Maddie’s Musts December’23
I’m officially one month postpartum with my sweet baby Charley. 🥹💕 I feel like I’ve learned so much about myself during this time, and I’m so grateful to be spending maternity leave with my husband alongside me.
Pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum are a wild ride. If you’ve been through it, you know! But if you haven’t been through it (and hope to someday), it’s a time for lots of rest, recovery, and grace - especially for yourself!
I’ve been taking things at my own pace this past month, but still have some faves I’d love to share with you. ☺️
Things that I am oBsEsSeD w/ right now:
FOOD
I don’t have a ton of time for cooking meals right now, so quick and easy, but still nutritious is my main priority. I’m LOVINGGG Mavuno Harvest’s Organic Dried Pineapple (zero added sugar) right now for quick energy and a delicious sweet-chewy punch! I have been enjoying it alongside nuts or as a dessert after a protein/fat/fiber rich meal to keep my blood sugar balanced. It’s perfect since I am extra hungry while breastfeeding and needing to up my carbs from pre-pregnancy! I get it from Thrive Market (this link saves you 30% off your first Thrive market order!)
And you knowww how much I already love IQ Bars, but now more than ever they’re a daily staple for me. Peanut Butter flavor = my all time fave. My code “MADDIE” gives you 15% off your order, every order! ☺️
APP
If you haven’t already made the investment for your health and purchased an Oura Ring, I highlyyy recommend it. I check my app & stats a few times every day and it has been life changing with all of the information that it provides!
It tracks your sleep stages, breaking down your sleep into light, deep, and REM stages and assigns you a sleep score each night. It tracks heart rate and heart rate variability, body temperature which can help you determine days/phases of your cycle (but is also really great for catching signs of illness and stress levels), and your breathing rate while sleeping, too.
It tracks activity during the day like steps, calories burned, periods of inactivity, as well as activity at night - tossing/turning during sleep and any interruptions and so much more.
I’ve been using mine religiously for over a year and a half and it’s truly one of my favorite wellness tools.. I frequently get asked if I have a link or code, and I sooo wish I did to share with you (working on this! 😉) But it’s a wealth of information about yourself to improve so many aspects of your health.
PRODUCT
Of course since I’m breastfeeding, electrolytes are my BFF every single day.
Most people think they’re just used for hydration, but they’re so important to get each day for nerve transmission, muscle function (mineral depletion is a major concern for postpartum moms), and oxygen delivery by enabling red blood cells to absorb and transport oxygen through tissues.
Even if you’re not postpartum, electrolytes are still important for you. (This is a recent post of mine explaining the importance of adding electrolytes to your hangover kit this time of year!)
For my electrolytes I prefer LMNT, ADay, and Pique Tea (15% off bundles and 10% off single items embedded in the link). Can’t go wrong with any of them. ☺️💕
RECIPE
I loveee soup season! A favorite on rotation right now is my Gut Healing Lemony Turkey Soup. It’s grain and gluten free, and paleo friendly. <3 You can find it on my website for free here!
And even though I don’t have a ton of extra time right now for cooking, I’m still enjoying a little holiday baking. Jam Thumbprint Cookies are to dieee for! They’re super low in refined sugar, and keto and paleo friendly, too! They’re loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients so don’t feel guilty if you indulge a little. 😉 You can get the full recipe here!
CLOTHES
I have no shame in saying I’m living in pajamas these days. 😆 But I def would not describe these as just any pajamas - Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas are literally the softest, coziest pajamas you will ever wear.
These are some of my absolute favorites (I get the tall version so that they’re extra long)! And you can get them for 40% off (!!!) with code: MADDHEALTHY40 🥳
They are totally worth the hype! I’ve also started using their bed sheets and pillow cases and even my husband is obsessed.
I have a Cozy Earth giveaway running this week on my IG! One winner will receive a king sized Linen Bamboo Box Quilt! Everyone is eligible to enter! ☺️💕It’s super easy to enter!
PODCAST
I loveee a good podcast but I’ll be honest, I haven’t had any time to listen to any postpartum. (mom life ♥️) But lately I’ve had so many DMs from women in my community wanting to transition off birth control in 2024, and if that’s you, I would recommend listening to this episode on Mindin’ My Wellness that I did earlier this year with Dani - Transitioning Off of Hormonal Birth Control -
Reply to this email if you have any questions after listening!!
Am I missing a category that you would love to see? Respond to this email with your requests and I’ll make sure that I add them into the next Maddie’s Musts!
ICYMI:
Ways to work with me:
A la carte testing packages! (GI Map, DUTCH, HTMA, MRT & more! Always available for you. (***this is the quickest way to get started on your health journey with me at the moment b/c of my maternity leave. You can still purchase these now + throughout all of my maternity leave!)
If you’re looking for an opportunity to focus on your gut health on your own timeline, my Leaky Gut Mini Course is open for enrollment! You can get immediate access to 4 educational modules to help you understand, heal, and nurture your gut.
Join my 1:1 coaching waitlist! <3 (if you prefer to wait until the spring to work together/this is the best way to ensure you have first dibs when I reopen coaching slots)
XO,
Maddie
P.S. My December Musts! ❤️+ don’t forget to enter my free Cozy Earth giveaway that’s happening on my IG right now! Everyone is eligible to enter, and one winner will get a free king-sized Linen Bamboo Box Quilt! 😍
