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Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu.

Fitness Diary: Week 14

Melissa Puppo April 23, 2014

The mini blizzard that passed through Kent last week had me all sorts of confused — and I’m not going to lie — I refused to walk in the cold on Tuesday. I just couldn’t get myself to function after...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu.

Fitness Diary: Week 13

Melissa Puppo April 16, 2014

This week was great compared to the past few weeks.I worked out more than once — finally — and I got a full-body workout each time. Not only did I make a great effort to work out this week with a busy...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu.

Fitness Diary: Week 11

Melissa Puppo April 2, 2014

So, here we are back at Kent after a nice, long week of spring break. I’m assuming some of you might not have kept fitness a main goal during your time off? I’m not going to lie, I personally could...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu.

Fitness Diary: Week 10

Melissa Puppo March 19, 2014

Well friends, it was a disappointing week when it came to getting my work out on. I managed to work out once during the week, but once the weekend came it was all downhill.I decided homework was more important...

Contact her at mpuppo@kent.edu 

Fitness Diary: Week 7

Melissa Puppo February 26, 2014

Forget what I said about last week being my worst fitness week. This past week marked my worst to date — I worked out once and totally caved in with my eating habits. I went to Buffalo, N.Y. with my...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu

Fitness Diary: Week 6

Melissa Puppo February 19, 2014

This past week was a little bit of a hot mess for my good habits.I only managed to go to the gym twice this week, so I’m a bit frustrated with myself. I might just be lazy, but also, last week was crazy...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu

Fitness Diary: Week 5

Melissa Puppo February 12, 2014

I hope by now you’re all feeling at least a little inspired by my weekly updates as I change my workout ways. I went through with my week of giving up mayonnaise and cheese, and I’m happy to announce...

Fitness Diary: Week 4

Melissa Puppo February 5, 2014

EXCITING UPDATE: I am starting to notice more definition in my arms and legs. YAY!I took advantage of the snow day last Tuesday by doing a cardio kickboxing online video and ab workout in my lounge. Because...

Fitness Diary: Week 2

Melissa Puppo January 29, 2014

Last week brought on a mix of success and failure. I did really well on Tuesday, it was a great day, but I’m not going to lie — I didn’t wake up to work out Thursday morning. It happens, whatever,...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu

Fitness Diary: Week 1

Melissa Puppo January 22, 2014

A typical day working out for me last semester went something like this: jog around the track for a mile or use the elliptical for 20 minutes, then do some basic ab workouts after. This week, however,...