I’m Michelle, a freelance health, fitness and nutrition journalist currently pursuing my Masters of Science degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. I’m 26 and live in
Oakmont, PA (just outside of Pittsburgh), where I recently purchased my first home. I’m a huge Pens and Steeler fan (and the Pirates are even growing on me). I’ve written over 2,000 health, fitness and nutrition articles, blogs, e-books, web content and more. (a page of my work to follow soon!) So I’ve decided to create my own blog. Articles range from eating healthy to workouts to injury prevention and everything in between. Through school and work, I’ve learned a lot about the fitness and nutrition industries. I am happy to share what I’ve found most relevant and interesting with you!
I’ve gone to school, gone to school and am now doing some more 
schooling. What can I say, I like to learn! Here’s my school resume:
- 2007 University of Pittsburgh B.A. Communication, English Writing
- 2008 Chatham University Masters of Professional Writing
- 2012 California University of Pennsylvania M.S. Exercise Science and Health Promotion
I’ve done the whole 9-5 thing — in a field completely unrelated to where I want to be. So I had this crazy idea…I quit my job. I’m now a freelance journalist, who does a whole lot of writing in the health, fitness and nutrition field. Since my clients have guidelines, I figured a blog is the perfect way to work guideline-free. It doesn’t hurt to be able to say what you want when you want, does it?
Kudos to you for leaving your job to pursue something you love. It’s always hard (and scary) to leave the 9-5 world but ultimately you won’t regret it I’m sure!
Wow girl!!! I think it’s awesome that you don’t mind school b/c of your strength+passion for learning~ Very nice to meet you Michelle!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today, I’m glad to have discovered you. I’m a former journalist myself (my beat was Food, Drink, Fashion, Lifestyle, Entertainment…that kinda thang, but I respect the sports girl!) and I too hate the 9-5 lifestyle! Hopefully soon I can go full-time with my mom’s and my copywriting, proofreading and editing business, where we work closely with SEO managers so if you ever want us to team up in that regard let me know (info@promptproofing.com). Otherwise I am just glad to have discovered a blogger with similar background (and who’s also 26
)!
Awesome blog! I’m in Oakmont all the time! Love it there
I love it. I’ve been debating quitting and going back to school, but I’m just not sure what exactly I want to pursue just yet.
Be careful, writing can become quite the addiction… good luck!
Love your blog- I’m new to the blog world and it has already become quite the addiction. All I think about is what can I write about next.
Hi Michelle, I stumbled onto your blog its great girl! Also, I love saying whatever I want on my blog its the whole point!
Just found your blog – went to college in PGH as well.. go Steelers!
Hi Michelle! Thanks for your blog! I have learned some good things about life, and you
I live in Lancaster, PA and hope to explore Pittsburgh this summer.
Hi,Michelle
Thanks for this bolg. I am also a content writer and I love writing articles as a hobby on topics related to Travel. looking for some travel sites for guest post. If you need any sample work of my i will also provide you.
Adriana Frederick
Social Mmedia Executive
Travel Blogger
webdentilo@gmail.com
Congrats on going for what you really want to do in life! I think that’s so admirable!
Thanks for commenting on my blog! Wow! Congrats on your exercise science degree.
Just saying hi since you are from my area! I actually live 25 minutes south of Pittsburgh! Nice to meet another local blogger, not many of us around here!
Awesome! I’m about 20 minutes east!