Taking Control of Health

Essie’s Wellness Bag | My Go‑To Amazon Essentials.

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My must-have tools for daily health + glow on this weight loss journey so far!

*Just a heads-up. As an Amazon Associate. I earn from qualifying purchases made from my links. I don’t recommend anything I haven’t tried and hope it provides benefits for you as it has for me.

  • Vitalitown 10 in 1 Magnesium Complex Supplement – 400mg Elemental Magnesium Chelated with Glycinate, Citrate, Malate, Taurate & More – for Sleep Muscle Heart Energy – Non-GMO, Vegan, 90 Caps https://amzn.to/4dAhdKO\
  • Geritol Liquid Multivitamin https://amzn.to/45wf150
  • Vit D3/K2 drops https://amzn.to/3Z3WR6
  • Benefiber Daily Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Powder for Digestive Health, Unflavored – 125 Servings https://amzn.to/3Z7ZiVY
  • Benefiber On The Go Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Powder for Digestive Health, Daily Powder, Unflavored Stick Packs – 36 Sticks (Pack of 2) https://amzn.to/3HfPSkV
  • Metamucil Fiber Supplement, Unflavored Clear Mixing Powder, No Grit, No Sugar Added, Plant Based Prebiotic Fiber Blend for Daily Digestive Health, 75 teaspoons https://amzn.to/4kxaIe6
  • Leader Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Powder for Digestive Health, 100% Natural Daily Fiber Powder, Sugar-Free, Taste-Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Unflavored, 62 Servings https://amzn.to/3H9zxyr
  • Quality Choice Clear Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Powder for Digestive Health – Tasteless, Non-Thickening Formula – 62 Servings, 8.6 Ounces (248g), Ideal for Adults & Children 6 & Up Daily Fiber Powder https://amzn.to/4kggEZ2
  • MiraLAX Gentle Constipation Relief Laxative Powder, Stool Softener with PEG 3350, Works Naturally with Water in Your Body, No Harsh Side Effects, Osmotic Laxative, 45 Dose https://amzn.to/3FoO3Sm
  • Amazon Basic Care ClearLax Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative, Relieves Occasional Constipation, Unflavored, 1.68 pound https://amzn.to/4mCoxJV
  • Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free – White Peach https://amzn.to/3SXY77P
  • HydroMATE Electrolytes Powder No Sugar Tropical Punch Sugar Free Hydration Packets Keto Party Favors Sticks with Vitamin C 30 Count https://amzn.to/43mEqwJ
  • Bare Bones Beef Bone Broth Instant Powdered Mix | Rich Savory Packets on-the-Go No Artificial Flavors | Keto & Paleo Friendly | 10g Protein | 16 Pack https://amzn.to/45w6y1H
  • Pure Encapsulations Betaine HCl Pepsin – Digestive Enzymes Supplement for Digestion Aid & Support, Stomach Acid & Nutrient Absorption* – with Betaine HCl Pepsin – 250 Capsules https://amzn.to/43jX7B1

My lifestyle changes so far……

Posted on by EssieB

Daily writing prompt
Describe one positive change you have made in your life.
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Whew chile, the last few years have been a whole situation. But lately? Lately, something different has been brewing. As of late, I have been on a health kick. I turned 40 in 2024 and have been battling health issues from chronic stress and just life in general. Life has been lifing like crazy with me. Life straight up threw hands with me for the past five years. From the never-ending chaos of the pandemic and all that civil unrest, to the gut punches of losing family back-to-back-to-back, navigating a divorce after all that time, and then my health throwing its own tantrums? It has honestly felt like one continuous battle.

Earlier this year, I decided to improve my health and committed to doing what I really needed to in order to get to where I needed in my journey. As time marches on and my sons get older, I am reminded that I want to have the energy to move and grow and just BE. My pastor cousin dropped that truth bomb years ago in marriage enrichment – ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup.’ It sounds simple, right? But for so long, I was running on fumes, always putting everybody else first. It took hitting a wall to finally let that sink in.

I say all this to say: one positive change I made in my life so far was being intentional with any steps that I am making to improve my health. And let me tell y’all something – this new chapter? It’s about being intentional. Every step I take for my health, I’m doing it unapologetically. If my body’s talking, I’m listening. If I feel I need something, I’m asking. And if I wanna do something for my own well-being? I’m doing it. Period. No permission slips needed from NOBODY. Only person judging me is my Creator and we are in constant talks (need to do more consistently and regularly and sometimes their arguments but I digress-LOL). So here I am, about to step into 41 with a clarity that my younger selves could only dream of. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress and finally feeling good in my own skin. And honestly? I am absolutely LOVING this journey. I am LOVING IT!