Hey!
My name is Mindi (legally, it’s Melinda but most people call me Mindi). I’m really not sure why I used Melinda for the title of this blog? I guess I thought nobody would ever see it. This is my personal fitness blog. When I first started this blog in the summer of 2008, I simply documented each and every workout. This really helped me stay on track. I figured since this blog was public and that if I managed to get 1 follower, I wouldn’t wanna let them down.
*Disclaimer: I am NOT a professional nor do I claim to be. I like to think of myself as informed. 
I got into fitness after I had my second child via c-section. I’ve always been kind of athletic, having played soccer for almost a decade, but since that ended I hadn’t really done much. My husband was into weightlifting and I fell in love with it. We bought a weight set, some dumbbells and a stereo and immediately jumped right in! I had to wait 8 weeks after the delivery and as soon as week 9 hit, I was off running and haven’t really stopped since. I was amazed by how much I could change the look and shape of my body by eating right and participating in strength training and cardio. I am now in the best shape I’ve ever been in, though I’m always working to improve.
I was clinically diagnosed with depression at the age of 16 and suffered immensely, off and on, for over 10 years – after sexual abuse. I had been prescribed numerous medications over a few years’ time including Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Wellbutrin and Seroquel. From my experience, these meds were good for only one thing: making me feel numb. Just my experience. I was not okay with taking a medication for the rest of my life just to get through the day. I was determined to find a better way and I found it in exercise and eating healthy.
Living a healthy lifestyle has been the miracle cure for my depression. I still go through tough periods from time to time but since 2008 my outlook on life has vastly improved. I know my reason for living (which I believe is to share my passion for fitness and healthy living with others) and I no longer curl up in the fetal position in my bedroom bawling my eyes out to Mariah Carey’s ‘Hero’ wishing I were dead or wondering why I was even alive. Because that’s what I used to do.
Exercise is my me time – even if I am working out with the whole family! I now have more peace, happiness and joy in my life than ever and I want others to experience those same feelings as often as possible. We only have 1 life, lets live it to the fullest. Turn the frowns upside down, hold our heads high and just enjoy this life we’ve been given.
If YOU are in a rough spot or you just have questions about how you can get started living a healthier lifestyle don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to hear from you!
All the best,
Mindi
