Designed Living

12/07/2022

Did you know?

I sometimes forget that just because I know how I work you may not😆

The first step of getting in touch may seem daunting when you don't know what’s involved but I promise you that once you do we take it one step at a time, checking we’re comparable and if so I’m here to support you every step of the way to reduce or even get rid of symptoms and also help you achieve your health goals - and most importantly we both make sure it’s manageable for you AND sustainable (no fads here).

If this sounds like what you need, book for that free no-obligation connection call (link in bio) or simply drop a 😎 below and I’ll drop you a DM to chat.

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20/06/2022

One of my absolute favourite things
to hear from new clients is that wherever they are in their life journey, that they've decided THEY are worth it, that their health is worth it, that their quality of life is worth it 💕💕

DO IT FOR YOU 💕

09/05/2022

Here's your friendly reminder to start you off on another fabulous week 😃

If you’re a type A personality - thriving off of routine and structure, why not see Mondays as the day when routines come back in (they usually do anyway with the start of the school/working week), and get in the attitude of get s**t done 💪

Be sure to keep this mindset quote in mind when making your to do lists making them realistic (choose your top 3 that must be done today/this week), so it keeps you motivated rather than discouraged when you’re able to tick those things off the list 🙌

I’ve been thinking a lot about mindset shifts, because to be honest, it's the season of life I'm currently in where it's at the forefront of my personal growth, work and life journey.

My mindset has required a lot of work and continues to need work but one of the first huge changes came around when I realised that there's nothing I can't do, but I have to prioritise what I can because it can't be everything 💕

18/04/2022

When you say "I'm too busy to eat" that just doesn’t sit with me. You could be the most important person in the world, but you're not too busy to eat - I promise.

You cannot strive to balance your hormones and reach your health goals if you're consistently under eating and under nourishing yourself. As with most things in life there are consequences and they can be pretty serious.

For example, you may put your body into acute stress over and over (and over….) again until it's chronic and chronic stress
causes inflammation which is the root of nearly ALL chronic disease.

Now I don’t want you to think I’m some saint who has never skipped a meal before, because I certainly have, usually because of a tight schedule that I’ve misjudged, but the important thing here is that I don't make it a habit.

In fact it started to become a habit when I’d work back to back meetings for 7+ straight hours without even a 5 minute break, or running here there and everywhere - except to a place I could take time out to breathe and eat. I’d realise by the end of the day, trudging home how terrible I felt both mentally and physically. So I started scheduling in a break.

Did I have to move things around - yes - did I occasionally have to say no to people - yes - but my health (and sanity) is a priority to me so it was and still is worth it. Sometimes it’s that reality check (and listening to how we’re actually feeling) that brings it home that a change is needed.

05/04/2022

Say hello to cortisol👇🏼

Cortisol (aka the stress hormone) is made in the adrenal glands (near your kidneys) with its production controlled by the HPA axis, and is released in response to stress.

Whilst you may know cortisol from its role in our circadian rhythm (the sleep/wake cycle), or maybe as one of the main stress hormones - but it does so much more!

👉🏻 it helps to regulate blood sugar

👉🏻 it assists in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates

👉🏻it aids digestion by stimulating gastric acid secretion

👉🏻 it helps regulate blood pressure

👉🏻 it’s a potent anti-inflammatory

If your cortisol is out of whack you might be experiencing symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, aches and pains, or even an inability to handle stress or anxiety.

If you’re experiencing some if these symptoms there may also be a cascading effect on other body systems and impacts on their functioning as well 🤯

We can check cortisol levels and your daily cortisol rhythm as part of a functional test. Why test? This helps us to determine how your body is it producing cortisol and how much is available - and whether too-high or too-low levels are contributing to how you’re feeling (or even contributing to other imbalances in the body).

If you have any questions about cortisol and functional testing, drop them below 👇🏼

23/11/2021

A little hello from me to you 🤍

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NATURAL Effect

18/10/2021

How many of these can you tick off today??

We all need to take some time for ourselves, so use this card for a fun way keep you and your friends accountable 🖤

Tag a friend and let’s get playing! 🙌

25/09/2021

More energy - yes please

Who fancies a superfood smoothie recipe that not only boosts your energy levels, helping power you through your day, but also gives your immune system a little boost too? You do?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This great recipe does both through the power of berries with their mega antioxidant levels.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In any smoothie I prefer to use frozen berries as they make it cool whilst also thickening it up - plus it means I can have it anytime I want as I always have berries in the freezer (of course fresh work just as well (and are in season) should you have them in).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Superfood Berry Blast⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
(makes 1 serving)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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250 ml water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
80g fresh or frozen strawberries⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
40g fresh or frozen blueberries⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
20g goji berries (find them dried in the healthy food aisle in the supermarket or your local health food store 😉)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tsp chia seeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tsp maca powder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
30g of spinach⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Blitz all of the ingredients together - if the frozen fruit doesn't make it thick enough for you or you want to up your water intake, simply add a few ice cubes and blitz again.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Enjoy!

27/05/2021

For anyone looking to reduce their impact on the environment but don’t know where to start these workshops look amazing!

Excited to share some news about what I've been working on over the past few weeks.

I have launched my Less Eco Overwhelm, More Eco Impact Workshops!

The FREE Online Workshops I'm going to be running are on the 8th-10th June. They'll be available live at 12 Noon UK time, or of course available on replay too.

In these FREE Live Online Workshops, learn more about anxiety and how it causes in-action; learn how to ease it; how to have an impact and why you don't have to be Eco Perfect.

I'd love to have you join me, so why not register to book your place: https://mailchi.mp/.../less-overwhelm-more-impact-workshops

Elena x

30/04/2021

How do you top yours?

Swipe for topping ideas for your morning bowl 🙌

Don’t forget to save this for when you’re in need some breakfast inspiration 😘