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...

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk...

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J8... 

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

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...

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk...

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J8... 

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...

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk...

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J8... 

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...

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dg4aQk...

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAh_y4J8... 

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

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

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

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

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