When we think about working out, usually a pricey gym membership or an expensive piece of equipment comes to mind. But getting in shape doesn’t have to break your budget. There are plenty of low-cost and free ways you can exercise. Here's an article I wrote for Blue Cross NC with some great ideas to help you get fit for less! Read story [Sponsored] Continue Reading
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a great gift for a family member, a friend or for yourself? Whether they are into tech, beauty, cooking, or fitness – I’m here to help! Visit my Healthy Holiday Gift Guide for some great ideas. This year's Guide features highly-rated, awesome gift ideas I’ve hand-selected to be included. They are all conveniently available from Amazon, who saves Christmas for me every year. Take 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
How to exercise safely in the heat
One of the best parts of summer is the opportunity to be active outdoors. But this also puts us at risk for heat-related illnesses. Exercise in the heat can be dangerous, for all ages. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, I give tips for exercising in heat and what to do if someone's in trouble. Read on the Blue Cross NC blog [Sponsored] Continue Reading
VIDEO: Essential stretches for walkers and runners
I'm passionate about power walking. It helped me lose and keep off 60 pounds! (Read: My Weight Loss Story) But in my early days of walking, I wasn't yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery Continue Reading
Photo tour: A winter hike at Blackwood Farm Park in Hillsborough, NC
Today, my son and I took the opportunity of a beautiful, mild Saturday morning to visit one of Orange County's newer parks, Blackwood Farm Park. Located next to I-40 between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill, N.C., the park is 152 acres of forest trails and open spaces situated on an historic farm property. There are currently four miles of hiking trails, a picnic shelter with tables, and a pond Continue Reading
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