Be Well Mel

To inspire wellness through a therapeutic blend of yoga, meditation, inspirational messages and nutritional education.
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Melissa Mooney-Lopez AKA Mel
Yoga Teacher, Wellness Guide, Mother & Wife

Melissa began practicing yoga over a decade ago. Yoga’s ability to heal became abundantly clear to Melissa after years of living with the painful effects of multiple sports related injuries. She found yoga to be the only therapy to give her true physical and mental relief. It became obvious her path was to share this message with the world. She became a full-time Bikram teacher in 2009. Since her Bikram Yoga training she has continued her education, getting certified in Restorative Yoga, Synergy Partner Yoga, Kids Yoga and Pre/Postnatal Yoga. Off the Mat Melissa strives to blend yoga principals into all aspects of her life. Melissa founded Let’s Balance Your Body a health and wellness brand that is dedicated to spreading the message of inspiration and wellness through social media, yoga events, transformational workshops and retreats. She has a true zest for life and is always seeking new ways to incorporate alternative approaches into her practice and teaching.

11/23/2025

Hi, it’s me — yup, Mel , Melissa Mooney-Lopez.
AKA Be Well Mel — Mom, Wife, Event Planner, Home Chef 🧑🏻‍🍳, Healthy Comfort Food Creator, and Cook 📕 ✍️ writer. Phew 😅 …

If you’re new here… welcome🤗 !
If you’ve been here awhile… hi, friend. 🤍

I’ve spent years in the kitchen cooking for my family, finding ways to honor our traditions and stay rooted in well-being. Food has always been my love language — the thing that brings us back to each other, back to ourselves.🥰🧑🏻‍🍳

And today’s photo?
It’s me in the kitchen wearing the adorable (and slightly ridiculous 😂) apron + chef hat my husband brought back from Italy on a work trip. It made me laugh, it made me feel loved, and it reminded me exactly why I cook the way I do: with joy, with heart, and without the stress.😘

✨Because cooking shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
It shouldn’t feel like pressure or perfection.
It should feel fun, nourishing, simple — like something that brings your family together instead of draining your energy.

And that’s exactly why my book is officially out.
It’s filled with the meals that made us, the flavors that feel like home, and the simple, doable recipes that help you take the stress out of cooking while keeping the joy in it. Especially during the busy seasons.

It’s part story, part heart, part “you can actually make this on a Tuesday.”

This book is my love letter — from my kitchen to yours.
Thank you for being here, for cheering me on, and for letting me share what I love most.

If you’re excited, drop a 💛 or tell me your favorite comfort meal in the comments — I want to hear from you.

And be sure to grab your copy on Amazon or locally through me link 🔗 in bio ⬆️ ciao!

11/17/2025

🚀🤩 IT’S OFFICIAL — LAUNCH WEEK IS HERE!! 🤩🚀

We. Did. It.
My heart is exploding —
Healthy-ish Happy Holidays is LIVE and ready to land right in your kitchen just in time for the season.
🧑🏻‍🍳✨📙🍲

“This book is my love letter from a mom’s heart — a way to honor family, celebrate cooking, and stay well through the holidays without losing the joy.”

Filled with real-life tips, simple swaps, and family favorites, it’s here to help you enjoy the holidays without the overwhelm as the main dish 💛 ☺️

Grab your copy today — the link is in my Stories + Bio!
And because celebration deserves a little extra sparkle…

🤩 LAUNCH WEEK BOGO!
When you grab your copy + share your purchase in your Stories and tag me, I’ll send you a special BOGO offer — but you must be on my email list to receive it. 🚀 link in bio 🔗🔗
(Trust me… you’ll want this.)

Let’s cook, celebrate, and feel good doing it.
Holiday magic starts in your kitchen. 🧑🏻‍🍳✨
🚀📚🧑🏻‍🍳 🔗👆🏼BIO

11/16/2025

Some Cheetos and Doritos will look a little different soon.

Starting in December, stores will sell Simply NKD versions of the popular snack that have no artificial flavors or dyes — meaning no bright orange color, PepsiCo announced Thursday.

11/12/2025

🥂🛍️ Join us for a FEM-Tastic event with a SIP & SHOP provided by our incredible host Kendra Scott in McEwen. Kendra Scott will donate 20% of sales to Step Up Nashville! CEO of Step Up Nashville, Delores Morton, will be at the event with us!
1️⃣ lucky shopper 🛍️ win even win a Kendra Scott piece of jewelry💎
This event is a FREE event for our FemCity Members but please RSVP below so we know how many guests to expect!

https://femcity.com/local-events/nashville-/-kendra-scott-gives-back-sip-shop-social?rq=NASHVILLE

Thank you sponsors: & Be Well Mel

11/11/2025

💫11/11 Your Invitation to Begin
You don’t have to start today — you simply have to say yes to yourself today.
11/11 is your invitation to prepare, to align, and to make a conscious choice for your well-being.

