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Quick And Easy Protein-Full Salad

I enjoy coming up with my own recipes that fill in nutritional gaps that I need to fill.  One area where I always need work is protein intake.  So, I’m working on finding more ways of getting it into my diet.  BEHOLD!  I give you a bean based salad that is quite tasty and super... Read more »

By Melanie Bolen,
February 27, 2012 at 5:00 pm

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Love YOURSELF on Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is often viewed as a day when you are supposed to/required to buy your loved one flowers, candy, dinner, etc.  Then, all the single people huff and puff about being single (I’m single, I can say that, right?).  Well, I think that’s silly!  I view Valentine’s Day as just a day of love,... Read more »

By Melanie Bolen,
February 14, 2012 at 4:13 pm

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Valentine's Day Gifts For The Fitness Lover In Your Life

Are you burnt out on flowers and candy?  Does your significant other really like exercise and/or physical activity?  Well, here are some ideas for gifts for your fitness lover!  While I feature mostly pink images in this blog, keep in mind that many of these suggestions are, indeed, unisex  😉   FOR THE YOGI IN... Read more »

By Melanie Bolen,
February 7, 2012 at 12:59 pm

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  Hi! My name is Melanie. By trade, I'm a certified personal trainer. By nature, I do my best to be an optimist. Life has a habit of throwing us through the ringer... trust me, I've been there too. One of the biggest factors for me being able to trudge on, and accomplish great things, is my mindset. I want this to be a place that you can come to be uplifted when you are having a crappy day. It's time to see the shiny side of life.

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