The most celebrated writers of all time haven’t earned their distinctions by telling you precisely what happens line by line, but by what they did not write. Often times, the best stories are the ones that tell you just enough but leave the rest up to your imagination...

Remember the good ol’ days of teeter-totters? Those days at the park were the best. Especially if you had a friend that could launch you out of the teeter-totter saddle…..although, I’m sure a few injuries may have come from that. It would be rare to have that one...

Summertime social events of the season - aka, BBQ’s, don’t have to be a nutrition nightmare. We promise! In fact, BBQ’s can be one of the easiest ways to feel like you’re indulging, while at the same time, not subjecting yourself to total social abstinence because...

Summer in the Midwest is the best. Seriously, why else do we tolerate winters that can be blistering cold and soul crushingly grey for days, weeks, and months on end? Because the summers are THAT amazing, and the contrast to the dead of winter makes you appreciate it...

 After what seemed like an eternal winter in Minnesota, summer is finally here. With the arrival of summer, you may feel pressured to get your body ‘ready’ for beach season. One simple google search yields thousands of beach body ready diet and workout programs. Most...

Road trips are the best. The sun is out, windows are rolled down, your hand is out the window catching the wind while your favorite tunes play. The anticipation of your destination couldn’t be any more exciting and free! Now, road trips are super fun because you get...

Howdy! Happy summer everyone. We survived another winter, and here we are with some green grass, iced coffees and beautiful days! Don't get me wrong, I think winter is great in its own way, but seeing everyone outside is what makes summer freakin' fantastic! This...

When going out, I believe simplicity is key. The more fried, sauced, bathed, crunchatized, mysterious the meal is, the more likely it is loaded with unnecessary calories. Below are some go-to's i'd recommend. Granted, this can also be completely situational and...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 10 years, you’re probably already familiar with what a kettlebell is. They’ve continued to rise in popularity and have reached the point of near ubiquity with kettlebells of varying quality available at most gyms in...

Years ago towards the end of my baseball days I had a few seasons I struggled as a hitter. I didn't understand why this was the case. Throughout my years, and even before the more competitive seasons, I tended to hit in the 3 or 4 slots due to my consistency and...

With the month of February coming to a close, I wanted to touch on self love during the month of love. I know some people love Valentine’s day and some people think it’s just a commercialized holiday, but whatever camp you are in, I think we can all agree that the...

The month of L.O.V.E. (or not?) That is the question. Let’s face it, the same can be said when it comes to your health and fitness. It’s a love-like-dislike-hate relationship no matter what level of commitment you’re at. Given it’s the month of February, we thought...

Congratulations, we are already almost 4 weeks in to January, with only about 30 more weeks of this month to go…yay Minnesota winter. That being said, did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year? If so, you are not alone. Many people use January 1st as a start date...

Not long ago I walked into a Fresh Thyme to pick up some miscellaneous things I needed for the week. I decided I wanted to walk over to the supplement aisle just to see what kind of things this store even carried. The minute I walked into the aisle filled with...

Ahhhh January….we love you. The new year. The new and improved approach to #allthehealthythings #goingcoldturkeyoneverything “It’s gonna be different this year.” “I’m ready for total transformation.” We get it. We’re in the fitness industry and it’s no surprise to us...

3....2.....1..... Happy New Year! Everyone drop the glass of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to head over to your Tupperware of broccoli and chicken! It's time to get ready for swim suit season! Just kidding. But with the new year quickly around the...

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the holidays, let alone feel like you’re at a loss when it comes to finding something “perfect” for that special someone, especially someone who is health-conscious. Oftentimes, you realize you’re only a week out from Christmas Day...

It’s October. Every year we get the pleasure of pretending to be something we’re not. Before you know it, sightings of mummies, leprechauns, zombies and princesses come alive. We don’t think much about it. October is the month to get as creative and transformative as...