Gutsy Girly Blog

Hello and welcome back to my blog! I am just wondering if anyone has a recommended app that they use to keep track of your IBD?  I used to use a great app, but unfortunately, it got taken off the app store. I like to be able to journal my food because it can be helpful to look back on what I ate on any given day, and to make sure that I am eating a balanced meal.  I like to also track my weight, Hydration,  exercise, and bowel movements, as well as medication and notes that doctors have given me. If you have any suggestions or questions feel free to leave them in the comment section! Thanks for reading -Gutsy girly

Hello and welcome back to my blog! Recently, my mom has received a free membership for  Make good food It is a website, where every week, you get to choose a meal on their website, and they send you all of the necessary food for that meal right to your door, with the recipe included! (this is not sponsored, I just really loved it) I made it all by myself and it was really easy and fun to make. the meal that I made was the  Beets n' beef burger And no, this is not the photo that was included, but the photo that I took. Look at how darn professional this thing looks! WOW! Now you can enjoy watching me make it right down there! Thank you so much for reading, you can get your free trial to make good food now, and trust me, you will not regret it! -Gutsy girly

Hi, And welcome back to my Blog! Today I am going to be talking about tea! Tea is a great way to relax or energize. Start your day, or end your night.    This post will be somewhat like  This post  where I talk about the different bath things and the benefits.  Enjoy! Tea is one of my favorite things to drink at night, while I read or journal (which can also be helpful to reduce stress and build a strong relationship with yourself) (Thanks to Helloglow.com for this image) (Thanks to  Health.Happy.Smart.com  for this image) Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more! -Gutsy Girly

Hello and welcome back to my blog! I know that times like these can be really hard because we are in quarantine! In this blog, I am going to be listing plenty of fun things that you can do at home, and not as a person who has IBD, but as a Teen! I understand that these times can be stressful, and so it can be hard to do certain things, but just know that you are not alone. I have been pretty stressed out about my school work, and because stress can cause a flare, I have been taking a bit of a mental health break, because that is very important to me.  While it can be a good escape to just binge Netflix when you are feeling stressed or bored (so I will include a list of good shows) but it is all about finding a balance.  To much screen time is also not good for your mental health! I find fresh air helpful for my mental health, and I have a Fitbit to monitor my steps. I fave my daily goal set to 3,000 which is very doable for me, and so even though it isn't much, it still is bet...

Hey there! Welcome back to my blog! Something that I like to do when I am stressed or tired, I like to have a bath.  The heat is relaxing and you can add things that are good for your muscles and for helping to strengthen your immune system, which we all need in times like these. I also like hot water bottles, to ease pain, which can be a good alternative for people who don't like baths.  Here is a list of products that I like to use when I am having a bath.  Essential oils Sage is a very good brand Peppermint:  used to boost energy and  aid digestion Lavender:  used to relieve stress Sandalwood:  used to calm nerves and help with focus Bergamot:  used to reduce stress and improve skin conditions like eczema Rose:  used to improve mood and reduce anxiety Chamomile:  used to improve mood and relaxation Ylang-Ylang:  used to treat headaches,  nausea , and skin conditions Tea Tree:  used to fight infections and boost immunit...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to a blog that I hope makes you feel happy! In this time of crisis I know that it can be very hard.  I know that quite a few people with IBD or another chronic illness are immune compromised, and having the extra stress of the coronavirus is very scary.  I myself am also immune compromised, and it is quite intimidating to know that I am susceptible to the virus.  The best thing for all of us to do, is to stay positive and stay inside.  Thank you so much for reading, and I hope everyone is staying safe inside! A big thank you to the frontline workers! Without you, I would not be where I am today!  Please share this post with a friend! A new YouTube series that I highly recommend that people check out is called "some good news." I will link it below! this is the YouTube channel name! It is a series run by John Krasinski and it it to help us stay hopeful in these tough times!  Thanks for reading and stay safe! -Gutsy Girly Disclaimer:...

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today I will be giving you an Idea of what you can pack in school lunches for people on the SCD diet! enjoy Fruit whole or cut up veggies whole or cut up SCD crackers with cheese Meats (no SUGAR added) Mixed nuts (make sure to check allergies) Salad in a jar Eggs  (hard boiled are my favorite) Avocado SCD waffles or pancakes with jam Smoothies SCD fruit leather (recipe coming soon) This is not much, but I will be adding to this list as time goes on. I hope you enjoyed reading this, and of course eating it! -Gutsy Girly

Being a teen with IBD can be hard. how do I know? Well, I am a teen with IBD.  I am very lucky to live in a place with lots of doctors who specialize in IBD, and so I am extremely grateful. While there is no cure yet, I am hopeful that in my lifetime there will be. I am very grateful as well for my family, because they are my greatest supporters! This last year, I had 4 hospital over night stays. I also had about a hundred doctors appointments! These are some tips I learned along the way, so if you are a teen with IBD, or are in the hospital, these will hopefully help you! Tips for being in a better head space Know that it will get better have items or people that make you happy around you love yourself trust your GUT speak for yourself, stand up for what you want show that IBD who's boss make the most of spending time with the people that you love don't let your mental health come last, it comes first Trust!  love! laugh! live! I hope that at least one...