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
[Sponsored] 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 Continue Reading
Dad bod: Should you love it or lose it?
[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
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
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