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Alexa Mellardo

Alexa Mellardo

About author

Alexa is the Mind + Body Deputy Editor of Eat This, Not That!, overseeing the M+B channel and delivering compelling fitness, wellness, and self-care topics to readers. Previously, she was the Travel and Experiences Editor of Elite Daily, where she managed the outlet's travel, social media, holiday, and experiences content. Most recently, she wore the hat of Lead Recipe Editor of Mashed, Tasting Table, and Health Digest. There, she managed a team of recipe developers, editors, and writers to curate the best, deliciously crafted recipes to the outlets' readers.

In her free time, Alexa is all about healthy cooking and eating, traveling, exercising, zen-ing out with yoga, blogging, and her two pups.

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Articles by Alexa Mellardo

Costco storefront in front of yellow and orange design backdrop
fit woman in black onesie doing yoga pose in bright room on top of moon-themed yoga mat
man sleeping peacefully in dark room with gray sheets
mature woman in green long-sleeve top and white pants doing yoga at golden hour on the beach
fit man in blue tank top and black gym shorts doing barbell squats at the gym
fit woman in white athletic apparel doing bird-dog exercise in studio with grey backdrop
fit woman listening to music and wearing black sports bra and leggings running outdoors for exercise
oranges and slices on plate, concept of orange peel hack
woman sleeping peacefully in bed at night after doing the drunken monkey exercise for better sleep
fresh fruits and veggies in basket, concept of volume eating tips for weight loss
mature woman doing beach yoga plank on straw mat at sunrise or sunset
healthy diet concept with fruits and veggies
fit, muscular man getting ready to do barbell squats in dark gym
woman doing bicycle crunches, concept of at-home barre exercises for core
Shauné Hayes
fit, muscular man lifting dumbbells, concept of hypertrophy workouts for bigger arms
Atlantic Diet concept, fresh fish with wine and veggies
fit woman strength training, doing lunges with dumbbells, concept of strength training rules
mature couple doing planks
800 Gram Challenge
woman opens and looks into fridge, concept of the best snack to lose belly fat
woman doing stair sprints outdoors, concept of high-intensity cardio exercises for weight loss
woman breathing exercise on couch, concept of 4-7-8 breathing technique
man making protein shake, concept of bad habits to lose muscle mass
mature man doing rowing exercise, concept of strength exercises to stay fit
woman thinking of cake, concept of food noise
fit woman running outdoors, concept of best type of exercise for weight loss
yerba mate in gourd and leaves, concept of yerba mate for weight loss
two women making hearts with their hands, concept of exercise to boost heart health
kombucha bottles and cans