Grocery Haul, Workouts, Improving Recovery | March Fitness Vlog

[@taylorlavalla9861]

hey! I've had lots of problems with hormones and used to do similar training in the gym as well as similar supplements. I realized that slowing down and doing less was really helpful with my overall "fitness" journey. Like going on walks, doing yoga, not forcing myself to go to the gym, taking a long break from weights. Sometimes when you do less, you can connect with your body more and really see what is going on. I tried so many supplements and different workout routines and the best thing I found was to just give myself a break and really listen to my intuition. Hope this helps:)

[@kaylakaminski9301]

If you’re struggling in the recovery area, definitely look at your daily hydration and also consider deload weeks. Every 3-4 weeks, take a “down” week where you cut back on intensity (about 75% of your regular weight) and extra rest days. It’ll help with long term progression :)

[@MontanaDior]

Best advice I’ve seen on a video in a while... 🙌🏾

[@whiteoleander1]

I can definitely see a difference from the beginning of the month!! Go Melissa! 🤗💕

[@AlissaintheCity]

Thanks as always for inspiring. I've been going to the gym 3 to 4 times a week since the beginning of March and these videos keep me focused! I agree with rest days and using days where you're doing body weight exercises or just band exercises. I can feel myself burning out if I just am constantly doing weights. Highly recommend gloves & a barbell cushion, they are GAME CHANGERS for gym weights 1. prevent calluses lol and 2. the cushion makes the barbell so comfortable.

[@eveameliaallodi98]

Happy Monday Melissa! Your videos are so inspiring, and its so great to see how much KZbin has changed for thee better over the past couple of years! xx

[@caseylaird]

I’m loving these monthly fitness videos! I agree, our bodies need to recover to help us in the progress! I have to remind myself that to and not be so hard on myself when I do rest! You’re so inspiring 🤍

[@YolandaChenYT]

Omg I’m exactly the same, I’ve been so lethargic and I honestly think it’s the change in seasons

[@haleyja]

I love your approach on health!! Both mentally and physically 🙌🏻

[@kahs1348]

Your workout videos are so motivating. This legit gave me the boost I needed to go workout after work. You look amazing btw

[@MelissaMerk]

woo! Get it

[@katrinacool]

Love the workouts as they really motivate me! I wish I had a Cosco near me as the bargains look great. You're looking so fit! 😊❤️

[@hannahaustin272]

omg your progress is so impressive!! I love hearing women say they want to push themselves, lift heavier and eat more.. because honestly, that's the only way your body will change. don't be afraid to lift heavy, especially lower body. I wouldn't be surprised if you could double your hip thrust weight to 80lbs.. or even more. legs can really take a lot of weight! good work!!

[@shannycook]

So jealous your gyms are open 😍 love these types of videos! Your progress and determination is motivating 🥰 I don't have a woop watch but Im obsessed with tracking my sleep too😂 🤍

[@clairesauzel]

All the food looks so good !! I love to go grocery shopping !

[@tiniii13]

Happy Monday! ☀️

[@2CoolUyen]

Love your vlogs, I am starting a fitness journey so this is really motivating!

[@MelissaMerk]

Weeoo!

[@aaminahkhan1118]

I can definitely relate to feeling low energy some days when sleep and nutrition are good. For me, it helps to track at my cycle. When I’m ovulating I can weight-lift around 40 lbs heavier than in my luteal and follicular phase bc of testosterone levels etc. I know you’ve been dealing with endocrine issues, so this may be different you and everybody really but I thought the info may be useful to you! ☺️

[@gracedelacruz3414]

Tip: do cardio after strength training so your glycogen stores aren’t depleted going into weights :)

[@jessicaalger4525]

I love these check-ins!

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

I like these monthly fitness checks!! Glad you're still kicking it!

[@Bianca-ob6is]

there definitely is progress!!

[@Cyn205]

I’m having a tough time making gains too. I’m naturally thin so eating a lot more and bulking has been very hard for me

[@julianaconte98]

Gaba has helped me immensely with anxiety!! Can't recommend enough

[@carib5423]

Ah same! GABA is great!

[@haileyww767]

May be a dumb question... what is GABA?

[@llmlm83201]

Love these fitness videos, they are so motivating!

[@nicolemurdoch706]

Love when I get the notification that she posted a new video!

[@ssprsun4235]

Wow i can really see the changes in the pictures! Good job gir

[@MelissaMerk]

Thank you!!

[@felixcat9320]

Guuurl your skin looks so good!!!???

[@honeypotfilms6066]

i was jsut doing online school and this was a well needed break 😌 - honeypot films

[@Margaret_Hemenway]

i loveeeee the food grocery hauls :)

[@ak__ri583]

I was searching this kind of video and i really need to change my lifestyle 😪 I really want to be healthy and fit this year 💪

[@MelissaMerk]

you can do it!

[@ak__ri583]

@@MelissaMerk aw thank you so much for the reply.. And yes I can do it ❣ I have already started it 🙌

[@callalys]

Could you do another daily natural makeup tutorial - for when you have to wear a mask?

[@hongfanhan2724]

I've been using a whoop strap for 5 months now and I love it! It's such a great idea for you to create a group on there. I'm the only person that I know who use a whoop strap and I think it would be nice to have a community of support!

[@alieslabenko6161]

Why is it different from a fitness watch?

[@MelissaMerk]

Ok sweet! I think i'll set one up :)

[@ximenadiaz5432]

I enjoy a loooot your videos, love u 💗 Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@MelissaMerk]

Thank you so much!

[@BG-rr5fk]

watching this during my work break eating Nutella :)

[@MelissaMerk]

yum :)

[@barbarakielek]

What is the name of the tracker you wear ? Thanks!

[@alieslabenko6161]

Decided to get the WHOOP! Got intrigued by the idea of seeing my recovery state. And I have been also feeling very tired lately...is it something in the air? 🤣

[@MelissaMerk]

yay hope you like it! I love seeing my strain and recovery each day :)

[@MontanaDior]

She reminds of Tiffany from the bride of chucky (not an insult) and I love it... Beautiful 😍🙌🏾

[@EvaAntonia1]

Great vlog

[@espressomartiniprincess]

Oooo girl get it 😍

[@diamondheadfitness7810]

This reminds me how badly I need to go to the grocery.

[@emys255]

Dead Sea salt is better for you and your recovery than epsom salt. You can get it on amazon :)

[@Deanna21D]

And now gyms are closed in BC for three weeks. 😔

[@annamarschall6910]

Do u ever do cardia while your at the gym

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[@hollyparsons4234]

Criminal you have to wear a mask in the gym!! Outrageous. But great video xx

[@ghadeeralsubit6785]

hand care plzz

[@ghadeeralsubit6785]

body skin care video

[@schoolhousemodern]

Try eliminating all the supplements you take out of your diet including vitamins, creatinine, milk thistle, and whey powder. They could be doing more harm than good. Try a food-only focused diet.

[@Forever01294]

Considering she's in nutrition school and working with naturopaths, she likely has a good idea of what her body needs and what is doing her body good.

[@schoolhousemodern]

@@Forever01294 the best thing to do would be to throw away all those vitamins and supplements and fire the naturopath. Vitamins and supplements are not benign and still have to be processed by the liver and kidneys. After all these years of taking supplements that haven’t seemed to help her with her chronic issues, perhaps it’s time to try a completely different approach, hopefully one rooted in science.

[@grapezz2939]

You’re not challenging yourself with the weights you’re using. You use the same amount of weight for bicep curls and hip thrust, look into progressive overload