Do you tend to be less active during the winter months? It may be time to give that another thought. Exercise is one of the most beneficial ways to boost health and strengthen the immune system, and benefit your mental health as well. And being outdoors getting fresh air and sunshine helps with this as well. But wintertime exercise isn’t limited to just the outdoors. There’s plenty we can do Continue Reading
Love yourself
Several years ago when I launched my blog and really started getting into social media with it, I discovered that there was one aspect of fitness and weight loss on social media that broke my heart. I saw an awful lot of young women posting anonymous accounts with pics of themselves, usually in underwear or a bathing suit, fat-shaming themselves, hating on their bodies and vowing they’d do 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
Your step-by-step, no-fail system for getting fit and healthy in 2021
New Year's resolutions may look different this year with the COVID-19 pandemic. But getting fit is still possible and can help you look and feel your best. Grab this step-by-step system and infographic for accomplishing your goals, in my new post on the Blue Cross NC blog. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
What I wish I’d known starting out on my fitness journey
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
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