Wellness with Abby Elizabeth

03/16/2026

✨After the first round of The 28-Day Total Body Reset, I’ve been reflecting on the results—and they were powerful.

What stood out most wasn’t just weight changes (this is not a weight loss program). It was how quickly women began regulating blood sugar, improving energy, reducing cravings, and becoming more aware of their daily habits.

Because of the success of the first round, I’m opening another live round starting March 30 – April 26, and I’m enhancing the experience!

This time you’ll get:
✨ A private Facebook group for support and accountability
✨ Weekly 30-minute live Zoom coaching calls (with recaps if you can’t attend)
✨ Full access to the course materials, bonus materials, accountability tracker, and reflection workbook

The Reset is designed to help you support your metabolism, balance blood sugar, and build sustainable habits—without extremes.

If you’re ready to feel better and learn how to support your body in a realistic way, click on the link and click Reset Now to join. We start March 30th!

https://www.abbyelizabeth.online/the28daytotalbodyreset

*If you were a part of the first reset or purchased just the course and want ot be a part of this live coaching group, DM me and I'll get you set up!

(P.S.- I'd love and appreciate a simple click on that "share" button for others who don't follow to have access to the program- thanks so much!) 😊

03/15/2026

With St. Patrick’s Day this week, it is the perfect excuse to make something fun in the kitchen with your kids… without loading them up on green food dye and sugar.

These Healthy Shamrock Muffins are one of those simple little traditions kids remember. They’re naturally green (thanks to real ingredients), lightly sweet, and packed with nutrients that actually fuel their day.

Plus, when kids help make the food, they’re way more excited to eat it.

☘️ Let them help:
• pour the ingredients
• blend the batter
• and of course… taste test

It turns a regular snack into some fun.

Instead of candy and artificial treats, you end up with something festive and nourishing.

Because holidays can still feel fun without the sugar crash. 🍀

03/14/2026

Sometimes your body tells you exactly what it needs… you just have to slow down enough to listen.

This week off has been exactly that for me. Time to catch up on life, spend more time with my kids, and finally give my body the rest it was clearly asking for. The fact that I slept past 8 this morning says it all… that never happens for me.

I kept movement simple this morning. A little rebounding to support lymphatic drainage, some slow stretching, and yoga to work out the tightness my body had been holding onto.

Nothing intense. Just the kind of movement that helps your body reset. Have a great weekend!

03/09/2026

Sun’s out and I’m soaking up every bit of that vitamin D while it’s here ☀️

Days like this are a reminder to step outside, take a deep breath, and let your body get what it was designed to get from nature. Vitamin D plays a role in mood, immune health, bone strength, and even metabolic function. And the easiest way to get it is simply letting the sun hit your skin for a bit.

So if you can today…
Step outside.
Go for a walk.
Sit on the porch.

Because if you live anywhere like I do, you know the weather can flip right back to cold tomorrow.

Taking advantage of the warmth and sunshine while it’s here 🌿☀️

03/04/2026

If you’re trying to add a new habit into your life, try habit stacking.

Habit stacking is simple. You take something you already do every single day and “stack” the new habit right on top of it.

You’re not creating a whole new routine from scratch. You’re attaching it to one that already exists.

For example:

• After I brush my teeth, I floss.
• After I put my kids to bed, I lay out my workout clothes.
• After I finish lunch, I take a 10-minute walk.

Your brain loves patterns. When a behavior is already automatic, it acts like an anchor. The new habit becomes the next natural step instead of something you have to remember, motivate yourself to do, or “start Monday.”

If you keep saying, “I just need to be more disciplined,” this is your reminder that you probably just need better placement.

Small habits. Attached to solid anchors. Repeated daily.

That’s how change actually sticks.

03/03/2026

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🌈🚫 Why We Recommend Going Dye-Free

If you’ve ever flipped over a food package and seen ingredients like Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, or FD&C dyes, you’re not alone. These synthetic food colorings are commonly added to cereals, candies, drinks, snack foods, medications, and even supplements — especially those marketed to children.

