Is it really Monday already? Why must weekends just fly by, WHY?! Saturday was a girls day spent driving the country side from winery to winery to brewery. It was wonderful. Over the last 6 months or so, I don’t indulge in alcoholic beverages like I used to. I don’t really have a specific reason…
2016 Granite Games Workout
Last weekend we hiked er up to St. Cloud, MN to cheer on a close friend of mine at the 2016 Granite Games competition. She competed on a team of all girls and this was her first time competing at the Granite Games. She totally crushed it and I am so proud of her! I…
Special Ingredient Salsa
I realize that not everyone is a veggie freak like me and eats them with every single meal cooked or raw. That’s why I was bound and determined to find a solution for people who can’t stand the thought of broccoli or spinach. I give to you, my special ingredient! This special ingredient of mine…
Vanilla Chia and Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
The other day on the radio there was a trivia question about the most obnoxious photos posted on social media and the top two were couples cuddling and images that showcase or “show off” ones fit body. This actually really peeved me. Why is it obnoxious to see photos of a couple that is obviously…
Lower Body Circuit
Last week, I stepped out of my comfort zone of lifting weights and joined a friend for a run, a 5 mile run to be exact. I am not a runner, nor do I enjoy running further than 3 miles so running 5 miles was quite the accomplishment. Once the run was over I felt…
Strawberry Blueberry Jam
I want to eat this jam by the spoonful, it is that good! This will be in my fridge at all times! Fall is just around the corner and I can’t wait to develop some fall inspired recipes. I have some ideas of what I want to make but if any of you have any…
Yukon Gold Potato Breakfast Skillet
So get this, I work at a university and last week Thursday was freshman move in day so my building was crawling with clueless kids and their parents who also seemed to be pretty clueless. There are two gender neutral bathrooms near my office that I usually use. I drink a gallon of water if…
Burpee Challenge
Another holiday weekend is upon us and I am giving you ALL the tools to stay on top of your health and fitness goals! Long weekends are no excuse to get off course. Stay focused and motivated and you will make it through the weekend with flying colors! Lots of us will be surrounded with…
Buffalo Shredded Crockpot Chicken
Ah, Labor Day weekend. What a bitter sweet weekend. It is the final celebration of summer before the hustle and bustle of school, fall and winter. It is more sweet for me than bitter because the hubby and I’s anniversary falls on this weekend! Just a year ago we were gearing up to make the…
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower from Fed & Fit
Why is it that when you don’t want to adult at all you have to adult the hardest? Why! This weekend was far from relaxing and I had to work all day yesterday. After working all day yesterday all I wanted to do was go home, make this recipe and dinner and chill. Nope. That didn’t…