Living Well with Mel & Mel

Are you tired of diets and wellness overload?

We get it! We are Mel and Mel, a dynamic duo, merging nutrition, fitness, and mindset.

Our 7-day kickstart is your DOABLE first step to a healthier you. Wellness can be overwhelming, but we are here to change that.

Our mission is to provide you with an inclusive community that celebrates YOU and everything that makes your body unique.

We know there is an ocean of wellness information coming at you each day. We’ll help navigate the waters of living well!

- xo - Mel & Mel

Your Full Body 7-Day Kickstart includes:

  • 7 days of meals (includes 15 original recipes!) designed by Mel S.

  • 7 curated movement routines by Mel C. (videos)

  • 7 guided meditations by Mel C. (videos)

  • Journaling prompts to help align your mindset with your health goals

  • Mel and Mel will help guide you through the week with encouraging and informative videos.

  • Easy-to-follow printable guides that you can keep for life!

Our whole-person approach to nutrition, intentional movement, and mindfulness will kickstart your health journey.

Meet your coaches

Meet your coaches •

Mel C.

Mel S.

Melanie Samuels (Mel S.) is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and wellness expert. Her holistic nutrition practice grew from her passion of helping women stop dieting and start learning how to eat for their bio-individual bodies.

Melissa Coulier (Mel C), is an ACE Certified and Function First Pain-Free Movement Specialist, navigated a transformative wellness journey after a being diagnosed with Lupus in 2006.

  • Prioritizing and maintaining a clear positive mindset as a cornerstone to your overall health. You can create a ripple effect, promoting a healthier and more vibrant life and every aspect.

    Upon waking up each day, you’ll clear the mind with a brain dump of all of all thoughts, tasks and stressors.

  • Food is more than sustenance; it is a powerful form of medicine for the body and mind. The nutrients found in whole, nourishing foods provide the essential building blocks for optimal physical and mental well-being. Vitamin and minerals, Antioxidants and Photo chemicals, each play a unique role and supporting various bodily functions. A balanced and nutrient-rich diet fuels the body but also acts as a preventive and therapeutic tool against diseases.

    Choosing wholesome, unprocessed foods is a proactive way to promote health, boost immunity, and create a harmonious balance within the intricate systems of the body. The impact of your dietary choices can have a positive effect on your overall health and vitality. We believe food is medicine!

  • Physical activity and functional workouts are a cornerstone of a healthier stronger and longer life. Moving your body, enhances, physical fitness, and creates overall well-being.

    Functional workouts, which mimic real-life movements, build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance balance – crucial elements for daily activities and injury prevention. Engaging in regular exercise boosts cardiovascular health, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, and supports weight management.

    By incorporating movement and functional workouts into your routine, you create a stronger physique and empower yourself to lead a more vibrant and fulfilling life.

  • General Disclaimer: Our program offers information about health, nutrition, movement, and meditation/breathwork that is designed for instructional purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. Always consult with a doctor should you have any concerns about your health. Do not avoid seeking medical advice from the appropriate healthcare professional due to something you learned in this program. The use of this program’s information is solely at your own risk.

    You should always consult your doctor before starting this program or any other nutrition, movement, or meditation/breathwork program to determine if it will work for your specific needs. Do not begin this program or any other nutrition, movement, or meditation/breathwork if your doctor advises against it.

    Please consult your doctor before beginning this program, particularly, if you:

    • Have or have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease or have experienced chest pain while participating in movement

    • Smoke or have high cholesterol

    • Have been diagnosed with obesity

    • Have been diagnosed with an eating disorder

    • Have chronic or reoccurring physical pain, disease, or condition

    • Have bone or joint pain that could worsen with exercise

    • Are pregnant or nursing

    • Are elderly

    Nutrition Disclaimer: If you suffer from a medical or pathological condition, please consult with an appropriate healthcare provider. A Functional Nutritional Therapist is not a substitute for your family physician or other appropriate healthcare provider. A Nutritional Therapist is not trained nor licensed to diagnose or treat pathological conditions, illnesses, injuries, or disease. Holistic nutrition advice may be a beneficial adjunct to more traditional care, and it may also alter your need for medication, so it is important you always keep your physician informed of changes in your nutritional plan. The use of the meal plan provided in this program is solely at your own risk. We are not responsible for any reactions or aversions to the food suggested on this meal plan.

    Movement/Meditation/Breathwork Disclaimer: If you experience dizziness, faintness, discomfort, or shortness of breath at any time while engaging in breathwork or movement, you should stop your practice immediately. Breathwork may cause, in addition to other symptoms, feelings of dizziness, tingling, trembling, nausea, or increased emotions. If you experience any of these, you should stop the breathing exercise immediately. This is not a one-size-fits all program, and therefore, may not be suitable for every person.

    Please consult your doctor before participating in breathwork if you:

    • Are pregnant

    • Have high blood pressure

    • Have been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, diabetes, or epilepsy

    • Have been diagnosed with a respiratory condition, such as asthma

    • Suffer from anxiety or depression

    • Have been diagnosed with a psychiatric condition