Posts with the tagmove more
The holiday season is fast approaching and I just completed my annual check-up. The nurse had checked my weight, heart rate and blood pressure and I sat on the examination bed waiting for the doctor to read the results. “Well,” I asked as she sat in her chair typing into her laptop. “Your heart rate… Continue reading »
While the end of daylight savings may set in the winter doldrums for some, the bright side (yes, pun intended) is an opportunity to switch up your exercise routine. While the sunrise was at 7:43am, it is now at 6:44am, which means an extra hour of sunlight in the mornings. This is great news for… Continue reading »
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 »
Sharon recently completed the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program and shares her experience below. She also recently used her new skill of mindfulness in the “real world” by only ordering a cup of coffee in the iconic San Francisco Ghiradelli’s chocolate store– now that is impressive! Way to go, Sharon! Sharon’s Journey I received an email… 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 »
Today we introduce our guest blogger, Susan Allison-Dean. Susan is a Registered Nurse and shares her love for nature and health below. Take it away, Susan! Leave a Trail of Pounds Behind What if I told you that there is something that could help you on your healthy journey that is so fabulous that it will… Continue reading »
We are excited to announce our guest blogger, Chris. Chris participated in the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program over the Summer and shares his journey- and incredible success. Congrats, Chris! I’ll be completely honest, I had no idea if Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less was the right program for me. I had… 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 »
I didn’t know that June 2nd would change my life, but it did. That was the night of my very first East Smart, Move More, Weigh Less class. Since that night I have become very mindful of everything I put in my mouth and the exercise I get each day. Without the lessons and tools… Continue reading »