Posts by Jeff Ford
The Real Truth Behind Fat Camps and Why They Don’t Work
Losing weight is hard. No matter if you want to lose 100 pounds or just a few extra, dieting takes a toll on your body and mind when food feels like the enemy and your body feels like a battleground. Your goals are healthy living and healthy eating, but it seems difficult to find long-term…
Read MoreReality Check: The Truth About Chance
In February 2016, my wife Lindsay and I officially moved to Western North Carolina. We sold our home, loaded up the contents into a large sized U-HAUL, and left our old life and close friends behind. We made the decision to move to western North Carolina to take a chance on Skyterra. As I reflect…
Read MoreSix Ways to Make Change Happen Right Now
Time is our most precious commodity. How we choose to spend time impacts how we feel and the enjoyment we get from life. And how we choose to spend time in the present also impacts the future. If you’re anything like us, in these past few weeks you have been riding the coronavirus news coverage…
Read MoreDo You Wish You Could Fall Asleep Tonight?
If you have fallen recently into the vicious cycle of daytime stress followed by fitful sleep, it is time to break it. We must accept that our world is different today, but we don’t have to let it impact our sleep.
Read MoreGive me 5 Minutes, and I’ll Tell You Why You Need Fitness Now More than Ever
Despite not knowing what the future holds, I do know that fitness is what you need right now. We cannot control what is going on around us, but what we can control is what happens inside of us. There has never been a better time to keep or put fitness into your life.
Read MoreHow to Finally Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Every time we set a new goal — and preferably a small goal — it gives us a chance to build confidence and belief that a new normal is possible.
Read MoreThree things to look for when booking your solo travel
Solo travel may be the best way to experience a wellness vacation. For those looking to find their path and conduct some self-care in their time away, traveling alone may be just the ticket. Add to that the personalized service offered at wellness retreats, and it may just be the perfect destination for the solo…
Read MoreThree things to look for in a boot camp class
Exercise shouldn’t be torture, even in a boot camp class. When looking for a boot camp, Skyterra Wellness Executive Director Jeff Ford says you want a class that will be effective, safe and fun. Here’s how to evaluate your options and what to look for: Form is king. In a boot camp class, typically the…
Read More5 Ways to Get Fit Together
“If you want to go far, go together.” Here are some things to think about if you and your partner are working on creating a healthier lifestyle and getting fit together.
Read MoreWhat Sitting Does To Your Body – And How You Can Fix It
You know that sitting is bad for you – but what exactly is it doing to your body, and how can you undo the damage? Jeff Ford breaks it down and suggests a quick mobility routine for your desk breaks.
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