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Melissa Moves Well

Inclusivity

In Body Positivity, Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, January 25, 2022  •  
Wellness Warriors, I’ve got a post today that has been on my mind for awhile. It is a loaded topic and one that I feel usually gets either pushed to the side in the name of discomfort or gets pigeonholed into a specific box. I’d...
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Blue Zones

In Dimensions of Wellness  •  by Melissa, January 18, 2022  •  
Hello Warriors, hope you are well! Have you heard of the Blue Zones? Even if you aren’t familiar with the exact term, I can bet you have at least an inkling about them. But, I’ll get to that in a minute. Today I want to...
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Tips to Make a Short Workout Happen

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, January 11, 2022  •  
Hi Warriors! Now that the new year is underway in earnest schedule-wise (back at work and school), I want to address managing workout time. Not having enough time is probably the most cited reason for dropping an exercise routine. And while the axiom of, “you...
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But Why, Though?

In Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, January 4, 2022  •  
Hello Wellness Warriors! Welcome to 2022! If you have been around for a bit, it’s good to have you back. If you are new to my little corner of the internet, bienvenidos! Either way, I am glad you are here. It’s a new year and...
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Links and Loves 14

In Dimensions of Wellness  •  by Melissa, December 14, 2021  •  
Hi Warriors! I hope you are well and that the holiday season is bringing all the joy! I’ve got another round up of things that have caught my eye over the last few months. And, in the vein of love, I’d like to post a...
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Modifying Tree Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, December 7, 2021  •  
Hello Warriors. I got back to teaching in person this past semester and I remembered how happy I am when I am showing someone new to yoga how to make it work for them. And it’s the holiday season, so I thought, why not modify...
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5 Tips for Perfect Lunges

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, November 30, 2021  •  
Hello Warriors! It has been a bit since I have done a Top 5 Tips for strength training. Honestly, between all three of us needing to prep for school, and in person school at that, and dealing with mental health issues the late summer and...
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Sweet Potato Strata

In Nutrition and Eats, Recipes  •  by Melissa, November 23, 2021  •  
It is Thanksgiving week here in the US and arguments abound over all of the side dishes and how they are best. Canned cranberry sauce or homemade? Then the whole chunky or smooth debate. Stuffing versus dressing. Well, Warrior, I love sweet potatoes and as...
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Why Movement is Important During the Holidays + Easy Ideas

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 16, 2021  •  
Well Warriors, the holiday travel season is upon us. And I know that after last year, many of us are looking forward to seeing family and friends. Whether you are driving or flying, whether you are taking a long weekend or an extended stay, it...
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Intuitive Exercise Part 10: Honor Your Long Term Health

In Body Positivity, Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, November 9, 2021  •  
Well Warriors, we have reached the end of my Intuitive Exercise Series. Part 10. If you are just tuning in, I’ve been using the ten Intuitive Eating Principles as a framework to show how Exercise Culture places value on the calorie and a certain aesthetic....
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