Out of surgery happy to report my eyelash extensions are in tact! #halfkidding 😜 I’m officially a #breastcancer #previvor 💖 Fun fact: My preventative double mastectomy was originally scheduled for September and got bumped to October 4th. At first I was devastated because my head was set on the date, but then a simple reframe: What better way to celebrate #breastcancerawareness month! Boy am I celebrating! I even can’t begin to explain how fearless and relieved I feel right now. FU cancer! #breastcancer #brightpink #breasties #masectomy #doublemastectomy #cancersucks #fcancer
📺 🚨 TUNE IN MONDAY ‼️
I’m back with Hoda & Jenna on @todayshow w/ the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide. 💝 We’ve found something special for every special someone in your life!
Peep my stories to help me figure out what to wear!
#gifts #giftideas #giftguide #todayshow #hodaandjenna #valentine #valentines #valentinesdaygift The Today Show
Shop 🛍️ our TODAY show 📺#mothersdaygift 💝 picks! 😍CURATED CARICATURE @giftzza Pick a 🍕pizza-style box 📦 packed w/ sweet treats 🍪 or spa goodies & a caricature of mom. You get a download of the caricature a bonus printout suitable for framing. 🖼️ Shoutout to small biz owner Jema Tran whose family watched from the Philippines! 👚COOL MOM SWEATSHIRT @juju.and.stitch When new mom Jessica had her son Judah, she couldn’t find any cute, affordable customized gifts, so, she started her own embroidery 🧵 business. (Juju is short for Judah!) These sweatshirts w/ our kids’ names on the sleeves were a HUGE hit. The orders are pouring in, so act fast! 📓MY MOM JOURNAL @uncommongoods Jenna & Hoda went wild for these interview-style journals ✍️ that perfectly capture mom or grandma for generations to come. My kids interviewed Nana and filled out the pages. We all learned some fun new factoids that we’ll cherish forever. 🌺FLOWER UPGRADE @markandgraham A bouquet 💐 is always a good idea but elevate the delivery with a custom vase. It comes in pink or blue floral and white with many monogram options. I own it in blue with a big M and also use it filled with ice 🧊 as a wine 🍷 chiller. 💍NEW WAY TO BUY BLING @rocksbox For just $21 per month, mom can have a jewelry subscription that lets her pick 3 pieces at a time with unlimited swap outs from brands like Kate Spade and Kendra Scott. Use code MOM20 for 20% off a purchase. 👒 BRUNCH IN A BOX @harryanddavid Tucked inside this super-cute reusable hat box: Lemon 🍋 poppy bundt cake, quiche, English muffins, jam and Canadian bacon. 🥓 Yay to the yum! #MothersDayGifts #GiftsForMom #MomLove #ThankYouMom #MomLife #BestMomEver #MomAndMe
Shop 🛍️ our TODAY show 📺#mothersdaygift 💝 picks! 😍CURATED CARICATURE @giftzza Pick a 🍕pizza-style box 📦 packed w/ sweet treats 🍪 or spa goodies & a caricature of mom. You get a download of the caricature a bonus printout suitable for framing. 🖼️ Shoutout to small biz owner Jema Tran whose family watched from the Philippines! 👚COOL MOM SWEATSHIRT @juju.and.stitch When new mom Jessica had her son Judah, she couldn’t find any cute, affordable customized gifts, so, she started her own embroidery 🧵 business. (Juju is short for Judah!) These sweatshirts w/ our kids’ names on the sleeves were a HUGE hit. The orders are pouring in, so act fast! 📓MY MOM JOURNAL @uncommongoods Jenna & Hoda went wild for these interview-style journals ✍️ that perfectly capture mom or grandma for generations to come. My kids interviewed Nana and filled out the pages. We all learned some fun new factoids that we’ll cherish forever. 🌺FLOWER UPGRADE @markandgraham A bouquet 💐 is always a good idea but elevate the delivery with a custom vase. It comes in pink or blue floral and white with many monogram options. I own it in blue with a big M and also use it filled with ice 🧊 as a wine 🍷 chiller. 💍NEW WAY TO BUY BLING @rocksbox For just $21 per month, mom can have a jewelry subscription that lets her pick 3 pieces at a time with unlimited swap outs from brands like Kate Spade and Kendra Scott. Use code MOM20 for 20% off a purchase. 👒 BRUNCH IN A BOX @harryanddavid Tucked inside this super-cute reusable hat box: Lemon 🍋 poppy bundt cake, quiche, English muffins, jam and Canadian bacon. 🥓 Yay to the yum! #MothersDayGifts #GiftsForMom #MomLove #ThankYouMom #MomLife #BestMomEver #MomAndMe
