Tag Archives: physical activity

What Keeps the Pros on Their Toes?

As I approach the finish line of training to walk the More/Fitness Half Marathon on April 15, 2012, I have thought a lot about why it is I’m so motivated to move. In one post on More.com, I talked about how friends, especially those who struggle with health issues, motivated… Read More

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Fall Into Fitness: Tips From The Pros

Do you love exercise, but think you’re too busy this season to stay with it? Do you need a motivation boost to start or continue with your exercise routine? Are you pregnant and afraid you’ll have to forego altogether (or at the very least, curtail) your usual exercise routine? Whatever… Read More

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From Me To Oprah: Respect Yourself!

As I settled into my bleacher seat yesterday, about to watch my younger son’s weekly basketball class, I overheard a woman next to me yell “get your ass out on that court now!” to her 7 or 8 year-old son. The first thought that came to my mind was… Read More

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From Me To Oprah: You Don't Need To Be The Biggest Loser; Small Steps Can Help Prevent Diabetes

On today’s Oprah show, diabetes–a group of metabolic diseases marked by chronic high blood sugar levels– will be the hot topic. While it’s unclear from the promos if a registered dietitian (or even better, an RD who is also a Certified Diabetes Educator) will grace the Oprah stage alongside Dr.… Read More

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From Me to Oprah: 8 Secrets For A Healthier Life

As a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, wife, and mother of two boys, I have always tried to live a good, mostly healthy life. Since this is the second week of a New Year, and many of you are tackling your unhealthy habits (including overeating and underexercising) head on, I… Read More

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Diet Do #4: Create Solutions, Not Resolutions

If you’re like most people, the start of a new year makes you think about all the things you want to change about yourself, all those negative habits you want to overcome or healthful habits you want to incorporate into your life to improve your life. The problem is, despite… Read More

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