Wellness With Elizabeth

09/02/2025

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08/28/2025

Are you struggling with a plateau on the scale? Discover why body composition analysis provides a more comprehensive picture of health than weight alone. Learn more at https://www.wellnesswithelizabeth.com/post/from-weight-to-wellness-body-composition-beyond-the-scale

08/19/2025

Today is the last day of the Paleovalley anniversary sale!
Shop now to save up to 35% off plus a free gift.
Here are few reasons I love their products:

❤Sourced from whole foods
❤Certified organic ingredients
❤Great for busy lifestyles
❤Small, family run company
❤No unnecessary additives
❤Nothing weird, just food!

Here's the *affiliate link to shop (no code necessary!)
https://paleovalley.com/anniversary-sale?oid=17&affid=483

*At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

08/17/2025

If you're looking for a protein-packed, travel-friendly, kid-approved snack, then check out Paleovalley's meat sticks. In my house, we love the teriyaki and summer sausage flavors. Right now, through August 19, Paleovalley is having their anniversary sale 🎉 Get up to 35% off sitewide + free gift with purchase. No code needed, just use this *affiliate link: https://paleovalley.com/anniversary-sale?oid=17&affid=483

It's a great time to stock your pantry with healthy snacks for the school year!

* At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

08/15/2025

📊That number on the scale can be deceiving. While it gives us one piece of information, understanding your body's actual makeup provides a far clearer picture of your health journey and progress! When we talk about body composition, we look at a few key metrics that tell us much more than just total weight:

✅Lean Body Mass (LBM): This is everything in your body except fat! Think of it as your 'fat-free' weight, including your muscles, bones, organs (like your brain and heart!), and all the water. A healthy LBM is crucial for metabolism and overall function.
✅Body Fat Percentage: This shows the proportion of your total weight that is fat. While fat is essential, being within optimal ranges helps reduce various health risks.
✅Visceral Fat Level: This is a big one! This is the highly active, potentially dangerous fat stored deep within your abdomen, surrounding your vital organs. Unlike the fat you can pinch, visceral fat actively releases inflammatory compounds. A higher level is strongly linked to metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk.
✅Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR): This simple calculation (waist circumference divided by hip circumference) is a powerful indicator of where your body stores fat. An "apple" shape (more fat around the waist) is generally associated with higher health risks, largely due to that visceral fat. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests an increased risk for women with a WHR above 0.85 and men above 0.90.

📉These metrics offer insights that can truly guide your health efforts, showing you how your body is changing from the inside out, regardless of what the scale says!


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08/12/2025

I have to share with you that my favorite healthy snacks are on sale! This is Paleovalley's 🎉biggest 🎉sale of the year and it runs from Tuesday, August 12 to Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Everything is on sale with up to 35% off sitewide, plus a free gift with purchase when you use my *affiliate link: https://paleovalley.com/anniversary-sale?oid=17&affid=483

If you want to try my favorite products, they are:
🧡Beef Sticks – These are protein-packed, travel-friendly, kid-approved! I love the Teriyaki and Summer Sausage.
🧡Superfood Bars – These are nutrient-dense snacks perfect for busy days. I love the dark chocolate! (FYI it contains nuts!)
🧡Whey protein powder - This grass-fed whey contains the added immune, gut, and inflammation supportive benefits of colostrum! I love both chocolate and vanilla flavors.
🧡Organ Complex – Well, this isn't a snack - it is a supplement I take. Consider it nature’s multivitamin! It's promoted to boost energy and support healthy skin and hair. Unless you're eating organ meat weekly, this is a supplement to consider adding!

*Affiliate links means no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. If you know me, then you know I only share products I have personally used and trust!

Don’t miss this, one week only and it’s the best offer they run all year.

08/08/2025

Have you ever wondered what your body is really made of? It's more than just the number on the scale! ⚖ Body composition gives you a much clearer picture of your health by looking at the proportion of fat versus fat-free mass (that's your muscle, bone, and water). 💪Understanding your body composition is key because it can reveal health insights and track your progress in ways that simply weighing yourself can't.

At Wellness With Elizabeth, we use a few smart methods to help you get this clearer picture:
➡Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA): This quick and easy method sends a tiny electrical current through your body. Since water conducts electricity better than fat, we can estimate your body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, and total body water.
➡Waist and Hip Circumference: Don't underestimate these simple measurements! They're powerful indicators, especially for assessing visceral fat – that deeper, more concerning fat stored around your organs. A higher waist circumference or an unfavorable waist-to-hip ratio can signal increased health risks, even if your overall weight is considered "normal."

So, if the number on the scale ever brings you down, please remember: it doesn't tell your whole health story! There's so much more to your health than just your weight!


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08/06/2025

After I posted about my favorite protein powder last week, I received questions about my favorite protein bar!

It's hard to find a bar that has healthy ingredients and tastes good! This is another item that Paleovalley makes really well! Their dark chocolate superfood bars are not only nutrient-dense, but taste great too!

They're made with 100% Grass Fed Bone Broth Protein that is sourced from healthy, grass fed cows raised on pesticide-free, grass pastures. The cows are never fed GMO grains (or any grains, for that matter).

Paleovalley is having a big sale starting on August 12. In the meantime, you can shop my *affiliate link to save 15% with the code PVFRIEND15
https://paleovalley.com/store?oid=11&affid=483&source_id=website

*at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I only share products and companies I have personally used.

08/02/2025

I get asked often about protein drinks and powders. I've tried A LOT of different brands and flavors. One of my all-time favorites is Paleovalley's grass-fed whey protein. Both the chocolate and vanilla flavors are delicious and can be mixed easily with water or your favorite type of milk.

I talk about the importance of adequate protein in many of blog posts and with my clients. While I always have a food-first philosophy, if you're looking for an easy way to get more protein into your diet, this is it! Paleovalley will be having their anniversary sale starting August 12. In the meantime, you can shop their store with my *affiliate link: https://paleovalley.com/store?oid=11&affid=483&source_id=website
Save 15% with code PVFRIEND15

*at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I only share products and companies I have personally used!

08/01/2025

New Blog Post: Body Composition Beyond the Scale https://wix.to/wGqANKy
This quick read explores why body composition is a more accurate measure of health than weight alone.

From Weight to Wellness: Body Composition Beyond the Scale

07/31/2025

Behind the Scenes: A Peek Into My Wellness Routine

You know I'm all about weaving healthy tactics into daily life for optimal aging. But how do I actually do it? It's often the small, consistent actions that make the biggest difference!

Lately, one practice I've been really consistent with is dry brushing. Why? Because it's a great way to gently stimulate the lymphatic system – that incredible internal drainage crew that helps the body clear waste and toxins.

I used to forget, even though I knew how important it was to be consistent. So, I leveraged a little trick called habit stacking. Now, my dry brush lives right on my bathroom counter. Every morning and night, when I brush my teeth (a habit I never miss!), I see it and it reminds me to take a quick minute for dry brushing. It's that simple "stack" that ensures it happens!

I encourage you to think of a small habit you can add to your daily routine to support better health! The example I often like to give is if you drink coffee daily and are trying to increase your water intake, make it a habit to drink a glass of water while your coffee is brewing.


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07/22/2025

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