New Name, New Beginnings

Photographer: Gemma Jamieson

Can we please talk about where 2018 has gone because I'm not going to lie I have no idea where it has went. What I do know is that a lot has happened and there has been a lot of changes. 

As I'm sure you can tell I've had a bit of a rebrand and changed the look of my blog a little bit. Say hello to MelissaJaneMarshall.co.uk

 I won't lie I'm a little sad to let go of The Girl and The Treadmill but if I'm honest I think I had outgrown it a little bit.

I love talking about fitness and all things This Girl Can but I'm now 26 and so much in my life has changed in this past year. I don't want to throw away everything I did on The Girl and The Treadmill so I will definitely be keeping the fitness and health posts but I wanted to grow my blog into more of a lifestyle blog and talk about a wider variety of things and talk about things that make me happy.

Photographer: Gemma Jamieson

OUTFIT DETAILS: TOP - FROM A CLOTHES SWAP | SKIRT - PRIMARK | TIGHTS - PRIMARK | SHOES - PRIMARK (Sale) | BAG: TKMAXX (similar)

So, what will you see on MelissaJaneMarshall.co.uk?

Firstly you will see more North East posts. If you follow me on Instagram (you can follow my new blog-specific one here) you will know I love travelling but travelling around the North East is something I love the most. I want to showcase how beautiful it is up here and why I don't think I'll ever leave the North East. I also want to talk about the great range of restaurants, activities and events that are in Newcastle and the North East. 

You'll also start to see more fashion and beauty posts. I recently stepped out of my comfort zone and shot some great outfits with the lovely Gemma (you definitely have to check out her blog) and I'm excited to show them to you and show that I'm not all about the leggings and sport bras.!

I'm also very excited to launch a little wedding section to my blog. I was a very lucky girl and on 8th December 2017 the lovely Mr M popped the question while we were in Poland on a winter holiday. We already have a date and have got quite a bit sorted so you'll be able to read all about that soon. 

I hope this all sounds exciting and I hope you're ready to go on this new journey with me as I'm really excited to get back into blogging and show you more of my life. 

8 Sporting/Fitness Staples*

Vest Top: Primark

Sport Bra: American Apparel Via Buy T-shirt Online*

Shorts: Under Armour

Shoes: Start Fitness 

Every person has there own staple pieces depending on there style. Some people have season staples like Spring and Winter. So why can't we have sport staples, anyone that does exercise will know that there is certain things you need or would like to have in your wardrobe. This post is going to talk about 3 out of 8 staples I have in my wardrobe. These 3 staples are very much my at home wear or summer running wear. 

1. Vests: These are defiantly my at home tops, I have a love/hate relationship with my upper body so normally prefer wear t-shirts but when i'm at home I will just wear a vest. I found with vests that there are good to just put under a jumper or a hoodie as there not as thick as workout tops. I have around 4 or 5 vest. The best ones I've found have been just from Primark nothing fancy, the one pictured above is from Primark and I've had it for about a year.

2. Shorts: I'm one of these people that is always cold so I hardly wear shorts but when I was in America last summer I discovered Under Armour and feel in love. I find shorts are incredibly handy items to have in your wardrobe, I wear them in the Summer when I'm coaching but as I live in Britain so I know what the weather can be like, so I always put them under some tracksuit bottoms. The thing I like about these shorts is the waste band, it's not one of them waist bands that digs into my hips. You can other brands of shorts I have some Nike ones which are similar but just different material. Shorts are just a great alternative to have in your wardrobe for them warmer days that are coming up or if you work out at home. 

3. Sport Bra: As a women, sport bra aren't just a staple there a necessity. I'm not a large chested lady but still always wear a sports bra. Finding one that supports you right is always important. I was find this plain black American Apparel from Buy T-shirts Online* extremely comfortable and I defiantly feel fully supported. I have a range of sport bras ranging from Nike, H&M, Sweaty Betty and Lululemon. Sports bras can cost a lot of money so I find shopping around is always good as you can find some cheaper alternatives.

That is the first 3 staples I have in my wardrobe. Why not leave me a comment telling me what you 3 staples are for working out at home are?

In my next post I'll be talking about my 2 coaching staples are. 

Thank you for reading and I hope you have enjoyed this post. 

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