Namita Nayyar:
Introduce us to a day in the life of Myra, the artist.
Myra Melendez:
When I first get up I like to start my day with giving thanks and prayer. Then I’ll take a shower, get dressed, and do sit ups. I love to make smoothie bowls in the morning. I always find it’s more productive when I don’t check emails first thing in the morning and I go straight to the main goals of the day. Every day can be a little different for me since I’m an singer, actress, and model. Some days are filled with more singing then acting, and modeling vice versa. Everyday I do something towards each career which can be writing a song, auditioning, working on a film, or a photo shoot that day. Towards the end of the day I like to reflect on everything that was accomplished that day. Then before I go to bed I prepare my mind for the start of the next day.
Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine that you may like to share?
Myra Melendez:
I like to start the day with ab workouts in the morning, and end it with ab workouts at night. I love to incorporate a lot of cardio such as running, or aerobics. Sometimes to make working out fun I will go dance at salsa and bachata events, or clubs. What makes it more fun is when I’m at these events and the DJ plays my Bachata song “Me Engañaste”.
Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Myra Melendez:
I’ve been on a plant-based vegan diet for about 7 years now. The majority of my diet is mostly raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. I have felt the best on this diet; I have so much energy. Just the other day someone told me I look 10 years younger then my age. I like to tell people to listen to their bodies and do what’s best for them. I feel that our bodies tell us what we need to do, but a lot of people tend to ignore their bodies. I have found that a plant-based diet not only helps my body but it also helps to save our planet. I read that researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual’s carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent. I don’t see myself ever consuming meat again.
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