Here’s why we encourage our patients to consider eliminating synthetic dyes from their diet:

🚸 Effects in Children
Research and clinical experience suggest artificial dyes may contribute to:

• Increased hyperactivity
• Behavioral challenges
• Difficulty focusing and attention concerns
• Mood swings and irritability
• Sleep disturbances

Children’s developing brains and detoxification systems are more sensitive to chemical additives. For some kids, removing dyes can lead to noticeable improvements in behavior, emotional regulation, and focus within just a few weeks.

👩‍⚕️ Effects in Adults
Artificial dyes don’t just affect children. In adults, they may contribute to:

• Headaches and migraines
• Skin rashes and hives
• Gut irritation and inflammation
• Brain fog
• Anxiety or mood fluctuations
• Immune system stress

Many synthetic dyes are petroleum-derived compounds. Some have been linked to inflammatory responses and histamine release in sensitive individuals.

🧠 Why This Matters

In functional medicine, we ask:
👉 What is driving inflammation?
👉 What is overstimulating the nervous system?
👉 What is burdening detox pathways?

Artificial dyes add to the body’s toxic load. While not everyone reacts the same way, reducing unnecessary chemical exposures helps lower overall inflammation and supports:

✔ Brain health
✔ Gut health
✔ Immune balance
✔ Hormone regulation
✔ Stable energy and mood

🛒 What You Can Do Starting Today

✔ Read ingredient labels — especially on foods marketed to children
✔ Watch for: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3
✔ Be cautious with brightly colored cereals, candies, sports drinks, and snack foods
✔ Choose naturally colored or dye-free alternatives
✔ Prioritize whole, minimally processed foods

Small changes make a big difference.

🌿 The Bottom Line
Eliminating artificial dyes is a simple but powerful step toward reducing inflammation, supporting neurological health, and protecting long-term wellness — for every age group.

Your body (and your child’s body) was not designed to process synthetic petroleum-based colorants daily.

If you have questions about dye sensitivity, behavioral concerns, gut health, or how to transition your family to a dye-free lifestyle, we’re here to help 💚

Let’s nourish our families intentionally — one ingredient label at a time.

03/03/2026

🌕March 3rd’s full moon is a “Worm Blood Full Moon.” It blends two powerful lunar themes into one moment: early spring renewal and deep, unavoidable change.

The Worm Moon is the traditional name for March’s full moon. It comes from the time of year when the ground begins to thaw and earthworms reappear, signaling that winter is loosening its grip. It’s about quiet revival. Things start shifting beneath the surface before you see visible proof. It represents the subtle beginning of growth, even if everything still looks bare.

A Blood Moon happens during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth’s shadow casts a reddish tone across the moon. Across many cultures, eclipses have been linked to turning points. Symbolically, they’re tied to endings, exposure, and transformation. It’s less about gentle change and more about honest change. The kind that asks you to let go of what’s outdated so something healthier can take its place.

What makes this particular eclipse interesting is that it occurs in Virgo, a sign associated with health, habits, organization, and the details of daily life. That adds a practical layer. Think less dramatic chaos, more “time to clean up what’s not working.” It can feel like a spotlight on routines, systems, and even how you care for your body.

Themes often connected to this kind of alignment:

• Clearing out what’s no longer useful, whether that’s clutter in your home or patterns in your thinking.
• Taking a closer look at your daily habits and where you might be running on autopilot.
• Pausing for reflection instead of rushing into something new. Eclipses tend to reveal before they rebuild.
• Remembering that endings and beginnings are linked. The shadow phase is part of the cycle, not a mistake in it.

At its core, this moon carries a simple message: growth starts underground. Before anything blooms, something has to thaw, shift, and sometimes break down. 🌱

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03/02/2026

Today we’re keeping it simple and powerful: Sumo Squats with a Dumbbell.

This is powerful because it targets:
• Inner thighs
• Glutes
• Hamstrings
• Core
• Pelvic stability

And the wide stance takes pressure off the knees when done correctly.

How to do it:

• Feet wider than shoulder-width
• Toes slightly turned out
• Hold one dumbbell vertically at your chest
• Sit your hips down and back
• Keep your chest tall
• Drive through your heels to stand

Try this:

3 sets
10–12 slow reps
Rest 60 seconds between sets

If you want to level it up, slow the lowering phase to 3 seconds. That’s where the magic happens.

Strong legs support your metabolism, your hormones, your balance, and your long-term independence.

