Elizabeth Baxley

This one hack is 🤌🏼 I used to miss out on so much for fear of ruining my diet. I’d miss meals with my kids, skip lattes with friends, or not fully enjoy parties for the sake of not wanting to ruin my “diet.” Since learning this hack, I’ve been able to fully enjoy myself and not feel bad physically or mentally about it. The hack? Have some veggies before your “off” meal! Doing so lowers the glucose spike of the meal. Lower glucose spikes mean less possibility for fat storage. When we eat carbs and spike our glucose, it’s sent to the liver, muscles, and fat for use and storage. Too much glucose will lead to it being sent to fat storage. But when you have some veggies before your off meal, it slows down the digestion of the carbs, lowering that glucose spike, and lowering the likelihood of it getting stored as fat. The smaller glucose spike will also keep your energy more stable since your blood sugar won’t come crashing down after a big spike. So you’ll feel better too! It’s a big win for your health. Now, instead of having to feel like I’m missing out, I can feel empowered to choose. Sometimes I prefer to stick with my healthy foods, but when I do feel like indulging in the occasional coffee or participating in my kid’s school meal, I can do so without having any major impact on my goals. Give this a try and let me know how you feel! Like and follow for more tips and info as I navigate biohacking my postpartum joirney - I’ll be sharing it all as I go. #bettereveryday #biohacklikeamother #biohacklikeawoman #biohackingforwomen #happyhealthywhole #balance #postpartumjourney #postpartumnutrition

Guilty as charged, Buster. 😆😆 What other crimes are they committing? #babyhumor #forfun #momlife #guiltyascharged #cutebaby #babyboy

This one practice can catapult your life ⬇️ It seems SO simple, and really it is, but it’s something I’ve done for the last 9 years and it has changed my life in the most beautiful way. It’s something I do each year, and it’s the perfect time to share as the new year approaches. Here’s what to do: Each year, in your journal or notebook, write down 100 things - big and small - that you want to do/experience in the upcoming year. THAT’S IT! Big goals, small intentions - you need both. Write them down. Then keep this list accessible because you’ll want to check in every couple months. What this small act does is activates your subconscious to GET TO WORK doing all these things you want to do! It is SO easy to let day after day pass by, thinking “I wish I had the time to do this, or I wish I’d done that thing this year.” Time passes and if we’re not extremely intentional with how we’re spending it, it’ll rob us of our plans. When we write down these 100 things, it puts intention into our days, and what you’ll often find is that you’ll start marking things off of this list within the first week. It activates our subconscious to go to work, and it also serves as an accountability partner - we wrote it down, so let’s make it happen. Here are some things I’ve written in my lists for examples (some big some small - not always a plan, sometimes they’re just wishes and they still happen!) • paddleboard with manatees • swim in our pool more • pay it forward • watch the sunrise • read 10 books • go to the Bahamas • be present more often So many of these things I would let slip through my fingers if I wasn’t holding myself accountable - I love the idea of watching the sunrise, but I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t have this to hold me accountable, I’d put it off and put it off and then another year would go by with no sunrise. This is the key to intentional days. Give it a try. The idea isn’t to mark off all 100 things (you might get close) - plans change. But the idea is to start living intentionally - put that sunrise on the calendar and make it happen. Life is waiting to be lived. 💕

To all the wives of hunters… how yall doing? 😅 I’d be lying if I said I haven’t started a few fights with my husband for leaving me solo with the kids so he can go hunt. I need to find me a hobby that involves me leaving for days on end. 😆😆 In all seriousness, this is the one time each year he gets a break and gets to do what he loves. (And thank goodness for our nanny helping so much). But it doesn’t mean I’m not planning a girls trip soon. 😉 #huntingseason #huntinghumor #hunterswife #hunterswifeproblems #deerseason #sendhelp #snapped #happywifehappylife #marriagehumor

It was definitely not a “hot mom summa”. 😅 But as a mom of 3 on my last baby and my oldest being 15, I can say with pure confidence - this time goes by fast. So so fast. Just embrace it. Embrace the snuggles. Accept the mess. Forget being put together 24/7. And celebrate the showers. 😉 Looking back, I regret how much I stressed about a clean house with my first. And I feel silly about how eager I was to bounce back physically with my second (which took just as long as if I’d done it slowly/healthfully). The time passes. We eventually get our time back, the house…well, the house stays messy. 🤪 But the time passes so fast, and it’s these very moments we miss the most when our kids want to spend less and less time with us as they grow up. So embrace the mess and soak it all in. 💕 #thisispostpartum #postpartumjourney #motherhoodunplugged #momlife #postpartumlife #happyhealthywhole #bettereveryday #letitgo

