Workouts, nutrition and motivation to get healthy at home
I don’t eat a horrible diet by any means but I’m always striving for improvement. I’m trying to eat cleaner more often and lay off the carbs. That has proven to be very difficult considering I love cereal and bread. I’ve made huge improvements since last summer but still not where I want to be. [...]
I just found out over the weekend that January 24th is National Peanut Butter Day. I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER!!! I couldn’t skip the perfect opportunity to write about one of my favorite foods. I think I eat peanut butter just about every single day. It’s a staple in our home and I can’t live without [...]
I know, I know. People don’t think about nutrition facts when it comes to ordering Girl Scout cookies, but hear me out. (I’ll have you know that frozen Thin Mints and frozen Shortbreads are THE best and I’ll never stray.) I was never a Girl Scout but both of my sisters were when they were [...]
This is a guest post submitted by Varsha Aditya. If you’re interested in writing a guest post please view the guidelines before submitting. Even though many fad diets claim that you won’t have to count calories, calorie counting is actually a fundamental and unavoidable part of any sustainable weight loss program. It’s the single best [...]
Desserts that are low in sugar yet still taste yummy can be hard to come by. This recipe is featured in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of Muscle and Fitness Hers and it looks delish! But then again, I’m a cheesecake FREAK. Thanks to this recipe, I can enjoy a healthy variation of it a bit [...]
If you’re not tracking your food intake you might wanna start. The reason? It could be a real eye opener for you. It’s super easy to overestimate what we’re eating. We think we’re really not eating that much but you’d be surprised at how quickly things like calories, fat and sugar add up. Beginning with [...]
The inspiration for this blog post comes from the Fitness Blog World community. We’ve got a couple holidays under our belt so far but we’re not in the clear yet! Christmas is less than 2 weeks away now and it’s time to start thinking about more holiday parties and get-togethers. Because of our mega-blended family [...]
Thanksgiving is upon us yet again. One week from today families will be feasting on turkey, stuffing, cranberries and pumpkin pies and sipping on plenty of calorie-loaded beverages. While many believe that people gain an average of 7 pounds from Thanksgiving to New Years, one study showed that people actually gain an average of just [...]
I’ve been getting quite a few emails lately asking what kind of diet I recommend for weight loss. The truth? I don’t have one. The biggest secret to losing weight and keeping it off comes down to food (NOT just calories) and exercise. Not really a secret at all right? You can’t easily lose weight [...]
The following is a guest post by Brett Warren. If you’re interested in submitting a guest post to Melinda’s Fitness Blog please check out the guidelines here. I don’t know many athletes who won’t admit to loving fast food. They might not eat it anymore, but they remember loving it! The calories, sugar and fat that [...]
I'm so glad you're here - thanks for stopping by! I'm a married mom of 4 kids previously diagnosed with clinical depression who found an outlet and "cure" in working out. I hope you see something here that lights a spark that gets you started on a fitness journey of your own - or to continue the one you've already started. To learn more about me, please click here.
Enjoy the journey,
Mindi
