- 25: Who Needs Rest Days?
Today we discuss the importance of REST DAYS.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
31m | Mar 27, 2023 - 24: Time, Health or Money?
Today we ask you a question. List these 3 items in order of greatest importance in your life: Time Freedom, Money Freedom or Health.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
35m | Mar 20, 2023 - 23: Mr. Big Biscuit, Chad Offerdahl
Episode 23 - Owner of Kansas City's own, Big Biscuit, Chad Offerdahl
Today we interviewed Chad Offerdahl talking about how he got started with Big Biscuit, entrepreneurship; and the impact that fitness and focusing on health has had on Chad's confidence, self growth, business growth, and what it means for his family.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
1h 16m | Mar 6, 2023 - 22: Q&A
Today we answer various questions that were submitted to us. Plus a fun bonus question at the end.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
50m | Feb 27, 2023 - 21: Bulking
Episode 21 - Bulking
Today we discuss when/what/why/how around Bulking.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
41m | Feb 20, 2023 - 20: Guests - Jeff Wasserman & Kyle Comes, Owners of Supplement Superstores
Episode 20 - Jeff Wasserman & Kyle Comes, Owners of Supplement Superstores
Today we host our first guests who lead us through their individual journeys and journey as partners. We talk about balancing the entrepreneur hustle & quality time with family. These guys are building something very special with Supplement Superstores with unmatched community outreach and care for every person they have the opportunity to help.
Supplement Superstores have 8 locations across Kansas City and are continuing to expand. You can find Jeff, Kyle and S2 here:
IG: @jeff_wasserman @kcomes316 @s2faction
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
1h 52m | Feb 14, 2023 - 19: Reverse Dieting
Episode 19 - Reverse Dieting
Today we chat about Reverse Dieting - when you should, who should, how to shape your mindset prior to reverse dieting, and ways to screw it up. This is the diet after the diet and it's one of the MOST important aspects of dieting that you have been MISSING and it's why most people lose weight, gain it all back, or feel like they have to live on minimal calories.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
33m | Feb 6, 2023 - 18: How to Setup a Diet Plan
Episode 18 - How to Setup a Diet Plan
Today we chat about the process we go through when setting up diet plans. How, why and when to customize various aspects of a diet plan and considerations that need to made. Communication with our clients, listening to their goals and needs but also balancing those out with where they truly are and deciding the best path to take to get them to their desired goals.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
35m | Jan 30, 2023 - 17: Kicking Off 2023
Episode 17 - Kicking Off 2023
After lots of travel for the two of us, we kick off our 2023 sharing about our New Years, the first few weeks of the year so far, how our personal diets/lifestyles have been along with how our clients have done over the last few months of holidays. Regardless how the last few months have gone for you, we are here now and ready to ROCK!
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
19m | Jan 23, 2023 - 16: Living Intentionally VS Living in Survival Mode
Episode 16 - Living Intentionally VS Living in Survival Mode
In todays HIGH stress world with busy lives, if you aren't planning ahead, be proactive with your lifestyle choices and scheduling then are sure to either fail or add stress to your life and most often, both will happen if you are not living intentionally. Stay away from survival mode!
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
15m | Jan 16, 2023 - 15: Setting Boundaries
Episode 15 - Setting Boundaries
Do you have a tough time saying "NO" to people? Do you find yourself sacrificing your own wants and needs for others? Today we talk about setting BOUNDARIES in various ways to keep you from burning out, enjoying life, and conserving your emotional energy.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
12m | Jan 9, 2023 - 14: How to Be a Better Client
Episode 14 - How to Be a Better Client
What kind of client are you? What are your strengths and weaknesses as a client? Or maybe you've never had a coach before - if not, this will be a good guide as to what to avoid as a client and how to be a better client which will only help you achieve better results.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
39m | Jan 2, 2023 - 13: Feeling Empowered by Taking Action
Episode 13 - Feeling Empowered by Taking Action
Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe that you WILL conquer your goals? Today we talk about the importance of EMPOWERING yourself by taking action in your life in ways that fuel you, that make you feel good about yourself and how those small actions help you build momentum.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
22m | Dec 26, 2022 - 12: New Years Resolutions
Episode 12 - New Years Resolutions
Today we sit down to talk about New Years Resolutions: why people fail their resolutions, how to set attainable goals, what kinds of goals you should be setting, daily actionable steps to reach your goals.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
33m | Dec 12, 2022 - 11: Mental Health
Episode 11 - Mental Health
Today we sit down to talk about the mental health of bodybuilders, entrepreneurs, the various mental health struggles we see within our clients and how fitness can help or hurt our mental health in a variety of way.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
57m | Dec 5, 2022 - 10: Lab Work Essentials
Episode 10 - Lab Work Essentials
Today we did a deep dive on Lab Work. Who should get it done, how to get it done, why to get it done, and as coaches, what are we looking for and why it matters.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Link to Lab Work via Life Extension: Click the link, click on lab testing at the top, then select "Comprehensive Weight Loss Panel" -- https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-100588195-10431444
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
1h 10m | Nov 28, 2022 - 9: How to Manage Your Diet During the Holidays
Episode 9 - How to Manage Your Diet During the Holidays
Today we sit down to go over how to manage nutrition and lifestyle habits leading up to the holidays, between holidays, and wasting NO time after the day/meal/holiday to lock back in. What do we personally do on Thanksgiving and other holidays, as well as how we coach our clients during days like this.
The key here is balance and enjoying quality time with family on these important days and precious time we get to share with those we love most.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
33m | Nov 21, 2022 - 8: How to Execute Your Week
Episode 8 - How to Execute Your Week
Organization and planning ahead are two keys to success in anything you do: especially health and fitness. In this weeks' episode we discuss how we prepare for a successful week, how to be adaptable if something throws off your plan, and ways to streamline your life so you can focus on your goals.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
44m | Nov 14, 2022 - Episode 7: Caleb's Comp Prep
Episode 7 - Caleb's Comp Prep: The prep before the prep, how the last 30 weeks are going, and finishing strong!
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
APPLE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-fitness-family/id1646815903
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk6xSV1uGEq66OKX6?si=e72746aa3b7b41ac
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J81ktn4TnRyL4BumQ
40m | Nov 7, 2022 - Episode 6: Q & A
Episode 6 - Q & A
Today we sit down and answer questions from our community pertaining to health, fitness and the balancing act of it all with family and friends.
What is Food, Fitness & Family?
Two Coaches sit down weekly to discuss all things Food, Fitness & Family. In depth conversations on nutrition, exercise, and how to prioritize both your health and family life. Balance is essential in life and we aim to guide you in your journey.
Marcus Gates, owner of Thriving Lives Fitness, LLC: Online Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and Personal Training.
IG: @thrivinglivesfitness
Caleb Blankenship, owner of Blankslate Fitness & Body Shop Gym and Personal Training.
IG: @blankslatefitness_91 & @bodyshopgymandtraining
47m | Oct 31, 2022
