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
VIDEO: 5 healthy hacks for a romantic Valentine’s Day
February 14th is all about showing your love. Usually, that means a giant heart-shaped box of candy and a decadent restaurant dinner. But with some planning and these easy tips, you can enjoy a fun, romantic Valentine's Day without wrecking your waistline. 1. A better box of chocolate Instead of milk chocolate or white chocolate, go dark. Studies in two prestigious 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
Join my NEW 28-day online exercise program for beginners and older adults!
I have big news to share with you! I've created an affordable, BRAND NEW PROGRAM especially for beginners and older adults! If your New Year's wish is to finally get started with exercise, to lose weight, and to feel younger and more energetic, and you'd like an EASY way to do it, THIS IS FOR YOU! It's called January Jumpstart 2018, and it's only available right now! The program Continue Reading
2017 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! Here are some highly-rated, awesome gift ideas I've hand-selected for this year's Guide. They are all conveniently available from Amazon, who saves Christmas for me every year. See descriptions of these items, below. Sports Sunglasses with Continue Reading
How to quit smoking and NOT gain weight
The third Thursday in November marks the Great American Smokeout, a day encouraging smokers to quit for a day, or better yet -- attempt to quit for good. As a health and fitness professional, I'm proud to help spread the word about the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout. I strongly encourage you to commit or recommit to a healthy, tobacco-free life – not just for a day, but for Continue Reading
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