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Growing up, I loved riding horses. If it was a clear and sunny Saturday, I was begging my parents to take me to ride. When I passed by the old fence post leading into the pasture where the horses were grazing, I couldn’t wait to jump out and start riding. But, one day I lost […]
The winter season brings shorter days and colder temperatures. But that doesn’t mean you can’t stay active! Plan ahead, consider alternative exercises, and be prepared to readjust your workout routine as we move into the winter season. The simplest adjustment I have made that has kept me active during the shorter days is the purchase […]
Thanksgiving might be winding down, the feast is over, and you made it through your first holiday meal of the season! Hope everyone was successful in sticking to their goals and being mindful. And just like that, another holiday has come and gone. Though we may have an abundance of leftovers in our fridge reminding […]
Life sometimes can seem challenging with additional stress and/or a busy schedule… especially this time of year! In order to stay motivated to exercise, and to keep exercising, I have been working on improving my thought process. I am actively trying to focus on the positives; the positives of exercise, the positive outcomes, the positive […]
While the end of daylight savings may set in the winter doldrums for some, the bright side (yes, pun intended) is an opportunity to switch up your exercise routine. While the sunrise was at 7:43am, it is now at 6:44am, which means an extra hour of sunlight in the mornings. This is great news for […]
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less encourages everyone to move more and to move strong. Here are a variety of strength training moves with accompanying instructions on how to perform the exercises. Please use the videos below to help guide you through new ways to move more. Here are some simple stretches that can be […]
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less encourages everyone to move more and to move strong. Here are a variety of strength training moves with accompanying instructions on how to perform the exercises. Please use the videos below to help guide you through new ways to move more. Additional resources: Instructions to Perform Strength Training Exercises […]
No questions asked, having a dog keeps me motivated to move more. He is hands down the number one reason I put on my walking shoes and step outside… or that I even factor it into my daily routine. And I LOVE it. I love that I can now easily reach my daily goal of 10,000 […]
I was overweight as a kid, and like a lot of overweight kids I was not a fan of exercise and the opportunities it presented to put my shortcomings on display (I’m looking at you, gym class). As an adult, however, I have come to love it. I particularly love the alone time granted by […]
We are thrilled to announce our guest blogger for the day, Heather. Heather recently completed the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less class and she shares her journey back to doing what she loves. Way to go Heather! I started the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program because I had a little boy in September […]