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Memorial Day Recipe: Raspberry Orange Spritzer

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!


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Eat Smart: A 7-Day Healthy Meal Plan

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.


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Iron Man 3: The Workout

In the highly anticipated Iron Man 3, Tony Stark is faced with a very important question: Is he in control of his own destiny or has it been chosen for him? For some of us, this is an ongoing question we can easily relate to. So here's your chance for a little workout retribution!


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Recipe: How to Build the Perfect Superfood Grain Bowl

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!


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Post-Workout Recipe: Mud Protein Shake

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!


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Anything is Possible: Why I Love Seeing Newbies at the Gym

I have been going to the gym for over five years now. And, just like the show Cheers, it’s a place where everybody knows your name. But, lately, I have been spotting more and more newbies in the crowd. It seems odd to me because New Year's has come and gone. And then I wonder, what is their motivation for being here?


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Recipe: Vanilla French Toast Bake

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?!”


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Happy π Day Recipe: Healthy Chicken Pot Pie

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!


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Recipe: Ultimate 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

Happy National Pancake Day! In light of this glorious holiday, we have created an easy and delicious pancake recipe that only requires 3 ingredients: bananas, eggs, and almond meal. It's high in protein and loaded with healthy fats. Make sure to try this new, awesome recipe out this weekend.


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Motivation: 5 Reasons to Get to the Gym This Winter

There's a reason why our activity levels go down in the winter months — we're too busy basking in the comforts of our warm and cozy homes! It's true that braving the cold takes some effort, but the rewards far out-weigh the frost-bite!


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