8.3g protein PER PANCAKE or 16.6-25g per serving (depending if you do 2 or 3). 👌🏼 These store great for grab and go breakfast - and the kids love them! They’re not sweet, but a little syrup I does the trick, or add a pack or two of sweetener of choice. I love them as is. 🤌🏼 Macros per pancake (I make 12 pancakes) 112 calories 3.8g fat 8.9g carbs 8.3g protein I use Bob’s Red Mill rolled oats, whole eggs, and Good Culture 4% cottage cheese, so you can swap some products to make these a little less fat if you prefer. You can also add spinach to sneak in some extra veggies without messing up the flavor. Give them a try! #healthybreakfast #happyhealthywhole #mealprep #recipe #pumpkinpancakes #healthyrecipes #mealprepideas

The obsession with this ball is so real! Well done @lovevery 😆👏🏼 I really thought he only had eyes for mama, but the way he lights up when he gets under this thing. I’m chopped liver! If you’ve got a little one, I highly recommend the play mat! Little man is a big fan! We did the subscription with my middle too, and doing it again with our baby. Love all their stuff! Not a sponsored post, just our real life. 🫶🏼 #babytoys #babygear #babymusthaves #newbaby #momlife #heartbreaker #imfine

5 keys for the comeback: 🔥🫧 1. Optimal nutrition. No more crash diets, no diet foods, no over-processed, chemical laden junk that is low on calories and nutrition. We’re focusing on whole foods - meat, eggs, fish, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, very few grains, and minimal full-fat dairy. These foods will provide the body with the nutrients it needs, leaving us less hungry, less inflamed, and healthier from the inside out. 2. Protein focused. Gone are the days of counting calories. When you’ve got kiddos, time is of the essence. Sticking to whole foods will feed cells the nutrients they crave, which leads to better satiety. Trust that your body knows what it needs. However, I personally will be making sure I get the proper amount of protein to maintain and/or build muscle. This is around 150-160g per day for me at 5’9”. 3. Weights. No boot camp or aerobics class, it’s time to lift. This weight here is pretty light, but when we’re postpartum, we’re having to ease back in to protect the core and pelvic floor. Focus on increasing a little each week. At least 3 times per week is the standard for me. 4. Steps and HIIT. No 30 minute torture sessions on the step mill. The focus now is continued movement throughout the day - like humans are intended to do. 10k steps. Plus a day of high intensity work to optimize cardiovascular health while maintaining muscle. If I ever feel like going for a jog or hopping on the stairmaster, I’ll do it, but for my goals, it’s not the best right now. 5. Biohacking. Finally implementing all the tools I’ve learned this past year while pregnant. Proper supplements, strategic morning routine, amazing sleep, mindset, all the things. And I’ll be teaching them to you along the way. Follow along for the journey! #postpartumfitnessjourney #nobounceback #postpartumjourney #biohackingforwomen #biohackinglikeawoman #postpartumfitness

Don’t live by the beach? Try this… 🌊 Salt baths - go for a good brand with pure ingredients. I love @higherdose Serotonin Soak (linked in bio). 🌾 Walking barefoot on grass - this has very similar benefits to grounding at the beach. Extra bonus if the ground is moist as it helps the conduction process. You can get the same benefits no matter where you are! Nature often has the cures for many things. God created this beautiful place to work synergistically with us. 🌎 As for me? You can find me at the beach! #getoutside #grounding #seasalt #bettereveryday #biohacker #biohackingtips #biohackingforwomen #beachlife #happyhealthywhole

Happy Halloween! Swipe to see where it all started. 🎃🥰 #frozenhalloween #frozencostume #familyhalloweencostumes #familyhalloween #halloween2024

The way she was concerned about me. 😭 I love this kid so much. I was so excited when she asked if she could come to Levi’s birth. And I just love how beautifully captured she is in the background, just taking it all in. 💕 What an experience! Something we will both remember forever. 🥰 Photos by @thehumbleddoula #birthstory #babydelivery #laboranddelivery #birthphotos #agegap

Big and Little Homecoming weekend! 🫶🏼 Georgia had cheer at the game last night, and Kira had her dance tonight. Busy, but love watching my kiddos do their thing. 💕 And little Levi along for the ride. 💙 #homecoming #agegap #momlife #postpartumlife