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How many of you have made a big move during the pa

How many of you have made a big move during the pandemic? ✈️ I’ve met many transplants from cities like NYC, LA, and Boston since moving here and also loved hearing from so many of you that you’re going through a similar “new city” transition.
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The most common q regarding moving across the country has been around how to put yourself out there more and make new connections. And let’s be real, making new friends as an adult can be HARD AF!
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Since it is definitely daunting to “start over” in a new city, here are 5 tips that have helped me meet people:
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✨ Focus on building relationships, not just networking/promoting yourself! Be genuine and the right people will gravitate towards you
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✨ Find local events that interest you and go, even if it’s solo! Chances are you’ll meet plenty of cool people there
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✨ Join a club, social group, or use apps like Bumble BFF, Instagram or meetup to find like-minded people
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✨ Initiate and organize plans with the people you meet. After a fun hangout, plan the next time you’ll see each other!
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✨ Let your guard down and get a little vulnerable. Endless small talk doesn’t build true friendships so don’t be afraid to share more about yourself and create trust
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If you made a big move recently I’d love to know where you’re from and where you ended up! 👇🏼 {And swipe through this friendly photodump of some fun moments!} #denverlife

Saturday movie nights at home just got a whole lot

Saturday movie nights at home just got a whole lot more magical. ✨
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I have been loving making our backyard feel extra cozy and the addition of the projector 📽 has been such a game changer for entertaining and date nights at home.
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I added some string lights to the tree yesterday and am thinking of getting a fire pit and a larger, neutral colored outdoor rug.
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Now all I need to think of is what movies we want to feature this season! 🍿 Any suggestions? #OutdoorMovieNight #Romanticizeyourlife

New season, new city, new athleisure. 👏🏻🍂

New season, new city, new athleisure. 👏🏻🍂 Since I’m all in my feels right now I’d love to spread a little joy and treat a few of you to a PSL (or whatever ☕️ of your choice) as a way to say THANK YOU for all of your support these past 4 months.
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Moving across the country has come with it’s fair share of highs and lows. Despite many people dropping off and others being vocal about missing my NYC content, I’m super grateful for those of you who have stuck around as I try to find my place here in Denver. And to all the new faces, I’m so happy you’re here!
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Since I love getting to know ya, leave a comment sharing something about yourself and I’ll surprise a few of you with a coffee treat through Venmo. ☕️👇🏼
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{ 📸: @hnguyenphoto / set: @shopweworewhat}

Happy first day of Fall, ya’ll! 🍁 This is my

Happy first day of Fall, ya’ll! 🍁 This is my first one in Colorado and I’m ready for the cooler weather. Swipe for a “𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭” to give you a few ideas of how to take advantage of the new season and tell me which activity you’re most looking forward to! #AutumnEquinox #wellnesswednesday

3 simple rules in life:
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⚡️ if you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it
⚡️ if you don’t ask, the answer will always be no
⚡️ if you don’t take a step forward, you’ll always be in the same place
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Swipe for some more of my fav #MondayMotivation quotes I recently saved and share which one resonates most with you. ❤️ #mythoughts #meldoesyoga

A cozy Sunday morning at home. 🍁 It’s beginni

A cozy Sunday morning at home. 🍁 It’s beginning to look a lot like Fall around here and between decorating, making homemade PSLs, outdoor movie nights in the backyard and attending Oktoberfest, I’m officially ready for the new season. 🎃☕️ Swipe for some recent highlights #FallisComing

Little joys found in morning watering and rays of

Little joys found in morning watering and rays of sunlight 🌞🪴. What’s something simple in your routine that makes your day a bit brighter? #plantsmakepeoplehappy

Sundays in September are for bike shorts, pumpkin

Sundays in September are for bike shorts, pumpkin cream cold brew and taking full advantage of this 90 degree weather before the temps dip. 🍁
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PS: while I’m all about treating yo self to the real deal once in awhile, 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐒𝐋 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 👈🏼 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞. #PumpkinSeason 🎃

