Rise and Shine Yoga: Easy Stretches You Can Do On Your Bed

Let’s face it, some morning can be rough. Making it hard to leave the comfort and warmth of your bed to begin the day. You may not have gotten enough sleep, or you did but it wasn’t good sleep, leaving you restless and maybe even a little irritable. When this happens, one of the first […]

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 […]

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. […]

Dance Moms are Tapping Too!

My daughter has been taking tap lessons for about 3 years now and absolutely loves it!  She taps in the grocery store, she taps while brushing her teeth, while walking to school!   If there is an open space, it becomes her tap stage!  I watch her in class and see the joy that comes over […]

Manners Matter Even at the Gym

I enjoy going to a very affordable gym in my neighborhood. The equipment is new and well-maintained, the staff are very pleasant, media opportunities are available to combat boredom on the treadmill, and it is very clean. Most people move about the gym focused on their workout with a quick nod to those they know […]

How I Found the JOY in Being Active – By Riding a Bike Again

I have not many bought many bikes. I was recently faced with a couple of aging bikes at my parents house. They live in an area where biking is really easy with bike lanes and neighborhood streets. I decided to go to a nearby famous retail store to purchase new bikes. After making two fine […]

“I lost 23 lbs and dropped 2 dress sizes.”

We are excited to announce our guest blogger for the day, Sheilla. Sheilla was a part of the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program earlier this year and she continues to accomplish reach new goals since then. Let’s cheer her on as she runs her next race this New Year’s Eve! Go Sheilla Go! […]

“After having a baby, I had a new body that didn’t want to exercise.”

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 […]

A Participant’s View: Spice It Up!

If you have been following my Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less experience through my blogs and you read the argument between “Old Lynne” and “New Lynne” last week [See “When the Scale is Unkind, Give Up????”], I think you will be pleased to know that “New Lynne” took the reins for this past week.   Instead […]

“My husband and I took the class together.”

We are excited to announce our guest blogger, Mendee. Mendee shares her thoughts on Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less and how it has impacted both her AND her husband! Congratulations to both of them! “I have been very happy with Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less and with my weight loss. My husband and I […]