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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

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Skinny Sweet and Spicy Tilapia

I love finding new ways to spice up my fish recipes, but this time I wanted to make something both spicy and sweet.  I wasn’t sure how the combination of ingredients would work with the tilapia, but the result was OH… Read more »

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Letting Go of Perfection

I think as women, we tend to be extremely hard on ourselves. We stare at ourselves in the mirror and find every little flaw.  We can’t take a compliment without pointing out something we don’t like about ourselves.   We live… Read more »

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Simple Tips for Getting Back On Track

I have been guilty of saying “I’ll start working out again on Monday” …because I couldn’t possibly start on a Thursday, now could I?  Or “I’ll make up for it tomorrow” as I sit and finish eating an entire bag… Read more »

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“Motherhood Exaggerated” Review and Giveaway

Motherhood Exaggerated takes readers from diagnosis to remission as eight-year-old Nadia endures the nightmare of potentially terminal bone cancer.  In her emotionally charged memoir, Judith Hannan recounts her young daughter’s battle with cancer and how the frightening medical journey sent… Read more »

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The Skinny on Fitness Celebrity Tracey Mallett

If you haven’t heard of Tracey Mallett, allow me to introduce you!  Tracey is an International Fitness & Wellness Expert, dancer, choreographer, Master Pilates instructor, and creator of The Booty Barre method.  Her roles in the fitness industry span from… Read more »

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The Colicky Baby Workout

My oldest son was the perfect baby.  He woke up at perfect 3 hour intervals, ate quickly, and went back to sleep.  He slept through the night at 3 months old.  During the day, he would simply lay there looking… Read more »

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Simple Meal Prep 101

I’ve always admired those moms with menus in their kitchens.  The ones who plan out their meals a week…or sometimes even a month…in advance.  The ones who spend their Sundays chopping, mixing, preparing, and freezing their meals for the week ahead…. Read more »