I love the holidays, especially the opportunity to travel to see family. But being away from your usual routine can sure be hard on the waistline. I remember one holiday trip in particular. I spent four days visiting family out of town -- and brought home a bloated, hurting tummy and an extra five pounds. On the road, there weren't many healthy food options as it was a mostly rural route. Continue Reading
Speaking on “Small Steps for Big Changes” and workplace fitness
I was honored to be an invited speaker at a continuing education business event, on Sept. 29 in the Panthers Den at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. First of all, what a great location for a conference! The Den overlooks the field, and as a Carolina Panthers fan it was certainly exciting to be there. I've been to many conferences in my career, and this was a nice change from the typical Continue Reading
VIDEO: Snow days and my first Periscope chat
Were you affected by "Snowmageddon 2016" like we were here in North Carolina? It started on Friday and we received a lot of sleet plus a few inches of snow, and the roads were terrible. They still aren't totally clear yet by my house. A snow day on a Friday is not a bad thing in my book, but, the weather did cause many cancellations. One of them was something I was really looking forward to Continue Reading
Out with the old, in with the new…goals
Happy 2016! This is the time, of course, when we reflect on the past year and think about what we want the coming one to look like. Did you make any New Year resolutions? I ran a Twitter poll on that very question last week. Of the 53 votes, 58% responded "No" and 42% "Yes." But I also received some interesting comments along the lines of, "I don't do resolutions, but I set Continue Reading
VIDEO: Finally get fit! 5 simple secrets for sticking with exercise
It's that time of year again -- time to make resolutions for the new year! If you're like most people, losing weight and getting in shape are at the top of your wish list. We all start out our new year's resolutions with the best intentions. But inevitably, a few weeks into the new year the gyms start emptying out as people revert to their old habits. Are you serious about finally Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to Create a Home Workout Room on a Budget
I'm so excited to show you my favorite room in the house -- our new workout room! When I celebrated my 5th anniversary of starting my healthier lifestyle, which resulted in losing 60 pounds, I decided to give myself a present: a workout room. We converted what was the home office, the "bonus" room above the garage, into an awesome fitness space. My husband and I did all the work ourselves, and Continue Reading
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