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i’m minna.

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the latest on the blog

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Pumpkin Sage Risotto (GF + Vegan)
Pumpkin Sage Risotto (GF + Vegan)
The Best of Paris: My Guide to the City of Lights
The Best of Paris: My Guide to the City of Lights
How I Learned Photography, FAQ's, and Starting Film Photography
How I Learned Photography, FAQ's, and Starting Film Photography
Holiday Gift Guides for literally EVERYONE.
Holiday Gift Guides for literally EVERYONE.
A Guide to Clean Beauty: Makeup, Skincare, Haircare + Bodycare
A Guide to Clean Beauty: Makeup, Skincare, Haircare + Bodycare
Apple Cinnamon Tahini Oat Pancakes
Apple Cinnamon Tahini Oat Pancakes
A Berry Good Trip to Wisconsin
A Berry Good Trip to Wisconsin
How to Support Your Skin from the Inside Out
How to Support Your Skin from the Inside Out
Mixed Berry Oat Crisp (GF/Vegan) Recipe + Sustainable Organic Food Farming
Mixed Berry Oat Crisp (GF/Vegan) Recipe + Sustainable Organic Food Farming
#MarketMinnaly Wallpapers
#MarketMinnaly Wallpapers
Wanderlust 108 - Destination Happiness
Wanderlust 108 - Destination Happiness
Happy 10 years, NYC
Happy 10 years, NYC
Blueberry Lavender Tonic
Blueberry Lavender Tonic
5 Ways to Gain Genuine Self-Confidence
5 Ways to Gain Genuine Self-Confidence
Spring Vegan Thai Curry Pasta with Mushrooms + Chives (GF)
Spring Vegan Thai Curry Pasta with Mushrooms + Chives (GF)
Choco Chaga Tahini Cookies (GF, DF) Recipe and all about Chaga Mushrooms
Choco Chaga Tahini Cookies (GF, DF) Recipe and all about Chaga Mushrooms
How to Start Reducing Waste + Live a Greener Lifestyle
How to Start Reducing Waste + Live a Greener Lifestyle
How to Make the Perfect Pourover Coffee
How to Make the Perfect Pourover Coffee
All about Menstrual and Reproductive Hormonal Health
All about Menstrual and Reproductive Hormonal Health
Collagen Fat Balls Two Ways: Cinnamon Pecan Chia + Sesame Tahini Walnut
Collagen Fat Balls Two Ways: Cinnamon Pecan Chia + Sesame Tahini Walnut
Golden Fuel Tarts
Golden Fuel Tarts
Live 24k now at Free People!
Live 24k now at Free People!
Golden Fuel Crepes with Simple Mills
Golden Fuel Crepes with Simple Mills
New Year, Same Amazing You
New Year, Same Amazing You
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Cranberry Chia Jam: Cookie Swap
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Cranberry Chia Jam: Cookie Swap
Settling my Mom into Brooklyn
Settling my Mom into Brooklyn
Thank-Full: The Skill of Gratitude
Thank-Full: The Skill of Gratitude
Holiday Spice 'Sweet n' Spicy' Blender Muffins
Holiday Spice 'Sweet n' Spicy' Blender Muffins
My Journey with Hashimoto's
My Journey with Hashimoto's
The Importance of a Nightly Wind-Down Routine + My Routine
The Importance of a Nightly Wind-Down Routine + My Routine
 
 

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT ALL.

 
 
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  • My name is pronounced Mee-na.

  • I have more houseplants than shoes.

  • I want to adopt all the dogs.

  • You will always find me with a coffee or camera in hand (sometimes both).

  • I love talking about the difficult stuff that no one likes to talk about.

  • I created this space to encourage you to chase fullness over happiness, and to build resilience rather than resistance…. and to give you tools to help you with it all!

 

a little bit of everything

LIFE stuffs

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The Best of Paris: My Guide to the City of Lights
The Best of Paris: My Guide to the City of Lights
How I Learned Photography, FAQ's, and Starting Film Photography
How I Learned Photography, FAQ's, and Starting Film Photography
Holiday Gift Guides for literally EVERYONE.
Holiday Gift Guides for literally EVERYONE.

eats + nutrition

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Pumpkin Sage Risotto (GF + Vegan)
Pumpkin Sage Risotto (GF + Vegan)
Apple Cinnamon Tahini Oat Pancakes
Apple Cinnamon Tahini Oat Pancakes
Mixed Berry Oat Crisp (GF/Vegan) Recipe + Sustainable Organic Food Farming
Mixed Berry Oat Crisp (GF/Vegan) Recipe + Sustainable Organic Food Farming
 