You know the drill — it’s time for another rou

You know the drill — it’s time for another roundup of Healthy(ish) Eats. 🌱 Save this post for those days when you need a little inspiration of what to make that’s simple, healthy and delicious.
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🔸 PB Chickpea Blondies! These have less than 10 ingredients and you can find the recipe on my blog
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🔸 Greek yogurt bowl (my go to breakfast) with fresh berries, a spoonful of PB and @purely_elizabeth granola
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🔸 Passion Greens smoothie from @dailyharvest made with mango, passion fruit, spinach, tahini, hemp seeds, moringa and coconut water (save $40 off your first box with code: HEADSTANDSANDHEELS)
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🔸 PB, banana and honey on homemade wheat bread
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🔸 Pesto turkey meatballs (recipe by @allthehealthythings but used TJ’s kale & cashew pesto) on top of brown rice and roasted broccoli
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🔸 B.A.S. (Big ass salad) with arugula, cucumber, tomatoes, candied pecans, feta, dried cranberries and TJ’s lemon chicken
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🔸Homemade pizza topped with beyond sausage, onions, peppers + mozzarella and red sauce. Served with a B.A.S
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🔸 Turkey + cheddar sandwich loaded with veggies: lettuce, tomato, avocado, cucumber, micro greens and green goddess dressing served with a side of red pepper hummus and baby carrots
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Which one are you going to try this week? 😊️ #MelsMeals #HealthyEats

A long weekend spent unplugged and exploring the c

A long weekend spent unplugged and exploring the city with my favorite human. ❤️ Swipe for some highlights
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Sometimes I get into such a rhythm with sharing daily moments from my life that I forget what it feels like to be fully present. Tbh these past few days were the perfect reminder to do more things that make me forget to check Instagram and just LIVE. 😊️
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Cheers to embracing less screen time and more adventuring. #LDW #photodump

When I started my fitness journey 8 years ago, I w

When I started my fitness journey 8 years ago, I was doing it out of the living room of my first apartment in Florida.
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I watched YouTube tutorials and followed the instructions of how to do poses out of the yoga books I borrowed from the library.
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My workout clothes were old tshirts or sports bras and leggings I got at Marshall’s and Tj-Maxx (swipe for a few throwback pics)
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I didn’t have any fancy workout gear or fitness tracking watches. I didn’t know what adaptogens were and I had most certainly never tried matcha.
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And you know what? I was still healthy. My yoga practice blossomed and I loved the feeling of taking care of my mind and body.
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The fitness and wellness world of IG can look super inaccessible and unrealistic at times, and it’s important to ground ourselves in the basics:
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✨drink more water
✨move your body
✨eat intuitively
✨do things that make you happy
✨surround yourself with uplifting people
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The fancy activewear, supplements and products are great — but the truth is you can still 100% live your best, most healthy and happy life without them. 💕 #MyThoughts #DailyWellness

🌼 SEPTEMBER INTENTIONS 🌼 It’s been a long

🌼 SEPTEMBER INTENTIONS 🌼 It’s been a long time since I sat down and wrote out new intentions for the month but I felt inspired last night.
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Here a few things I want to focus on over the next 30 days:
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✨ Get back into a consistent workout routine. I signed up for @clubhomebodies and want to stick with it
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✨ Do more random acts of kindness (because the 🌎 needs a lot more of that)
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✨ Keep putting myself out there and say YES to new opportunities — like speaking on a panel next week and planning events for @denverfitfriends.
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✨ Make space for 1 hobby for at least 1 hr every day! I bought a new 🎹 book and want to learn a new song
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✨ Simplify and declutter my space and wardrobe!
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✨ Cut back on screen time and say goodnight to my phone at 9pm 😴 💕
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✨ Choose to eat more plant-based foods! 🥕 I got out of the habit of opting for primarily vegan/vegetarian meals and felt so much better when I was doing that
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Do you have any intentions
/goals you’d like to share for this month? #septemberintentions #monthlyintentions

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