I want to share with you my 19 foundational beliefs around weight loss through optimal gut health for females. I was in my 20’s when I started exploring gut health and how it would be that I could heal my gut. It’s been over 20 years since I first got sick, and during this time I have learned enough things to teach an entire lifetime on. Don’t Talk About Weight For years I didn’t talk about weight because I subscribed to the theory that it was a taboo topic. And honestly? I’m glad I chose to never touch the topic — until now. The reason is simple: I hadn’t lived enough life or gone through the ..read more

There is a direct correlation between gut inflammation and weight gain…..so let’s address it today. Excess Weight? You do NOT have to be bloated and miserable, with no energy, and on the constant weight-gain train! But if you are, I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. When I was 18 (yes, what is typically the “prime” for not having to worry about gas, bloating and maintaining a healthy weight), I weighed over 20 pounds more than I do today (spoiler alert: I’m no spring chicken – I’m 41). This was me then… This is me today…. At the time, I didn’t know I was sick. I ..read more

I’ve created a constipation printable list of high fiber foods for you to use today. What is Constipation? There are actually so many nuances to constipation. And, despite the fact that many will tell you that your constipation is simply coming from fiber-rich foods, that’s not the case – not at all. Approximately 9%–20% of adults in the United States experience constipation. source Constipation is correctly defined as the absence of more than three bowel movements per week. However, the frequency with which a person “goes” varies significantly. Some people have bowe ..read more

What are the best electrolyte supplements for keto? This is what we are going to address today. What is the Ketogenic Diet? Before we can understand what a keto-friendly electrolyte supplement is, let’s start with the basics of a keto diet.  The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. Ketosis is a metabolic state the body goes into from a reduction of carbs. Healthline says, “When this happens, your liver starts producing large amounts of ketones to supply energy for your brain.” And according to them, some signs and symptoms of it include: increased ketones in the blood i ..read more

Do electrolytes break autophagy? Breaking this down in detail for you today. What Exactly is Autophagy? In order to have a better understanding of electrolytes and their effect on the body, we need to first understand the concept of autophagy. The simplest way to describe is autophagy is that it enables the body to dismantle and repurpose aging cellular components, enhancing cellular efficiency.  It’s a built-in purification mechanism initiated when cells undergo stress or face nutrient scarcity.  In other words, it’s the body’s process for reusing old and damaged cell parts. CELLS A ..read more

Because we have a 100% pure l-glutamine supplement in our line, I wanted to understand the exact parameters regarding an l-glutamine dosage for leaky gut. And thus, I thought I’d share my findings with you. They might surprise you! What is L-Glutamine? Click HERE to save this article on L-Glutamine dosage for leaky gut for later. From my book A Gutsy Girl’s Bible, Glutamine is an essential amino acid that is anti-inflammatory and necessary for the growth and repair of your intestinal lining. L-glutamine acts a protector and coats your cell walls, acting as a repellent to irritants ..read more

Consider this your official A Gutsy Girl guide to gut healing supplements. The Truth You Might Not Want to Hear As I floated through the world of Instagram recently, I stumbled upon a post which went into detail about why the approach for supplements was all wrong. And you know what? Even though I have my own supplement line, I agreed​ with the post. You might be surprised to hear that. But I agreed.  ​And I agreed because the point of the post was that it takes more than supplements. And the long-term approach requires addressing the entire puzzle, not just ..read more

Have you been hearing about spore based probiotic benefits, but you’re looking to understand all about spore probiotics in general? Probiotic Supplements Let’s start with the basics of — what are probiotics supplements? Probiotics are active cultures of bacteria that can colonize in your gut. This helps to reestablish healthy levels of bacteria within your small intestine and large intestine, which can be a game-changer for your overall health.  A healthy gut microbiome (the collection of bacteria, yeasts, and other microbes) help not only to digest food, but also to manufacture vitamins ..read more

I put together a list of 36 New Year resolutions that have nothing to do with weight loss because they are needed in our weight-obsessed world. [Editor’s note: This post was originally published on December 31, 2015. It was updated and re-published on December 31, 2023.] First, let me be very clear. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting and/or needing to lose weight. The holidays “set you back”  One thing I RARELY talk about anymore is weight. And that’s because, after battling SIBO for over 4 years (multiple relapses), I am confident that the root to my SIBO evils were: Years o ..read more

Today is just about some real talk. I’m here for it; hope you are, too. Back in 2008/2009 when I started writing for you (and for me), it was always real talk. In fact, I never shared my research though the website. Instead, I was simply going through the healing motions….sharing my truths; what I was doing – what was and was not working – all of it. And then, in 2012, my writing journey through healing officially became A Gutsy Girl. In fact, it was April 11, 2012 when I wrote, The End of This Road. And then, we submitted for the A Gutsy Girl trademark in 2019 (to which it then became officia ..read more