 
 
 
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wellness

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A Guide to Clean Beauty: Makeup, Skincare, Haircare + Bodycare
A Guide to Clean Beauty: Makeup, Skincare, Haircare + Bodycare
How to Support Your Skin from the Inside Out
How to Support Your Skin from the Inside Out
The Importance of a Nightly Wind-Down Routine + My Routine
The Importance of a Nightly Wind-Down Routine + My Routine

fitness

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5 Important Things You Might Not Know About Stretching
5 Important Things You Might Not Know About Stretching
Should You Workout When You're Sick?
Should You Workout When You're Sick?
Gift Guide for the Fitness Fanatic
Gift Guide for the Fitness Fanatic
 
 

traveling minnaly

 
 
 
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for everyday inspiration + INTROSPECTION:

@livingminnaly

💪the muscle I'm most focused on training as I work on getting into athletic form again? 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 + 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁. it's the muscle that flexes + grows stronger, every time I say yes to myself. it's the muscle that fortifies itself every time I drag myself to do something maybe I don't want to do today, so that saying yes tomorrow will be easier. it's the muscle that also carries over its strength into other areas of my life, like my willingness to cook dinner versus the easy grabbing of food on the go, the strength of my decision-making for work, and how confident I feel in standing up for my boundaries of my needs. just like any other physical muscle, building that muscle of willpower for healthy habit formation is not something that just happens without putting in the work CONSISTENTLY. every time you say YES to that consistency, it's like doing deadlifts or running- you're putting that muscle money in the bank 💪 ···· you guys have heard my little updates on my stories of me getting back to training-- and the reason why I've been sharing this is A) I always love sharing little moments in good humor, but more importantly, B) to share a realistic portrayal of what it feels like when you're IN PROGRESS versus some sort of before / after picture. that it really can suck and is difficult for all of us (coaches included 🙋🏻‍♀️) but how it pays off. for me personally, I know it's not very motivating to see someone who is already on top of their game -- because maintenance is a very different mindset + type of challenge than building or climbing. and I want to share it all with you guys, because I know you guys have found this helpful when I've done this in the past. i'm always more interested in the process of things, rather than just the end result. because that's where most of life occurs, and that's where we also struggle and also celebrate our little victories. happy weekend, everyone ❤️
👩🏻‍🍳NEW RECIPE! d-a-m-n, it felt nice to get back in the kitchen + flex my food photography skills with this to share this w/you guys 🎃🌿Pumpkin Sage Risotto now up on the blog-- link in bio. · food photography was my main foray into photography for work + the blog, but I haven't shared as much food on here in the past 1-2 years. mostly because for most of my meals during the past two years with a startup and all, I barely had time to throw together healthy meals that were most definitely not photogenic-- so I didn't want to place any additional pressure on myself to cater what nourishment my body desperately needed around natural sunlight for shooting and what would look good on the 'gram. · ANYWAY, I hope you guys enjoy this ridiculous risotto-- it is so simple to make and unbelievably flavorful. risotto gets a bad rap for being heavy, but my version isn't but it doesn't lack that cozy feeling either☺️it also makes stellar leftovers 🙌
⏰"The greatest sources of our suffering are the lies we tell ourselves." · Head over to my Stories for a little thought-starter for your Monday / week. I was very pleasantly surprised at how much one of my older blog posts I linked to (Wake Up, Stop Snoozing) resonated with you guys yesterday- it's one of my favorite motivational posts and "look in the mirror" reads ❤️ #minnalyHQ
✨💁🏻‍♀️I usually try to hop on stories unfiltered and without makeup as often as I can, because I think it's important to keep that dose of reality amidst all the pretty pics on IG, but I haven't done one of these on my feed in a long time-- was inspired by my blogger girls @cailaquinn and @jera.bean to share my #authenticselfie with a #filterdetox (started by @officiallyquigley!) this morning. · I got me some greasy 3rd day hair, some breakouts and hyperpigmentation (my lil Rudolph nose!), and still sleepy eyes ☺️ I have to admit, it's easier for me to share unfiltered photos of myself now when my skin is calmer than when I've gone through peaks of my #hormonalacne breakouts. Those of you who have been following me for awhile know that I've had a ton of struggles with my skin from my #hashimotos and hormonal imbalances. It can make you feel like you want to just hide under a hat and always be wearing makeup (which is just even worse for your skin, so it's a vicious cycle)-- esp as a healthy coach and blogger, as people can falsely mistake the appearance of your skin as a signifier of how well you care for yourself. But I also will say that even seeing a surge of these beautiful blogger chicas sharing about skin issues has made me feel more at ease about it all. Sharing DOES break stigmas, so it really is important to keep sharing about these things-- it's one of the most wonderful aspects of a platform like IG and an example of how we can use its power for good❤️ · I'm just sipping on my pourover in my jammies, having posted my Weekend Reads over on Stories for you guys, and going to be working on financial organization all day today with a little break to see my niece. Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday!!
