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Today is for all the recovery vibes, both physical and emotional. 💕 After a very scary trip to the emergency vet last night because Chip got into my stash of dark chocolate, I’m feeling extra sensitive. 😢 ⠀
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We had to leave him in the hospital overnight but thankfully he is okay and home with us now. ❤️🐶 ⠀
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Today is all about loving up on him, cleaning, and de-stressing with a hot bath and wine 🍷 (while Chip catches up on sleep) before leaving for San Francisco tomorrow. ✨ Feeling very thankful that my little fur babies are okay. #SelfcareSaturday

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{Day 5: #HHWorkoutWeek} 💕✨ Feeling all the GRL PWR vibes at @janedo’s Step It Up class this morning with surprise guest 👉🏼 @ali.lizzi. Such an amazing way to end this 5 Day Fitness Challenge!! 👯‍♂️⠀
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If you haven’t got your booty to this Flatiron studio you are missing out!! 💕 They offer 5️⃣ class styles: HIIT, Trampoline, Sculpting, Dance and Cardio Step! Literally something for everyone. ⠀
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✨The vibes are feminine and fun, with pink lights, RBG wallpaper, and pink lockers. 💕 Our instructor, Kaitlin, was super energetic and led us through various cardio segments with some booty 🍑 sculpting thrown in. ⠀
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Pssst - all the classes I went to this week can be booked on @classpass!! 💦 ⠀
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SIDENOTE: We totally look like a girl band in these matching snake 🐍 sets! What should our group name be?? 🤔😂 #NYCFitness #Classpass

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{DAY 4: #HHWORKOUTWEEK }✨ Spent my morning cycling in a warm saltwater pool and I’m not mad about it. 🚲💦 @aquastudiony is NYC’s only underwater cycling studio and it’s something everyone should def try at least once! 👏🏻⠀
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I took the 45min interval class and the resistance was no joke! 😅 At first it seems easy, but as you pedal faster your thighs start to burn out, as if you’ve been treading water for an hour 🔥. ⠀
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I liked that the intervals kept things moving with core work, sprints, and different “swim style” arm exercises. JC was a fab instructor with so much energy! 👏🏻⠀
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It’s the type of workout that relies HEAVILY on how much effort you put in, but if you give it your all, it’s fun and def works your muscles in a different way . 💦✨⠀
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Studio amenities are just what you expect for a class like this. 💕 Complimentary swim shoes and towel, showers, hair dryers, and complimentary tea ☕️. ⠀
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Overall, not something I’d do regularly but def a fun way to mix things up! 💦 #NYCfitness

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{DAY 3: #HHWORKOUTWEEK} Are you the type that gets bored easily during workouts? 🤔 I’ll admit, I definitely find myself craving variety during fitness classes. Hey, if I’m dishing out top💰 for a workout I expect it to be FUN, CHALLENGING and UNIQUE! ⠀
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Well NYC peeps, I’m excited to share that @bia.force hit all three of those qualities. 👏🏻 The 45 min Force class was broken into 6 different “rounds.” Each station consisted of a bike 🚲, resistance bands + boxing bag. 🥊 ⠀
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My heart rate was up the whole class and the switches between the 3 workouts kept me super engaged and it was easier to give it my ALL during each section. 🔥 ⠀
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As for the studio itself? It’s stocked up with all the goods 👉🏼 gorgeous locker room, showers, and even infrared saunas. ⠀
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Would YOU try a workout like this?? #nycfitness

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{DAY 2: #HHWORKOUTWEEK} 🌱 Letting the good times roll at @goodtimesyogastudio — a truly gorgeous yoga shala in Williamsburg, BK! 🧘🏻‍♀️⠀
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Not only is the aesthetic absolute perfection but the class itself was amazing! Loved the combination of fast moving flows, new poses (like boomerang) that I haven’t tried before, and some inversion time. 💕⠀
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We also practiced A LOT of poses I typically avoid, like reverse table-top and gomukhasana legs. 🤪 They say you tend to avoid the poses you need the most so it was nice to set aside my ego and accept these deep hip and shoulder openers with grace. ❤️⠀
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QUESTION for the yogis out there 👉🏼 are there any poses you typically avoid!? Please share! 🧘🏻‍♀️#MelDoesYoga #MyYogaLife

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{DAY 1: #HHWorkoutWeek} You guuuuys I’m so excited because our 5️⃣ day fitness challenge is underway and I kicked it off at a fitness studio I’ve been dying to try, @bodyrokstudio. 🔥💕⠀
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The vibes in their Union Square location is 💯🎉 with neon lighting, upbeat music, a huge locker room space, and plenty of megaformer machines. ⠀
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I personally LOVE megaformer classes (similar to SLT and Solidcore) because they’re TOUGH AF and always provide an intense full body workout. 🧘🏻‍♀️💪🏻Swipe for a peek at today’s class led by @sina.rie . ⠀
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🔆If you got your sweat on today, leave a comment and share what workout you did!! ⠀
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I’ve been loving seeing your Stories for the challenge and can’t wait to keep working out together all week long! ❤️ Challenge info is saved in my Story Highlights!! #MondayMotivation ⠀

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Finding joy in the little things. 🌱 Like a homemade iced matcha latte, freshly watered houseplants, a yummy yoga flow 🧘🏻‍♀️ and some gorgeous sunshine ☀️ peeping into my living room on this otherwise cloudy day. 💕 ⠀
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Here’s your reminder that even when stress levels are high 💯 or you’re having a bad day, you can always redirect your focus to the smallest of things that bring you happiness. ⠀
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And when in doubt: get some sunshine ☀️ and drink lots of water 💦. We’re all basically houseplants with more complicated emotions. 🤪🌱 #NationalHouseplantDay #MatchaLatte

