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What’s the coolest outdoor workout you’ve trie

What’s the coolest outdoor workout you’ve tried so far?? 🤔🔥
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From yoga on top of skyscrapers to pop up spin classes in the park, I love how creative some of my fav fitness studios are getting with making workouts safe and accessible!
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I shared a list of 20 different outdoor workouts last month but I’d LOVE to hear from you all... what classes have you tried and loved?
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*THIS IS THE TIME TO GIVE YOUR FAV INSTRUCTOR OR STUDIO A SHOUT-OUT. 😉
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This morning was my second time going to @goodday.pilates reformer class on the roof of Sixty Soho and it was the perfect way to start the day. ✨ I kind of wish reformer pilates on rooftops was a permanent thing!
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{Wearing: @beachriot from @eleventhhouse.shop} 🐆💕
#workoutwithfriends #reformerpilates

“When you focus on the good, the good gets bette

“When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”✨
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Living in NYC during the pandemic hasn’t necessarily been easy.
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Bay and I have been here since the intense stages of quarantine. We saw the corpse trucks, abided by the curfews, watched so many of our friends leave, and haven’t seen our families since the holidays last year.
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Yet here we are and through it all, I’ve also seen how resilient this city and its residents are. 💪🏻 I’ve seen people come together through the tough times.
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And even through the various stages of reopening, the majority of people still wear masks any time they step outside without a fuss. 😷
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I don’t know what the future holds but I do know that I’m grateful that there have and continue to be little moments of joy to be experienced here. 💕
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So here’s a little photo dump of some 2020 NYC moments that brought a smile to my face. This city isn’t a ghost town, and even though things are different, we are all doing the best we can to focus on the good. ❤️ #nyc2020 #nyclife

CHICKPEA BLONDIES BUT MAKE THEM PUMPKIN🎃. After

CHICKPEA BLONDIES BUT MAKE THEM PUMPKIN🎃. After sharing this recipe created by @onceuponapumpkin on my stories yesterday, I had quite a few of you ask to share the deets so you can make them yourself.
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Similar to the chickpea blondies I made in the Spring, these were super easy to make and only have 🔟 ingredients!
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I didn’t have any plain pumpkin purée so I used organic pumpkin pie mix (you can find this in the baking aisle of most grocery stores). 🥰
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SAVE TO MAKE LATER:
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✨ Preheat oven to 350 and grease 8x8 pan
✨ Combine 1 can chickpeas, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/3 cup pumpkin purée, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 2 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice in food processor
✨ Pulse till combined and fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips
✨ Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-27 min
✨ Sprinkle course sea salt on top and cut when cool
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They are the perfect healthy, protein packed treat!! Not too sweet at all. 🎃 I rate it 10/10 pumpkins.
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Who wants to try them? #MelsMeals #PumpkinRecipe

One way to practice mindfulness is to slow down an

One way to practice mindfulness is to slow down and establish little rituals and routines that you can savor. 💙
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As much as I love hitting the button on my Nespresso for a quick latte, ☕️ making matcha is a multi-step process and is something that helps me to pause and create space for myself.
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It’s one of the reasons why I love making it in the morning or early afternoon. It’s a little moment that I can immerse myself into, and similar to yoga, it can keep me grounded and present. 💚🍵
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What are some other little “mindful moments” you like to practice? A few everyday examples of times that you can pause and fully be present are:
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✨ making your bed
✨ eating a meal
✨ watering your plants
✨ going for a casual walk
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{Swipe 👈🏼 to see how I made this butterfly pea flower matcha latte w/ @senbirdtea matcha otome. Save 15% off with code: melmatcha}
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#mindfulroutines #matchalove

10 reasons I workout that have absolutely nothing

10 reasons I workout that have absolutely nothing to do with physical appearance.
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It’s important to remind ourselves that moving our body is such a beautiful gift with benefits that go way beyond what people outwardly see.
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I choose to exercise because it:
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✨ Puts me in a good mood
✨ Boosts my self-confidence
✨ Helps me release stress
✨ Keeps me grounded
✨ Connects me to new friends
✨ Is important for my health
✨ Gives me more energy
✨ Challenges me in the best ways
✨ Teaches me patience and discipline
✨ Can be a lot of fun
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I’d love to hear from you! What are some reasons why you choose to workout that have nothing to do with the way it makes you look? #MelDoesYoga

[#ad] 2020 motto: Do more yoga. 🧘🏻‍♀️

[#ad] 2020 motto: Do more yoga. 🧘🏻‍♀️ Eat more greens. 🌱 Wash your hands. 🧼
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Anyone else doing absolutely everything they can to prioritize their health this year? Yea, I’m right there with you. 😷 Between flu season starting on top of the pandemic, I’ve been continuing to place an emphasis on listening to my body and supporting it in every way I can. ☀️ 🌱 Whether that’s getting 8 hours of sleep, going for long walks, filling my home with air purifying plants, or eating lots of greens.
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Since so many of the vitamins and nutrients we need come from food, I’m suuuuper picky about taking additional supplements. 💊 When I do add them into my diet, it’s because I’m confident that they’re something my body really could use more of.
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I recently decided to try @youtheory’s Immune+ Daily Wellness because it offers 100% daily value of vitamin C, D3 and zinc — all things that I know my body can benefit from. 👏🏻💕
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It’s also made from a full-spectrum mushroom blend, which really helps to strengthen and support a healthy immune system.
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I’m no newbie to the world of adaptogens like reishi and turkey tail and I know how beneficial they can be. 🍄
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If you’d like to try it for yourself, my friends at @iamwellandgood hooked me up with a discount! 👏🏻 You can save 20% off your order at youtheory.com with code: MelanieYT20
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Have you all started adding supplements to your daily routine? #iamwellandgood

