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Welcome To The Self-Love Lifestyle Blog!

Here are some of my favorite plant-based recipes, self-development strategies, & self-care rituals to inspire you to live your best life, full of love. Enjoy!

My Guide To Plant-Based Protein!
My Guide To Plant-Based Protein!

The top tips that I use to maintain my energy during workouts, hard work, and throughout my busy lifestyle. Vegan, Gluten-Free, + Nutrition Expert-Approved. ;)

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Melanie ThomasAugust 15, 2019
Delicious Collard Green Wraps!
Delicious Collard Green Wraps!

I am obsessed with using collard greens as a vehicle for all kinds of foods. I’ve used them to wrap up veggie burgers and tacos - but here' I’m showing one of my favorite go-to lunch options. Enjoy!

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Melanie ThomasMay 26, 2019Comment
Why Diets Don’t Work....
Why Diets Don’t Work....

And *Other SUSTAINABLE Ways To Feel Light & Confident*

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Melanie ThomasMay 26, 2019
CARROT CAKE QUNIOA MUFFINS! (1 Bowl, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan/Plant-Based)
CARROT CAKE QUNIOA MUFFINS! (1 Bowl, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan/Plant-Based)

Veggies and protein for breakfast baked into a delicious treat? YES, PLEASE!

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breakfast, recipesMelanie ThomasApril 28, 2019breakfast, muffins, carrot, quinoaComment
HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER RICE CRISPY TREATS!
HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER RICE CRISPY TREATS!

A healthy spin on a childhood favorite!

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Melanie ThomasApril 22, 2019treat, recipe
My Honest Opinion On Body-Positive Weight Loss...
My Honest Opinion On Body-Positive Weight Loss...
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MEDITATION 101!
MEDITATION 101!

Here are my top tips for using meditation to improve your physical health, manifest your goals, and transform your relationship to your body.

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Melanie ThomasApril 13, 2019
10 Minute All Veggie Taco Salad!
10 Minute All Veggie Taco Salad!

10 Minutes to Delicious, Fresh, & Spicy! This taco salad is a go-to weekday meal. Perfect for those times when you want something fast and nutritious. Enjoy!

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Melanie ThomasMarch 31, 2019
Free Workshop: Spring Clean Your Body + Soul!
Free Workshop: Spring Clean Your Body + Soul!

This free workshop will prepare you for manifesting your goals for health & beyond this Spring! I can’t wait to hear about the seeds you are going to plant. ;)

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Melanie ThomasMarch 28, 2019Comment
Do You Use Affirmations?
Do You Use Affirmations?

Here's My Easy 3 Step System To Get Started!

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Melanie ThomasMarch 15, 2019Comment
Food Anxiety, Cravings, & Chocolate, Oh My!
Food Anxiety, Cravings, & Chocolate, Oh My!

Today I’m addressing food anxiety, cravings, and how to identify emotional eating. My simple strategy will change the way you look at food & the choices you make when you want to nourish your soul.

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Melanie ThomasFebruary 28, 2019
EASY GREEN SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE
EASY GREEN SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE

I love starting my day with a green smoothie - not only are they so yummy, but they are also PACKED with nutrients. Drink away your 3pm energy dip by nourishing yourself with this easy recipe.

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Melanie ThomasFebruary 27, 2019
How Self-Love Transformed My Body & Life💕
How Self-Love Transformed My Body & Life💕

I’m getting real and raw about my journey to discovering self-love, moving through disordered eating, and creating a strong and healthy body.

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Melanie ThomasFebruary 20, 2019Comment
V/GF Banana Bread!
V/GF Banana Bread!

This banana bread is not only GORGEOUS but both delicious & healthy! Serve this at your next brunch to wow & nourish your loved ones.

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Melanie ThomasFebruary 9, 2019
Easy Homemade Hummus!
Easy Homemade Hummus!

The perfect snack!

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Melanie ThomasJanuary 31, 2019
Cranberry Ginger Overnight Oats!
Cranberry Ginger Overnight Oats!

These oats are made while you’re sleeping for a perfect, no fuss breakfast!

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Melanie ThomasJanuary 12, 2019
Baked Sweet Potatoes!
Baked Sweet Potatoes!

How To Cut Sugar Cravings With Sweet Potatoes!

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Melanie ThomasJanuary 1, 2019
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark *The Perfect Last Minute Gift!*
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark *The Perfect Last Minute Gift!*

This peppermint bark is easy, healthy enough, + the perfect last minute gift. ;)

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Melanie ThomasDecember 15, 2018
Plant-based Chocolate Muffins!
Plant-based Chocolate Muffins!

Chocolate. Muffins. Need I say more?

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Melanie ThomasDecember 15, 2018
Easy Cashew Cheese!
Easy Cashew Cheese!

Cashew Cheese, easy as can be and the perfect addition to your weekly staples.

