. To make matters worse, being at home means easy access to all the goodies you have on hand. Is it any wonder that over-snacking goes hand-in-hand with storms? There is no magic pill to cure that, but distraction and staying busy helps a lot. So, to that end, I've Continue Reading
How to get started with morning exercise
Getting up early to exercise is a huge reason I've been successful in sticking with fitness, and what brought me to where I am today. It can work for you, too! In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, find out why morning exercise is awesome and get my expert tips on how to make it easier -- even if you're not a morning person! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
She did it! How Rosi lost 178 pounds in her 40s — and found herself
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
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
Dad bod: Should you love it or lose it?
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 [Sponsored] 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
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