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In the spirit of opening doors to better health and wellness, the North Carolina Medical Society Employee Benefit Plan (NCMS Plan) provides coverage for Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less, a fifteen (15) week weight management program that promotes healthy eating and physical activity.  Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Online is a component of each… Continue reading »

Why do you exercise? What is your motivation to break a sweat each day? Is it because you know you should walk every day to maintain a healthy weight? Did a doctor say you should exercise more since heart disease runs in your family? Maybe you heard that you should exercise to boost your mood… Continue reading »

A lot can happen in 15 weeks. Your whole life can change. This October, fall into health with a new focus on YOU. One hour a week. Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less classes beginning in October will be accessible on all computers, laptops, and mobile devices.  Classes begin the week of October 17th Lunch time and evening classes… Continue reading »

Ask yourself: What does “good health” mean? It is likely that your first thought is: “good health is not having an illness.” And yes, that is true, but health is so much more than that. In fact, health is resource for everyday living- a source of power-an enabler. It is a state of complete physical,… Continue reading »

We all have stresses in our lives. These stresses range from our daily work to financial situations and can often haunt us while trying to rest at night. More and more each year, Americans are becoming sleep deprived, and the effects are much greater than a yawn throughout the day. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to… Continue reading »

A variety of businesses from small to Fortune 500 across the United States are offering Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less and Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes to improve the health of their employees. Both Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less and Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes are turn-key, ready to implement programs. Eat Smart,… Continue reading »

A lot can happen in 15 weeks. Your whole life can change. Registration DEADLINE: September 9th at 5:00pm ET This September, fall into health with a new focus on YOU. One hour a week. Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less classes beginning in September will be accessible on all computers, laptops, and mobile devices.  Classes begin the week… Continue reading »

What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, is a condition when there is too much sugar (or glucose) in the blood. While a normal blood sugar level is important for proper functioning of body; too much sugar can damage parts of the body such as the eyes, kidneys,… Continue reading »

I hear it all the time while teaching Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less (and Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes):  “ I was doing so great on t r a c k i n g and moving until vacation hit. “  I don’t dream of telling anyone that vacation season is prime weight loss/… Continue reading »

In our daily lives, many get distracted from enjoying life because of stress. The effects of stress can be harmful to your body. The long-term effects of stress can even become a precursor for various chronic diseases.  What assists me with stress is to take control of my life and situations by decreasing negative thoughts,… Continue reading »