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

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.