Maddie’s Musts March’24
How is it already March?! The first quarter of 2024 has seriously flownnnn by. 🤯 I wanted to take a second to check in with you. How are you feeling? Are you still working towards your goals?
When January and the new year comes around, I think it always makes everyone feel like they should be doing more, trying new things, & setting new goals, but we forget that it’s still the middle of winter. (aka: do I have to get out of my pjs today? 😆)
Now that spring is finally here (literally! Today is the first day! 😍☺️💐☀️) I want to encourage you to hit the “reset” button & make today your fresh start! You are so deserving of feeling healthy + happy in your own skin, & I want to help you get there this year. (no matter what the last couple of months have looked like for you!)
I’m so pumped to share some of these “musts” with you! I think they’re just what we need for a fresh start this spring! 💗
FOOD
Cucumbers. Yes… cucumbers. 😂 I can’t get enough lately! I eat the cucumber whole (like a pickle lol) but I do peel it first bc I don’t personally like the taste of the peel. (you do you!) If you struggle to get water in, cucumbers are a great veggie for cellular hydration. They’re 96% water & loaded with antioxidants & minerals & anti-inflammatory properties. You can also peel & freeze them and then ice your face w/ them in the morning and it’s SO rejuvenating!
...Cucumbers also contain silica, a compound that can help improve skin complexion & promote collagen production, which is necessary for healthy hair, skin, & nails… but great for your gut, too!Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi. (I actually have a reel I’ll be posting soon to share how I make them! they’re kinda delicate, so this is truly the BEST way to prepare them!)
We have them multiple nights as a side with dinner and I love how simple the ingredients are + that it keeps my blood sugar balanced even though it’s very dense & high “carb-y” tasting
APP
Nerva IBS app. I have had soooo many clients get amazing results with this app for managing their IBS symptoms!
It uses hypnotherapy to help your brain manage triggers caused from stress, food, etc that cause IBS related symptoms. The gut-brain connection is stronggggg, and the audio and readings in the app teach you how fix the communication between your gut and your brain.
PRODUCT
Just Calm psychobiotic by Just Thrive (code MADDHEALTHY gets you 15% off). I don’t know why, but I stopped taking it for 2 weeks and noticed a hugeee difference in my mood, stress levels, & brain fog. Being postpartum, it’s so hard to stay focused 🤪and the brain fog is on another level.
It’s considered a “psychobiotic” (a type of probiotic) that’s proven to support mood, cognition, & emotional health. I’ll be totally honest - I cried every day for 2 weeks after having Charley, and still sometimes my emotions run high 4 months postpartum now, but this has made such a big difference in my stress levels & moods!! Needless to say, I won’t stop taking it again. 😂Pique Matcha. (discount embedded in link) Let’s be real… I’m always obsessed with Pique Matcha. But lately I’ve been making a “Golden Matcha” and my obsession has gone next level!
I add turmeric, cinnamon, vanilla collagen fuel powder by Primal Kitchen (code MADDHEALTHY = discount!), + Ovasitol by Theralogix (for hormones) + coconut butter & water + creamy cashew/coconut milk & wow. 🤤 It tastes amazingggg but it’s also great for lowering cortisol levels.
I just shared a recent post about all the benefits of matcha & a recent study done on mice. (I also share in the post that not all matcha is made the same, which is why I love Pique so much. the quality is unbeatable) The study showed that EGCG (a powerful antioxidant found in matcha) lowered the death risk by 47% & extended the median lifespan by 25%!! 😲 I know we’re not mice, but that’s pretty promising!!
EGCG in matcha improves the detoxification processes in the body which helps decrease inflammation & blood sugar levels which = lower cortisol levels! + it helps reduce the risk of cancer, improves digestion, & great for your immune system. Moral of the story = drink. more. Matcha 😆😋
RECIPE
‘Tis the season for all things carrot cake! 🥕I think you’ll loveee these healthy/delicious Carrot Cake Muffins/Cupcakes. The frosting is V addicting!
CLOTHES
Since becoming a mom I feel like I have zero time to shop for clothes, so I’m getting back on the Fashion Pass train! (code MADDIE108C gets you $30 off your first order) I feel like since having Charley I’ve been living in whatever is comfy + breastfeeding friendly so I really don’t know how to dress anymore. 🫣
They make the process super easy & it’s def an affordable way to wear clothes that are in style (who has time to keep up with the trends??l) They make it SO easy to return the clothes (I despise returning things and going to the post office, but this is TOO easy) & you can purchase them for really low prices if you end up loving them. Not sponsored at all, just love.
PODCASTS
Organic Olivia’s new season on What’s the Juice = soo good! She asks REALLY specific/deep questions and has the most badass women on there. I always finish her podcasts feeling like I learned SO much and walk away feeling excited/inspired vs overwhelmed & fearful. I send to my clients a lot too, and I know you guys will enjoy.
I hope these current obsessions bring you some extra life like they’ve brought me as we head into spring! 💜
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XO,
P.S. Spring = fresh starts! 💜 I hope these March “musts” bring you some new life like they have for me this month. My 1:1 coaching slots are currently all full, but you can join my waitlist HERE to be the first to know when I have openings. As always, a la carte testing packages are the quickest way to work with me & and always available. <3
