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I believe the best kind of growth happens when you

I believe the best kind of growth happens when you don’t try to go it alone. When you reach out for help, when you ask for accountability, when you share your own passion and success with others so they can join you and feel what you feel. Why keep it all to yourself, right?!?
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I just got home from an incredible weekend in Atlanta with A LOT of other coaches who all feel the same way I do. They started coaching for different reasons…to help one person, to share their success so others could succeed, to become a mentor, to make an income, to teach others how to take responsibility, to awaken their own potential.
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I certainly can’t list all the reasons someone might start coaching but I can tell you that my biggest aha moment from this weekend was realizing that I want to help more people who want to help others! People who want growth, people who want to get out of their comfort zone, people who want to improve their own health. I have fallen in love with mentorship and as you all know, I do love to share what I’m passionate about!
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This picture is a with a few of the coaches I mentor and partner with (how amazing do we all look?!?) and I want this pic to fill up ❤️ I want to share what I love and right now, that means I’m looking to mentor even more of you. Do you want to focus on health and habits, do you love to help others, are you looking to improve your finances, do you feel stuck, are you focused on personal growth, and really, do you want to have FUN because there’s never a lack of that when I’m around 😘
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I am committed to one-on-one mentorship with 5 beautiful humans this month and I’m excited to explore my plan and coaching with a few of you already! This isn’t simply about weight loss. This is about taking control of your life! That’s what it did did me.
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Do you have a mentor or accountability partner? Tag your mentors and tell them how grateful you are for them ❤️
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#mentorship #grateful #optavia #awakenyourdreams #igotyou #roaring20s #healthcoachlife #sharethelove #mentoringmatters

Was really feeling my outfit tonight! . That is al

Was really feeling my outfit tonight!
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That is all 😂 I don’t know how people do those posts with just a quote. I always need to say more. See, I’m even doing it now! Stop typing, Mel…
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Top is Amazon. Skirt is @zoeandcoclothing. Shoes are DSW.
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#feelinggood #optavia #awakenyourdreams #healthcoach #croptop #summervibes #transformyourself

How I spent my first day in Atlanta…stalking the

How I spent my first day in Atlanta…stalking the Optavia signs everywhere and taking pics 😂 Oh, and sweating too!
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Day 2 will be shopping for company swag that I’ll live in, go to the aquarium, and hug some more coaches! Oh, and sweat more…cause it’s gonna be 97°f. Yup 🙈 I might be talking about the weather all weekend but it’s worth it!!
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#healthcoachlife #awakenyourdreams #optavia21 #hotlanta #summervibes #lifelongtransformation #travelpic #optavia

There I go, laughing again! Honestly, I did this p

There I go, laughing again! Honestly, I did this photoshoot a few years back with @estybphotography and I was trying to go for a whole “Traveling Mel” vibe but it didn’t work out too well.
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But hey, I’m traveling to Atlanta tomorrow for an Optavia Convention so I figured it’s time to pull out all the stops! Somehow I plan to fit everything into this tiny bag and I’m gonna do it!
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Do you prefer carry-on (which means less clothes but no hassle) or taking all the clothes you can and just put the bag under the plane?
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#traveltime #carryonluggage #optavia21 #optaviacoach #optaviacommunity #spreadjoy

Today I did something I’ve never done before! I

Today I did something I’ve never done before! I met two @tiktok strangers on a boat in New Jersey 😂
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It’s not as crazy as it sounds…I think! @therachelmaria is a Christian comedian who shares on Instagram and tiktok (her Nancy Pelosi and Jen Psaki impersonations are genius), and Melissa Vitelli @melissavitelli on tiktok) is an Italian lesbian who posts conservative content and always keeps it real. We’ve been following each other for so long on tiktok and meeting in person had us all a little starstruck. We spent hours hanging out on Rachel’s boat and even went live for a few hours to answer questions. I am exhausted from talking so much!
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Would you ever hang out with strangers you met through social media? I KNOW some of you already have 😘 tag some friends and influencers you want to hang out with!
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#whataday #tiktokcreators #onaboat #makingnewfriends #goodtimes

