Featured in Woman’s World

Back in the Summer I was contacted by First for Women stating that my article several years ago was one of the top requested archived articles to date. They asked if they could run the article again. I just received the new magazines in the mail yesterday!

Update from Melissa!

UPDATE from Melissa! Many of you have reached out to say that you miss the weekly videos, thank you. If you follow me personally on social media, then you know I am moving – not to far away. For now I will continue to post the weekly menu and recipes. However, for now (until I…

Free Exercise Classes with Melissa!

Free exercises classes with Melissa for the entire month of April!  Since many of us are at home, make sure you are following us for the “at home” exercise challenge!  We are hosting free exercises classes the entire month of April. Monday & Wednesday’s 6am – 30 minute TRX Class Monday & Thursday’s 1:30pm – 30…

April 2020 Free Exercise Classes with Melissa!

Everyone make sure you are following me for the at home exercise challenge! 💪💗 We, Foothills Wellness Center & I, are hosting free exercises class the entire month of April, actually it started today! Monday & Wednesday’s 6am – 30 minute TRX Monday & Thursday’s 1:30pm – 30 minute Total Body Ball Class Tuesday &…

New Series – LakeSide Grilling!

Melissa will be providing us with a new article, recipe, and video about healthy cuisine semi-monthly from her new series, OnFire Lake Side Grilling on Lake Hartwell. She’ll be cooking up delicious and healthy meals right on the grill. Yes, the focus is on healthy eating, but don’t let that fool you. In fact, we…

Melissa’s Oreo© Cake

Ingredients  Brownie 3/4 cup No Whey ™, golden pea protein powder 1/4 cup Cocoa powder  2 TBSP black dutch cocoa powder 1 TBSP Baking powder  2 eggs  10 drops of Chocolate liquid stevia  1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk Icing 4 oz cream cheese  4 oz Greek Yogurt  2…

2020 Gluten Free Easy Cannoli Cake Recipe

Many of you have messaged me after seeing the pictures of the finished cake for Kathy’s (co-workers) Birthday.  So here is the recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!  Ingredients  Cake  2 1/2 cups gluten free flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened…

Cooking Class! February 16th at 2pm

Reminder Cooking Class with Dr. Picone and Melissa, Sunday, February 16th at 2pm.  Give us a call today to reserve your seat at 828-859-5004.  

2020 New Year 14-day Exercise Challenge

*Disclaimer, please consult your physician before starting any workout routine!  This plan is just a guideline and should be tailored to meet your current exercise level.  If you have questions concerning this plan, please reach out and be sure to follow me on social media to see what classes and exercise I am doing.  …

2019 Melissa Christmas BBQ Rubs

Chicken BBQ Rub 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup paprika 1 TBSP ground black pepper 1 TBSP sea salt 1 TBSP chili powder 1 TBSP garlic powder 1 TBSP onion powder 1 TBSP cayenne pepper 1 tsp dried parsley Steak or beef BBQ rub 1 TBSP ground cumin 1 TBSP paprika 1 TBSP dried parsley…