I’m a magazine editor, of course I hopped on this IG trend. And of course I’ll give you shop info on my sweater! It’s @minnierosenyc And of course I’ll take your pitches! DM me 🧡⚡️
#imamagazineeditor #editor #editorlife #hearstyle #hearst #womansday Hearst Tower
Use social media’s powers for good: All proceeds from “Dance You Outta My Head” 💃 go to a 7-year-old boy whose mom is on hospice after fighting cancer for a second time. She said: “I just wanted to put out something fun and positive. My art is all I have to leave behind.” Save and use this song in a Reel or TIkTok! And now I need to finish crying in my coffee 😭☕️
#coffeetime #coffeetalk #catjanice #fcancer #cancersucks #cancerawareness Coffee Time
I’m #celiac, which means #gluten is the enemy, and I don’t sufficiently absorb nutrients from food. This often leaves me Vitamin D deficient w/o supplements. I worry about my bone density as a result. I was excited for the DEXA (dual x-ray absorptiometry) scan at @princetonlongevity to determine my osteoporosis risk. 🩻
How it works: A very small dose of ionizing radiation produces pictures of your body—hips, spine, wrist. 🦴The non-invasive scan then analyzes these pictures to calculate how dense your bones are or if you’re at risk for fractures. It’s the gold standard diagnostic tool for osteoporosis. DEXA also measures body fat percentage, fat mass and fat free mass. (More on that in a second.)
Turns out my bones are strong! I got my BMC (Bone Mineral Content) number aka the amount of bone tissue your skeleton currently has, as well as a T-score. The T-score is the standard by which doctors measure your bone mineral density. You want a score of +1 to -1 because it indicates normal bone mineral density. I’m at a 1.5. YAY!
The thing that did shock me was my Body Mass Index. BMI calculated by taking your weight in KG and dividing it by the square of your height in meters is total bull! That formula doesn’t account for body composition. You could have a body fat percentage of 10%, weigh 220lbs, have a height of 5’11, and be classified as obese. What?!
DEXA is legit. It measures Fat Mass (amount of fat stored in your body in grams) and Lean Mass (skin, organs, muscles, water). Then it takes the sum of Lean Mass & Bone Mineral Content to come up with your Fat Free Mass. From here, DEXA determines what % of your body is composed of stored fat.
Even though I am within 3lbs of my “ideal” weight, my total body fat was a surprising 26.7%. I was a little floored by that number. At my current weight of 128, I am made up of 34lbs of fat & 94lbs of lean mass. For optimal health, I’d like to swap 3lbs of fat for 3lbs of muscle. Knowing my aerobic capacity is at the 100th percentile for my age, this info is a nice nudge to do more weight training.
Knowledge is power! Link in bio to learn more about PLC.
#dexa #bonedensity #bonehealth #bodyfat #preventativehealth Princeton Longevity Center
I’m #celiac, which means #gluten is the enemy, and I don’t sufficiently absorb nutrients from food. This often leaves me Vitamin D deficient w/o supplements. I worry about my bone density as a result. I was excited for the DEXA (dual x-ray absorptiometry) scan at @princetonlongevity to determine my osteoporosis risk. 🩻
How it works: A very small dose of ionizing radiation produces pictures of your body—hips, spine, wrist. 🦴The non-invasive scan then analyzes these pictures to calculate how dense your bones are or if you’re at risk for fractures. It’s the gold standard diagnostic tool for osteoporosis. DEXA also measures body fat percentage, fat mass and fat free mass. (More on that in a second.)
