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Melanie Fields

Simply Fit

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Melanie is a busy mom of two boys, trying to find simple ways to live a fit and healthy lifestyle. She has a passion for fitness and inspiring others. She strives to lead by example, fitting in her workouts every day and learning to find a balance between healthy eating and her obsession with Starbucks! She is addicted to social media and likes to stay up to date on the latest fitness & nutrition trends. She loves sharing tips & tricks for staying in shape, and staying motivated, with other moms! She is a certified Turbo Kick instructor, and she is working on becoming a personal trainer and nutritionist soon. Melanie lives in Wisconsin and is a devoted Green Bay Packers fan! She is also an avid reader, loves summertime and a good margarita, and prefers to be barefoot whenever she can!!

Posts by Melanie

Know Your Foods

10 Simple Habits of Healthy Eaters

I don’t like to brag (okay sometimes I do…), but I have a lot of friends who turn to me for advice when they have questions about health & fitness.  Lately, I have been getting asked a lot of questions… Read more »

Fail to Succeed

12 Ways to Maximize Your Fitness Routine

Are you ready to PUSH your normal exercise routine to the next level, BREAK through plateaus, and CRUSH your next workout??  Follow these tips to MAXIMIZE YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE!! Source: Greatist.com  

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The 5 Psychological Stages of Fitness

Your fitness journey is about so much more than just diet and exercise!  A lot of times we overlook the psychological journey we must take when making the choice to start leading a healthy lifestyle.  The American Council on Exercise… Read more »

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25 Inspirational Quotes to Empower Women

Moms today are bold, sassy, confident, and stronger than ever!  But it’s easy to get caught up in the challenges of day-to-day life and forget how truly amazing we are as women. I’ve put together a list of quotes to… Read more »

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16 Ways to Raise Fit Kids

Physical activity and healthy eating habits are essential components of a healthy lifestyle.  Parents and caregivers play a key role in making healthy choices for our children and teaching children to make healthy choices for themselves. Children need 60 minutes… Read more »

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Jingle Bell Rock Workout: 10 Move Circuit

~MERRY CHRISTMAS!!~ Here is your chance to get in a great Christmas Day workout!  It’s time to crank up the Christmas music, grab your ROCK (or your weights, in this case) and let’s get rolling!! For this workout, to complete… Read more »

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13 New Year Resolution NO-NOs for 2013

The New Year is almost here, and that means parties, champagne, and of course…New Year’s Resolutions!!  It’s a time to proclaim our hopes and dreams for 2013.  Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?  Do you keep them?  Here are 13 New… Read more »