Becky Harris

Becky Harris is a Corporate Communications intern at BCBSM. She is currently attending Michigan State University pursuing a degree in Professional Writing/Public Relations. Her specialty lies in social media management and creative content production. She enjoys spending time outdoors, running, acting, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Fitness

The Best Trails to Backpack in Northern Lower Peninsula

Read about some of the best summer backpacking trails in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula.

Fitness

Losing Weight, Loving Family, Living Life: Dr. Laura Hutchison’s Transformation

Dr. Laura Hutchison lost 71 pounds after beginning training with the VIP Fitness program. Since starting to track her health, she feels better than ever!

Find motivation to exercise
Food and Recipes

Grilled Michigan Tomatoes with Corn Relish and Mozzarella Recipe

Summer is the season to find fresh heirloom tomatoes and delicious basil growing all over Michigan. This is the healthiest way to use your garden produce.

Freshly Grilled Tomatoes with Corn Relish and Mozzarella
Food and Recipes

Urban Eden: Farming in Detroit

This post describes the urban farming movement, specifically in Detroit, and features the Garden Resource Program of Keep Growing Detroit.

Urban farming in Detroit
Fitness

Free Detroit Riverfront Summer Events Roundup

This post describes several free summer events happening on the Detroit riverfront.

Fitness

What Is a Fit Park? Where to Find One in Michigan

This post talks about fit parks: what they are and where the idea came from. It also introduces the Detroit fit park and the equipment that will be there.

Fitness

Finding Your Qi: Tai Chi for Beginners

This blog provides tai chi tips for beginners talks about free tai chi classes on the Detroit riverfront.

riverfront tai chi

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