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Being Just Melody, Fitness

Mama Has a New Job + At Home Kettlebell Workout!

I am back to where it started! ELLE ESS YOU! I bleed purple and gold, so I am very excited to return to my alma mater as an employee. I am the new CRM Manager in Continuing Education. It’s a great new opportunity for me and my career.

As for the my fitness journey, this past week we did a new “kettlebell boot camp” as my trainer Jo calls it. It was tough but effective! I’ve included a good bit of the workout, but there was so much more. This is just a snippet of an hour long workout. What’s even better is there is no need for a gym. Great for those days when you just can’t get out of the house.

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Being Just Melody, Fitness

Movies, Gym & the Hunt for PJs!

Have you seen Selma? I have and I cried like a baby! It is a must see movie. JUST PLAIN AMAZING! I made it to the gym fOr my training session this week and then I headed to check on my dad. He wanted a “really nice pair of pajamas,” so I went on the hunt for them… Who knew it would prove difficult. Also, thank you all for your well wishes!

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Being Just Melody, Fitness

The Gym is my Stress Reliever!

The gym has become my new best friend! I haven’t had much time to vlog as my father has been recovering from a heart attack and bypass surgery but I did make sure to bring my camera to my training session. It was doozie but I got it done. I am determined to make that vertical knee raise bar my bitch.

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Being Just Melody, Fitness

Another Great Workout!

The new year started with a great workout! I finally figured out the right amount of fuel I need to get through it. It was a longer session but we worked on the lower and upper body. For the first time since starting training, I couldn’t complete all the reps. Ugh. Those shoulder presses were tough! But I will get them soon enough.

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