This is a departure from my normal interior stuff, but something that I am becoming really passionate about, and I’d really like to get your opinion.
I have had a personal trainer for a couple years now, off and on.
I am not big into dieting.
I hibernate in the winter months in my home, baking, and putting on the extra pounds.
Come January, I’m ready to whip things into shape again, and this January was no different.
I started working out January 1st, like many others I am sure.
My goal was to drop 10 pounds before our Hawaii vacation in mid Feb.
I actually lost 17, and honestly, it wasn’t that hard.
In the meantime, I started developing these arm muscles which I never knew existed.
{sorry for the bad i phone pic}
I got really excited and posted this picture on instagram.
I got a lot of people interested in my “routine” and thought maybe I’d bring you along on this journey on my blog, because really, if I can do it, you too can do it.
So many people struggle with their weight.
If I can help even in one little way, sharing tips and tricks my trainer gives to me, that would be wonderful.
I am by no means an expert, but anything I can pass along, I would love too.
In 2013, my goal is to not lose weight, but to become the fittest I can be.
And I don’t mean body builder fit, just lean with muscle definition.
There’s no hardcore dieting, I still eat pizza and cookie dough, and lots of candy.
{I have the worst sweet tooth!}
Anyway, just thought I’d throw this out there.
Leave me a comment below saying yay or nay.
I can handle it, pls. be brutally honest!
xoxo
yay! love it!
Oh yes, please share!
YES, SHARE!!!!
I like your honesty, about what you eat and your level of commitment because I think that is often what "fools" people.
For me, I do yoga 6-8 times per week (3 different types), some of it is very easy and some of it is super challenging, but I'm the fittest I've ever been. My point being everyone needs to learn what works for them and we can't get there without trying new things. So I say share away, and take away the veil of "it has to be hard and painful and restrictive."
Good for you!
Yay!
share, share 🙂
It amazes me that you have such a killer bod and still eat pizza and cookies! I'd begun to think I'd have to "starve" myself to ever lose weight. I'd love to hear any tips or advice that you have.
Amen. I think there are so many unhealthy myths about what it takes to be "fit." A healthy perspective is a breath of fresh air. I am a total foodie (love to cook and eat) and people are always shocked because I am very lean. We need to feed your bodies and build our muscles to keep our metabolism going strong! I think taking care of our physical self is just as important as enhancing our beautiful abodes 🙂
Good morning! Yes, please share your tips, tricks, and routine 🙂 it would be very inspiring/motivating!
~Nicole (in San Francisco)
Yes, please!! Workin my way towards buff arms so I wanna hear anything that's gonna work!!
Yes please do share!! 🙂
Yay!
Yes, please inspire us! It's that time of year to get in shape.
All for it! Now being almost mid forties, I have got to figure this out!!
Yes! I would love to hear what you are doing!
Gena from Snohomish
Spill!
definitely yes! I am trying the Advocare program, and am looking for new ways to workout. I'm especially interested in ways to work out at home, perhaps with free weights??
would love to hear what you do =)
You look amazing! Dying to read about your tips and tricks. PLEASE SHARE!!!!!!!!!!
NO, I don't want to read about how you stay fit. JUST KIDDING! Please do share. Some of us could really use some tips! 🙂
Yes, Yes and YES! I've written you before asking about your weight loss, so I'd definitely love to hear more. I've looked into metabolic testing, but they don't do it around here… bummer.
Anyway, please bring it on…and the sooner the better. 🙂
Please yes do share! I have struggled with weight issues my whole life! Now being at my heaviest and older it is very depressing! Any tips would be great!
Share please!
Yay!
Birgit from Vienna
Yes, I would totally love it mixed in with your domestic fabulosity! All us DIY and home bloggers & readers need a little reminder to step away from the computer sometimes 🙂 Awesome job on getting in shape!!
Yes, please!!
Yay yay!
um yay!!!
Yay!!! Yay!!! Yay!!!
Yay! Nice gunz girl!!!
I think it depends on how you share it. I'm in great shape now but am always looking for new things that work. If it's about showing off who you are and what you do – I'm not interested. If it's about passing on good information – count me in.
yay, please share !! It is always great to get motivation and tips.
