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 […]
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: […]
Choosing the Right Protein Powder for You: 5 Most Important Factors to Consider
Bikini season is fast approaching, and you have goals this year to bring to the beach a tight + toned physique that you’re truly proud of. You’ve been killing yourself in the gym for a few weeks now. Even on your longest days, you’re still getting that workout in. Not to mention, your eating habits […]
You’re Invited: Protein Party!
Update: We’ve been having so much fun this Protein Par-tay! that the offer is extended! The original party ended September 29th, 2017- however if you run into this post any time until the beginning of the year (January 1, 2018) you’ll have the same benefits as those who already participated! So keep on reading to […]
Top 5 Reasons I Traded the Treadmill for a pair of Dumbbells! (And Why You Should Too)
If you’re like me you’ve been there & done it all when it comes trying to lose that last bit of stubborn weight. In all honesty, the only part of my fad diet and exercise regimen that was, in fact, NOT a fad was my willingness to continually try such new and torturous endeavors. No-carb, low-carb, […]
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 […]
Healthy Dinner Recipe: Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
One of the goals I had set for myself this year was to try new recipes- I too often get in the habit of cooking the same cycle of meals over & over again, which is funny considering that my Pinterest Boards only have about 2,000 different meal options! So with the weekend ahead […]
Gluten-Free Protein Bars: Healthy, No-Bake Peanut Butter and Cinnamon
Looking for an easy protein bar recipe to make at home? Want it to be as satisfyingly sweet as it is healthy? Want big flavor without a lot of hard-to-find ingredients? … Then STOP looking!… Seriously. (post may contain affiliate links, see my disclosure policy for full details:) Because these No-Bake Peanut Butter and […]
