Hi there!
It's Thanksgiving time already! We're celebrating that in the newsletter this week. Below you'll find:
- Rest stop stretches to help you feel great on your road trip
- Tips to help you stay on track with diet and exercise while traveling and visiting family
- Thanksgiving recipes
- And more!
Thanks for reading! -- Michelle Rogers, Certified Personal Trainer and healthy lifestyle blogger
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NEW: Rest stop stretches to help you feel great while traveling
Traveling for the holidays? We love it, but it can be hard on the body. Find relief by stretching the muscles that tense up after hours in the car. In this story I wrote for Blue Cross NC, see some easy stretches you can do for your back, hips, legs, shoulders, and neck. You’ll feel soooo good!
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The right exercise mat makes a HUGE difference!
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You NEED the right exercise mat! It's amazing the difference that a good exercise mat can make. Standard, thin yoga mats are simply not good for most floor work. They provide little support and cushioning for your aching knees, hips or back -- putting pressure on those tender areas and making exercise uncomfortable. And when an exercise position causes discomfort, you're unlikely to do it.
That's why you need the right exercise mat. Switching from a yoga mat to a supportive cushioned mat has made a HUGE difference in my workouts. Finally, I could get on my hands and knees and not hurt. This affordable folding mat is one I recommend to my clients.
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Need a guest speaker for your meeting?
Last week I had the pleasure of being the guest speaker at the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting in Burlington!
I love giving talks. I really enjoy meeting people, offering encouragement, providing expert tips for success in fitness and a healthy lifestyle, and answering questions. Presentations are customized for the audience and topic.
If you would like a guest speaker for an upcoming meeting or lunch & learn, etc., please contact me.
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How to stay on track with diet and exercise while traveling, visiting family
It can be a challenge to eat healthy and to exercise when traveling. Your days are packed with visiting, meals prepared for you, and not much alone time. You’re also away from your usual routine and familiar surroundings. Despite a busy schedule and long hours, it’s still possible to say fit and healthy on the road.
Try these tips if you're traveling for the holidays.
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Join me on Saturday, Dec. 1 for a ladies hike
Ladies, let’s walk together! Join me for a leisurely paced walk I’m leading - the last in our Fall series. There is no charge to attend. It is on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Blackwood Farm Park near Hillsborough.
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Yum! Thanksgiving recipes
If you’re looking for some new ideas for dishes to serve for Thanksgiving or other holiday entertaining, I’m here to help! I've created a roundup of some of our favorite recipes for holiday event cooking, categorized by Main Dishes, Sides, Muffins and Biscuits, and Sweets and Desserts. Check it out!
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It's a tradition at my house that I make my famous Sweet Potato Biscuits at Thanksgiving. This family favorite is delicious...and easy! Recipe + how-to video
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Let's connect!
Please follow me on social media so we can stay in touch! I post something inspirational or informative daily. My handle is @MRhealthyliving on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook; linked below:
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Visit my 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!
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