Another successful group Ate Smart, Moved More, and Prevented Diabetes at Carolina Preserve

For the sixth consecutive year, the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes program has been offered to residents of the Carolina Preserve community in Cary, NC.  From March 2023 until March 2024, 10 participants completed the program losing a combined total of more than 117 pounds!  Many also lowered their A1c and overall decreased their […]

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“Safe nonjudgemental environment”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “Excellent instructor! I felt comfortable, and it was a very safe nonjudgemental environment.” – Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Participant You might also enjoy: “Information I can use for the rest of my life” “I was […]

Embracing Wellness this Spring Season

April marks the onset of spring and two important observances dedicated to our overall well-being: National Move More Month and National Stress Awareness Month. These annual reminders allow individuals to prioritize their physical and mental health through mindful practices. National Move More Month serves as a timely reminder for individuals to incorporate physical activity into […]

Tips for Snacking on Vegetables

One of my favorite afternoon snacks is baby carrots and cucumber slices. I would buy a bag of baby carrots and an English cucumber and package them into single-serving snack bags. This prepping strategy worked well unless I forgot, or was too lazy, to create the snack packs then the vegetables would linger in my […]

Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout refers to a state of complete exhaustion–physical and mental–and may occur when caregiver stress is left unchecked. Signs of caregiver burnout may include constant fatigue, more frequent sickness, and disregard for personal needs.1 Compassion fatigue, or the stress resulting from taking on the pain of the person being cared for, can also contribute […]