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Madi Johnson

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… Continue reading »

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… Continue reading »

About two years ago I blogged about pictures of old running shoes I put on my success board. I am happy to report I am on my 3rd pair of running shoes since that post. My last two pairs of running shoes have participated in cold, Thanksgiving Day Races and early morning races in June.… Continue reading »

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. “It really has been putting all of the things Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less has been teaching me into action. If I had to pick one thing, I would… Continue reading »

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012 research showed that over 29 million Americans were said to have diabetes. That number is minuscule when compared to the 86 million adults who have prediabetes. Prediabetes is when a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered… Continue reading »

Stress, something that everyone would say they experience from time to time. Stress can be from anything; work, finances, lack of time, family, or other responsibilities can be stressors for people. Some types of stress can be good for the body in ways that it challenges and spurs people on, but bad stress can take… Continue reading »

The comparison struggle Okay, here it goes. I struggle with comparison. It is not something that I am proud of, but I know that I can work on this area of my life. Recently it’s been very apparent when I look at images of “perfect young 20-somethings” plastered all over social media and they all… Continue reading »

“If I can prevent a heart attack or an early symptom detected in others I would feel blessed to do it.  The ER doctor I saw has told me I’m lucky to be alive with where the blockages was located.  The scary part is the pain was not intense at all.  Had I not been… Continue reading »

  Have you noticed that each decade that passes holds new possibilities? Well it’s the same with foods and giving your body the right nutrients for success. If you are in your 20’s, this is the time for young women to build bone. Women should be getting as much calcium as they can (about 1,000… Continue reading »

If you are like me, and most of your work is done in front of a computer, it can be hard to stay active during the 8+ hours you are at the office. Adding in a few extra steps and a few extra movements wherever you can will begin to add up. There are a few… Continue reading »