👹I thought that the most challenging part of the after-effects of my hormonal acne was acne scarring. But after consulting with dermatologists + facialists, I was surprised to find out that what I thought was scarring was actually hyperpigmentation and redness that remained-- basically like little bruises of what my skin had been through! Scarring is usually deeper (wide, pitted scars, or deep, narrow ‘icepick’ scars), whereas my residual skin issues revolve around discoloration and redness-- so, I have been on the tricky mission of finding serums that don’t irritate my skin or make me break out more, but also address my redness and healing that hyperpigmentation. I had been using plain hyaluronic acid to make sure my skin was moisturized, but then (per usual) my favorite @bioclarity read my mind, and handed me yet another perfect product for my skin concerns! Their new ‘Zen’ serum is made of calming chamomile, green tea, lentil, their Floralux, and Niacinamide (Vitamin B), which all help calm redness and irritation. ‘Zen’ is also lightweight and absorbs into my skin super well (head to my Stories for a closeup!). You can get Zen on its own, or as a part of their new ‘Ultra Calming’ Routine, which I alternate with my classic ‘Clear Skin’ Routine of theirs now so I can be covered on both bases. @bioclarity has been an absolute savior for my hormonal acne, and I’ve used their products more consistently than most because they WORK and they’re free of toxic ingredients, that are plant-based, and cruelty, gluten, paraben, fragrance, and sulfate-free. I’ve turned so many friends onto them that have become converts as well, AND everything is at a reasonable price point, especially for clean beauty! Use ‘MINNA’ for 40% off all regimens and extra 15% off products for an extra perk😊 〰️ #ad #PowerofGreen #gardengivenbeauty #bioClarityad
🌱✨i started today off with a sleepy hug goodbye, bundled up to go train 3 of my longtime training clients, coffee at one of my favorite local spots, and then headed to do a grocery haul from TJ's to be able to finally cook at home consistently for the next week. as I was on my way to get groceries after my client sessions, I was looking up at the beautiful blue sky and was suddenly overwhelmed with not only gratitude, but a "is this my life? how freakin' lucky am I" feeling. don't get me wrong- my life is not perfect. and depending on what way you choose to look at the facts of my life on paper, it could sound amazing or strife with challenges. but if you've been through some of life's heavier experiences of loss, health issues, and the like-- 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. I joke around with some of my best friends, saying if I made it through my 2016, I can make it through anything. but it feels true. I liken it to when I was going through my autoimmune struggles too-- the pain and depths of it are so low sometimes that just a baseline, ordinary day without pain is something to celebrate. ···· I told you guys a few months ago how I was working on not waiting for the other shoe to drop during the good times-- and rather than getting rid of that feeling of fear, I've just gotten closer and closer to fully embracing my present, all the time. when it's good or when it's bad. and that has just allowed me to savor the sweetness and fullness of life that much more, AS it's happening. it helps lessen my anxiety about the future, or my proclivity for trying to control everything. the practice of gratitude and the ability to #embraceyournow is just that -- a practice. it's cultivated, not bestowed. so it is something you very much can create and then reap the benefits of for yourself, by yourself. happy friday, sweet friends ❤️ and man, home never feels quite as sweet as it does when you're returning from travels☺️#minnalyHQ #plantladiesofig
🍽oh boy. I wasn't expecting to post on this today or to go on quite the diatribe on nutrition, but I just threw it down on Stories🤷🏻‍♀️I just get so fired up about this stuff because I see how it impacts people, everyday. I was in the airport for my layover and was sniffing out some food I could eat for breakfast. that did not go well. nothing gets under my skin more than misrepresentation that leads to futile efforts for those who are making the effort and choice to do better for themselves. and there is so much of this around nutrition. what drives me most nuts? I am much more privileged than most with my nutritional coaching education to make educated choices off any selection of food. sometimes I choose in-n-out french fries like I did last night bc I love me some potatoes. I mostly choose whatever will nourish my body the most. but that's just it- I CHOOSE. Because I am lucky enough that I can know what I'm signing up for. But with the way many food options currently are right now around the vast majority of the country and lots of the world?? Represented as healthy or touting marketing/sales lingo with ZERO substance underneath it. head to my stories for the full story on what happened and watch me butcher some menus 🙃
