On a lovely mid-April Saturday, I went to one of the best places in this part of North Carolina for a beautiful spring walk: Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Located on the campus of Duke University in Durham, this gorgeous facility boasts 55 acres, and five miles of walking paths on a varied terrain. The Gardens are comprised of four sections: Historic Gardens, Doris Duke Center and Gardens, H.L. 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
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
Photo tour: A winter hike at Blackwood Farm Park in Hillsborough, NC
Today, my son and I took the opportunity of a beautiful, mild Saturday morning to visit one of Orange County's newer parks, Blackwood Farm Park. Located next to I-40 between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill, N.C., the park is 152 acres of forest trails and open spaces situated on an historic farm property. There are currently four miles of hiking trails, a picnic shelter with tables, and a pond 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
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