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Kiss, Marry or Kill: 39

1 week ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

This is my weekly series for subscribers only, where I’ll share things that caught my eye this week in a fun and flirty way (kiss), a sustainable way (marry), or a not-so-good way (kill). And yes, this trendy game is technically “f***, marry, or kill” but we run a family-friendly-ish show around here. I LOVED THIS STORY. First, the narration was velvety smooth and made me immediately look up other books narrated by Romy Evans.
How I trick my brain into falling asleep

1 week ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

Track your sleep, habits, and stress with WHOOPWHOOP is a health and fitness wearable delivering daily metrics that matter. With easy-to-read summaries, data, and insights, WHOOP shows you exactly which behaviors improve your sleep, stress, and health metrics like HRV and resting heart rate. With the new WHOOP MG (medical grade), you’ll also get daily blood pressure readings and irregular heart rate alerts, helping you future-proof your health.
Kiss, Marry or Kill: 38

3 weeks ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

This is my weekly ??? series for subscribers only, where I’ll share things that caught my eye this week in a fun and flirty way (kiss), a sustainable way (marry), or a not-so-good way (kill). And yes, this trendy game is technically “f***, marry, or kill” but we run a family-friendly-ish show around here. I KNOW it’s been ages since I’ve done one of these. Building out the new Whole30 Foundations course damn near killed me. It was like having a full-time job on top of my full-time job.
Is your summer always over-booked?

1 month ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

This email is brought to you by Made By Whole30 meals, delivering fresh, hearty Whole30 meals straight to your door. Make your summer nights easy and save $30 on your first subscription order of six or more meals with the code MAY2025. Every spring, I get at least 12 comments or DMs that sound like this: “Please help me stop over-committing to plans with family and friends. I’ve said “yes” to every event, request, and gathering over the last few months… and booked up my whole summer.
Maintaining an exercise routine when you're out of your routine

1 month ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

This issue is sponsored by LMNT Electrolytes NEW FLAVOR, Lemonade Salt! This new limited edition summer favorite is the perfect blend of tart and salty. You’ll be sipping on salty sunshine as you hike, paddle, trail run, or enjoy the beach this summer.
Introducing WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG

1 month ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

This issue is sponsored by WHOOP. WHOOP just rolled it’s newest hardware, with advanced health-sensing capabilities. Today, you’ve got two band choices, three membership options, and a host of new metrics to help you track, measure, and evaluate your health and performance. Join WHOOP today with more options than ever to fit your goals.
This project kicked me in the crotch every dang day

2 months ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

This issue is sponsored by the May Group Whole30, starting Thursday May 1st! Join thousands of people just like you in changing your health, habits, and relationship with food. Have you ever had an experience that sucked your soul of the will to live AND had you feeling more excited and energized than anything you’ve done in a long time?
Three mindset shifts when you feel self-conscious

2 months ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

This issue is sponsored by LMNT Electrolytes. LMNT powers me through any activity, keeping me energized and focused. And sometimes, that makes all the difference in my self-confidence! I did a hike last year with my sister that was really tough. Halfway through, I felt my energy lagging, and my confidence slipping. During a rest stop, I added another pack of LMNT to my water reservoir, sipped regularly, and felt my energy return.
Building a home gym

2 months ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

This issue is sponsored by WHOOP, a must-have for ANY home gym. WHOOP is a health and fitness wearable that helps you manage stress, improve sleep, level up your performance, and recover more effectively. (All in one screen-free band!) You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit, but WHOOP does help me decide when to push hard and when to rest, and shows me the objective results of my hard work.
Say yes without saying YES-yes

2 months ago | blog.melissau.com | Melissa Hartwig Urban

This issue is brought to you by LATHER, who finally got me into a solid skincare routine. Trust me, I resisted for years. I didn’t have the energy to use 27 different products every night, nor did I want to spend a fafillion dollars. (I had BOUNDARIES around my time and finances, okay?) Then I discovered LATHER, which met ALL my conditions. I now have a three-step routine morning and night, I can’t believe how affordable it is, and my skin looks ah-mazing.