💫Hello, Vegas!! So very appreciative of this evening I get to spend chatting all things wellness + tech on a panel for CES with my partners @SamsungMobileUSA & @PopSugarFitness ! Integrating the power of technology into fitness gives us incredible tools to monitor and improve our health, and I can't wait to see where we're able to take things using wearables like my #GalaxyWatch
✈️sorry I'm not looking at the camera, but I got distracted by the cute photographer 🙃 @justintjamison off to VEGAS for the first time ever! this trip is so fast for work that I won't have time to play + explore the city-- it's going to be an 18 hour day for me today though 😳 so I'm pulling all my trucks out of my hat to stay healthy + feeling good while traveling to be at my best. i'm going to fast on the flight, drink tons of water (I always sit in the aisle because I have the world's smallest bladder 🤣), and I have all my essentials with me: @sajewellness pocket farmacy, hand sanitizer, elderberry drops, moisturizer, @karigran lipwhip, all in my @dagnedover. i'm also wearing the world's comfiest travel outfit from @summersalt that makes me look like I put some effort into my appearance for the flight-- maybe this will earn me a @delta upgrade? 🤣🤷🏻‍♀️ can't wait to show you guys what I'm up to later today, so stay tuned in stories for a fun night! #TravelingMinnaly
A 🍕🍰🧀 of real life for you today (had to include all my favorite slices of dream allergies in there 🤣)-- I accidentally took this picture on self-timer as I was shooting for one of my favorite brands this afternoon. It's funny because it was such an accurate snippet of what my current work life is like, in that exact moment: I was looking back at my phone at an email for this big wholesale order for @live24k, had a beauty product in my hand for a brand collaboration, my camera on a tripod behind me, no pants on because #WFH life🤷🏻‍♀️, and meanwhile my laptop is open on the floor in my living room transferring files for a freelance project-- all packed in today because I'll be jetting off for 36 hours cross country and back for my first work trip of 2019 this week. · · · my life is currently a high-low jumble of crazy productive days and then other days where I need nothing other than to take care of my mental + physical health and say no to every ask. I still struggle immensely with saying no to people-- especially when there are many people + businesses I want to support with my time, presence, and skills. but frankly, if I said yes to every event, every coffee, every good cause, every favor, answered every email / DM? I would get absolutely nothing else of value done. and for me, I have my eyes on much broader goals that will help and serve not just on an individual basis, but affect broader change and touch more people. what are some of your current work-life struggles at the moment? i’d love to hear them (this will come in handy for a project I'm working on ☺️) 👇👇👇
✨live less out of habit + more out of intent✨ a little reminder for you on this first Monday of 2019☺️there are a lot of things in this life we cannot control or choose-- but there is also SO much that we CAN choose for ourselves. · ✨the thought patterns we reinforce in our minds. ✨the messages we tell ourselves. ✨the way we choose to look at + treat each other. ✨the behaviors we pattern. ✨the people we surround ourselves with. ✨the food we nourish ourselves with. ✨the brain food aka what we read, listen to, and watch, we choose to take in. ✨the ways we move + value our bodies. ✨the environments we choose to put ourselves in. ✨how to spend our time. ✨how much we show our love to the ppl we care for ✨the energy you radiate in this world. i'd say that's a helluva lot 🙌 choose wisely · · · #minnalyHQ #wordsbymi
🥤my niece got that big weekend mood🛋🥔 also, how Brooklyn baby is this child- she has a mason jar sippy cup🤣 hope you all are enjoying your weekends! I'm keeping things low-key over here as I got a busy week coming up, with a biz trip where I'll be in Vegas for a quick 16 hours. I'm finally more than halfway through @michelleobama 's book- she's truly a remarkable woman with such a knack for candid self-reflection. Something to be admired and inspired by, for sure ✨I'm hoping to get some writing going on the plane, as the past few weeks have left me full of feelings and thoughts I want to put on paper for you guys ❤️ I feel like this is going to be a big year, in a lot of different ways and I'm excited. ---- shot this 🎞#portra400 #35mmphotography on my @canonusa #canonae1
 
 
 

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