Turns out my bones are strong! I got my BMC (Bone Mineral Content) number aka the amount of bone tissue your skeleton currently has, as well as a T-score. The T-score is the standard by which doctors measure your bone mineral density. You want a score of +1 to -1 because it indicates normal bone mineral density. I’m at a 1.5. YAY!
The thing that did shock me was my Body Mass Index. BMI calculated by taking your weight in KG and dividing it by the square of your height in meters is total bull! That formula doesn’t account for body composition. You could have a body fat percentage of 10%, weigh 220lbs, have a height of 5’11, and be classified as obese. What?!
DEXA is legit. It measures Fat Mass (amount of fat stored in your body in grams) and Lean Mass (skin, organs, muscles, water). Then it takes the sum of Lean Mass & Bone Mineral Content to come up with your Fat Free Mass. From here, DEXA determines what % of your body is composed of stored fat.
Even though I am within 3lbs of my “ideal” weight, my total body fat was a surprising 26.7%. I was a little floored by that number. At my current weight of 128, I am made up of 34lbs of fat & 94lbs of lean mass. For optimal health, I’d like to swap 3lbs of fat for 3lbs of muscle. Knowing my aerobic capacity is at the 100th percentile for my age, this info is a nice nudge to do more weight training.
Knowledge is power! Link in bio to learn more about PLC.
#dexa #bonedensity #bonehealth #bodyfat #preventativehealth Princeton Longevity Center
I’m #celiac, which means #gluten is the enemy, and I don’t sufficiently absorb nutrients from food. This often leaves me Vitamin D deficient w/o supplements. I worry about my bone density as a result. I was excited for the DEXA (dual x-ray absorptiometry) scan at @princetonlongevity to determine my osteoporosis risk. 🩻
How it works: A very small dose of ionizing radiation produces pictures of your body—hips, spine, wrist. 🦴The non-invasive scan then analyzes these pictures to calculate how dense your bones are or if you’re at risk for fractures. It’s the gold standard diagnostic tool for osteoporosis. DEXA also measures body fat percentage, fat mass and fat free mass. (More on that in a second.)
Turns out my bones are strong! I got my BMC (Bone Mineral Content) number aka the amount of bone tissue your skeleton currently has, as well as a T-score. The T-score is the standard by which doctors measure your bone mineral density. You want a score of +1 to -1 because it indicates normal bone mineral density. I’m at a 1.5. YAY!
The thing that did shock me was my Body Mass Index. BMI calculated by taking your weight in KG and dividing it by the square of your height in meters is total bull! That formula doesn’t account for body composition. You could have a body fat percentage of 10%, weigh 220lbs, have a height of 5’11, and be classified as obese. What?!
DEXA is legit. It measures Fat Mass (amount of fat stored in your body in grams) and Lean Mass (skin, organs, muscles, water). Then it takes the sum of Lean Mass & Bone Mineral Content to come up with your Fat Free Mass. From here, DEXA determines what % of your body is composed of stored fat.
Even though I am within 3lbs of my “ideal” weight, my total body fat was a surprising 26.7%. I was a little floored by that number. At my current weight of 128, I am made up of 34lbs of fat & 94lbs of lean mass. For optimal health, I’d like to swap 3lbs of fat for 3lbs of muscle. Knowing my aerobic capacity is at the 100th percentile for my age, this info is a nice nudge to do more weight training.
Knowledge is power! Link in bio to learn more about PLC.
