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How the Olympics Inspire me to ‘Move Strong’

Take a look at photo. Yes, I can clean and jerk with the best of them. No, I don’t claim to be one of the best of them— take a look at theSummer Olympics in Rio and you’ll clearly see that I’m not in theelite category of weightlifters. Hey, 99.99999% of us are thankfully not […]

My Favorite Garden Find

Although I love every aspect of my garden (my first garden blog told you all about that) and every fruit, vegetable, or herb I pick off a stem, there can still be a favorite. Before I share my favorite, I want to share a few of our “wow” moments so far. This is what makes […]

Calories Don’t Recognize Vacations

I hear it all the time while teaching Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes (and Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less):  “ I was doing so great on t r a c k i n g and moving until vacation hit. “  I don’t dream of telling anyone that vacation season is prime weight loss/ weight-maintenance […]

Stress A Lot Less

In our daily lives, many get distracted from enjoying life because of stress. The effects of stress can be harmful to your body. The long-term effects of stress can even become a precursor for various chronic diseases.  What assists me with stress is to take control of my life and situations by decreasing negative thoughts, […]

LAST CHANCE: Registration Closing Soon!

A lot can happen in 12 months. Your whole life can change. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 3rd at 5:00pm EST. Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes classes beginning in August will be accessible on all computers, laptops, and mobile devices. Jump into August with a new focus on YOU and your health. August series begins the week of August 8th Registration closes August […]

Rusty Knees—Moving Safely in the Dog Days of Summer

Along came Rusty! Ok, his name was Banjo at the Wake County SPCA, but he and I had a little chat on the fateful April day we adopted him three months after our final farewell to TJ-the-Wonderdog of almost-18-yrs! { My partner had been promised three years of freedom from canines, yet three months was […]

Dog Days of Winter – Yes, Winter

Love me; love my dog. Dogs welcomed; humans tolerated. It’s call FURniture for a reason in my house. Wipe your paws. Yes, you’ve seen the signs for those of us who are proudly dog people. One may often underestimate my adoration for canines, but that would be a true mistake if you’re trying to get […]

New Series Beginning in August

A lot can happen in 12 months. Your whole life can change. Registration closes August 3rd at 5:00pm EST. Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes classes beginning in August will be accessible on all computers, laptops, and mobile devices. Jump into August with a new focus on YOU and your health. August series begins the week of August 8th Registration closes […]

I Turned My Apron Blue…Pros and Cons

I recently heard a story on NPR about the rise of the groceraunt, defined as a blend between a grocery store and a restaurant, that has become quite trendy especially among millennials.  Contrary to what we teach in Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less and Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes when we discuss the […]

Meet Me at the Barre to Prevent Diabetes

I’m always up for a great challenge. Thus, a bar-time (yes, that type) in downtown Raleigh recently had me discussing a myriad of exercise opportunities with a CrossFit pal’s wife one night. She presented me with an interesting challenge, indeed! I was invited to participate as her guest in a local Raleigh Barre class on a […]