Find inspiration in the simple. Enjoy the colors, smells and the everyday normal we so oft take for granted. During the day I’m a research scientist who works in a neuroscience lab aiming to find a cure for ALS. I have a B.Sc. in Biology & a B.Sc in Athletic Training. *This does not make me a doctor or an expert in medicine/health. I do what works for me, please consult your doctor before undertaking any nutrition/exercise plan!*
Off the clock I love to exercise, listen/play music, go on adventures traveling the world & look for joy in the present. I am OBSESSED with travel and a few of my favorite trips include a month in India, 3 weeks trekking in New Zealand & most recently a trip to Paris that changed my life!
I’m trying to deepen my ashtanga yoga practice this year and really develop my cooking techniques. I was diagnosed in 2010 with a gluten allergy and malabsorption/inflammatory issues with grains. Therefore, I am grain & dairy free so my emphasis on food is high in vegetables, nuts/seeds, eggs & meat. This a ‘Paleo’ lifestyle and I eat this way because my body thrives on a higher fat, moderate protein diet.
My approach to food is enjoying it in the most natural way possible whether it’s locally sourced or minimal preparation as I don’t have hours to toil in the kitchen! As far as exercise, let’s keep it short and simple! I do not belong to a gym so I work with my bodyweight doing workouts inspired by bodyrocktv or Crossfit/prisoner workouts. A few of my favorite moves: side planks, burpees, squats, lunges & dips. This is my outlet to remind myself to enjoy the life that I have at this very moment. xo-M
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June 23, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Dear Melissa,
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August 23, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Love the shot of you and the butterfly, hate that I missed out on spending time with you at HLS, want some meat, wish I could travel as much as you seem to have.
Envy/admiration comin at ya.
August 23, 2011 at 4:19 pm
that was on my honeymoon! nate took that one but i had rum on my fingers hahaha. they love it!
August 23, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Do you have any book recommendations concerning Paleo?
August 23, 2011 at 8:22 pm
i’d recommend mark sisson’s ‘the primal blueprint’ it’s where i started and it changed my life in 2009. after that, i’d go for robb wolf’s ‘the paleo solution.’ he’s a biochemist and i really respect his arguments! hope that helps
August 24, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Thanks so much!
September 10, 2011 at 2:54 am
Beautiful photos! Must say that I am jealous of your gorgeous hair.
September 11, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Aww thank you so much! I used to hate my huge coif but I try to make the most of it
someone wise once said ‘I’m as free as my hair’
February 3, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Loved reading about all your various interests, and so happy to have found your space!
Beautiful photos…especially the one with the butterfly/moth. =)
February 11, 2012 at 7:23 am
You look like Emmanuelle Chriqui!
Just thought I’d say it. I don’t usually like telling people they resemble a celebrity, but it’s pretty spot on here IMO. As you were…
April 30, 2012 at 1:42 am
haha well i think she is very beautiful so i’m flattered by your comment!
March 16, 2012 at 1:53 am
you are beautiful inside and out! and your lab sounds awesome. Neuroscience is SO COOL. I have loved all of my classes taught by the neurosci profs!
March 16, 2012 at 2:21 pm
you are the sweetest! i really do adore my job! it’s so fulfilling to be challenged and try to find a proper treatment for these unmet needs! i do love neuroscience ^_^ i wish you could see some of the cool stuff i get to do during the day!