#dexa #bonedensity #bonehealth #bodyfat #preventativehealth Princeton Longevity Center
I’m #celiac, which means #gluten is the enemy, and I don’t sufficiently absorb nutrients from food. This often leaves me Vitamin D deficient w/o supplements. I worry about my bone density as a result. I was excited for the DEXA (dual x-ray absorptiometry) scan at @princetonlongevity to determine my osteoporosis risk. 🩻
How it works: A very small dose of ionizing radiation produces pictures of your body—hips, spine, wrist. 🦴The non-invasive scan then analyzes these pictures to calculate how dense your bones are or if you’re at risk for fractures. It’s the gold standard diagnostic tool for osteoporosis. DEXA also measures body fat percentage, fat mass and fat free mass. (More on that in a second.)
Turns out my bones are strong! I got my BMC (Bone Mineral Content) number aka the amount of bone tissue your skeleton currently has, as well as a T-score. The T-score is the standard by which doctors measure your bone mineral density. You want a score of +1 to -1 because it indicates normal bone mineral density. I’m at a 1.5. YAY!
The thing that did shock me was my Body Mass Index. BMI calculated by taking your weight in KG and dividing it by the square of your height in meters is total bull! That formula doesn’t account for body composition. You could have a body fat percentage of 10%, weigh 220lbs, have a height of 5’11, and be classified as obese. What?!
DEXA is legit. It measures Fat Mass (amount of fat stored in your body in grams) and Lean Mass (skin, organs, muscles, water). Then it takes the sum of Lean Mass & Bone Mineral Content to come up with your Fat Free Mass. From here, DEXA determines what % of your body is composed of stored fat.
Even though I am within 3lbs of my “ideal” weight, my total body fat was a surprising 26.7%. I was a little floored by that number. At my current weight of 128, I am made up of 34lbs of fat & 94lbs of lean mass. For optimal health, I’d like to swap 3lbs of fat for 3lbs of muscle. Knowing my aerobic capacity is at the 100th percentile for my age, this info is a nice nudge to do more weight training.
Knowledge is power! Link in bio to learn more about PLC.
#dexa #bonedensity #bonehealth #bodyfat #preventativehealth Princeton Longevity Center
I’m #celiac, which means #gluten is the enemy, and I don’t sufficiently absorb nutrients from food. This often leaves me Vitamin D deficient w/o supplements. I worry about my bone density as a result. I was excited for the DEXA (dual x-ray absorptiometry) scan at @princetonlongevity to determine my osteoporosis risk. 🩻
How it works: A very small dose of ionizing radiation produces pictures of your body—hips, spine, wrist. 🦴The non-invasive scan then analyzes these pictures to calculate how dense your bones are or if you’re at risk for fractures. It’s the gold standard diagnostic tool for osteoporosis. DEXA also measures body fat percentage, fat mass and fat free mass. (More on that in a second.)
Turns out my bones are strong! I got my BMC (Bone Mineral Content) number aka the amount of bone tissue your skeleton currently has, as well as a T-score. The T-score is the standard by which doctors measure your bone mineral density. You want a score of +1 to -1 because it indicates normal bone mineral density. I’m at a 1.5. YAY!
The thing that did shock me was my Body Mass Index. BMI calculated by taking your weight in KG and dividing it by the square of your height in meters is total bull! That formula doesn’t account for body composition. You could have a body fat percentage of 10%, weigh 220lbs, have a height of 5’11, and be classified as obese. What?!
DEXA is legit. It measures Fat Mass (amount of fat stored in your body in grams) and Lean Mass (skin, organs, muscles, water). Then it takes the sum of Lean Mass & Bone Mineral Content to come up with your Fat Free Mass. From here, DEXA determines what % of your body is composed of stored fat.
Even though I am within 3lbs of my “ideal” weight, my total body fat was a surprising 26.7%. I was a little floored by that number. At my current weight of 128, I am made up of 34lbs of fat & 94lbs of lean mass. For optimal health, I’d like to swap 3lbs of fat for 3lbs of muscle. Knowing my aerobic capacity is at the 100th percentile for my age, this info is a nice nudge to do more weight training.
Knowledge is power! Link in bio to learn more about PLC.
