Week #1 of the Holiday Challenge, we are focusing on strengthening our core! Every week throughout the Holiday Challenge, we are posting a resistance workout for participants looking to engage in muscle-strengthening activities. Each workout has a different focus, but all include modifications so that individuals of various fitness levels can participate. We encourage everyone […]| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Resolutions should not be reserved solely for the New Year. You can make resolutions or goals at any time of the year. Why not start now, with a holiday season goal: to be the healthiest and best version of yourself during this busy time of the year! Big things happen when we start with small […]| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Study after study indicates that tracking what we eat and how we move using an app or pen and paper is strongly linked to helping us achieve and maintain a healthy weight.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
For me, vegetables used to be an afterthought to my meal where I would just throw in a few baby carrots to eat with lunch, or have a side salad with dinner. With all of the health benefits linked to a high- vegetable diet, vegetables should be taking the center stage at mealtime. A delicious […]| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Tracking is once again a winner when it comes to helping us achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Tracking has long been a key strategy included in most weight management programs, including the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less and Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes programs. Writing down everything that we are eating and […]| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a 15-week online weight management program delivered in real-time with a live Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Classes are available during lunchtime and evening hours and are accessible on all computers and mobile devices.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
The brand I currently purchase is Ken’s Simply Vinaigrette Italian. Since I work with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Kelly Nordby, I thought it would be interesting to get her thoughts on this commercially processed product.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Well, the heat has officially come to the Piedmont region of North Carolina and it looks like it is here to stay for the summer. I love the longer days, the spontaneous outdoor adventures and how summer just feels like a more carefree time of year. What I do not love is the air made […]| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
When summer arrives, so do hotter temperatures. The heat can present an added challenge for those of us who enjoy exercising outdoors by means of walking, running, biking, and other aerobic activities that get the heart and lungs pumping.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Heat can often make us feel exhausted, sluggish, and agitated. While we may feel bad about not having as much energy as usual, or about not "making the most of summer" by enjoying the weather, it is extremely important to use discretion and practice "heat self care" when temps are really hot.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
In late 2019, a colleague introduced me to the Barre form of physical exercise. I was skeptical that this type of exercise class would be a good fit for me because of its incorporation of movements derived from ballet. Then in early 2020, a friend asked me to join her for a class at a […]| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and stay active, but the heat can also make it a bit challenging sometimes. However, with some planning and the right strategies, we can maintain our outdoor physical activity routine while staying safe and cool.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
With busy schedules, it is not always easy to fit physical activity into our days. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend adults strive for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activities involving all major muscle groups. Looking at your schedule […]| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Studies have shown how having fun can reduce stress, improve sleep, increase serotonin and endorphins, and keep us moving more, among countless other day-to-day benefits. These day-to-day benefits can in turn contribute to longer-term benefits for our health, such as preventing heart disease and diabetes.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
As we enter the time of year when people start thinking about behavior change, I think it’s important to go into these changes realistically. Don’t get me wrong, goals are GREAT! Setting goals is necessary for change and focus. Sticking with and achieving goals is rewarding but it is good to make sure that your goals are realistic.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Wellness describes the “active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to holistic health.” This encompasses physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being, among others.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Saying "no" to social invitations doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship. It's all about finding the right balance between your personal commitments and your relationships.| Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
