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What I wish I’d known starting out on my fitness journey

October 25, 2020 By Michelle Rogers

On October 26, I celebrate my 12th “Fitiversary.” It’s what I call the anniversary of starting to exercise and what led to a transformation to a healthier me, physically and emotionally. That day I first stepped on the treadmill for 15 minutes, I had no idea it was a monumental moment. I had no expectations. After all, I had a long history of starting and stopping exercise and of yo-yo Continue Reading

How I walked off 60 lbs. — and you can, too

March 17, 2020 By Michelle Rogers

People are often surprised to find out that I used to struggle with large fluctuations in my weight, and with sticking to exercise. But I finally overcame all that by starting a walking program, and it changed my life. It can for you, too! In this story on the Blue Cross NC blog, learn how I did it and see a demo video of my special calorie-burning cardio walking technique. Read Continue Reading

How to quit sugar without going crazy

April 27, 2019 By Michelle Rogers

Sugar causes inflammation, anxiety, weight gain, and a host of other problems in our body. Yet it is also highly addictive. Sugar is trouble, all around. Looking to get your body un-addicted from the sweet stuff, or to at least cut back? I did it, and it made a HUGE difference in how I feel. So can you! Read my post on the Blue Cross NC blog for my real-life tips on how to make it totally Continue Reading

On the radio

March 9, 2019 By Michelle Rogers

Michelle Rogers and Ron Stutts 97.9 FM Chapel Hill

I was so excited to be a guest on March 7th on the legendary Ron Stutts show on 97.9 FM in Chapel Hill, for the weekly "This is Tourism" segment. We discussed how to get started with fitness, and some of my favorite beautiful places to take a walk in Orange County. This segment is sponsored by the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau and I'm honored that they asked me to be the Continue Reading

She did it! How Karen lost over 100 pounds in her 50s

January 19, 2019 By Michelle Rogers

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 over age 40. It’s never too late to become your Continue Reading

She did it! How Rosi lost 178 pounds in her 40s — and found herself

July 4, 2018 By Michelle Rogers

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

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Welcome to my healthy living blog! My name is Michelle Rogers. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Health Coach, a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and a Senior Fitness Specialist. I … Read more

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