• Shrimp and Avocado Bites

    Posted On Jul 30, 2019 By Brandy Gales

    Shrimp and avocado bites on a table

    Happy National Avocado Day. Or if you are an avocado fiend like I am, “Happy Wednesday”! Read more

  • Thanksgiving Day Meal Wrap-up!

    Posted On Nov 25, 2019 By Brandy Gales

    A dinner plate filled with Thanksgiving Day foods.

    With Thanksgiving happening this week, I know you have been bombarded with recipes for some time. Because of this I wanted to take the time to create a one-stop-shop Thanksgiving recipe list for you. Th whole meal all in one place! Nice right? Read more

  • Fit Tip: Holiday Destress Yoga Stretch

    Posted On Dec 4, 2019 By Amy Kiser Schemper

    A woman performing a yoga stretch

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year…right? And sometimes the most stress filled, anxiety inducing, rushing all over, time of the year. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the holiday season. I’m already listening to Read more

  • A Surprising Treat: Kale, Pear, and Prosciutto Salad

    Posted On Dec 18, 2019 By Brandy Gales

    kale, pear, prosciutto salad ingredients on a plate.

    If you need a seriously beautiful salad for any of your holiday gatherings, then you may want to check out this recipe. This is easy to prepare and easy to travel with, as long has you hold off on pouring your dressing Read more

  • Fit Tip: Beginner Bike Workout

    Posted On Apr 8, 2021 By Lisa Traugott

    A woman using a BowFlex Indoor Cycling Bike.

    Between gyms closed for Covid and record breaking bad weather, now is the perfect time to rediscover the stationary bike that has been collecting dust in the corner of your room. Stationary bike workouts are great because Read more

  • Fit Tip: Four Tips on Dealing with (and Preventing) Knee Pain

    Posted On Jun 1, 2021 By Lisa Traugott

    A woman performing a squat with a kettlebell.

    A few quick statistics: Knee pain, the second most cause of chronic pain, affects roughly 100 million Americans. Women experience more knee pain than do men, and over one-third of all Americans Read more

  • Fit Tip: Sled Workout

    Posted On Feb 13, 2020 By Lisa Traugott

    A man performing a sled workout.

    In honor of the snow and coldness, here’s a sled workout you can do, in a nice, heated gym. Using a sled will work your entire body with an emphasis on working your legs. If you use lighter weight you the focus will be Read more

  • Lemon and Herb Roasted Cauliflower

    Posted On Apr 9, 2020 By Brandy Gales

    Lemon Herb Roasted Cauliflower in a White Dish

    There aren’t many cauliflower dishes as interesting as this one, especially for how simple it is. However, I will admit that I am a little biased. This recipe tastes best made a day Read more

  • 4 Tips for Junk Food Independence

    Posted On Jul 5, 2022 By Lisa Traugott

    Woman looking in the refrigerator

    Happy Independence Day! Hopefully you enjoyed your July 4th cheat meal (it's important to live a little). Now, try these tips to battle your internal rebel who wants to eat chips, chocolate and Read more

  • From Couch to 5K

    Posted On Sep 29, 2021 By Lisa Traugott

    A person tying their running shoes.

    Autumn is the perfect time to start running. The weather is cooler and not yet cold and with kids back to school everyone begins to fall back into the fitness groove. Read more

  • Pantry Onion Soup

    Posted On May 14, 2020 By Brandy Gales

    On today’s edition of Quarantine cookoff, or what I like to call this time at home, we will attempt to make a meal my kids will eat while using all of the leftover ingredients I have on hand. One thing I Read more

  • Ultimate Endurance Workout

    Posted On Nov 9, 2021 By Lisa Traugott

    Two women outside performing mountain climbers.

    Endurance exercises increase your heart rate and breath for an extended period of time. This leads to all sorts of body benefits. They maintain and strengthen your muscles. Lean muscle mass translates into a faster metabolism, which is key if your goal is Read more