Lifestyle with Melendy

a mom sharing her Recipes, Inspiration & Life

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To Pinterest or not to Pinterest?

We have most likely all found Pinterest.

My mom uses Pinterest, My dad uses it, My husband is using it to finish our basement. I use it – for many purposes, but I often pin with no intention of actually using those pins. In the words of a friend – Pinterest is an Online Life – One we usually wish we had. Workouts we won’t do, outfits we won’t wear, drinks we won’t make, crafts that are too messy, and food we won’t cook. Reality is – we want to, but we won’t.
After hearing this, I decided to take action. I looked at my Pinterest boards, and found one workout that I thought I could do daily, and several recipes that I wanted to try.

I decided to Use my Pins to actually make some changes!

First – I decided to do a plank Challenge for my workouts – since Steve and I are cruising soon, I am very conscious of my waistline.   I am about 10 days in, and I am seeing and feeling some results. Let’s see where I land on Port day! I am also going to the Gym Daily and doing about 50 minutes of Cardio, combined with healthier eating – I am not down pounds yet, but inches are melting off! Yay for small successes!

Now for recipes

I found several Low carb recipes, and some even looked appetizing! I looked at our week, and I decided that with a low impact week, we were going to try these out. (Be on the lookout for how these went over the next few days!) Here are the recipes that I am in love with for this week.

Monday: – Spaghetti Squash and herb butter lobster!
Tuesday – Steak tips with Zucchini AuGratin
Wednesday – Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken breast and Arugula salad

I will be back daily to update you on each recipe, and, what I would do differently!
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And be sure to check back here for how these recipes turned out!

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Who is Melendy?

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Melendy (muh-LEND-ee) is a mom/wife/aunt/sister/daughter from Rhode Island. She teaches preschool, Coaches youth Track & Field and Cross Country, Sings, Photographs casually, runs, and loves a great glass of wine and the beach!

Spending time with friends discovering new foods, sitting by the fire on a summer night, being by the water at any time of year – these are just a few of her favorite things. She rides with the windows down, music up, and usually a pair of shades.

When she isn’t doing all of those things she is planning creative ways to inspire others. She loves to make graphics out of quotes that speak to her, and is always up for a new adventure! She loves to learn, and spends a majority of her time researching things she is passionate about.

She has learned in life that spending  your time worrying about making others happy only takes your joy away. Instead, she is working to do better for herself, and her family – while creating joy for others through her actions. Teaching, Coaching, and inspiring others is her way of giving back – while still being herself.

This blog has evolved over the past few years into one that is more her voice. She has discovered who she is, and how to love that. She hopes to share that passion with you, the reader, and help you love yourself too!

Melendy has a passion for reading that is often unfulfilled – she is working in more time for reading into her daily life.

In the blog you will find inspiration for your daily life, recipes created by Melendy, and inspired by others, workouts she uses, and others she wants to try, and – Melendy’s sense of fashion! Plus more – you will find a caring ear, fun read, and a relatable author.

Welcome to Lifestyle with Melendy!