#dexa #bonedensity #bonehealth #bodyfat #preventativehealth Princeton Longevity Center
Who had a Rolodex?! Upcycled these file cards from an office clean out. What would you write ✍️ on your mug message? ☕️
#coffeetime #coffeetalk #mug #mugshot #upcycle #bedhead Mug Shots
Another mug message on an upcycled Rolodex card!
“Today me will live in the moment, unless the moment is unpleasant, in which case me will eat cookies.” 🍪
#cookie #cookiemonster #qotd #quotestoliveby #coffeetalk #coffee #sesamestreet #instagood #funny Cookies
Shop 🛍️my TODAY Show #valentines day #gift guide 💝 $50 & under
💋KISSY-KISSY MUGS☕️
The kissy face mugs come as a set and lock lips like puzzle 🧩pieces. Pat is in store for some romantic morning coffee dates. They’re from Uncommon Goods—my go-to for unique gifts.
💄CUSTOM LIPSTICKS💋
Pick your perfect shade, then choose a case and bling it on with tassels, charms and initials. Go to @carolinaherrera or a @macys
💍ANYTHING OPAL🤩
Swifty started the opal trend with her friendship ring. Kendra Scott makes it affordable and durable with lab-grown opals. Charley totally wants the huggy earrings!
🔍WORLD’S SMALLEST GAMES
They’re itty-bitty versions of your favorite games. Think: UNO, Trouble, Barrel of Monkeys, CLUE, Sorry, Hungry Hippos and they all work like the OG. Love these as a “mom bring” out to dinner or travelling. Brooks was super excited these came home!
🧊ICE, ICE, BABY🥃
Sporty oversized ice cubes are so fun in a cocktail or mocktail and turn even a glass of apple juice into a party. These footballs are a winner for Superbowl this weekend. Check out @tovolo_us
💌LOVE LETTERS📪
I like mail. I’m old-school and these postcards are so romantic…unlike a text or message on social! It’s $10 for 10 at @riflepaperco
What are you eyeing?!
We did it again @sclagett 🙌🏽& yay @victoria.odell
#valentines #valetinesgift #valentinesdaygift #todayshow #hodaandjenna The Today Show
Giving Swifty with the bangs and winged 🪽 liner?!
I went with the @jcrewfactory ❤️ sweater & my go-to @catandjackbytarget tutu w/ @bananarepublic red heels 👠 Did we nail it?!
Tune in to @todayshow at 10AM for my #valentines finds w/ @hodaandjenna
💈 @reelstyle_beauty
💄 @sarahjeanne81
#taylorswift #bangs #bangstyle #jcrewstyle #jcrewfactory #jcrew #targetstyle #catandjackfortarget #catandjack #todayshow The Today Show
The aftermath of 4 minutes of TV 📺 😜 I hate undoing all of your hard work @sarahjeanne81 & @reelstyle_beauty My actual beauty routine consists of @cetaphilus & @albolenebeauty Makeup or fresh face?!
#makeupremover #makeupremoval #skincare #makeup #skincareroutine #beauty #skincareproducts #cleanser #skincaretips The Today Show
Today’s guest knows a thing or two about navigating challenges and creating joy along the journey.
I am SO EXCITED for you to hear this conversation I had with the Chief Editor of Women’s Day (@womansdaymag) and author of Your Fully Charged Life, Meaghan Murphy (@meaghanbmurphy). 🤍
We dive into her story of undergoing a preventative double mastectomy, and the importance of finding humor even in hard times, and she shows us what it looks like to be vulnerable with our children.
✨One of my favorite tips Meaghan shares is how she sets her intentions each day through small actions like dopamine dressing and noticing moments of awe.✨
THIS is the secret to success: Finding meaning and purpose in what you do—believing your work is important—plus enjoying yourself and feeling capable and engaged, no matter what your job or day-to-day tasks include.
Thank you, ladies, for the reminder that my work matters 🧡⚡️Also, GO CHIEFS!
