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For the sixth consecutive year, the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program has been offered to residents of the Carolina Preserve community in Cary, NC. From March 2023 until March 2024, 10 participants completed the program losing a combined total of more than 117 pounds! Many also lowered their A1c and overall decreased their […]
The North Carolina Office of State Human Resources offers wellness webinars as a benefit to employees. You do not need to be a state employee to view the webinars as the link to the most recent recording is available on their website, and past recordings are available on their YouTube playlist. I recently watched a […]
April marks the onset of spring and two important observances dedicated to our overall well-being: National Move More Month and National Stress Awareness Month. These annual reminders allow individuals to prioritize their physical and mental health through mindful practices. National Move More Month serves as a timely reminder for individuals to incorporate physical activity into […]
“I was referred to the ESMM program by a friend who had taken it as a on-site program years before, advising me it was a great way to learn how to permanently lose weight and develop healthy habits for life. Thank goodness for that referral! The program has been a tremendous success for me. I […]
“This has been the best experience for me. The program really opened my eyes to my unhealthy habits and helped me create healthier habits and goals.” – Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant You may also enjoy: “Helped me build healthy habits.” “My lifestyle of a good diet, daily exercise, and taking care of […]
“I am very pleased. I learned a lot and have no doubt that this class will help set me up for success on my journey to better health. I am so excited about the weight loss, but even more excited about my lower A1C level.” – Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant You may […]
One of my favorite afternoon snacks is baby carrots and cucumber slices. I would buy a bag of baby carrots and an English cucumber and package them into single-serving snack bags. This worked well unless I forgot, or was too lazy, to create the snack packs then the vegetables would linger in my produce drawer. […]
“This is a great program. My instructor was very encouraging and provided us with lots of useful information. The program helped me change the way I think about food, calories, and stress. “ – Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant You may also enjoy: “Helped me build healthy habits.” “My lifestyle of a good […]
“Great program overall. I really appreciated the online format which made attending classes, or making up classes I missed by viewing the recordings later, easy. I saw an improvement in my triglycerides and blood glucose.” – Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant You may also enjoy: “Helped me build healthy habits.” “My lifestyle of […]
“Great program that encouraged great habits like tracking food and water intake, meal planning, trying new activities and recipes, and the importance of shopping and planning. All of these greatly contributed to my success. Our instructor encouraged us to take care of ourselves and keep moving forward. She helped us problem solve, find resources, and […]