Lindsey Ellis Health

05/08/2025

In early January, I shattered my ankle in a freak accident involving my very rambunctious dogs. Coming back from that experience has been quite challenging, but I’m learning so much about myself and my resilience. If you’d like to follow along with my recovery story, I am sharing it on my blog.

This is a follow-up to my previous post, which you can find here . It’s not easy going from 10,000+ steps per day and 4-5 strength workouts per week to being relegated to a couch or bed for weeks on end. After the initial ankle injury, my next step was to set up an appointment with an orthop

10/20/2024

I quit counting calories a long time ago. These days, I just focus on colorful plant foods that contain protein and fiber. Since I get asked often what I eat, I thought I’d share some of my recent meals…

I typically have a savory breakfast that includes tofu or tempeh, my homemade sourdough bread, avocado and/or fruit. Some days, I’ll switch it up and have a hearty bowl of oats with added protein powder and very ripe banana for sweetness.

I try to eat beans at some point every day, and lately I’ve really been enjoying air-fried chickpeas seasoned with sea salt, garlic, and nutritional yeast. They’re a perfect way to satisfy crunchy, salty cravings.

Lunch is usually leftovers from dinner the night before, or I’ll have a bean & rice/quinoa bowl with some added veggies, like lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, etc. and a delicious sauce, like my cashew aioli.

Recently, I’ve been saving time and energy on dinner by making a big pot of a vegetable-heavy soup, like cabbage & white beans or minestrone. Something with a tomato broth really warms my soul when the weather starts to transition into autumn. As soups go, you also can’t go wrong with an Asian inspired creamy miso ramen. I just add a can of coconut milk to my miso broth and mix in noodles, pan-fried tofu, mushrooms, seaweed, carrot, and herbs, then top with sesame oil and some spicy peppers. We are all about Asian flavors in this house.

I typically have tacos at least once per week, sometimes more. And chalupas are on repeat around here, because I’ll usually have refried beans on-hand, and I tend to bake lots of shells in order to have extra around for a super quick meal. Just warm the beans, smear them on, and top with shredded lettuce, tomato, and guac. Boom. 💥 Dinner.

I don’t have tons of time to make elaborate meals, so most of what I eat is quick (or quickish) and uses simple ingredients. I don’t snack a lot, but if I do, it’s usually a protein bar or smoothie, or those crunchy chickpeas.

Eating healthy doesn’t need to be dogmatic or boring. I enjoy finding ways to elevate the nutritional value of foods that I love, so that nothing is strictly off limits. Food should be fun AND good for you.

10/15/2024

✨ PLEASE VOTE FOR ME ✨

I may not be the girl who buys designer purses & fancy shoes, or the one who puts on makeup everyday or has a 10-step skincare routine.

I may spend more time in sweatpants than jeans and wear yoga pants out to dinner with the girls. I might buy 90% of my clothes at thrift stores and wear shoes until they literally fall apart (then glue them back and keep wearing them 😂).

But I still feel pretty damned fabulous at 41 years old. I’m more confident and comfortable in my skin than I’ve ever been before. Turning forty last year gave me a sense of power to be unapologetically who I am. It also made me want to empower other women to grow into their own skin and show their strength through a healthy, balanced lifestyle. That’s my purpose these days.

I am honored to have been chosen to compete in this year’s Fab Over 40 contest, but I need YOUR help to win. If you think this hot mess mom deserves to be a cover model & win $40k + a much needed vacation with my husband, cast your vote at the link in my bio. 🏆

Let’s show the world that women get better with age! We will not be tossed aside and forgotten, but we will grace the covers of magazines and empower little girls to look forward to growing older and wiser. 🩷

10/08/2024

New name, new me. ✨ Well, sort of. The Green Penn served me well for many years. We had some good times and grew together, but it’s been a while since I’ve used the Penner name, and it was time to step into the spotlight with my true name.

So, welcome to Lindsey Ellis Health! Many changes have occurred since we last met. Two big ones being that I became a personal trainer and moved to West Tennessee with my family. We bought a bit of land, where we plan to build many gardens, and are thoroughly enjoying waking up in the woods every morning. Nashville was great for a while, (Let’s face it, the vegan food scene was pretty awesome) but I was missing the small town life and communing with nature. Now, I get to hear the birds singing, the crickets chirping, and actual silence every day. It’s been a very welcome change for my nervous system and inner peace. And I can always make the short drive to Jackson when I miss Target or Kroger. 😉 If you’re curious what I’ve been up to, check out my sister account .ellis.health where I’ve been posting my workouts.

Even though I’ve left the city where I found my health and an amazing community of like-minded folks, I haven’t left the lifestyle that has served me well for over 11 years. I’m excited to build upon what we’ve created here and will continue to share my tips for living a balanced, compassionate, and health-minded life. Thanks for coming along with me! 💚