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Melanie Fields

Simply Fit

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!!

Website: http://www.facebook.com/melanie.fields

Posts by Melanie

10 Ways to Use Your Stability Ball

I love my stability ball! Yes it’s bulky and takes up a lot of space, but it is so worth it to have one as part of your home gym. The stability ball is one of my favorite pieces of… Read more »

5 Fresh Spring Salad Recipes

I’m loving this spring weather! It’s time for farmer’s markets to open and fresh produce to hit the stands. This year, I really want to make more salads than I have in the past. Check out a few of the… Read more »

How to Cope With Bed Rest

Bed rest sounds almost like a dream vacation, doesn’t it? Who wouldn’t want to indulge in endless rest & relaxation under doctor’s orders? But in reality, being placed on bed rest can be scary, stressful, inconvenient, and honestly a little bit… Read more »

Confidence is Sexy: 8 Ways to Appear More Confident Today

There are certain people in life who give off an energy that just makes other people want to be around them. That energy is confidence, and confidence is sexy! We’re naturally attracted to those who have a sense of self-confidence… Read more »

Crunch Guide: 12 Moves to Get More Out of Your Crunches

If you’re looking to flatten your mid-section and sculpt sleek, sexy abs, you need to choose moves that train your abs in different ways. Standard crunches only work through one plane of motion: sagittal (when you curl your torso or… Read more »

5 Moves to Pump Up Your Lunges

Bikini season is getting closer which means a lot of us are looking to tone up our lower bodies! I LOVE lunges for tightening the tush and toning those thighs! To really see bikini body results, try adding some variety to… Read more »

10 Challenges of Being a Stay at Home Mom

The decision to be a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) is an extremely personal one. When our son was born, I knew instantly that I wanted to stay home with him. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else! Now we have… Read more »

6 Skinny Mom Approved Post-Workout Shakes

A post-workout shake is a simple and effective way to refuel after your workout, but plain chocolate or vanilla can get boring. “Shake” things up with one of these fun recipes after your next sweat session. Ready, set, BLEND! 1. Blueberry Spinach… Read more »