Wellness With Elizabeth

🦠 Meet Your Inner Allies: The Gut Microbiome! 💪

Trillions of tiny organisms live in your digestive tract, forming your gut microbiome. This incredible community of organisms isn't just hanging out – they are KEY players in digesting your food AND even helps produce some vitamins! 🤯 A healthy and diverse gut also helps maintain a strong gut lining, preventing 'leaky gut' and keeping things running smoothly. Let's give these tiny allies the love they deserve! ❤️
Read more in our latest blog post.


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📣Testimonial Tuesday📣

Discover the difference personalized nutrition counseling can make! My clients are achieving amazing results with tailored plans and dedicated support.

Visit https://www.wellnesswithelizabeth.com/testimonials to hear what our clients are saying!

🍎🥦🥕 It's NOT Just What You Eat, It's What You ABSORB!

You're choosing all the right, nutritious foods – that's amazing! But are you truly reaping the benefits? 🤔 Your gut health plays a HUGE role in whether those nutrients actually get absorbed and fuel your body. An unhappy gut can mean even the healthiest diet isn't working as hard as it could be, potentially leading to gas, bloating, skin issues, and even food sensitivities. Let's nurture that inner ecosystem so food can truly be your medicine! 🌿
Ready to dive deeper into the gut-nutrient connection? Stay tuned for more tips!


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New Blog Post - Imagine eating all the right foods but your body isn't truly benefiting – this is the reality when your gut isn't functioning optimally, leading to potential deficiencies and a cascade of unwelcome symptoms. Read more at:

New Blog Post The Gut-Nutrient Connection: It's Not Just What You Eat, It's What You Absorb

🧐Discover the difference personalized nutrition counseling can make! My clients are achieving results with tailored plans and dedicated support, and you can too!

➡️Visit https://www.wellnesswithelizabeth.com/testimonials to hear what my clients are saying!
➡️Ready to take action? Sign up for a FREE Discovery Call. https://www.wellnesswithelizabeth.com/contact

🧩Do you feel like pieces of your health puzzle are being looked at in isolation? 🧩

❤️‍🩹I understand. When I started preparing for my career in pre-med courses (over 20 years ago!), I saw the healthcare landscape evolving to a sick-care model. Even with a family deeply rooted in the medical field doing incredible work, I knew I wanted my focus to be on empowering people *before* those severe and urgent moments. Because I believe true health is built on a strong foundation, I chose to forego medical school and study functional nutrition and integrative health – looking at how sleep, stress, exercise, environment, and, most importantly, nutrition work together to create a vibrant, healthy you.

➡️If your current healthcare team isn't actively addressing these foundational pillars of health and the impact on your overall health status, let's connect. I'm here to support you on your wellness journey with a comprehensive and personalized look at your health. Schedule a free 15-minute Discovery Call to learn more about my approach and how we can work together! https://www.wellnesswithelizabeth.com/contact

🎯Why Tracking Transforms Your Health Journey! ✨

Consistent tracking isn't just about numbers; it's about empowering yourself! Here's why it's a game-changer:

1️⃣ Concrete Evidence: See your progress in black and white!
2️⃣ What Works (and What Doesn't): Gain valuable insights into effective strategies.
3️⃣ Boosts Accountability: Knowing you'll record it keeps you on track.
4️⃣ Facilitates Adjustments: Catch slips early and pivot before they become setbacks.
5️⃣ Empowers Informed Choices: Make decisions based on real data.

Read our recent blog post to learn more about consistent tracking for optimal health: https://www.wellnesswithelizabeth.com/post/map-your-success-combining-smart-goals-and-tracking-for-optimal-health

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👣 Don't Just Wish, TRACK! My Own Wake-Up Call 🚶‍♀️
"What gets measured, gets managed" is SO true!

Recently, life got busy, and my daily walks slipped. I *thought* I was moving enough... until I dusted off my pedometer. 😳 Turns out, good intentions weren't enough! Seeing the actual numbers highlighted an area where I needed to reprioritize movement. When I started wearing my pedometer again, I saw I wasn't even hitting my baseline goal of 8,000 steps most days! My desk job was contributing to a largely sedentary lifestyle, often leaving me below 6,000 steps. I was not okay with that and needed to course-correct.

Your SMART goals are your destination, but TRACKING is your GPS! It shows you if you're truly on the right path. Are you tracking your key health habits?

New Blog Post - Learn the crucial link between SMART goals and consistent tracking for optimal health.

⏰ Time to Check-In: Are Your Health Goals SMART? 🤔

Remember those vibrant health goals you set at the beginning of this year? Now's the perfect time to see if they're still steering you in the right direction! Let's quickly revisit the power of SMART goals:

✔️ Specific: Clearly define WHAT you want to achieve.
📈 Measurable: How will you TRACK your progress?
✅ Achievable: Set REALISTIC goals you can crush.
🎯 Relevant: Does it ALIGN with your overall health values?
🗓️ Time-Bound: What's your DEADLINE?

Transform vague wishes into a clear roadmap for success! Read our recent blog post to learn the crucial link between SMART goals and consistent tracking for optimal health. https://www.wellnesswithelizabeth.com/post/map-your-success-combining-smart-goals-and-tracking-for-optimal-health

💪Body Composition Beyond the Scale 🎯

It's easy to focus solely on the number on the scale when thinking about health. However, our bodies are complex, made up of different components like muscle, fat, bone, and water – this is known as body composition.

Interestingly, individuals whose weight falls within a range often considered "typical" can still have a body composition where they carry a higher proportion of body fat relative to lean muscle mass. This is important to understand because the type and location of fat in our bodies can have significant effects on our well-being, regardless of overall weight.

One key area to be aware of is visceral fat, which is stored around our internal organs. Research indicates that higher levels of visceral fat can have metabolic effects that are relevant for everyone's health, as it releases hormones and inflammatory substances that can influence things like glucose and fat metabolism, even if the scale doesn't suggest a concern.

So, focusing on health-promoting behaviors like nourishing our bodies with a variety of foods and engaging in muscle-building activities isn't just about weight management. These actions can positively influence our body composition and support healthy metabolic function from the inside out, contributing to our overall well-being at any size.

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🍎 Your Muscles: The Ultimate Glucose Regulators!

🧠 Want to keep your metabolism firing and your mind sharp as you age? Let's talk muscle!

Think of your muscles as a "glucose sponge." When you eat carbs, sugar enters your blood. Your muscles help soak up this sugar, using it for energy or storing it for later.

Why this matters for YOU:
⚡️ Supports a healthy metabolism
🧠 Fuels brain function
⚖️ Balances blood sugar
🛡️ Helps prevent type 2 diabetes
🔥 Reduces fat storage

For optimal metabolic and brain health as you age, prioritize building and maintaining lean muscle!

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