Here I am with my first Silver Sneakers class, last Monday! This was incredibly meaningful to me, on so many levels. As you may know, I've spent my career in another line of work, communications/PR. For most of my life I was overweight, had low self-esteem, was a yo-yo dieter and couldn't stick to an exercise program. My weight has fluctuated by nearly 100 pounds over the years. But eight years Continue Reading
How Martha ran a winding road to health and happiness
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 this new "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 Continue Reading
She did it! How 61-years-young Delores lost 181 lbs. and kept it off
As anyone knows if they've tried to do it, losing weight and getting in shape is hard work. And keeping it off may be even harder! How do you succeed, if you've failed at these things most of your life? Is it possible to finally find success after years of struggling? Is it too late, if you're over 50? The answers are YES you can succeed; and NO, it's never too late! It's incredibly Continue Reading
5 easy ways to lose 5 lbs. after Christmas
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: 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