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Melanie ThomasDecember 15, 2018
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Melanie Monaco, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
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I must be a mermaid, I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living. 🧜‍♀️ ⠀ ⠀ (Quote by Anais Nin)⠀ ⠀ I know I posted this quote somewhat recently, but it’s my favorite and it calls upon my soul. ⠀ ⠀ It reminds me that..⠀ ⠀ Life is to short to play it safe....⠀ ⠀ Go to the depths of the sea that is your psyche. ⠀ ⠀ Go find what has left you shipwrecked. ⠀ ⠀ Go unlock what has been buried beneath the sand and forgotten. ⠀ ⠀ And then... ⠀ ⠀ Nourish that part of yourself. Bring it up to meet the sun. ⠀ ⠀ You are worthy of loving the entirety of who you are. ⠀ ⠀ You are worthy of knowing the entirety of who you are. ⠀ ⠀ Don’t let fear stop you from swimming and seeing your divinely given truth. ⠀ ⠀ There is so much more magic there than you could ever imagine. ✨🌊✨ . Anyone else here a mermaid? Let me know in the comments below!
Do you use essential oils? ⠀ ⠀ When I was a little girl, my mom would use them for their healing properties and now, I rarely travel without at least one oil in my bag. ⠀ ⠀ For as long as I can remember, Lavender, Tea Tree, and Peppermint have always been my cure-all go-to oils. ⠀ ⠀ Lavender for anxiety relief, inspiration, and as a perfume. 💆🏻‍♀️⠀ ⠀ Tea Tree to calm my irritated skin, for bug bites, and to purify the air when I got sick. 🌱 ⠀ ⠀ Peppermint for headaches, nausea, and cramping/muscle soreness. 💪⠀ ⠀ Now I use a wide range of oils... but if I had to choose just 3 to use - those would be the ones! ⠀ ⠀ I love how connected I feel to the plants they came from, and how yummy they smell, but mostly I love how much of an instantaneous transformation they can create. ⠀ ⠀ Nature is magic. 🧚‍♀️⠀ ⠀ Do you use essential oils? If so, what are your favorites? ⠀ ⠀ P.S. Looking to stock up on oils or perhaps try something new to up-level your self-love? Head over to my store (link in bio or melaniemonaco.com/shop) 🌱✨🥰
live👏your👏best👏life👏⠀ ⠀ I’m posting this for myself today. ⠀ ⠀ As I write this, I’m sitting on the couch on a gloomy day in my pjs trying to get up the motivation to get ready to teach a Pilates class. ⠀ ⠀ Presently, I don’t feel as happy and silly and glowy as I do in this photo - ⠀ ⠀ And that’s okay. ⠀ ⠀ Life is cyclical. ⠀ ⠀ When I lose motivation or get caught up in set-backs, I return to remembering that soon there will more to celebrate. ⠀ ⠀ Soon (the metaphorical + literal) sun will shine again. ⠀ ⠀ The easiest way to work up motivation? ⠀ ⠀ Return to your “why” behind it all - your purpose. ⠀ ⠀ My why is to live my best life full of all of the love. ⠀ ⠀ Tell me friend, what’s your “why?” Comment below! ⠀
How you start your morning will make your day. 🌞⠀ ⠀ I start every day with a plant-based protein shake. I started this ritual as a fitness instructor when I took on teaching a ton of morning classes. ⠀ ⠀ It didn’t start drinking shakes to feel slimmer or to add on muscle - as often is the goal with protein shakes...⠀ ⠀ It was because I needed something easy to digest, with super accessible nutrients, that was perfect for being on the go, wouldn’t weigh me down, and would give me a major energy boost. ⠀ ⠀ I tried oatmeal, toast, banana and nut butter, an apple, chia seed pudding, quinoa, half of an avocado, and so much more. ⠀ ⠀ And though those are all delicious and nutritious, they just were either too much or not enough. 😕⠀ ⠀ And so the protein shake won the game. 💪⠀ ⠀ Over the years I’ve found the best tasting powders and boosters to add in even more vitamins, minerals, and energy boosting nutrients. ⠀ ⠀ My favorite combo? ⠀ ⠀ - Chocolate Protein Powder ⠀ - Greens Balance⠀ - Digestion Plus ⠀ - Whole Food Vitamin & Mineral Blend⠀ ⠀ Add everything into a blender with 4-5 cubes of ice, either almond or coconut milk (unsweetened), and blend until smooth. ⠀ ⠀ In a pinch, you can leave out the ice and use a milk frother to blend! ⠀ ⠀ You can find the protein powder and boosters in my online store... and there’s lots more there too! 🤩 ⠀ ⠀ Just head to the link in my bio or melaniemonaco.com/shop 👍⠀ ⠀ P.S. Turn it into a full meal or up the density by adding in frozen fruit and greens, top with fresh fruit and granola, and serve as a smoothie bowl! 😍 ⠀ ⠀ 🤔 What’s your favorite flavor for a smoothie or shake? Let me know! 👇⠀ ⠀ (Mine is, of course, chocolate.) 😘
Sharing is caring, right? ⠀ ⠀ And since I SO care for you, I thought I’d share a little trick of my trade. ⠀ ⠀ I’ve spent years working to make maintaining a healthy diet as easy as possible. In this post, I want to give you a great tip to help you do the same!⠀ ⠀ Just remember the 80/20 rule - ⠀ ⠀ 80% of the time, nourish your body with nutrient dense foods. ⠀ ⠀ 20% of the time, nourish your SOUL with whatever makes you feel amazing emotionally and mentally. ⠀ ⠀ You need to nourish both your body and soul to have a balanced lifestyle. 💫⠀ ⠀ What do you think? Do you live 80/20? Will you try it out? Let me know! 👇
Pop the champagne! 🍾 I have an announcement! ⠀ ⠀ I’m thrilled to share that I now have a STORE on my website, where you can shop my favorite healthy living products! 🛍 🤩🤸🏻‍♀️⠀ ⠀ Everything is vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO. I have Nutrition supplements (smoothie boosters for daaaays!) as well as plant-powered skin care, makeup, essential oils, and MORE! 🌈⠀ ⠀ It’s been a long time coming, and I can’t wait to hear what you think. 🥰⠀ ⠀ Hop over to the link in my bio or head to MelanieMonaco.com/shop 🤗⠀ ⠀ Want a discount? Send me a DM! 💫

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