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How 'The Bold Type' Star Meghann Fahy Starts Her Day

Actress Meghann Fahy, who plays plucky fashion assistant Sutton on Freeforms The Bold Type (returning April 9), wouldnt describe herself as a morning person. But with a routine focused on nourishing her body and mind, shes off and running in heels in no time.
How Meghann Fahy Owns Her Morning
How Meghann Fahy Owns Her Morning

Early call times can be rough

I usually set my alarm for 4:15 a.m. when were filming. It is absolutely necessary for me to set it for 30 minutes before I have to get up. I hit snooze at least three times, then make moves.

Water before everything

I down a massive Yeti water bottle, pre-coffee. Hydrating myself is key. I drink so much more water than I even care to drink because I think that it really really helps me get through those 14-, 15-, 16-hour days that we pull sometimes. It helps mentally and physically, and its great for my skin.

Working out is my release

On days I can sleep till 7:00, I go to Orangetheory or run. I live in [Brooklyn], so I run by the water a lot. Heavy breathing and sweat give me clarity. If I cant, I do a breathing exercise on a fancy meditation app, Calm .

View this post on Instagram It rains a lot in Vancouver which is not where this photo was taken A post shared by Meghann Fahy (@meghannfahy) on Jan 9, 2019 at 12:15pm PST

I try to put my best face forward

Ive gotten super into eye patches. I use Skyn, which dont slide or rip. Also, I was introduced to the jade roller . [I] put it in the freezer and roll it around [my] face. Its cold, and I think the pressure that the jade provides is kind of perfect for blood flow and depuffing-and it just feels really good.

A podcast keeps me informed

Theres so much going on in the world, its hard to keep up. I listen to The New York Times The Daily podcast as I get ready, to stay on top of the really important things. [It] makes all of the political information really palatable and accessible in a way that I think is lovely.

View this post on Instagram Adorable & candid tbt of me at my best!!!!! A post shared by Meghann Fahy (@meghannfahy) on May 10, 2018 at 3:26pm PDT

Eggs fuel my day

Breakfast is my favorite. When I travel, I search for the best diner to check out. Im an omelet girl. I put hot sauce on everything.

View this post on Instagram I have one million photos of our time shooting in Montreal, but this one from last night is my very favorite. Wed just wrapped season 3, we were sitting on a trailer floor drinking champagne out of paper cups talking about how it felt to be in this moment together and our wardrobe supervisor opened the door and captured it. I look at this photo and I just feel HAPPY. I really love these sisters of mine. A post shared by Meghann Fahy (@meghannfahy) on Oct 31, 2018 at 10:09am PDT

Playlists get the cast pumped for filming

When we [castmates Katie Stevens and Aisha Dee] arrive on-set, we get ready with music. We take turns curating play-lists; we learn a lot of new music from each other. My friends tease me because I like sad songs. I connect with myself best when I hear something that tells a story.

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