I love your new pictures and the photo shoot. The picture you selected for the blog is beautiful but feels too intimate for this setting. I feels like you're getting climb into bed with your sweet hubby not talk about blog topics.
Y-E-S Please!!!!!!!
Would love to hear more about your routines – every little bit helps and motivates – (GREAT looking biceps btw
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY
You look fabulous! I for one would love to hear/read your tips and tricks.
Yes, please share!!!
Yay. I'm dying over your tiny little waist!
This could not have come at a better time. I recently started a serious mother of the bride diet and I know that working out will be really important in reaching my goal! You are awesome!
I love this! I also starting working out in January doing turbo jam. Love it but would also like to mix it up some. Your tips would be great!
Please share this with me!!
Absolutely!!!
Would LOVE to hear more! Please share!
yes please!!!
I would love to know!
Yay, please share. I read a variety of blogs, not all home related, so why not? I'm in my last week of Insanity right now, and I've lost 17 lbs. It's a great feeling. You've worked hard – brag about your results and please share how you did it.
Ooh, after reading thru the other comments, I have to agree with the anonymous commenter about your blog photo. I love love that gorgeous photo, but its not fitting here.
Yay! I dream of having guns just like those. Please share. 🙂
Yes Please !
For Sure!!!!
I am in the midst of relearning what exercises I can do since I had a sports injury last year and getting back on track with physical therapy. Seeing my favorite people making it happen in real time adds that extra inspiration that we can do it! At some point I'll also post our gym on my blog,
My point is- Do Share,,, Do Share!!!!
Looking AWESOME you!
Work It!!!!
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Yes! I would definately like to hear about your routine. I would just like to lose 10 -15 pounds. Have cut back on my eating without any results. And to have a firmer body would be Great!
Check out those guns! love it. I have put on weight in the last few years but used to be lean and very muscular. this is my year to become so again. I would love to hear more about your journey. thanks for sharing
Fiona xx
PLEASE Share!!! Any info you share could possibly change someones life by getting them inspired to get moving and get healthy. I know as I get older my metabolism has slowed way down and like you I want to get fit.
Do It !!!
I'm proud of you!
17 pounds is a big deal..since January!!!
I've lost 8 in the past 8 weeks….and I've got about 5 more to go!
I'd love to know what you did…it couldn't have been just exercise. What foods did you cut out?
Carrry us along on the journey!
Please share 🙂 Just did a post today about body image and our teenaged daughter.
Yay on the way!
Way to go….and please share your tips on exercise–but don't stop sharing recipes and home decor. I love your inspiration and it keeps us well rounded. Cheers!
I love inspirational stories that's what helps me get motivated! Would love to hear what works for you and how you lost 17 pounds. I can't even lose one pound. UGH!!!
Share away Melaine! Please!
Yep!
Yes, please share your work out routine!!! I absolutely LOVE your sexy profile pic…but I do agree that its a little out of place here.
Please share I do arm exercises and I feel like my arms just get fatter looking not toned. I also need to shed those 10 pounds from two years ago. Would love to hear what worked for you. Thanks
Put it ALL out there!! Yay for sure
are you kidding me? CAN WE GET A HECK YEAH! please share! (signed a girl who just weighed herself today and normally weighs 108- 110lbs and now weighs 122! yikes! (i am a little person so don't think i'm super skinny 🙂
Oh please tell and don't leave a single thing out! Thank you!
Best, Laurie
you have obviously worked very hard and i would love to hear how you did it! love your photo too but it's a little ooh ahh for your domestic page- love the bun hair while working the sander photo – still shows how cute you are w/o being too much 🙂 always though- love your blog and think you are fabulous!
Definitely, Yay! I am need of a push to get going!
yes, please! I have been trying to lose 10 lbs for the last 10 years!
Please, please! I need arms like yours! I'm in my late 50's and depressed with this weight I can't get off yet self-soothing w food all the while!
Yes, love to hear it! (Even though I'm already jealous)! 🙂
p.s. I'm a Christian Grandmother and I see nothing wrong with your photo! It's awesome. AND p.s. It's YOUR blog,so YOU get to decide what goes on it! Other people can unsubscribe!
yay! please share!
