(Post may contain affiliate links, please read my privacy policy for full disclosure) I don’t know if there is anything that I dread more than the stress + hassle that comes from swim suit shopping every spring. I mean, there is truly nothing worse than standing nearly naked in all of those dressing rooms with […]
Instant Bikini-Body: 7 Secrets to Becoming Your Best Self by Summer
(Post may contain affiliate links, please read my privacy policy for full disclosure) I don’t know if there is anything that I dread more than the stress + hassle that comes from swim suit shopping every spring. I mean, there is truly nothing worse than standing nearly naked in all of those dressing rooms with […]
Losing Weight + Getting Fit: Are Supplements Necessary?
Are dietary supplements really necessary? – it’s a commonly asked question floating around the fitness industry. I mean… sure, supplements make sense for those ‘serious’ athletes, the ones whose careers rely on them being able to perform at optimal levels. And certainly, supplements are worth the investment for those professional bodybuilders lurking around the weight […]
Strength Training Terminology: Understanding Gym Lingo
You want to start lifting weights to achieve a tight + toned physique like so many of the inspiring fitness models you follow across social media, have. But the deeper you delve into the basics of strength training, the more you realize how intimidating the process of starting a weight lifting program can be. Related: […]
Healthy Carb Sources: What to Know About Carbs and Weight Loss
Carbs. We love to hate them! In reality, carbohydrates are nothing more than a source of nutrients- one of the big 3 macronutrients in fact- and they are largely responsible for supplying our bodies with much-needed energy. Not to mention, they also spare protein (so we can build that sexy, lean muscle) and help regulate […]
Strength Training Terminology: Understanding Gym Lingo
You want to start lifting weights to achieve a tight + toned physique like so many of the inspiring fitness models you follow across social media, have. But the deeper you delve into the basics of strength training, the more you realize how intimidating the process of starting a weight lifting program can be. Related: […]
The Secret to Happiness: Stop Wasting Your Days!
No matter what the calendar may say, it’s still winter here in this little ole West Michigan town. Honestly, I am so over it and couldn’t be more ready to be done with winter. I need some warmer weather, and I need it now! I recently spent some time with our farm’s veterinarian during one […]
Functional Fitness: Should I Workout If I Have a Physical Job?
As a farmer, you service and maintain your equipment. You tend to your animals. But when’s the last time you cared for your own body? I mean, really… does having a physically demanding job excuse you from exercise? Is it enough that you spend most of your day on your feet- hauling hay bales, lifting […]
High-Protein Blueberry Muffin Recipe (Gluten-Free!)
Post may contain affiliate links, see my full disclosure policy for more details 🙂 Healthy gluten-free muffins- with fresh blueberries and a big protein boost! There’s just something to be said about starting the day with some kind of warm, melt-in-your mouth breakfast treat! Paired with a steaming hot cup of coffee, it’s literally a heavenly combination! […]
Artichoke Spinach & Cheese Breakfast Bake!
Artichoke hearts, lean ground turkey, feta cheese, spinach mixed with fresh herbs & spices- there’s absolutely nothing not to like about this recipe! As a kid, growing-up, I remember several camping trips in which my parents brought along a number of overnight breakfast bakes- simple casseroles with all the breakfast staples! Some were filled with eggs, […]
