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Why Doing Less Is the Secret to Lasting Fitness, Hormonal Balance & Freedom | Melissa Alcantara AKA

Welcome to episode four of Tone It Down. In this conversation, Karena sits down with fitness icon and Kim Kardashian’s longtime trainer Melissa Alcantara. Melissa—AKA Fit Gurl Mel— reveals why doing less, not more, is the key to lasting fitness. From her incredible journey from a new mom in the Bronx to becoming a celebrity trainer, she shares how she transformed her life through movement, self-love, and learning to celebrate progress over perfection. Together, Mel and Karena dive into navigating hormonal changes with grace, the power of solo travel for mental clarity, and why giving yourself…

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