My favorite pics from any of my photoshoots are th

My favorite pics from any of my photoshoots are the ones of me cracking up! I know I’m supposed to be all serious and posey for the camera but I always end up laughing at some point. I have a hard time taking life too seriously, I guess…or maybe I just laugh to lighten the mood.
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Yesterday I did a Q&A in my stories answering questions about my life and Judaism and then I got a question that I could’ve ignored but it was way too much fun to answer. And boy did you all enjoy my response 😂 Makes me happy to bring some joy, especially when times are so serious.
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Swipe to the right to watch the story and enjoy a little humor 😘
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#donttakeyourselftooseriously #laughoutloud #laughterisgoodforthesoul
📸 cred @estybphotography

I'm pretty sure cinnamon buns are THE most popular

I'm pretty sure cinnamon buns are THE most popular food that Jews break our fast on and I love sharing my favorite gluten free cinnamon bun recipe bc ppl always LOVE it! What is your favorite break-fast food?
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GLUTEN FREE CINNAMON BUN TWIST
from melindastrauss.com
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Gluten Free Dough:
3 cups almond flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup oil (canola or coconut)
2 Tbsp honey
2 eggs, room temperature
Filling:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
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Preheat the oven to 350 f.
Combine the almond flour, salt and baking soda in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, beat together the oil, honey and eggs then combine with the flour mixture and stir with a spatula into a smooth dough. Since the dough is sticky, let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Rip two large pieces of parchment paper and place one on the counter. Lightly grease the outside of the ball of dough with oil then place on the paper. Put the other piece of parchment on the dough and roll out to a 9x13 inch rectangle. Discard the top piece of parchment then drizzle the dough with the honey.
Combine the coconut sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle over the honey.
Carefully, using the bottom piece of parchment paper as a guide, roll up the dough from the wider side, keeping it tight as you roll. It's okay if there are some creases and rips in the dough as you roll.
Follow below for my cinnamon bun TWIST. You can also make cinnamon buns or a babka shape:
Slice the log along the top lengthwise and carefully open the dough to reveal the layers inside. Twist the halves over each other then connect the ends together to create a circle. The dough can be a bit fussy so if it tears as you twist, just pinch it back together.
Lift the ring into a 9-inch round baking pan.
Bake the cinnamon bun twist for 30-35 minutes, until the top is browning. If you want to keep the shape of the ring, place a ball of foil or an oven safe bowl in the center before it bakes.
Drizzle with maple syrup or icing (1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 Tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla).
Store in an airtight container at room temp.
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#cinnamonbuns #glutenfreerecipes #thefeedfeedbaking #bakersofinstagram

I know I’m always changing and growing here on I

I know I’m always changing and growing here on Instagram and there was once a time when every day, I shared inspiration and motivation. Some of you are new here and probably had no idea 😂 It may not be every day now but I’ll never stop sharing!
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A message I posted 1 year ago that is still true today! If you are struggling right now to reach your goals, it might be because you are trying to do it alone.
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Maybe you want to lose weight, grow a new business, write a book, work on gossiping and speaking lashon hora less, pray more often (I’m so proud that I’ve started staying Modeh Ani every morning), spend more time with your kids, fold that dang laundry as soon as it comes out of the dryer.
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That is what I love about my community and why I love coaching! I just got off of our weekly zoom and I am beyond inspired by the stories I heard! Forming new habits is not easy and no matter how far I’ve come (I’ve been coaching for 5 years), the weekly inspiration helps keep me moving forward.
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Just know this: You don't have to do this alone 🙏 There is strength in asking for help and so much power in numbers. Ask a friend to be your accountability partner, join a community that will inspire you, hire a coach.
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Do you have a mentor or accountability partner???
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#inspiration #communitysupport #strengthinnumbers #powerinnumbers #settinggoals #healthyhabits #healthcoach #getmotivated #accountabilitypartner
📸 cred @estybphotography

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