Think it’s too late for you to get fit and improve your health? Think again! I understand. I’ve been there. At age 41, I finally overcame decades of yo-yo dieting and failure to stick with exercise. Today, I’m helping others over 40 experience life-changing improvement in their lives and health — and witnessing their incredible weight-loss transformations. Getting fit isn’t rocket science, Continue Reading
How to quit sugar without going crazy
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
Expert tips for getting started with a walking program
Spring is the perfect time to go for a walk. After the long winter, naturally we are drawn to the outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, fresh air and beautiful scenery. There are so many great reasons to walk. Walking helps prevent or improve type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. It makes your bones, muscles and joints stronger. It’s great for our brain health too — Continue Reading
On the radio
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
Take classes with me online with Reachable Fitness, my virtual exercise studio!
I’m so excited to introduce you to my new virtual fitness studio, Reachable Fitness™! It is a collection of gentle but effective online exercise classes to increase your strength, flexibility, stamina, and reduce pain — to help you live your best life now. And it's all done from the comfort and convenience of your home or office. Classes are available online 24/7 This program is for Continue Reading
She did it! How Karen lost over 100 pounds in her 50s
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