#workworkworkworkwork #work #jobsuccess #advice #adviceoftheday #kansascity #chiefs #gochiefs #verylocal Kansas City, Kansas
I wait all year to wear this hat! 🏈 Who are you rooting for? Clearly I’m drinking the Chiefs Kool-Aid now that I’m filming 🎥 My Perfect Day in #kansascity Follow @verylocal for updates!
#superbowl #partytime #football #chiefs #verylocal Kansas City, Kansas
Meaghan B. Murphy shares the importance of “recognizing other people” after losing her dad to pancreatic cancer. You may recognize Meaghan from her appearances on the Today show or from her writing and editing career.
But what you may not know is that she is an expert in finding optimism in difficult times. A trait that was tested and strengthened during her dad’s pancreatic cancer battle.
For more wisdom like what she shares in this clip, check out Episode 273 of the Project Purple Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
You can also hit the link in our @projectpurple bio and tap “News & Stories”
#projectpurple #pancreaticcancer #cancerawareness #cancerresearch #pancreaticcancerawareness New Jersey
It was a happy-making President’s Day weekend with Team Murphy in Vermont! ⛷️
3 keys 🔑 to finding your YAY:
💪🏽Move your body. Movement is medicine! 💊In fact, research suggests 30 minutes of daily exercise can be 1.5x more effective than medication for easing anxiety and depression. (Disclaimer: If you’re on meds, don’t stop taking them without talking to your doc! Just know that exercise could help even more!) My kids skiied while I snow shoed. I vow to take a ski lesson and hit the slopes next season. Can you really learn to ski at almost 50?!
🔎Find the AWE in what’s awesome. I don’t meditate. Instead, I pause to appreciate and really notice the world around me. That rhythmic crunch of the snow! ❄️ My favorite happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky says mediatation doesn’t click for her either, but being an appreciatative observer can have similar grounding effects.
🏡🧡⚡️Spend the mostest time with the people you love. I’ve heard it said that we’re the average of the five people who we spend the most time with. Who’s in your circle?
#family #familytime #happiness #happyday #vermont #vermonting #fullycharged Stratton, Vermont
Do removable bra pads drive you nuts?! Toss ‘em & use @cakesbody instead! I saw these on @sharktankabc 📺 & I’ve been hacking my sports bras ever since!
#cakesbody #bra #bras #sportsbra #sportsbras #nipplecovers #hacks #lifehacks Shark Tank
Over-watering 💦 is the #1 reason most house plants 🪴 die! Try placing ice cubes 🧊 on the soil once a week. The slow-melting ice gives roots + dirt time to absorb water properly.
⁉️for you:
Any green thumb 👍🏼 advice of your own?!
🌱 I had so much luck with this Trader Joe’s money tree. Any other hard-to-kill plants you’d rec?
#plant #houseplant #houseplants #greenthumb #icecube #gardener #gardenersofinstagram #plantlady #plantladylife #moneytree Green Thumb
YAY! 🎉I hit 200 Bar Method classes! Here’s 3 secrets to sticking with a gym goal:
📸 TAKE A SELFIE
Snapping a mirror 🪞 selfie after each @barmethodwestfield class gives me a sense of accomplishment + when I share those snaps on IG it adds accountability that keeps me motivated.
🛍️TREAT YOURSELF
I reward myself with new grippy socks once a month to celebrate my hard work. It’s like a $15 incentivizing $15 high-five. 🖐️
👯 RETHINK THE WORKOUT
BUDDY SYSTEM
You can’t always rope a good friend into joining you. Know that the familiar faces you see in class every day are super effective accountability partners even if you’re not going to dinner and braiding each other’s hair. Show up for the regulars at your studio. Call each other out when they’re a no-show.
What would you add? What helps you reach your goals?
#workout #workoutmotivation #workoutroutine #motivation #goals #goalsetting #fitmama #barmethod #barmethodlove The Bar Method Westfield, NJ
