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Melissa Moves Well

Finding Science in the Noise

In Exercise, Safety  •  by Melissa, January 16, 2024  •  
Hello Warriors! Do you often wonder if the program your friend is on is beneficial? Or maybe if the supplement you keep seeing advertised is worth your money? Most clients and students I’ve worked with over the years ask about these things at least once...
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“Strength” Training

In Dimensions of Wellness, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, January 9, 2024  •  
Happy Tuesday, Warriors! With January officially in full swing, I want to address the idea of strength. You’ll notice it’s in quotes in the title of this post. The word strength has many connotations, and especially as it relates to wellness, I want to spend...
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Evaluating the Mental Load of New Year’s Resolutions

In General Fitness, Mental Health  •  by Melissa, January 2, 2024  •  
Happy New Year! It’s 2024 and if you have found this blog for the first time, welcome! If you are returning, welcome back! Today is the second day of the year, which means resolutions abound. In particular vows to overhaul diet and exercise practices. While...
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Christmas Charcuterie

In Nutrition and Eats  •  by Melissa, December 12, 2023  •  
Happy Holidays Warrior! I’m not sure if it’s having a kiddo or the fact that our entire family schedule revolves around school, but December just seems to fly. Between the usual holiday prep and my husband and I wrapping up a semester, the weeks between...
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Holiday Gift Guide: Accessible and Affordable Wellness Gifts

In Dimensions of Wellness  •  by Melissa, December 5, 2023  •  
Howdy, Warrior! We are heavy into the holiday shopping bonanza. Hanukkah begins on Friday and Christmas and Kwanzaa won’t be too far off. So, I’ve got something new for you, a Gift Guide!
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Gentle Full Body Workout for Low Motivation Days

In Exercise, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, November 28, 2023  •  
Hello Warriors, we’ve come upon the holiday season. That usually means a packed calendar, lots of yummy goodies, and a spot of travel. All things that combine to create a bunch of constraints on keeping up with a workout routine. Today I’ve got a full...
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Making Mindful Choices About Holiday Eats

In Nutrition and Eats  •  by Melissa, November 21, 2023  •  
It’s Thanksgiving week here in the US. While the holiday should stand for gratitude, for many of us, it has become a bit of an eating gauntlet. Especially for any of us with more than one celebration to attend. As we head into holiday mode...
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Wellness Practices That Move the Needle

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 14, 2023  •  
Well, Warriors, the calendar has flipped to a new month and we are headed into a season of busyness. This is the time of year that most health and wellness practices start to slide to the back burner to make room for all the other...
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Wellness Gatekeeping Part 10: Access

In Dimensions of Wellness  •  by Melissa, November 7, 2023  •  
Hello Warriors! I’ve had a lot to say this past year about how those of us in the wellness arena can gatekeep. There are loads of landmines and if you’d like to read from the beginning, you can start here. Sometimes, though, those of us...
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Happy Halloween!

In Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, October 31, 2023  •  
Hey Friends! Just dropping in quickly to say that I’ve got a bit of a hectic week here. Since I am sure many of you are counting just how many Barbie costumes are headed around your neighborhood, too, I’m going to take a break. Never...
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