When you're house-bound because of 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. So, to that end, I've Continue Reading
How to get started with morning exercise
Getting up early to exercise is a huge reason I've been successful in sticking with fitness, and what brought me to where I am today. It can work for you, too! In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, find out why morning exercise is awesome and get my expert tips on how to make it easier -- even if you're not a morning person! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
She did it! How Rosi lost 178 pounds in her 40s — and found herself
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
It’s not selfish to take care of yourself
Do you put everyone else first? If so, you're not alone! Many women do this, and may even feel guilty if we spend any time or money on ourselves. But neglecting self-care can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and even cardiovascular disease. In this story for Blue Cross NC, I share some easy self-care tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine. Read on the Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
Announcing a new collaboration
I’m SO excited to announce a new project with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina: I’ll be writing health and fitness stories regularly for their awesome blog, Point of Blue! These articles won’t be about me -- except for this first one. It's an introduction and includes my weight loss story and a video. Please check it out here! Continue Reading
VIDEO: 5 keys to help you keep your New Year’s Resolutions
Now that the Times Square ball has dropped, and the confetti and champagne are long gone, how are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions? According to reports, 80% of people who make New Year’s Resolutions will have given up on those goals by Groundhog Day. Most of us make resolutions with the best of intentions. At first we hope and try to succeed, but then it proves too hard. Life gets in Continue Reading
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