When we’re feeling tired or run down, most of us reach for an extra cup of coffee. Getting a workout may be the last thing on our mind at that moment. But science shows that exercise is one of the best energy boosters around. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, learn how to transform from worn out to energetic. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
8 surprising ways a walk can help you de-stress
Did you know walking is one of the best things you can do for your whole-person health? The research proves it! In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, find out how many minutes a day to walk for less stress, more creativity, better sleep and more. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to pump up your walk with intervals
Want to take your walking workout to the next level? Try adding intervals -- alternating a fast pace with a moderate or slower pace. HIIT (pronounced “hit”) stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It’s a way to do an effective, challenging workout in less time than you would typically do a traditional session of steady-paced moderate or low intensity exercise. This helps increase your fitness Continue Reading
What to do when you feel like you’re FAILING at exercise and healthier choices
It’s not easy to get in shape, eat differently or lose weight when you’ve fought that battle most of your life. It doesn’t help matters either when we’re constantly bombarded with ads, magazine covers and social media influencers promising quick and easy results. So we try the latest diet or exercise craze — and then feel defeated when we can’t stick with it. If that resonates with you, take Continue Reading
Why you should quit dieting — and how to ditch it for good
Are you sick of the diet rollercoaster? Not only are crash diets and fad diets too restrictive and unsustainable for most people, but they can also be unhealthy. For decades, I struggled with yo-yo dieting. But I finally found a better way...which led to success in my goals! Read more on my new post on the Blue Cross NC blog. Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
Resolution reset: 5 ways to get back on track with your fitness and healthy living goals
If you are struggling or gave up because you couldn’t keep up with new habits, it's not a personal failure. You’re perfectly human. The good news is, you can accomplish your goals in 2021. It’s never too late to begin again. But in order to do that, let’s reframe your mindset on your goals and how to reach them. Here are five strategies that worked for me when nothing else did — and I Continue Reading