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
100 things to do other than mindless eating during the snow
When you're house-bound because of a snowstorm or other bad weather, it's easy to let boredom or stress get the best of you -- and mindless eating ensues. To make matters worse, being at home means easy access to all the goodies you have on hand. Is it any wonder that over-snacking goes hand-in-hand with storms? There is no magic pill to cure that, but distraction and staying busy helps a lot. Continue Reading
My resolution: Be fearless
Happy 2017 to you! I'm writing this on New Year's Day, and as we all do, thinking about the upcoming year. I decided to approach this a bit differently this year. Instead of making a list of resolutions, I'm choosing a Word of the Year, an overarching theme for myself. Fearless. Far too many times in the past, I've allowed fear in its various forms to hold me back. What does fearless 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
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 losing Continue Reading
What a penguin taught me about ability
Here's a slo-mo video I shot of a penguin swimming at the Greensboro Science Center. Doesn't it look like she's flying? I just think it's really cool. To look at penguins on land, you'd think all they can do is wobble around and huddle. But no, they can soar through the water like an eagle in the air. My takeaway from this? Maybe don't be so quick to judge the abilities of someone (or Continue Reading
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