I feel like I am in a similar position – trying to get in shape after the winter hibernation, but still be able to have my pizza and the occasional sweets! I am also looking to get in shape before I go to Hawaii 🙂 but thankfully I have about 6 months to do so! Although, it would be nice to pull it off before summer.
Yes, please. I am always looking for tips, inspiration, and tricks. You look great. Would love to hear your routine.
Yay! your arms and abs are amazing!!!!!
YAY!!!!! Do Share every tip you have..with lots of inspiration pics!
Heck yes!! I don't need to lose any weight but I want those arms
Please share!
Definitely YAY!! I'd love to see what works for you, and it might inspire me to work a little harder.
You look Hot, Melaine! Keep up the hard work. It's paying off, for sure!
Good for you!! Love it! Though I'm not sure where you could have been hiding 17 pounds!? Of course share!
Started hot power yoga 6 weeks ago and it is
amazing. xxo Monica
I think you should share away! I too would realy like to focus on becoming more fit, not because I want to loose weight, I'm great in that department, its the muscle ton, I mean who wouldn't want Carrie Underwoods legs right! Thats my goal 🙂 Can't wait to see how you got some killer guns!
I'm the girl that hits the Yoga studio at 6am and by 8:30 to the Interior design Firm I go……so I would love to see your routine
Yes, please share your training routine, diet ideas, and any other tips you may have!!! I am a mom of 4 and really need some help and inspiration to lose those unwanted pounds! You look great and I can't begin to tell you how much I love your blog! Your home and family beautiful and you bring a bit of joy to us with what you do. Thanks so much!!!
Definitely share!!!
Hi! Just found you and realized you live in WA. I think we have a mutual friend (Cindy at Haley's Cottage). Such a fun blog and I'll look forward to reviewing past posts.
Being healthy is so important. Good for you for loosing the weight ..the right way:)
xxleslie
Yes!!! Please share!! You lost 17 lbs!! That is great and you say it really wasn't that hard . . please tell us, oh and by the way I love your pics!!
Oh yes! Do tell. Just finished the last of the Easter candy and need some help and inspiration.
Absolutely YES!
Absolutely YES!
You sound a lot like me…I, too, love to eat and hate to "diet"…your improved fitness is apparent to all of your fans…share,share,share!!
Please…share, share, share!!
Please…share, share, share!!
Sorry about the multiple comments…my computer kept dropping the comments page, and I thought they didn't post!
Yes, please!
YES PLEASE SHARE!!!
Absolutely share, please!
Heck yes!!!
I was actually just looking for a routine!
Please share 🙂
Hi there
I think two blogs is a good idea. There is plenty of fitness stuff out there and I always enjoyed your original topics… I have to agree w ith previous comments about new pic of you. Although you look fabulous, it seems inappropriate for a blog site for decorating, cooking….I always appreciated your keepin it real style! 😉
Yesssss! Tell me, Tell me Tell me NoWWW! Please. I too bake and eat it al in the winter and gained every ounce back and then some. Self sabatoge is what I call it and its depressing!
Heck yes!
Yes! Who doesn't need motivation?! Btw, your arms look amazing!
Yes I'd love to hear more about what you're doing! I want to lose maybe 10 lbs but really just want to tighten up and be more fit. I'm not a hard-core healthy eater, which is bad, so any tips would be great!
~Kim
Yes please, I would love to have a peek at your routine ….something to follow… Many Thanks, Jennifer
Yes, please share……
I would love for you to share. For those who don't want it to be part of this blog, you could make it a day – like fit Friday or something like that. Two blogs is a lot and it seems like the majority of people are interested. Just my opinion tho
Definitely share
Definitely! Your arms look awesome!!
I have to agree with the people who have stated that the new photo of you (while attractive)feels a little too intimate for this type of blog. It just feels a tad bit…mmm…suggestive.
Is there a certain routine that you're subscribing to that allows you to target your weight loss to specific areas? When I lose weight, I lose it in my chest as well as other areas making "the girls" less than perky. I'm a pretty full C/small D due to an added 15 lbs, but as soon as I drop it, I'll shrink to a "yes, I've had two kids and nursed them B/A cup". My close friend lost 25 lbs and became a yoga instructor. She dropped from a C to an A and hated it, so she got implants. Would love to know your secret of maintaining your "feminine curves" while dropping 17 lbs.
Absolutely YAY!