To say my life took a much different path than I had anticipated is quite possibly the biggest understatement- ever. While there are many things that have happened thus far in my life that I never saw coming, falling in love with a divorced dad has to be the most unexpected of them all. You […]
Relationship Advice: 9 Hard Truths I Wish I’d Known Before Dating a Divorced Dad
To say my life took a much different path than I had anticipated is quite possibly the biggest understatement- ever. While there are many things that have happened thus far in my life that I never saw coming, falling in love with a divorced dad has to be the most unexpected of them all. You […]
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 […]
Power of Positive Thinking: The Importance of Positive Self-Talk
This post may contain affiliate links, see my full disclosure policy here. Did you ever grow-up fantasizing about having superhuman powers? You know, the kind like Superman who could leap tall buildings in a single bound; or like Spiderman with his keen spidey-sense; or even something a bit more magical like Harry Potter? I mean- let’s be real […]
6 Ways to Make Water Less Boring
Post may contain affiliate links, see my full disclosure policy for more details It’s Friday afternoon. Per usual I’m spending yet another day working outside in this dead of heat summer. It’s 85 degrees out with a humidity of 86 percent. And while I know that I should be drinking water to keep my thirst […]
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 […]
Loaded Baked Cauliflower Nacho Recipe (Guilt-free!)
As a self-proclaimed “fit girl”, I’ve always favored healthy eating over anything else. Most meals I eat come straight from my kitchen rather than a drive-thru window and are loaded with plenty of veggies & flavorful seasonings. Yes, I actually enjoy eating asparagus drizzled in garlic and a little sea salt or sweet potatoes […]
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! […]