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“The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.” 🍎 #ThrowbackThursday⠀
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Dis me, a decade ago... and boy do I feel old saying that. 🤪 At age 20 I had no real idea what I wanted to do with my life. I had just shifted my career path from veterinary medicine to business marketing, I was working a job in retail, annnd I was still living with my dad to save 💰 while I was in school. ⠀
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I’m pretty sure I had JUST got on Facebook (with all the privacy settings) because I was paranoid about not sharing anything with strangers on the internet. ⠀
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Clearly, a lot has changed. 😂 ⠀
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I know we’re already in the second week of January and all this “end of a decade” talk is probably getting old, but damn, I can’t help but think of how much transformation happened in the 2010s. ⠀
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I also think about all the little seeds that were planted back then 🌱 that have bloomed since. 🌸 So much transformation and growth that came from a blend of the most beautiful and some of the most difficult parts of my life. ❤️ ⠀
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So... here’s to the job offers that came and the ones that didn’t; the new friendships and loss of old; the many heartaches that left me empty only to be re-filled with stronger love; and the rejections, mistakes, failures and many small triumphs — I’m so grateful. Without this mix, I wouldn’t be where I am today. ✨ #MyThoughts ⠀
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Swipe 👉🏼 to see the beautiful #visionaryart that my talented friend @ali.lizzi created for me. This is her representation of the energy she sees within and around me, and “transformation” was the word she used that inspired this caption. 💕✨

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🚨 𝟓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄!⚡️ Mark your calendar because between 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝟏𝟑-𝟏𝟕, I’m teaming up with a few friends to host a fun challenge with one BIG prize. 🎉 ⁣⠀
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Last time I committed to a “workout week” it was to challenge myself to try a new workout every day. 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐈’𝐦 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧! Swipe 👉🏼 for deets and a peep at the grand prize. ⁣⠀
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:⁣⠀
1) Follow all the hosts ⁣⠀
2) Try a 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 workout every day next week and share on your IG stories ⁣⠀
3) Post at least 1 workout to your IG feed⁣⠀
4) Tag hosts and #HHWorkoutWeek so we can see! I’ll be reposting my favs on Stories. ⁣⠀
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Leave a comment letting us know if you plan to join and tag your workout buddy! ❤️ Can’t wait to get movin’, groovin’ and sweatin’ together next week! #MelDoesYoga #MyYogaLife

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MY YOGA ESSENTIALS: 🧘🏻‍♀️ If you’re looking to practice yoga more consistently this year, I def recommend investing in a high quality mat (and maybe some other props) to help your practice! 💕 ⠀⠀
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I have some of my favs saved on the “Shop” page of my blog (link in bio) but here are a few for easy reference:⠀
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🌱 @jadeyogamats Harmony Mat: Lightweight, sustainable, good grip⠀⠀
🌱 @Mandukayoga Pro Mat: Thick, comfortable, high quality, life warranty⠀⠀
🌱 @lululemon Mat: Great non-stick grip for sweaty classes⠀⠀
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OTHER PROPS⠀⠀
🌱 @chattrayoga bolster: so beautifully designed, comfortable and crafted by artisans in India⠀⠀
🌱 @mandukayoga Cork Block: durable and provide stable support for balance poses and tricky transitions ⠀⠀
🌱 @jadeyogamats straps: Made of sustainably sourced cotton and perfect for deepening stretched and making poses more accessible.⠀⠀
🌱 @mandukayoga Mat Spray: one of the best non-toxic mat cleaners made from essential oils ⠀⠀
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YOGA ACTIVEWEAR⠀⠀
🌱 @aloyoga: best variety of styles with great fit and materials ⠀⠀
🌱 @beyondyoga: super soft fabric that doesn’t budge during practice (best for non-heated classes) 🌱 @we.over.me: similar to Beyond in fabric softness and style, with cute color blocking.⠀⠀
🌱 @alala: great for sweatier classes ⠀⠀
🌱 @TheCosmicProject: well you can’t expect me to leave out my own #HeadstandsandHeels activewear, right? 😉 ⠀⠀
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Be sure to save this for later!! Happy practicing 🎉. #MelDoesYoga #MyYogaLife

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My happy little workspace with the best lil helper 🐶💕. Idk about you but I’m in high spirits and ready to get back to work — even if my inbox is currently a disaster zone 😱. A few things to help get me in ze right frame of mind to get back to the grind: .
✨ CLEAR MY SPACE
✨ DIFFUSE LAVENDER OIL
✨ TURN ON SOME TUNES 🎶
✨ WRITE OUT MY TO-DO LIST
What do you do to get ready for the work week? 🤔 #WorkMode #HomeOffice

Instagram post 17871668107559079 $Sunday Morning Vibes. ✨ Slept a full 8 hours, woke up to 2 new baby leaves on my fiddle-leaf fig tree 🌱 (which in all honesty I thought was dying), ate a hearty bowl of steel cut oats with nut butter 🥜 and berries, and am now heading to a class at @corepoweryoga that I booked on @classpass. 💕 {PS: ICYMI Classpass is offering a FREE month trial! Link in my Stories} ⠀ ⠀ Today is gonna be a good day! What are you chicadees up to? 😊⠀ ⠀ {Wearing the new constellation set c/o @popflex_active } #SoulfulSunday #Classpass #Popflex$

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