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Here's what's new this week. Thanks for reading! -- Michelle Rogers, Certified Personal Trainer and healthy lifestyle blogger

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Energize your Body, Mind and Spirit in Orange County

If you’re looking to hit the reset button and de-stress, a wellness vacation or day trip to the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough area could be just what the doctor ordered.

Whether you’d like to hike a scenic trail or catch some restorative ZZZs in a luxury hotel, we have it all. Here, you can be as active or as chill as you want.

In this article I wrote for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, discover a sampling of activities to help you refresh your body and soul. Read story

Graham Walks helps community take 26 million steps this Fall

I was proud to partner once again with the City of Graham Recreation and Parks Department to sponsor of a wonderful community initiative, Graham Walks. 176 people participated — a record number. Everyone did an amazing job! Read more

VIDEO: A 12-minute gentle yoga routine to help you feel amazing

Here's a short gentle yoga routine I created that my classes have enjoyed. This routine is both chair and standing, or all of it can be done seated if desired.

Stretch, breathe, and feel better and more relaxed! Get the video and bookmark the page.

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Visit my new Amazon shop

I now have a page on Amazon, to recommend products for healthy living that I've found on the site. Amazon has been a main source for just about everything my family and business needs because they have the best prices, best selection and quick delivery.

I'll be adding new finds to the page regularly. Visit my Amazon shop here for hand-selected products to help you live your best life now!

Recipe: Come home to hearty, healthy vegetable beef soup

Is there anything better on a cool day than coming home to a piping hot bowl of delicious homemade soup?

Vegetable beef soup is one of my favorite things to make, especially on a weekend afternoon, when I’ll often do this while watching a game on TV. And one of the best parts is, a big pot of soup made on Sunday will give our busy family several meals for the week. Pair it with a biscuit or muffin, or a grilled sandwich, for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner. Get the recipe

Join me for a ladies hike

Ladies, let’s walk together! Join me for a leisurely paced walk I’m leading on two upcoming Saturday mornings. There is no charge to attend. Nov. 3 is at Eno River State Park near Durham and Dec. 1 is at Blackwood Farm Park near Hillsborough (rescheduled from Oct. 13 due to the hurricane). Read more and sign up for the interest list here!

Let's connect!

Please follow me on social media so we can stay in touch! I post something inspirational or informative every morning. My handle is @MRhealthyliving, linked below:

What's your favorite Fall tradition?

I was asked that question by my blogger friend Carla Williams for her Fall Love series, on her gorgeous blog Glamour and Glue. She asked me to share my favorite thing about Fall. Can you guess what it might be?? Read story

What do you love most about Fall?

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Four autumn ‘superfoods’ that boost health

Tips for running your marathon injury-free

Thanks for reading. Have a great week! -- Michelle xo

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