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“My husband benefited from the program as well”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant, Rachel: “I‘ve learned so many great new habits through Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less. My online coach was the most encouraging person and her interaction with every member was meaningful. I enrolled two years in a row because it was […]

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“I enjoyed the program so much I did the course three times!!”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant, Nina-Jo: “I have long been interested in learning to eat better and to exercise more, and the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program gave me a non-threatening way of pursuing that.  I learned how to eat more healthy meals and […]

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“I know that I will be successful with the program” – Paul

Below is a testimonial from a current Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant, Paul: “I retired from North Carolina state government in 2009 and I have participated in the Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less program three times since then and am now starting my fourth round of classes (February 2018).  I have learned […]

A Review of the Peloton Bike: Pros and Cons

My husband really loves to bike as his primary form of exercise.  Biking is not typically my favorite.  I definitely prefer group exercise classes, but have never done a spin class, as I prefer aerobics-based classes.  So when we purchased the Peloton bike last year, an indoor exercise bike with online streaming classes, I thought […]

Rise and Grind: How to find motivation to work out in the morning

There are many duties in our busy lives that we find vital to complete during the day. Various tasks may include going to work, taking care of kids, and ensuring a healthy dinner is on the table after a long day. Sometimes finding time to exercise seems close to impossible. Working out after work; “forget […]

How to Be More Productive at Work: Pomodoro Technique

I love learning about useful life hacks, and here’s a simple one that has helped me to de-stress and live more mindfully at work.  It’s a little strategy called Pomodoro and it has changed the way I tackle my endless To-Do list – for my health.  If you spend most of your work life at […]

How to Make Your New Year Resolutions Stick.. Past Mid-January

Are you a list maker? For those of us that are, the resolution-making tradition of the new year can feed our drive to plan, list, organize, and sometimes unfortunately bury ourselves in more tasks. In the past, I’ve been guilty of creating such a long resolution list that I gave up on it by mid-January […]

My Secret for Consistent Physical Activity

It took me nearly forty years to find the one thing that will prevent me from getting off track with my physical activity. For the last few years, I’ve been motivated to walk at least thirty minutes, most days of the week. Admittedly, my routine isn’t the most intense, but for me, consistency is key. In […]

Holiday Challenge Testimonial: David

We are excited to share the following testimonial from David, a 2017 Holiday Challenge participant. Way to go David! “Above is a photo of my younger brother Mike and I after participating in the inaugural Turkey Day 5k through Next Generation Performance fitness center in Benson, NC.  My brother Mike was visiting from Ohio for […]

The 12 Days of Christmas Workout

And on the first day of Christmas, a good friend gave to me: some workout tips to become a healthier me. ♪♫ One of my absolute favorite things about this time of the year are the decorations. I love the twinkling lights, the vibrant colors, the ornaments, the shimmering tinsel, and the garland making everything look festive. […]