“That’s right, 34 lbs in one summer!”

I didn’t know that June 2nd would change my life, but it did. That was the night of my very first East Smart, Move More, Weigh Less class. Since that night I have become very mindful of everything I put in my mouth and the exercise I get each day. Without the lessons and tools […]

A Participant’s View: Smart Goals & Strategies

In this week, which is called “Week Two” but is really the first week of putting the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less philosophy into action, I looked back on the week(s) before and planned ahead for the week ahead. I did my homework: I filled out the Eat Smart, Move More Weigh Less Online Weekly Tracker […]

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 the Summer Olympics in Rio and you’ll clearly see that I’m not in the elite category of weightlifters. Hey, 99.99999% of us are […]

Meet Me at the Barre

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 […]

Just a Closer Walk with the Parents

Being a caregiver (new phrase in life’s cycle ) has proven to be stressful beyond anything I could have possibly imagined prior to 2016. I wrote candidly last year for Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less about physical activity with my parents, not realizing that this physical activity would become even more minimal at the […]

Dr. K. Participated in the Program to Refer Her Patients- This is Her Feedback

Dr. K. wanted to check out the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program before referring her patients. After going through the program herself and completing all 15 classes, she provided us with the following feedback. “I am concerned about the obesity crisis I see in this country and in my practice.  I know obesity significantly […]

Don’t Miss the Beat

Developing a great playlist has been essential in my motivation to workout daily. I have, therefore, adopted the idea of being a self-proclaimed workout DJ that has the best hits of music to keep one energized. Whether I’m specifically listening to music for its vocals, beats, and/or cords, the rhythm always seem to put me […]

“One day a week, I can do that for myself and my health”

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant, Katrina, shares her incredible weight loss journey. We are so proud of you, Katrina! Class began January 11, 2016, but my current journey began the last couple weeks of November.  I had been receiving email notices about signing up for the classes for several years now, I even […]

“I look better, I feel better, and I am smarter.”

We love participant feedback! Below is an anonymous testimonial from a participant in the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program. Read more testimonials and share your own here: Participant Testimonials. “Just a quick email to let you know that our Tuesday evening instructor is doing an incredible job with this program. We have a GREAT time […]