Here is me in a nutshell…
I am a 35 year old wife (to a wonderful husband who I cherish) and mother of 5 beautiful children (ages 1-12).
- I am a health enthusiast and am always setting new goals to improve my health! I love to eat as “clean” as possible and am always trying healthy new recipes and “healthifying” old ones. I
loveenjoy running and working out as well. I love to read anything and everything related to health and fitness. I also love to “pick the brains” of those I know who inspire me and are successful at living healthy and happy lives.
- I am a very happy, optimistic person and always look for the good in everything.
However, there is the flip-side. I have a terrible addiction to TREATS! Yes, I love them…particularly homemade cookies, brownies, etc. Oh, and anything chocolate. Oh, and Doritos are pretty good too. Oh, and I love to go out to dinner with my husband. Yum, yum, yummy, yum, yum. I get very frustrated with myself because I know it sabotages all of the good things I do to improve my health!
I know many people can relate as I have had endless conversations with friends and family who share my same frustration! My hope is that this blog will help keep me motivated and accountable…and help me to practice what I preach! Hopefully, it can serve as my own 12 step program and I can learn to overcome my “treat” addiction. I also hope to inspire and motivate others along the way!
Healthy Happy Mel 
December 5th, 2011 at 11:37 PM
You are gorgeous! Thanks for such an info filled blog, will def be returning. 🙂
December 6th, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Thank you so much!!! You are very kind. I’m so glad you like my blog! 😉
January 28th, 2012 at 12:17 PM
I love this! Especially when you were like I like health but Oh, I also love this and oh and this. Yum yum. Sounds like me haha. But thanks for stopping by my blog too and it’s always great to see women all over achieving some of the same goals you have. I look forward to picking your brains too 🙂
February 8th, 2012 at 8:29 PM
You are so sweet. Thanks so much for your kind comments. I agree, I love reading about other people who are striving to achieve similar goals! It is tough to live a healthy lifestyle, but I love it! I look forward to checking in on your blog too! 😉
February 8th, 2012 at 7:11 AM
Great blog, beautiful family and fabulous enthusiasm! Go Melanie! You are modeling such healthy living for your kids…
Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post. We both have a love of living a clean, healthy life!
February 8th, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Thank you so much! I appreciate your support. I look forward to reading more of your blog!
April 7th, 2012 at 1:48 PM
I can so relate! Thanks for checking out my blog, too and I’m looking forward to reading about your journeys and experiences as well. I might also be one who picks your brain, if it’s ok, from time to time. 🙂
April 7th, 2012 at 2:00 PM
I look forward to checking in on your blog and seein’ how you’re doing!
As you know, eating well is so hard because it is a LIFETIME commitment!! Auughh. We’ll just both have to keep pluggin’ away. 😉 You can pick my brain whenever you like….I’m sure I’ll pick yours as well!
June 3rd, 2012 at 9:08 AM
I just found your blog and I think it is so great! I am a stay at home mom of a 19 month old and I felt so encouraged by your posts. I am excited to continue reading when you get your new blog up and running!
June 3rd, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Thank you so much! Your kind words mean so much to me. I’m very anxious to get my new blog up and running TOO….I’m hoping it will be soon. Hopefully this week (fingers crossed!)
June 4th, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Hi! I nominated you for the Sunshine Award!
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Rules for the Sunshine Award:
Link the award to the person who gave it to you.
Answer the questions that come with it.
Pass it along to 10 people and let them know they have received it.
Questions:
Favorite Color
Favorite Animal
Favorite number
Favorite Non-alcoholic drink
Facebook or Twitter
My Passion
Prefer getting or giving presents
Favorite pattern
Favorite Day of the Week
Favorite Flower
June 7th, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Thanks so much for this sweet award. When I start blogging again, I will fulfill the questions and things. Thanks for thinking of me!