On Air with Ella episode 342
Welcome to the GOOD, the BAD & the YUMMY, where I share one thing I am loving, one thing I am not, and a super simple recipe!
Time for a reality check! I'm talking about being intentional about our habits and choices - even the "bad" ones.
"My goal is excellence - but without obsession."
Resources Mentioned:
Functional mushrooms, eg Lion's Mane* - in my coffee every day!
Amino acids* and creatine - my daily sports drink mix
Episode 341 with Dr. Ede about nutrition and mental health
Collagen - it will kick in soon, right?
Living Libations' 'Best Skin Ever'* - or, as I call it 'Liquid Gold'
Homemade skincare serum: high quality Castor Oil* + Black Seed Oil + Rosehip Oil
The Insight Timer app for breathing meditations
My probiotic that I cannot live without - Oxyceutics*
A vibration platform to wake me up?
The Live Better life wheel worksheet (it's on my home page!)
JUMP TO THE RECIPE for 4-ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
*I have discount codes for these items - see my SHOP faves
Owning Our Habits: The Power of Intentional Choices
It's important to own our actions - good, bad and indifferent. The point is to remain aware and to act with intention - and that doesn't always mean taking the high road! Key take-aways:
Intentional Choices allow us to be the masters of our lives, making decisions consciously rather than on autopilot or based on societal norms.
Self-Awareness is key so we can understand why we engage in certain behaviors, and the impact they have on our lives.
Empowerment by recognizing both good and bad habits - this enables us to actively work toward reinforcing the beneficial ones and modifying or eliminating the detrimental ones.
Realism, not Perfection: Owning our habits does not mean striving for perfection. It's about striving for balance and being realistic about our choices.
Continuous Improvement: By acknowledging where we can make positive changes and taking intentional steps toward them, we set ourselves on a path of growth and self-improvement.
the YUMMY: 4-ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bites
This "raw cookie dough" recipe is sooooo good - and it's packed with nutrients and protein!
You'll need:
1/2 cup vanilla protein
1 cup Greek yogurt (or vegan alternative)
3 tbdp of peanut butter or sunbutter
dark chocolate chips (desired amount)
>> Mix all ingredients together, scoop out into balls, and store in the fridge!
PROMOS
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Build & keep muscle
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OXYCEUTICS: My probiotic of choice
Debloat, Glow Up
I shared why I am obsessed with this supplement / probiotic for digestion, de-bloating, and my skin in episode 292.
Check out Oxyceutics "Gut to Glow" and use code ELLA15 to save 15% (use “subscribe & save” for an additional 20% discount): get it here.
PS - I only take 2 a day and that works for me.