Here are a few of the BEST (ance-friendly!) things ๐
Hey Reader, I'm naturally nosey lol ๐ฌ + I love reading these things from other people. So - let's take a quick break + gush over the things we like. Hit reply + let me know yours! โ MY FAVORITE DRINKS: My brother pointed out that I have so many different drinks + Stanley Cups in just one day. And it's true! One of the first things I have my clients adjust to lower inflammation + calm their skin down is to prioritize their water + mineral intake. So a new one I've added to the rotation is the Peach & Mango Collagen from Clean Simple Eats. It's good with water, but I love having it with the Tropical Fruit Olipop at dinner. 10/10. You get collagen protein + fiber in the most tasty way! โ MY FAVORITE FOOD: At the beginning of my acne journey, I dabbled in the low FODMAP diet, and it requires you to cut out all fruits outside of berries. I don't follow it anymore, but for some reason I never added back other fruits. But lately, I've been watching Trader Joe's Hauls. Do you have a TJ by you? Everyone kept recommending the Soft & Juicy Mango Dried Fruit. When I tell you it's sooo good - please believe me. I don't know how I went this long without it. โ MY FAVORITE SKINCARE PRODUCT: I'm in a place where my acne is under control with a random pimple here or there, so I've switched my routine to maintenance mode. I'll always have a Vitamin C in the morning, and I alternate exfoliation and my retinol days. My new focus is anti-aging products that are acne-safe. I just started using BOUNCEBACK aka the "No Botox Serum" by Clearstem + it's replaced my hydrating serum because of how hydrating it is. It has peptides, but peptides take a while to work, so I'll update you in 2 months. โ MY FAVORITE PODCAST: I'm a podcast connoisseur, but most of it is business-building focused. My NON-business one is The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show. She's a nutrition-focused, protein advocate, a muscle health advocate. If you care about not being in pain as you age, be able to lose fat and hit your body goals, and preventing diseases like dementia - hear her out. She changed my life single-handedly (no exaggeration!) by teaching me about protein + I've vowed to pass this knowledge on to all my clients. I recommend starting with Episode #53: Protein for Muscle and Metabolism: When and How Much? | Donald Layman PhD.โ โ WHAT'S GOING ON IN MY LIFE: Going based off the podcast, I've started to re-evaluate what "being healthy" means to me. To me, building muscle is the long-term goal I'm focusing on to actually build the shape I want. I found myself wanting to lose weight to just be skinny, but I found myself hungry ... ALL THE TIME. Not eating to be skinny is not healthy to me. I want muscle, I want a healthy gut so I can still eat my favorite foods without a upset stomach, and I want a protein-focused diet to keep my blood sugar balanced. Simple ๐ Also, I will work and put on Divorce Court in the background + watch it for hours. My guilty pleasure! โ I'll try to make this an end-of-the-month wrap up with all my favorite things, so I hope you tune in next month ๐ค โ XOXO, Ashley | Acne Esthetician + Nutrition Coach โ P.S. I'm weak-willed and easily influenced, so please send me your favorites! โ โ |
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Hey Reader, I am thinking of creating a secret private podcast on the step by step process to clear your acne for good. I'm tired of seeing all the terrible advice online that keep you stuck trying to clear your acne for months with no luck. I want this to be the LAST piece of content you need to listen to before you go take action. *The poll wasn't working last time, so here's the new one* Which Title Do You Like Most? Clear Your Acne For Good Without Cutting Out Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Sugar...
Hey Reader, If you're nosey like I am, then you're going to love this email ๐ซฃ๐ These are all of my favorite, fun, tasty things from January that has helped clear my acne. Clearing acne can be hard, but we can make the journey fun! Feel free to reply back with your favorites ๐ MY FAVORITE DRINK: I'm VERY much an Olipop girly, but Poppi's ads on TikTok are good lol ๐คท๐ฝโ๏ธ I'm no hater! I've never had a Poppi before, so I decided to try Raspberry Rose, Strawberry Lemon, + Orange. They were fineeee...
Hey Reader, Have you ever woke up and couldn't wait until the day was over, so you could get back in bed because you're exhausted? Or you're so tired that you can't sleep, no matter how much you count sheep and stare at the ceiling? Even if this happens 1-2 nights a week, it's feeding into and contributing to your acne. But why? This is your body telling you it's still fighting off your stress hormone, cortisol. Too much cortisol leads to microbiome dysregulation (aka your gut) which leads to...