Well, hey! I know, it’s been a while. This season of life has been rough in many ways — challenging me in every way imaginable. When talking with my dear mom about my inconsistency with my blog and decline in blogging activity, I do not hesitate to admit that it’s a huge stretch for me to feel inspired to write on my “healthy lifestyle” blog when my health is not where I want it to be. Other life challenges aside, I’ve continued to struggle with gastrointestinal issues that will not cease to bother me. I have been referred to a GI Specialist as the next step, but until I can manage/heal my gut, I am not fully inspired to share in this space as I once was.
More often than not, blogs/social media in general are highlight reels and my blog has certainly played that role on occasion during the past almost seven(!) years. Instead of showcasing a less than true version of this tough season of life, or sharing the recent uncomfortable challenges — physically, mentally, emotionally — with everyone on the interwebs, I naturally recessed to my introverted ways by limiting exposure via my blog and subsequent social media sites.
I sure miss this piece of me, and I will not give up on finding the inspiration needed to create this website I call my own.
On a lighter note, here is a mini highlight reel (yes, just the good stuff!) of my summer thus far…
I do hope you are enjoying your summer and finding nourishment, relaxation, fulfillment, adventure, strength and peace in your summer days! xo
my sneaky surprise.
November Favorites
Friday, Fall, Footloose & the future.
My Serious Sugar Struggle
Insta-lately II
I’m sorry to hear about your GI issues. I’ve also suffered from similar issues. I’ve been working with an ND since last November to heal my gut and it’s been quite a journey. I’m happy to say that while I’ve had to give up gluten, dairy, and soy, I no longer have stomach pains. From what I’ve been learning, usually gut issues are from a food sensitivity or a hormonal imbalance or even a parasite/bacteria. I hope a GI specialist can help you, if not, I highly recommend seeing an ND and also having a stool sample tested for parasites/bacteria.
I felt the same way as you and have pretty much given up blogging. It’s hard to show a highlight reel of your life/share when your health is out of balance. :(
Good luck with your health, Hillary!
Thanks, Kelli. I am definitely keeping the ND route as a possibility as I like to balance allopathic and alternative medcine. My gut (haha) is telling me that it’s most likely a bacterial imbalance, but I’d like that verified…
Aw, I’m sorry things have been hard lately and the GI issues are taking a toll. I can relate to a lot of this post. 2016 has not been my year… But hang in there girl, you’ll get back to where you want to be in time! Thinking of you.
Thanks, girlie. Yeah, 2016 doesn’t seem to be my best year yet, but I’m trying to keep a positive attitude. xo
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been experiencing some challenges lately! I’ve dealt with GI issues in the past and it is just terrible how much it impacts your physical and mental well being… and just overall way you’re feeling. Hope they clear up for you soon!
Thank you!
You are such a strong, beautiful woman, Hillary. Thank you for sharing yourself with us through your blog. I hope you’re able to find relief from your GI issues soon. Hang in there :)
Hang in there lady, I hope that you get back to 100% soon!