The holidays don't have to mean fatigue, food coma, and gaining 15 lbs. 

I want to share with you practical tips for your holiday season to help you to honor your goals, stay energized and present through out. 

Show up to the new year feeling your best! 

This episode is my first tip for you: Don't go to holiday parties empty handed. 

Holiday parties can be really nerve-racking if you are trying to stay healthy. They can quickly spiral out into a binge or sugar coma. 

I share with you tons of ideas for appetizers, sweets, chips, etc. to help you stay on track, feeling light, and still enjoy yourself!

A couple of the ideas I mentioned:

1. Paleo Pumpkin Pie 

https://elanaspantry.com/paleo-pumpkin-pie/ (I like to use less sweetener (1/3 cup) or you can swap out honey/maple syrup for erythritol or monk fruit for  keto/diabetic friendly) 

2. Easy Pesto

https://paleogrubs.com/fresh-basil-paleo-pesto

3. Cucumber with Prosciutto (Use the kite hill or miyokos cream cheese vs. goat cheese for dairy free) 

https://paleoonabudget.com/2017/12/16/wicked-easy-prosciutto-goat-cheese-cucumber-appetizer/

4. Base Culture Pumpkin Bread (check out episode with founder Jordann!) 

5. Good Dee's Low Carb GF/DF Baking mixes  (Check out episode with founder Deana!) 

For a list of the ideas mentioned in the episode, email me at [email protected] or join my email list on mindfulbellie.com 

Do you need support and accountability this holiday season to show up as your best self? 

DM me @mindfulbellie or email me at [email protected] 

#mindful #binging #overeating #holidays #paleo #keto #realfood #primal #mindfuleating

In this episode, Ellie has the chance to interview Amy Lacey, the owner and creator of Cali’Flour Foods, a line of gluten/grain free, dairy free, low carb cauliflower pizza crusts, pizzas, and flatbreads with REAL FOOD INGREDIENTS.

After being diagnosed with Lupus,  an autoimmune disease, Amy was bed ridden from pain and chronic fatigue. She was able to heal her body through nutrition, sparked from advice from Robb Wolff, father of paleo and autoimmune expert.

Cali’Flour pizza crusts were sparked out of Amy’s desire to enjoy Pizza Night with her family, without sacrificing her health.

Amy shares with us her challenging, but incredibly inspirational health journey and rollercoaster of a ride growing Cali’flour foods into the thriving company it is today that is transforming so many lives.

This episode is a motivating reminder why it is SO important to pay attention to what you are fueling your body with, check your labels, and believe that you can heal.

TIME STAMPS:

0:50 – How a Diagnosis of Lupus changed Amy’s Life

04:11 – Robb Wolff and the elimination diet

06:33  - Saving family fun night while still eating pizza

09:00 – The start of Cali’flour foods

17:30 – Jessie and Kenzie’s story and 169 pound weight loss

21:45 – Amy’s experience with faith and the power of telling a story

26:00 – Going viral and coming home from New Zealand to a thriving business

30:00 – Understanding the foods that affect you and not falling for marketing gimmicks

35:00 – 500 Cholesterol to 168

42:30 – Brain tumor free

43:00 – How nutrition is a work in progress

46:00 – Personal Advice from Amy

Visit Califlourfoods.com to order the crusts, pizzas, and flatbreads! Also available at Walmart and Amazon.

Check out Amy’s book Cali’flour Kitchen with 125 low carb, cauliflower based recipes on Amazon

Ellie’s Health Coaching

If you are looking for help on your journey to transform your diet to heal  chronic conditions including autoimmune diseases, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, weight loss or other lifestyle related illness, reach out to me on Instagram @mindfulbellie  or email me at [email protected]

Set up a virtual strategy session with me at www.calendly.com/mindfulbellie

Episode 23:  Achieving Food Peace, Low Carb & Keto Lifestyle, Self-awareness vs. “Everything in Moderation” mentality with Good Dee’s Creator, Deana Karim

In this Episode, Ellie got to chat with Deana Karim, the owner and Creator of Good Dee’s- Low Carb, Keto Friendly, Grain Free, Gluten Free  Baking Mixes!

From Brownies, to corn bread, to pancakes,  to carrot cake she’s got it all.

Deana shares her journey with a history of yo-yo dieting and food obsessive thoughts and how she finally found food peace. 

