Gut Health and Ulcerative Colitis (feat. Coach Emma) | MMP Ep.13

Are you struggling with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain and are starting to be scared to eat food? You are NOT alone! Today, I had the pleasure of having Coach Emma on the podcast to tell us about her experience with Ulcerative Colitis, and how she manages her gut health AND manages her weight. We also covered how to start improving your gut health with simple steps to help you kick inflammation to the curb so you can start not only FEELING better but LOOKING better! Let's dive in! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QRodWAJDIaQ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Introduction (01:03) — Today's topic: gut health & ulcerative colitis (01:54) — What is ulcerative colitis (UC)? Signs, symptoms, & risk factors (04:50) — Emma's background with UC (lifestyle factors, symptoms, treatment, & dealing with the healthcare system) (18:09) — What is the gut microbiome & why is it important? (21:47) — How to start assessing your gut health (things to look out for) (25:01) — What ACTUALLY causes these symptoms? (27:54) — The importance of addressing gut health when it comes to weight loss (34:23) — Tips for improving your gut health (42:24) — How Emma navigates eating more calories & protein with ulcerative colitis (45:47) — How Emma has more than DOUBLED her caloric intake (52:02) — Closing thoughts CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: ‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 ‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call - https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom ‣ Apply for coaching with us! - https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom ‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537 ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie ‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast ‣ All other links: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ‣ Email: [email protected] ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2023 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET