Posts by Jeff Ford
Eight Ways to Prevent and Alleviate Holiday Stress
Self-care is so important during the holidays. The busier you are, the more important it is to take care of yourself! These tips will help you battle holiday stress and stay calm and collected when it matters most.
Read MoreNine Things “Nine Perfect Strangers” Gets Wrong About Wellness Retreats
Have you seen the new Hulu Original drama that everyone’s buzzing about? Based on The New York Times’ bestselling book by author Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers takes place at Tranquillum, an award-winning wellness retreat that promises healing and transformation. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t worry; we won’t spoil it too much. When…
Read MoreThe Three Things That Are Preventing You From Losing Fat
How you lose weight matters. People believe a lot of incorrect information about weight loss and fat loss. We want you to lose weight in a healthy and smart way so that you can stop yo-yo dieting for good. The idea that weight loss only happens when people eat less and move more is not…
Read MoreHow to Set and (Finally) Meet Your Goals
As one year ends and another begins, you might be considering how the new year will be different than the last. You might know exactly what you want to accomplish in the new year, but have no idea how to get there. Or maybe you know that you want change but you’re not sure exactly…
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 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…
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