Fierce Mama Collective

04/23/2026

Getting on the cover of Strong Fitness Magazine at 45 wasn't the plan, getting strong and feeling good in my body was the plan, and the cover was just what happened when I finally stopped fighting my body and started fueling it

I spent years doing what I was told, eating less, doing more cardio, starting over every Monday, and I had nothing to show for it except exhaustion

Strength training, real food, and consistency over perfection changed everything, and it did it faster than any diet I'd ever tried

If you're in your 30s or 40s and feel like you've tried everything, you probably haven't tried this combination done properly

04/23/2026

Not eat more junk, not eat more of everything...
eat more of the things your body is actually missing: protein, fiber, real food that keeps you full past 10am.

Most moms I talk to are under-eating and over-cardio-ing, exhausted, inflamed, and completely convinced they just need more discipline.

When you eat enough to support your workouts, your hormones, and your actual life, your body stops constantly trying to conserve energy, and that’s when things actually start to shift.

The moms seeing the best results aren’t the ones eating the least, they’re the ones who finally started giving their body enough to work with.

If you’ve been stuck, exhausted, and doing everything “right” with nothing to show for it, your next step probably isn’t cutting more... it’s fueling better.

04/19/2026

You've done keto, you've done intermittent fasting, you've done the 1200 calorie thing where you were miserable and hungry by 11am. You lost some weight, felt terrible, and gained it back the second you stopped white-knuckling it.

What you haven't tried is actually eating enough to support your workouts, lifting heavy enough to build muscle, and giving your body the protein it needs to stop holding onto fat for survival. That's not a new diet, that's a completely different approach, and it's the one that actually sticks because you're not fighting your body the whole time.

The women I work with aren't starting over every Monday anymore. They're building something that fits into their actual life, with their kids, their schedule, their love of birthday cake included.

04/17/2026

Your glutes have been hiding all winter... time to wake them up. This is a quick and effective 'movement snack' you can do anywhere, you seriously got ZERO excuses to skip it.

Grab your and a mat and let’s go!

3 Rounds of
• Dead Bug Band Kickouts (8 per side)
• Glute Bridge with Band Open at the Top (15)
• Banded Glute Kickbacks (12 per side)
• Flutter Kicks (30 seconds)

Rest a minute between rounds.

💾 Save this so you actually do it and
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04/12/2026

Two vertigo attacks a week. Crawling to the bathroom. Stressed and worried.

I tried everything: physio, a condescending TMJ dentist, a chiropractor, an osteopath, high-dose medication every single day. I even got Xanax from the ER. At one point I had a steroid injection into my ear on the calendar because I was out of options.

None of it was enough.

What actually changed it was a NUCCA chiropractor I found through a random Facebook group, and a female dental surgeon who treated the trigger points every other doctor refused to touch.

That was years ago. I haven't had a full attack since.

But I want to be real with you: it's not a clean before/after. I still manage it. Last night I felt that edge of fear creep back in after an osteo appointment. I didn't spiral. But I remembered.

The journey isn't over. And that's okay.

I'm telling you this because I know some of you are in the middle of something hard. A body that feels like it's failing you. Practitioners who aren't listening. A plan that isn't working.

Keep going. Keep asking questions. Find people who actually hear you.

You are not stuck. I'm proof of that.

Save this if it helped. Share it if you know someone who needs it. And drop a 🫶 below... let's support each other.

04/09/2026

Most moms are doing cardio first because it feels like the responsible thing to do. Warm up the body, get the blood moving, then lift.

The problem is by the time you pick up a weight, your tank is already half empty.

Strength training requires your best energy. That's when your muscles are fresh, your form is solid, and you're actually capable of the output that changes your body. Saving it for after 40 minutes on the treadmill means you're getting a fraction of the results you could be getting.

Cardio after lifting is a completely different experience too. Your body has already been working, your metabolism is fired up, and even a 20-minute walk finishes the job.

I've coached hundreds of women through this swap and the feedback is almost always the same. They're lifting more, feeling stronger, and actually looking forward to their workouts instead of just surviving them.

No new equipment. No longer sessions. Just lifting first.

04/09/2026

The workout you hate is the one you'll quit, every single time, and no amount of discipline changes that long-term.

Dreading your alarm, white-knuckling through a class, collapsing after, that's not a sustainable fitness plan, that's a punishment cycle with a Spotify playlist attached to it.

Three strength sessions a week, forty-five minutes, at home with no babysitter required, that's what actually changes your body composition after 35, and the moms in the Fierce Mama Collective will tell you the same thing.

Comment "FIERCE" and I'll send you everything you need.

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11/13/2025

❄️ Feeling the winter blahs already? Same. 😅
That’s exactly why I created the (free) 5-Day Beat the Winter Blues Challenge.

If you’re tired of waking up exhausted, living off coffee and having ZERO motivation to do ANYTHING - this Challenge is for you.

For 5 days, I’ll coach you through the exact habits I use (and teach my clients) to stay energized, steady, and sane all winter long:

I promise, it will be simple, mom-life friendly and things that actually help.

If you’re in Canada — You already have snow...
Let’s not hibernate… let’s get ahead of it.

👉 Join the challenge here https://www.getfitwithmel.online/free-5-day-challenge

Drop a ❄️ in the comments when you’ve joined!

Winter hits, motivation dips, and you find yourself on the sofa with a bag of chips.... It’s not you. It’s your energy getting ready to hibernate..stress, skipped meals, and too little movement are taking a toll on you.

08/14/2025

⏳ Only 48 hours! ⏳

The Fierce Mama Collective is 20% off for LIFE — workouts, meal plans, and coaching all in one place 💪

Summer’s almost over… time to get your routine back on track!
Comment FIERCE or DM me now for the link before it’s gone!

04/21/2025

Mommy Strong is back, and it’s just what you need to get back into fitness safely after having a baby—and the best part? You can bring your baby so you do not have to worry about childcare!

These classes are designed specifically for postpartum bodies to help restore core and pelvic floor connection while building strength, stability, and lean muscle.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR A new 6- week session starting April 30, and a few spots are still open!

Mommy Strong Circuit Classes take place on Wednesdays @ 11 AM in Westmount at the beautiful Vic Studios.

Ready to join? Click here to register ➡️ https://www.getfitwithmel.online/mommystrong

03/26/2025

Your Postpartum Comeback Starts NOW!

My Online Postpartum Program is LIVE on my Fierce Mama Collective app—designed to help you rebuild strength, boost energy, and feel like yourself again.

12 weeks - 3 Phases, 4 Weeks Each:
✅ Phase 1 – Gentle recovery & core reconnect
✅ Phase 2 – Strength-building & endurance
✅ Phase 3 – Full-body strength & confidence

PLUS, you get a customized meal plan to fuel your recovery without stress. No guessing, no overwhelm—just a clear plan that fits your life.

How to get started:
1️⃣ Register for my app
2️⃣ Choose the Postpartum Program under Programs
3️⃣ Start feeling stronger, one workout at a time!

Head over to www.fiercemamacollective.com to get started or DM me for more details!