You don’t need fancy.
You need consistent.

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03/01/2026

Sunday reset…

• fill your water bottle
• chop some veggies for the week
• look at your calendar so Monday doesn’t ambush you
• get outside for 10 minutes
• goto bed 30 minutes earlier tonight

That’s it.

You don’t need a new plan.
You need small promises you’ll actually keep.

What’s one thing you’re doing today that your Monday self will thank you for?

02/28/2026

✨Reality Check!

🧷I really thought diapers and formula were the expensive era.

I used to think about the day we’d be done buying diapers like we were about to unlock a secret lottery.

Oh sweet, naive me. 💁🏽‍♀️

⚾️Now we’ve got braces, sports every season, shoes that last 3 months, and a grocery bill that suggests we’re feeding a small college football team.🏈

And they’re not even teenagers yet.

Nobody tells you the expenses don’t disappear… they just grow up too.

Honestly though?
It’s entertaining watching each stage convince you this is the peak.

Diapers felt big.
Braces feel big.
I’m sure car insurance will feel big.

Meanwhile they’re out there thriving, smiling with their shiny metal mouths, and asking what’s for dinner again. 😁

Motherhood is basically a long game of “well, that escalated.”

And here’s the part I didn’t expect…

As their needs grow, it becomes really easy to shrink your own.

You’re driving, paying, organizing, planning, feeding, cheering.
And somewhere in there your workouts get shorter.
Your meals get rushed.
Your stress gets louder.
Your sleep gets optional.

We upgrade everything for them.
But we can’t downgrade ourselves in the process.

💪🏼If anything, this stage requires more strength. More energy. More resilience.

Because these growing kids need a mom who feels good in her body, not just one who can manage the calendar.

We don’t hesitate to pay for their growth.
We shouldn’t hesitate to support our own either.

And it’s okay to invest in that.
It’s okay to spend on the gym membership. The quality groceries. The coaching. The recommended supplements. The massage.

So yes, I’m happy to pay the braces bill. 🤗
But I’m also protecting my health like it matters.

Because it does. And yours should too!

Wouldn’t trade it! But also… wow… 🫣😄

Who else can relate?! 👇🏻👇🏻

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02/27/2026

If your body is exhausted but your brain is wide awake…
That’s not a discipline problem. It’s a nervous system problem.

All day you’re solving, leading, organizing, responding.
Your brain stays in “on” mode.
Stress hormones stay slightly elevated.
And then you expect yourself to just… power down at 9:30.

It doesn’t work like that.

Your brain won’t relax until your body feels safe.

One of the simplest ways to signal safety?
A daily walk.

Not for steps.
Not for calories.
Not to train harder.

But because rhythmic movement lowers stress hormones, improves mood-regulating neurotransmitters, and shifts you out of fight-or-flight.

When you walk consistently, especially outside in natural light, you’re telling your body:
We’re okay. You can stand down.

And when your body calms down…
Your thoughts follow.

So if your brain won’t shut off at night, don’t start with melatonin.
Start with 15–20 minutes of walking earlier in the day.

Regulate first.
Sleep comes easier after that.

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02/27/2026

Here’s a simple, whole-food recipe that supports your body’s natural detox pathways by providing fiber, hydration, antioxidants, and key nutrients that assist liver function.

Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli & Arugula Quinoa

Why this works
• Salmon provides protein and omega-3 fats that support healthy inflammation balance.
• Broccoli + arugula contain compounds that support normal liver enzyme activity.
• Quinoa adds fiber to help move waste through the digestive tract.
• Lemon + garlic provide antioxidants and compounds that support overall metabolic processes.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the salmon
• 2–3 wild-caught salmon fillets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper

For the roasted broccoli
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch sea salt

For the quinoa salad
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 large handful fresh arugula
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Squeeze of lemon
• Optional: pumpkin seeds for mineral support

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss broccoli with olive oil and salt. Roast for 18–20 minutes.
3. Place salmon on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake 12–15 minutes until flaky.
4. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, arugula, parsley, olive oil, and lemon. Toss gently.
5. Plate salmon over quinoa salad and serve with roasted broccoli. Top with pumpkin seeds if using.

Balanced. Nourishing. Repeatable. That’s how you support your body long term.

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