I am a fitness instructor, currently teaching a large group exercise class at a gym and also creating my own classes and pop-up workshops in various locations. When it comes to my classes and in my own workouts, I'm ALL about the music! It needs to sound GREAT, be loud enough to fill the space, and be portable. And I also knew I wanted to use a quality headset mic. So, I put a lot of thought Continue Reading
First class marks end of long road, beginning of new chapter
Here I am with my first Silver Sneakers class, last Monday! This was incredibly meaningful to me, on so many levels. As you may know, I've spent my career in another line of work, communications/PR. For most of my life I was overweight, had low self-esteem, was a yo-yo dieter and couldn't stick to an exercise program. My weight has fluctuated by nearly 100 pounds over the years. But eight years Continue Reading
How Martha ran a winding road to health and happiness
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 this new "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 Continue Reading
She did it! How 61-years-young Delores lost 181 lbs. and kept it off
As anyone knows if they've tried to do it, losing weight and getting in shape is hard work. And keeping it off may be even harder! How do you succeed, if you've failed at these things most of your life? Is it possible to finally find success after years of struggling? Is it too late, if you're over 50? The answers are YES you can succeed; and NO, it's never too late! It's incredibly Continue Reading
100 things to do other than mindless eating during the snow
When you're house-bound because of a snowstorm or other 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. Continue Reading
5 easy ways to lose 5 lbs. after Christmas
I love the holidays, especially the opportunity to travel to see family. But being away from your usual routine can sure be hard on the waistline. I remember one holiday trip in particular. I spent four days visiting family out of town -- and brought home a bloated, hurting tummy and an extra five pounds. On the road, there weren't many healthy food options as it was a mostly rural route. Continue Reading
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