Memorial Day is one of my favorite holidays, not only because America remembers the heroes who have served our country, but because it's a tradition that I spend it with my family. The weekend also kicks summer into high gear, and that calls for refreshing, fruity drinks! My fam gets together to make good food, drink, and have a good time!

The expectation for college students is to eat whatever you can, whenever you can, as long as it's cheap. But I didn't. I started meal planning sophomore year. Sundays were spent seeking out deals in the local ads, creating a meal plan and shopping list, grocery shopping, and finally, preparing food for the week. Meal planning may seem like a hassle, but it actually comes with a lot of benefits.

As a personal trainer, I often get asked which is better: treadmill or elliptical? And while I personally am not a fan of the elliptical, I do see the benefits for some. Let’s break down the pros and cons and figure out which would work best for you.

Grain bowls are one of my favorite meals. A perfect balance of carbs, fats, and protein, they're the best way to get a lot of flavor and nutrients in one dish. Plus, they're hearty and filling. There's nothing better on a cool spring day.

So what are we waiting for? Let's build a bowl!

Got 20 minutes and a pair of gym shoes? Perfect! This workout is designed so that you can get in a high calorie-burn, full-body workout in just 20 minutes, leaving yourself just enough time to chow your lunch! The great thing about this circuit is that no equipment is needed, just some motivation and hard work.

Did you know that all-natural mud smoothies are a great source of carbohydrates and protein? All you need is some organic dirt, free-range worms, and water, and you'll have the perfect post-workout snack!

If I could be anywhere in the world right now, I'd be in Fort Myers, Florida watching the Twins in spring training. With baseball season around the corner, it's a great opportunity to follow the lead of MLB teams and get in shape! Get excited to work out with some fun exercises inspired by legendary baseball players!

French toast always conjures up some of the greatest memories from my childhood. I can still recall waiting impatiently with my siblings as the smell of butter, syrup, and cinnamon wafted out of the kitchen. We would always scream (as our mouths salivated) “Mom, is it ready yet?!”

Push-ups are quite possibly the perfect upper-body exercise. You can do it anytime and anywhere. Plus, the many push-up variations allow you to target different muscle groups and modify the exercise to accommodate any fitness level. If you work at it, maybe you could be a push-up rock star and set a world record some day!

Happy Pi Day! We love endless strings of numbers as much as the next person, and the movie wasn't bad either. But today, we want to give you a healthy pie recipe. Chicken pot pie, to be exact!