I might be biased, but hiking is one of the most enjoyable outdoor activities. Then again, how could you argue with a view like this! Spring is truly here and summer is just around the corner! I live for the outdoors this time of year. I can’t get enough of the fresh air, beautiful scenery [...]

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I have been on almost every diet possible. I guess you could say it’s just a part of my ugly dieting past. I have also studied and have access to (literally) 100 different dietary theories. Today, I am the first to admit that diet is truly just a 4-letter word. A diet, no matter which [...]

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There’s more to being healthy than simply eating right and exercising. It’s a common misperception that vegetables and running 3 miles per day will make us the face of “perfect health.” Don’t get me wrong, those are absolutely a part of the equation; they are not the entire equation. A + B does not equal [...]

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Spring break: Like it, love it or leave it? As a child, teenager and young 20-something, spring break was always a love it. A full week off with nothing to do or think about except fun, entertainment, friends, family and usually white, sandy beaches.  Spring break was the kickoff to longer days and the summer [...]

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I have always been an early riser. When I was very young, I used to wake my parents up bright and early. I’ve never been able to sleep in much past 7am. My mother used to “guarantee” that that would all change as I got older. She would say eventually I would long for the [...]

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Imagine: You wake up to the sound of clashing ocean waves, birds chirping and the warm sunlight shining perfectly through your window. You get up at your own pace, grab coffee, check your email and Facebook and enjoy an hour-long breakfast. You continue on with your day, doing as you please; cooking and baking for [...]

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Our hearts are powerful and enable us to endure every workout and  enjoy every bite we take. Most importantly, they are the key to the happiness that fills our days, months and years. “Your heart beats about 100,000 times in one day and about 35 million times in a year. During an average lifetime, the [...]

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Before you stop to do anything else this Valentine’s Day, ask yourself once question: How will you love you on February 14? Once you’ve got that down, the rest comes so much easier and it is so much more fun! Remember, the most important relationship we can ever have is the one we have with [...]

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A cozy blanket, the warm fireplace,  cup of hot tea, comfort food – Have any of these things helped you settle in with winter yet? We are almost a month into the season and rather than spending our time wishing for brighter, warmer days, why don’t  we embrace the now in the most positive way [...]

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Do you dream of white, sandy beaches and hot, sunny days this time of year? Do you secretly wish Frosty the Snowman would just melt already? Is drinking hot cocoa and cozying up by the fireplace giving you the winter blues? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might just need to [...]

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Even though Black Friday was a few weeks ago, let’s be honest – your holiday shopping is not finished yet. If you’re like me, you’ve barely begun. But once I begin shopping, I typically don’t stop until my checklist is complete (this typically takes place in one day)! Since my list of recipients expands each [...]

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If you had to choose between breathing the air of over populated cities or breathing the fresh air outdoors, which would you prefer? I spend a ton of time indoors at the gym doing various workouts and giving up my gym membership is not an option. But I jump at every chance I get to [...]

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Imagine: You receive an email from one of the nation’s best parks and they tell you: “Congrats – we want you to come stay at our park for one week in the next 30 days. You will enjoy nothing but a stress free, relaxing vacation with your choice of a daily walk or run and [...]

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Fall, like every other season, is filled with goodies galore.  You might happen drink one too many pumpkin spice lattes or eat one too many sides of carrot cake with cream cheese icing.  But unlike summer, where we all know the “perfect” fitness activities to combat those calories, fall can present more of a challenge.  [...]

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Touchdown Vikings! Wait – don’t leave! Even if you’re not a Minnesota Viking’s fan, surely you can still appreciate a great party and cheering for your favorite team on game day. Why is it fun hosting a game-day party? Because you get to provide the fun of easy, delicious foods and entertainment for your guests! [...]

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What is your favorite fall treat? Think on it a second. It’s an honest question that I had to ask you all, as I’m genuinely curious. Fall holds the key to many of my most favorite treats. Anything that is pumpkin or apple based makes my mouth water. You name it, I probably love it [...]

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Summer lovin’ is coming to a halt quickly. The lazy days of summer, pools, BBQ’s and late nights outdoors are dwindling down. And while it may seem that your active days of summer are also coming to an end, the truth is that there is much to look forward to from a fitness perspective in [...]

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We all have every intention most days of making it to the gym to put in that hard workout, taking us one step further towards our fitness goals and an overall healthy lifestyle. But like everything else in life, sometimes even the best of intentions slip away. Realistically, there are days when you can’t get [...]

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What is better than the smell of a fresh, summer BBQ? Probably nothing, except enjoying it with family and friends! I make a mean Bison Burger. I enjoy side salads, fresh vegetables and fruits – mostly watermelon – and a cool beverage to wash it all down with. And yes, even dessert (gluten free of [...]

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If you have ever read and/or made any of the recipes on my website, then you know I’m all about good-for-you, delightful meals and snacks that are simple to make. Simple for me means that I am more likely to enjoy and stick with something. I’d gather the same is true for most of you [...]

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Marco? Polo! Marco? Polo! Each time I hear those words, I can’t help but want to find the nearest pool to dip into. It’s summer; mostly likely just as blazing hot for you as it is for me. The pool becomes an instant best friend! You can absolutely hit the pool and “dive” into swimming [...]

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As a child, I was highly active and energetic! But then again, what child is not? That’s the beauty in childhood. A child would never wake up in the morning and say, “I’m dreading my workout today, but I must get at least 30 minutes of activity in.” No, a child wakes up at 6:30am [...]

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Ah, summer! The long winter has led to a highly anticipated summer. Gone are the days of cold and dreary, and present are the days of warmth and barefoot in the sands! Back in January you without-a-doubt committed to your Reshape Goals. I know by now you are well on your way to feeling even [...]

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Take yourself back to the last time you were sitting around, eating, talking and laughing. It was the perfect evening that really intensified when everyone broke out the, “Do you remember when….” stories. These were the stories that never really got finished because everyone was on the ground, laughing so hard, making everyone’s stomach and [...]

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