Archive - XO, MU by Melissa Urban

I don't want the promotion, but how do I say no?

Not everyone wants to climb the corporate ladder, with good reason. Here's how to gracefully stay where you are.

Mar 10 •

February 2025

January 2025

How I eat 120g of protein a day

Take a spin through a day's worth of high-protein meals and snacks (mostly whole foods, but I'm not afraid of "ultra-processed" either!)

Jan 27 •

Build the dedication, consistency, motivation, and action to help you stick to your Whole30, resolutions, or other goals

Jan 20 •

A day in the life

How I spent a typical workday as a CEO, author, influencer, wife, and mom (not always in that order)

Jan 13 •

The story of Hank

How our new rescue doodle found us, how Henry is taking the news, and how we're managing a 2-dog household

Jan 6 •

Kiss, Marry or Kill: My 5-star book roundup of 2024

I read a LOT in 2024 (magic, fantasy, time travel, and more!) Here are my 5-star reads; trilogies and duologies that slapped; and books I'd sell my soul…

Jan 3 •

December 2024

Three super-woo ways to protect your energy

You don't have to take on everyone else's negative feelings. Here are three techniques straight out of not-science to help you stay grounded, protected…

Dec 30, 2024 •

When it's hard to live, laugh, love... it’s time for the Whole30

Five ways the January Whole30 can help you through a stressful season

Dec 16, 2024 •

My hot food experiment

My energy, digestion, and comfort all improved with this one small shift

Dec 9, 2024 •

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