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
Dad bod: Should you love it or lose it?
[Sponsored] Are you rocking a dad bod? That’s a term affectionately coined in recent years to refer to guys with extra padding around the middle. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, I answer the question of whether that’s healthy or not. Plus, I give some easy ways to whittle your middle! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog Continue Reading
How to take care of YOU when you’re the caregiver
[Sponsored] When you're caring for someone else -- whether it's a parent, spouse or child -- it's tempting to put your own needs last. But if you do, your own health and well-being can suffer. In this post for Blue Cross NC, I give some simple tips to help you fit healthy habits into your busy day. Please share it with someone who could benefit! Read on the Blue Cross NC blog Continue Reading
10 easy ways to get started with Spring exercise
[Sponsored] Spring is finally here! Everything seems to awaken and refresh in the spring. And it’s the perfect time to think about spring cleaning for our bodies, too. It’s time to get outside, stretch your legs and start to exercise again. For 10 easy tips to help you spring into fitness, see my story on the Blue Cross NC blog! 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
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
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