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

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. I presented it recently at the opening of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's center grand opening in Raleigh. 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.

Holy cow...I was mentioned on the Zig Ziglar podcast!!!

I had quite a thrill last week when I heard my name and words on one of my favorite business and motivational podcasts, the Ziglar Show.

The host had posed the question: "What have you achieved while still being scared?" My response was among those chosen to be discussed! You can hear it at the 28:00 mark of Episode 618.

But I'd suggest listening to the whole episode -- and subscribing -- to this podcast. The Ziglar Show is excellent and always inspiring. I've learned and grown so much from it. Listen to this episode online

How to help kids be fit and healthy

Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, putting children and adolescents at risk for poor health. Why is this a problem? Today’s inactive kids are tomorrow’s unhealthy adults.

In this article I wrote for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's blog, learn some practical ways that you can help your kids or grandkids be fit and healthy. Read article

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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: Warm up a cool day with Chicken Pot Pie

If the cool, crisp days of fall have you craving hearty comfort food, here’s a recipe that you should try — homemade chicken pot pie!

This is something I’ll often make when I have leftover rotisserie or other baked chicken. I’ve always loved making chicken pot pie, and for many years I used a recipe that called for a can each of cream-of-potato and cream-of-chicken soup. However, when I started trying to “eat clean” and reading labels, I realized that those soups include ingredients that I don’t want to ingest anymore, such as MSG.

These days I use an even better recipe that doesn’t require any soup, and it’s simple and delicious! My family loves it. 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!

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

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