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IBS is a complex condition, with many possible triggers, but the most obvious place most IBS sufferers start is by restricting their diet. This can become a slippery slope of restriction if you’re not careful, and before you know it, food fear has set in.
This is exactly what happened to my client, Gabrielle. Let me tell you her story…
When she came to me back in January 2022, Gabrielle was struggling with some of your fairly typical IBS symptoms – diarrhoea, bloating, gas and pain – as well as constant hunger.
She also had a pretty shaky relationship with food after years of restriction and food fear. She told me:
“It would mean everything to get control back of my life and not worry about feeling sick everyday.”
Gabrielle also confessed that the only thing that helped her keep her symptoms under control was to starve herself pretty much all day long. So it’s no surprise that she was constantly exhausted, and this was having a huge negative impact on her quality of life.
So during our time together we set to work on three key areas:
1. Dietary changes to reduce her diarrhoea, gas, bloating, tummy pain (and other digestive symptoms that were a result of gastritis),
2. Identifying foods that were triggering her symptoms,
3. And helping her establish a healthier relationship with food after years of restriction and food fear.
After the Plant Nourish, Gut Flourish program, Gabrielle’s symptom scores had gone down by 70%!
Here’s what Gabrielle had to say:
“Before the program I was struggling with diarrhoea, bloating, gas and discomfort, and constant hunger. I’d tried cutting out all foods, but that didn’t help. But now, my symptoms are well controlled. I have learned what a truly balanced diet is, learned recipes and a healthy approach to eating. Your support has been invaluable. You are one of the most compassionate, caring, kind yet straight forward people I’ve had the pleasure to know. I felt heard, supported, and empowered during our time together. I also appreciated how available you were. For anyone considering this program – do not hesitate. It will be the best decision you make!”
It’s always bittersweet when my time with a client comes to an end but I am SO, SO proud of Gabrielle and everything she’s accomplished over the last six months!
She’s found food freedom, and although this journey has been quite a confronting experience for her, Gabrielle was determined to make the changes she needed to reach her destination.
If you’re looking to:
✅ Leverage your diet and lifestyle to keep your IBS symptoms under control,
✅ Say goodbye to food fear and hello to food FREEDOM,
✅ And create a healthy, balanced, personalised IBS diet.
The Plant Nourish, Gut Flourish program can help you! Apply to work with me and let’s get the ball rolling.