Kicking off the week with NEW “Headstandsandheel

Kicking off the week with NEW “Headstandsandheels” GIF stickers that are now live on Instagram Stories!! 🥰👏🏻 This was one of the little projects I was working on a few weeks ago and I’m so so excited that they’re finally searchable!
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Each of the 12 stickers were hand drawn by me on my iPad using the program @procreate 🎨. But I have to thank all of YOU for giving me the inspiration for these when I asked what you thought of when you looked at my account. 😊
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Teaching myself how to make GIFS was such a fun process and I’m definitely going to be adding more to this bunch. 👍🏻 If you’d like to see anything in particular let me know!
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And if you use any of my stickers please tag me so I can see!! 💕 #HeadstandsandHeels

NEW travel diary on the blog featuring our dog fri

NEW travel diary on the blog featuring our dog friendly Fall getaway in gorgeous Stowe, VT! 🍁
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If you’re looking to take a trip to this charming New England town, be sure to click the link in my bio to read all about it. 🥰🍁 I’ve shared our fav hikes, outdoor adventures, dining, breweries and more.
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Swipe 👈🏼 for some of my fav moments from our week long stay.
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I hope you all enjoyed following along during our little getaway! Now that we’re back in NYC I’m taking the day to play major catchup and then it’s back to biz as per usual tomorrow. 💕 #StoweVT #TravelDiary

Good morning from our cozy cabin porch! 🍁 We wo

Good morning from our cozy cabin porch! 🍁 We woke up and made homemade PSLs and this BOMB Pumpkin French Toast Casserole for breakfast. 🎃 {Swipe for a look 👀}
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I’ll link the recipe we used in my stories.
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I can’t believe how fast this week in Stowe has flown by! ☺️ I’m so grateful for the change of scenery, a little vacation and more quality time with my little fam.
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I’ll be sharing a recap on my blog when I’m back in the city, in case you want to take a little road trip up here soon. ❤️ #StoweVT #CozyMorning

Surrounded by a sea of Autumn colors after yesterd

Surrounded by a sea of Autumn colors after yesterday’s long hike to the top of Stowe Pinnacle Summit. 🏔🥾 {Swipe for the view}🌲
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A few years ago, I would have been so concerned with taking a beautiful looking yoga photo up here or with that waterfall yesterday. 🧘🏻‍♀️ I would have shed my layers, “powered through the cold”, all to get the shot. 📷
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But tbh when I’m on trips like this content like that just isn’t my priority anymore. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Focusing so much on “getting the perfect photo” takes away from the experience.
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We of course still take pics and videos to capture memories while on vacation. But I’ve moved away from doing things just because I think it’ll do well on Instagram. 😊
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This mindset shift has helped me so much in being more present and enjoying EVERY new moment. ❤️ And I find that the in-between activities that aren’t on camera are often the things that I cherish most.
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So here I am, slightly sweaty with messy hair and these two adorable pups after scrambling over rocks to get to the top of this mountain. 🤗
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Not pictured: our picnic lunch, two famous golden retrievers who roam this mountain, and Chip 🐶 bounding up some of the biggest boulders I’ve seen as if they were nothing. (He and Nina totally put us to shame when it comes to hiking skills). 😂 #Hiking

Never met a pumpkin I didn’t like. 🎃🍁 Are

Never met a pumpkin I didn’t like. 🎃🍁 Are you all team apple cinnamon or pumpkin spice? 🍎 #PumpkinSeason #PumpkinPatch

When's the last time you built a fort in your livi

When's the last time you built a fort in your living room? 🏕 🤔 I seriously can't remember the last time I did this... maybe when I was in middle school?
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But earlier this year I saw so many cute posts sharing home forts for date nights and I guess you can say I was inspired to give it a go!
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This was so fun to put together and served as the perfect cozy nook for a little movie night. 🎥 I strung up some twinkle lights, lit some candles (outside of the fort of course), made some popcorn 🍿 and poured two glasses of @LaMarcaProsecco. 🥂
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Bay and I love this new 375ML bottle because it's perfectly portioned for two people! ✨
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Little things like this may seem a bit silly or extra, but I love embracing my inner child and making the most of the ordinary moments in life. 💕
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It makes things feel just a little more special, don't you think?
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Swipe for a little behind the scenes and head to my story to see which movie we watched! 🎥 #Sponsored #MakeEveryDaySparkle

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