Check out Good Dees mixes at www.GoodDees.com and use promo Code: MINDFUL FOR 20% OFF

Also Available on Amazon! And follow Deana on instagram @gooddees

For Help with your health journey and finding food peace, conquering sugar addiction and binge eating, Ellie is a certified holistic health coach specializing in breaking free from sugar, binge eating, mindful eating, and transforming your relationship with food. 

DM Ellie @mindfulbellie or email Ellie at [email protected] for a free strategy call

#sugaraddiction #bingeeating #foodpeace #healthcoach #healthyeating 

Halloween Tips to Up-level your Candy, avoid binging, and not go off the rails this Halloween season. 

In this episode offer you tons of simple candy swaps to avoid the processed sugar comas without deprivation,  and tips and strategies to set yourself up for Halloween Success.

Are you someone who tends to go off the rails during the holidays?

What if you didn’t have to start the New Year Off trying to get back to where you were in October?

I am offering a One-on-One Holiday Coaching Package for 8 weeks of guidance,  support and accountability so you can fully enjoy your holiday and show up January 1 feeling on your A game.

Email me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @mindfulbellie to apply.

Coracao Confections: 15% off use Promo MINDFULCHOCOLATE

Want to Workout with Me One-on-One virtually during the holidays?

Book a session: Calendly.com/mindfulbellie

Episode 21:

In this episode,  I got to interview my brother’s best friend Joe Gipson who shares his personal testimonial with a recent fatal diagnosis of stage 4 liver cirrhosis and how he has transformed his health through nutrition.

He shares his views on his own personalized low carb, real food approach, the importance of having a support system, and making changes for YOU.

“The only one keeping score are you, your God, and your Liver.”

If you are struggling with chronic illness and  to make lasting dietary or lifestyle changes, please reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.

DM @mindfulbellie

Email [email protected]

Episode 20: Not all Chocolate is Created Equal with Sean Jewell- Co-Owner Coracao Confections

In this episode I got to speak with Sean Jewell, the co-owner of Coracao Confections- decadent organic chocolates sweetened with coconut sugar

Sean shares all about Coracao Confections, why not all chocolate is created equal, and also dives into ecotourism,  life lessons from his experience in the Amazon with the Pachamama Tribe, and beautiful wisdom regarding behavior change and health. 

For more about the Pachamama Alliance  visit https://www.pachamama.org/ 

For some of the best organic chocolate confections or drinking chocolate, check out 

www. CoracaoConfections.com 

Use Promo code: MINDFULCHOCOLATE for 15% off your order 

Episode 19 Notes: Party Time: How to not derail your health or binge at social gatherings 

Navigating Parties  or social gatherings can be tough when you’re trying to stay in alignment with your health goals. .

Whether it’s a cocktail party, book club, game day party, wine night at someones house etc. when there’s tons of food temptation, social pressure, an alcohol in the mix it is hard not to just want to throw in the towel and say “I’ll start again tomorrow.”

You don’t have to give up your social life stay healthy.  And It doesn’t have to become a food binge.

In this episode I share with you strategies to set you up for success for parties and social gatherings.

Kate shares with us her journey with binge eating, tragic life events, and recovering from a toxic relationship with food using self-love, gratitude, and Louise Hay principles from the book “How to Heal Your Life”.

One key takeaway: You are not alone on this journey. <3

For local Austin-ites interested in Kate’s Self-Improvement Book Club

Overeaters anonomys for Free Support in your area:

https://oa.org

Looking for Personalized Support and Accountability

Email Ellie- [email protected]

DM @mindfulbellie.

In this episode, I interview Ann Kaemingk is an environmental toxins expert who shares the effects of environmental toxins we are regularly exposed to and practical tools to reduce your exposure.

For more about Ann, Pure Haven products, or want help detoxing your home and personal care items , check out nontoxicann.com

Big things to watch out for:

Perfumes, Synthetic Fragrance (check your shampoos, soaps, household cleaners etc.)

BPA (receipts, plastics, coffee cup lids)

Greenwashed products 

In this Episode: I give you practical strategies to actually drink enough water in your day, so you can feel energized, clear minded, and not craving food all day long. 

The importance of hydration is so often overlooked. We seek out supplements, blood work, or other expensive healing modalities, when first we need to start with the basics. Are you hydrated? 

Even just being a little dehydrated can lead to: 

False hunger signals, brain fog, fatigue, head ache, low mood, aging skin etc. 

So often when we think we're hungry, we are actually just thirsty.  

Aim to get minimum half of your body weight in ounces per day, so if you are 130 lbs- shoot for 65 ounces minimum.

Sometimes this is easier said than done, so in this episode I give you some practical strategies to make it easier