Posts with the tagmindful
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 »
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 »
Two of our most popular blogs are on FitBit (over 5,000 views!) and Nike FuelBand, so I think it’s time I write about my experience with JawBone. When I was researching fitness trackers, I was mainly focusing on price and ease of use. I settled on an older version of JawBone that was on sale and much… Continue reading »
We have had a few chilly days here in Raleigh. Overall, this winter has been very mild compared to others, but still…. a cold day is a cold day. And what comforts us on a cold day? Soup! Soup is my go-to as soon as the temperatures start to dip. The possibilities are endless; hearty chili,… Continue reading »
If you have read my earlier blog, you know how and why I joined Orangetheory Fitness, a group fitness studio. Today, I want to share a little more about my experience with Orangetheory – in a nutshell, it’s awesome! When I walked in this studio for the first time, I wondered about the name. In… Continue reading »