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The photo shows two cards received simultaneously in late January 2017—one on the left is from Raleigh Crossfit and the one on the right is from the Alexander Family YMCA, also a Raleigh fitness institution. Both cards signify communities that look after my heart(s); yes, that last word is plural. We all know from heart […]
“Just in case I do not get the chance, I want to thank you for this class. I have a long story but I’ll keep it short. Last summer, the last day of school, I was not feeling like myself. Well, five days later I went to my doctor, rushed to the hospital with “something” […]
Employer sponsored wellness programs can be a huge incentive for employees to better their health. However, many times employees are unaware of wellness opportunities that are supported at workplace. Here are some ideas for HR managers and worksite wellness coordinators to bridge this gap and promote wellness programs so more employees can benefit from […]
I look in my lunch box some days and see the yogurt I have brought as part of my lunch and I just can’t…. I have selected the flavor and even new brands but I just cannot face another container of yogurt. Here is a quick alternative when you have had it up to here […]
Free Mediterranean Diet Webinar Steps to Eating the Med Way: Eat More Fruits, Vegetables, and Whole Grains Nutrition Decisions Mini-Series: Steps to Eating the Med Way: Eat More Fruits, Vegetables, and Whole Grains The response to the first Med Instead of Meds webinar was overwhelming and we want to give you the tools you need […]
We are thrilled to introduce our guest blogger, Susan. Susan is participating in our current Mediterranean Diet webinar series and has experienced incredible results. She shares her story below. Way to go, Susan! “A friend had introduced me to the Mediterranean lifestyle last spring. She had tried to talk to me about it after my […]
On average, adults spend more time at work than anywhere else, which makes the presence of worksite wellness programs even more important. The adult population in the United States is getting increasingly more obese, which leads to serious chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Besides obesity being a common factor in developing these […]
We are thrilled to share today’s guest blogger, Lynda. Lynda recently participated in the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program and she shares her experience below. Wow. Way to go, Lynda! “I just finished the 15 week Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program with Jenni as my instructor. I have to say that […]
The big game is on Sunday and whether you’re hosting a party, attending a party, or just watching at home, there is usually some “Superbowl food” involved. This year, stick to your Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less goals while still enjoying the game. Below are a few tips and healthy recipes– Go Team! Plan […]
The Holiday Challenge team is pleased to announce that the 2016 Holiday Challenge was the biggest and best yet! A total of 15,605 participants signed up from all 50 States and around the world. Even among the holiday hustle and bustle, 92% of participants were able to maintain or lose weight. Congratulations to the Top […]