Melissa Charlton

Personal Trainer for Busy Women Who Want to Get Out of Pain, Build Strength + Stamina, and Create Lifelobg Habits

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

"Virtually little happens in this world, or in your life, without some form of accountability." Hal Elrod

When I signed up for my 1st Half-Marathon I pledged to raise $500 for the ACS, knowing that would make me train.

Want to do something hard? Make it unavoidable.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

Reminder that anyone telling you to get your body ready for summer is selling you pain, wrapped in an old message of misogyny. Instead, get your body ready for life.

Lift for resilience.
Build strong bones for longevity.
Strengthen your heart for stamina.
Sweat out your anxiety.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

"Your problems adjust to their true level of importance after a hard workout and a good night of sleep."

– @JamesClear

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

So heads up: We have a new Strength Momentum online program starting April 4. This is specifically for those who want to learn accountability.
We need 3 people to test it out for a HUGE DISCOUNT (so we can work out the kinks).
Comment "Tell me more" and I'll message you.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

There are LOTS of great trainers out there. Most dabble in women's fitness, even though women are some of the highest spenders in this industry.

We study women's strength. Our nutrition and movement needs. We know how to help you.

Comment with a 👋 if you'd like to hear more.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

The next 2 months = CRUCIAL for fitness.
Winter kills motivation.
Spring brings a spark to get back in the gym.
Summer, we just 'accept' that we missed our window.
(That's B.S.)
Still. Strike when that spark hits you.

Raise your hand 🖐️ if this sounds like you. We want to help.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

How much of your life is spent preparing for the grind?

How much is devoted to just enjoying your daily activities?

What if we prepared each day to saunter or eat lunch in the sunlight?

To thoroughy sweat and then thoroughly rest?

To not rush. To just ... slow down?

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

Thanks for attending this 3-part drama that I had in my head last week. Stay tuned for next month's episode, "Taxes." 🤣

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

The other day, a colleague messaged me for advice about square footage for her new brick and mortar gym, and included the phrase "Congrats on your success!"

Success? 🤨

But I'm still grinding. I still feel like I have no idea WTF I'm doing!

Pffft. Success.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

Also, this is why, when a client PRs, we celebrate.

This is why, we shout out for consistency and effort.

📢 You don't have to be perfect to be good enough!!

You only have to keep showing up, sweating, trying scary things and growing.

That's f*cking success.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

So heads up: We have a new Strength Momentum group starting March 15. This is specifically for those who want to learn strength + accountability.
We need 4 people to test it out for a HUGE DISCOUNT (so we can work out the kinks).
Comment "tell me more", and I'll message you.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

Truth is, most in their 20's could follow a program from a magazine & see good results.

If they could be self-accountable. That's enough to get in shape & build a solid base.

But self-accountability takes time to learn. In the process, there's a lot of pausing + restarting.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

All that resetting means we start to really feel frustrated with ourselves, the process, & eventually just ... stop trying.

But we know that can't be the answer, because it feels like crap.

Guys, it doesn't have to be like that. You can learn this now, it's never too late.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

💕Valentines Day Reminder #2

💪Strength Training is important for bone health, not just to look good naked.
🫀Cardio IS important. Your heart's a muscle too.
🛀Self-Care is not just massages + bubble baths.
💐Buy yourself flowers.🎶
😝And as @fakedansavage says, f*ck first.

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

💕Valentines Day Reminder

💝You don't have to earn your chocolate.
💝You don't have to "work off" your chocolate.
💝Chocolate is a human right (IMHO), not a sin to be forgiven.
💝Just be present & enjoy your treats. Get back on track tomorrow.

💕Happy Valentines Day💕

[Melissa Charlton @mbodiedstrength]

According to the news, Rhianna shattered a glass ceiling and a myth about motherhood.
Although that would be nice, all the dues are like: "Meh. It was mediocre."
And all the old(er than me) white women (like me) are like: "GASP! Did she just grab her crotch?!?"

So. Sigh.