Finding the right health club can be confusing. With endless TV commercials, billboards, and social media ads, and new clubs popping up everywhere, how do you choose the one that’s right for you? Before you sign on the dotted line, take a moment to review the tips in this article I wrote for the Blue Cross NC blog. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
New year, new you: 12 ways to set yourself up for success
It’s always among the top resolutions: Lose weight. Eat healthy. Exercise more. Practice better self-care. If you’re looking to make this the year you accomplish your fitness and weight loss goals, I’m here to help you succeed with the following simple strategies. Check out my latest article for Blue Cross NC, "New Year, New You: 12 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success." Read story Sponsored Continue Reading
It’s never too late: How to get fit over 40
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
A summer classic: Easy cucumber and onion salad recipe
Cucumbers are in season right now, and plentiful in many gardens and of course at the farmer's market. Delicious on their own or in a salad, cucumbers are one of the lowest calorie foods there is. There are just 15 calories in a cup of cucumber. Nutritionally it provides 4 percent of your recommended daily potassium, 3 percent of fiber and 4 percent of vitamin C. This simple cucumber and 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