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Boundaries That Promote Peace by Lisa Johnson, RD

In my last blog I shared about pursuing peace as the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, peace with yourself being high on the list of priorities. I truly believe apart from that, every other effort to be healthy is in vain. I, like many others, wrestled with eating disorders when I was young(er). Honestly, it […]

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10 Hacks to Overcome Common Barriers to Exercise by Cari Culp, RD

If you’re finding it extremely difficult to get into a consistent exercise routine you’re not alone. Until you get into the habit, it seems there can be a million excuses as to why you can’t exercise. Although diet is the biggest contributor to your health, exercise is extremely important as well. For most of us […]

5 Keys to Healthy Digestion by Lisa Johnson, RD

Healthy digestion is a buzz-topic these days. Honestly, many people suffer digestive ailments. Digestive help has become big business with pharmaceutical companies filling shelves with products such as laxatives, stool softeners, enzymes, probiotics, antacids, and more! Complaints vary from chronic constipation to urgent diarrhea, to bloating, gas, and reflux. These symptoms do increase with age. […]

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Winter Olympic Fitness Challenge by Christie Hunter, RD

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Pre-workout Pump! by Brooke Maudlin, Nutrition Student at UNCG

You should fuel your body about 1 to 3 hours prior working out depending on how well your body adjusts to food. It is essential to workout when not hungry! If you workout when you are starving, your body will not be able to go as hard and your blood sugar may drop which can […]

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Benefits of Gentle Fitness

I am very happy to enjoy exercise. I know for many it is a labor void of love. And, if you don’t love exercise, I wonder if it may be because you think it has to be painfully strenuous to be effective. Well, I have good news for you! Gentle fitness goes a long way […]

Do What You Can Do

Clients often ask if they have to __________? Buy organic? Eliminate all sugar? Eliminate all processed foods? Eat every three hours? Exercise 60 minutes a day? Whew! No wonder we keep waiting until tomorrow to start. The resounding answer I give is, “NO, you do not HAVE to do all those things.” Chances are if […]

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Making the Most of Snow Days

You often hear North Carolinians boast that here we enjoy all four seasons. Sunny and 78 degrees are wonderful, but in 365 days, you might need a change. So, as we roll through our winter months, let’s agree to make the most of every season, even those with frigid air, shortened days and, yes, snow! […]

Starting Off Right

Starting Off Right A new year is dawning in just a few weeks. No matter what 2015 held for you, 2016 offers a fresh slate of new opportunities. I believe that the desire to be healthier in each coming year is universal. We ALL have aspirations to eat healthier and exercise more consistently, or perhaps […]

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