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I mentioned yesterday that I was AWOL and that I had a story to tell...well this one was far too long for IG, so I've written a post and it is on my blog...you know the one, www.crohnsfitnessfood.com 💜 link in bio 😉 . It was Thursday, I was fatigued and lightheaded. My legs were weak, a sudden rush of heat left me cold, clammy, and spiked my heart rate to 100 beats per minute...just from sitting and standing up a few times...😳 . I had to sort out the situation first, look at what had happened, and try to understand what I was really feeling to be able to share my message.🤔 . As many of us who have chronic invisible illnesses have experienced, we often get overlooked because on the outside, we look healthy, young, and active.😃 . The ER told me I was dehydrated and sent me on my way...the doctor never even came back to talk to me; I wasn't worth his time.😔 . Yet later, my labs told a different story. Blood in the urine. Raised creatinine. Why are so many things ignored?🤯 . So, be your own advocate. Fight for your health. I know it's exhausting, but just because you don't look sick, doesn't mean you are not worthy of care.💜 . . . . #invisibleillness #chronicillness #healthadvocate #crohns #colitis #IBD #crohnie #crohnswarrior #advocate #health #fightforyourhealth #chronic #chronicillnessawareness #chronicwarrior #butyoudontlooksick #youdontlooksick

I was AWOL yesterday😳...and I do have a story to tell, but I'll blog about it tomorrow. Right now, I'm breathing, I'm relaxing, and I'm focusing on the things I'm grateful for. ♥️And, I'm putting together a plan of action! For those who follow my blog, you know that I describe my road to health as a rocky one.💜 . So, even though you've seen many pictures of steak 🥩that Jeff has cooked for me on the weekends (or weekdays!), here is what this meal, tonight, means to me: . 1. Life is short, be grateful for moments of happiness and love in your life (I'm grateful for Jeff...and for him cooking me yet another steak! and being a strong rock of support and love)♥️ . 2. Life is short, drink the good wine...savor it, find peace, appreciate it🍷 . 3. Life is short, spend it with those you love💑 . 4. Life is short, let those who are important to you, know that they are🙋‍♀️ . 5. Be kind💕 6. Be gracious☺️ 7. Be strong💪 . To all those fighting invisible illnesses, this toast is for you! Cheers!💜🍷 . . . . . @jessupcellars #invisibleillness #meatheals #ketodiet #gratitude #finewine #redwine #cabernet #steaknight #carnivorewomen #carnivorediet #carnivore #carnivoreketo #ketocarnivore #steakandwine #steakdinner #steaks #steaklife #winelovers #winenight #winewinewine

Chicken buns?!?! 👀😋You have my attention! At least, that was my first thought when I stumbled upon a post by @strong.sistas showing off the chicken buns they made using @eatmeatqueen's recipe! . I had to give it a try myself...and the verdict...awesome! 🙌Sometimes, I just want a different texture...whether it's a crunch or a bite of something soft, like bread. 🤤This definitely gave me that bread-texture satisfaction on a #lowcarb and #keto diet! . And, the added bonus, for someone like me with digestive issues💜...you blend up the ingredients so it's even easier to digest! . What's it made of? Swipe to find out👉👉👉 . . . . . #eatmeat #ketodiet #lowcarbdiet #lchf #carnivore #carnivorewomen #carnivoreketo #ketocarnivore #lowcarbfood #lowcarbrecipes #lowcarblifestyle #ketolife #ketolifestyle #ketorecipes #carnivorediet #crohns #crohnswarrior

Fast fish🐟 in the #instantpot !! I don’t eat fish often, but it is known for being easy to digest and provides a nice change of pace. . But, since I don’t eat it often, I like to buy it frozen in the individually wrapped packages. Then, when I’m ready to cook one up in a flash, I pull out the instant pot; here’s what I do: . . 1) fill instant pot with 1 cup water.💦 . 2) put the frozen filet (skin side down) on the rack above the water in the pot . 3) set the pressure cook time for 4 minutes . 4) do a quick release of the steam and voilà! . 5) season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon 🍋 . . Do you like eating fish? Comment below👇 . . . #salmondinner #salmonrecipe #salmon #ketodiet #lowcarbrecipes #lowcarbfood #lowcarblifestyle #ketocarnivore #carnivoreketo #carnivorewomen #highfat #highfatdiet #crohnsdisease #crohnswarrior #digestivehealth #easytodigest #healthyeating #fishdinner #salmonfilet #ketolife #ketolifestyle

I’ve been focusing on eating some easy-to-digest foods and some liquid meals since my digestive system 💜seems to be acting up...and this is one of my favorite shakes to make (even when not battling #IBD).🥤 . The @ancientnutrition protein powders are the only ones I’ve found that do NOT upset my digestive system🙌🙌 ...ever drank a protein shake and wound up with cramps and bloating immediately after? Not with this!! . It’s also really delicious. 😋I like to focus on getting a variety of fats in my diets and I find shakes likes this are really easy to hide some of the stronger tastes of things like flax oil👍 . I know #rawmilk can be controversial, but I believe it to be one of the most nutritious foods there is. I get mine locally from a farm I trust🐄🐄 . How often do you like to replace a meal with a shake? Maybe just when you’re on the go or after a workout? . . . . . #proteinshake #proteinshakes #bonebroth #bonebrothprotein #healthyrecipe #onthegomeal #ketodiet #easyketo #healthyfat #healthyfats #flaxoil #flaxseedoil #lchfdiet #crohnsdisease #crohnswarrior #proteinrecipes #crohns

I’m still walking the fine line between getting enough rest and staying active to keep up my strength and stay healthy💪 . So, today I did some basic #bodyweight movements throughout the day, because it’s a great way to work those muscles 🦵without spending an hour in the gym and exhausting myself at the start of the week! 🥴Gotta make it til Friday before I can be exhausted 😂 . Normally I do these split #squats with my back foot on a chair or draped over the bathtub (perfect height actually); but doing this suspension split squat added a different level of difficulty and brought in a few extra stabilizer muscles🙌 . What do you like to do on days you take it down a notch? . . . . . #legworkout #splitsquats #homeworkouts #workoutathome #homefitness #yogaswing #balance #bodyweightexercises #strengthtraining #strengthtrainingforwomen #trainathome #deepsquat #lowerbody #lowintensity #crohns #crohnswarrior #crohnsdisease #beatfatigue #gluteworkout #glutes

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Welcome to my Crohn’s, Fitness, Food, and Health blog. I hope you’ll join me along my journey of better health by following my blog or just stopping by from time to time. Learn more about me and why I started this blog by reading the posts in the About Me category and, as time goes by, there will be more and more articles to search from.

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