ONLY 16 days until Thanksgiving🦃
43 days until Christmas Eve 🎅
51 Days until 2026 🎉🥳🎊

In just 10 days you can make significant action in you heath! Link in bio use PROMO CODE 1111🤩🫶💫🌟

11/11/2025

ONLY 16 days until Thanksgiving🦃
43 days until Christmas Eve 🎅
51 Days until 2026 🎉🥳🎊

11/09/2025

Not the launch I planned, maybe the one needed.Mercury’s in retrograde, my book’s on pause, perfect time to ✨ Ground + Glow ✨
“Everything good takes time, warmth, and intention.”
Sometimes the universe slows you down for a reason.

📩 Read more in today’s newsletter.
- https://mailchi.mp/ac5f6aa1810a/notthelaunchiplanned

11/09/2025

🙌🏼🏈🏀⚽️ Game day food ready — the healthy-ish way!

Sharing one of our Fam Fav’s - straight from the APPS & SIDES section of “Healthy-ish…”—
AUNT GIGI’S ARTICHOKE DIP 💚

This reimagined COMFORT FOOD brings all the cozy, creamy comfort we love — with a little nutritious twist. Artichokes are loaded with fiber, and using avocado mayo or Greek yogurt lightens things up and is a sure good way to ditch any chemical-based mayonnaise while keeping that rich, delicious flavor.

🧑🏻‍🍳 Ingredients
• 2 cans artichokes, drained & roughly chopped
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• 1½ cups shredded real parmesan (no filler!)
• 1 cup avocado mayo or Greek yogurt
• 1–2 tbsp garlic salt

🔥 Directions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F
2️⃣ Mix all ingredients in a large bowl
3️⃣ Transfer to white French Corningware (classic!)
4️⃣ Bake for 40 minutes, until bubbly & golden
5️⃣ Serve hot with pita chips, crostini, tortilla chips, or cut veggies

✨ Tip: Make it vegan by subbing plant-based cheese & mayo/yogurt alternatives!

Game day never tasted so good.
Live Well. Eat Well. Think Well.

||LiveWell
❤️

11/08/2025

From “Healthy-ish Happy Holiday’s” Apps & Sides
THANKSGIVING FAV 🦃🙏🏼
CRANBERRY SALSA ❤️

✨ We’ve stumbled upon a new favorite holiday tradition! ✨
Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, cranberries become a staple in our home. We love stringing cranberry reindeer garlands, using them in decorations — and of course, making this fresh cranberry salsa! 🍒

Here’s a fun tip: to test if cranberries are fresh, gently bounce them on the counter. If they don’t bounce back, it’s time to let them go. (Kids love this part — though maybe with a little supervision 😄).

Cranberry Salsa
Ingredients:
• 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ¼ cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)
• Juice + zest of 1 lime
• Pinch of salt

To serve: Manchego cheese triangles + Simple Truth Rosemary Crackers

Directions:
1. Pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped (or chop by hand for a chunkier texture).
2. Combine with jalapeño, onion, ginger, and cilantro.
3. Stir in maple syrup, lime juice, and zest. Season with salt.
4. Chill for 30 minutes or overnight for the best flavor.
5. Serve with Manchego cheese and rosemary crackers.

A perfect balance of sweet, spicy, zesty, and fresh — the ultimate holiday bite! 💫

11/02/2025

🍂🍵☺️
Welcome to Nourish November.
As we move into the holidays, let’s choose comfort over chaos.

The clock rolled back and gave us an hour — consider it a built-in reset button. Use it well. ⏰

Sundays are for grounding — not hustling.
☕️🤗For warm mugs, soft sweaters, and food that feels like a hug from the inside out.

If you’re feeling a little sugar-crashed, overstimulated, or emotionally full from the week…
Here’s your permission slip to slow down today:

✅ Rest counts
✅ Gentle food counts
✅ A walk outside counts
✅ Breathing before the week begins absolutely counts

Today I’m leaning into soul-nourishing food that reminds me that nourishment can feel like love.😍

Tell me: what’s your go-to comfort recipe that still feels good in your body?

I’ll be sharing some of mine this week… straight from the book. 📙👀🍽️

And — for those who want to stay health-ish through the season instead of all-or-nothing…

I’m putting together a simple 10-day reset menu filled with:
🥣 mineral-rich bone broth
🥤 superfood smoothies
🥕 nutrient-dense juices
🍳 protein + balanced macros
🧘‍♀️ journal prompts, breathwork + mini yoga flows

Just enough structure to feel supported.
Just enough ease to actually do it.

Something beautiful is coming this week — for those ready to feel nourished, not depleted.

10/31/2025

Something Delicious Is Still Coming + Fav Recipes and Words from the heart - https://mailchi.mp/5c49a8f883f0/something-delicious-is-coming-17990637

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