157: Journey to Optimal Health through Nutrition, Fitness, and Hormonal Balance with Elizabeth Aylor
Ever wondered what it truly takes to master the delicate balance between health, nutrition, and managing life’s stressors?
Join me with special guest Elizabeth Aylor, a certified GAPS practitioner with a background in kinesiology who shares her invaluable expertise on finding lasting balance through nutrition and fitness. Her extensive experience with chronic inflammatory conditions and her commitment to continuous learning make her a guiding light for working moms aiming to enhance their health and mindset.
Elizabeth opens up about her transformative journey that began at just 13 years old, grappling with severe OCD, depression, weight gain, and eczema. She narrates how a challenging boxing class and a shift to a vegetarian diet set her on a path to better health, albeit with new challenges like an unhealthy relationship with food. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that addressing both physical and mental health is crucial for overall wellness.
She also shares her personal struggles with eating disorders and a rigorous raw vegan lifestyle that initially seemed beneficial but eventually led to severe digestive issues and hormonal imbalances. Through a 90-day healing protocol, Elizabeth found a way to improve her gut health, only to face relapses due to life stressors like COVID. We discuss strategies tailored for endurance athletes and busy moms to manage body composition changes during significant hormonal shifts such as menopause or pregnancy. From incorporating strength training to finding consistent workout routines that fit into a hectic lifestyle, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories to help you reclaim your time, energy, and joy. Tune in for a heartfelt and educational conversation that could transform your approach to health and wellness!
Check out this episode’s highlights:
(10:17 - 12:12) Struggle With Eating Habits and Weight
(17:15 - 18:54) Overcoming Eating Disorder Through Mindset
(21:37 - 23:17) Finding the Right Health Coach
(27:42 - 29:03) Navigating Hormonal Changes With Self-Love
(32:46 - 34:53) The Power of Stress and Healing
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH AND CONNECT WITH HER HERE:
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