I spend a lot of time in the Self Guided Program talking about the importance of balance in a GP-friendly diet, particularly among carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Most GPers eat way too many carbohydrates and not enough protein, which is essential for the body to function properly. Protein powders can come in handy, particularly for those…
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More and more I’m realizing that living well with gastroparesis means focusing more on the “living” than on the “gastroparesis.” That might sound strange, especially coming from someone who is constantly creating resources and sharing information about GP. Let me explain. Educating yourself about gastroparesis and implementing a comprehensive management plan is the foundation of living…
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  “Well, you look good!” If you’re like me, you’ve heard that phrase more times than you can count. That’s because gastroparesis is typically an invisible illness. Regardless of how horrible we feel on the inside, most people with GP don’t look sick on the outside. In fact, most of us look pretty darn healthy! Still,…
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Yesterday I wrote about the 11 most-read posts of 2011. Today I’m sharing my personal top 11 for 2011: eleven things, people, and experiences that enriched my life this past year: I started working with Michelle at Find Your Balance Health. She’s helped me in so many ways, from balancing my own needs with my…
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The response to the two Living Well Gastroparesis Group Programs was so positive (it was called “life changing” by several participants!) that I decided to tweak the format in order to make it more flexible, more affordable, and available all year long! I’ve put together this Living Well with Gastroparesis Self Guided Program FAQ to help you…
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What a year 2011 has been! Between Facebook, videos, programs, and my new book, we’ve covered a lot of ground when it comes to learning to live (well!) with gastroparesis. To help close out the year, I’ve compiled the eleven most-read blog posts from 2011. I absolutely love that these posts cover all aspects of a comprehensive…
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  Order Living (Well!) with Gastroparesis: Answers, Advice, Tips & Recipes for a Healthier, Happier Life now at www.GastroparesisBook.com or on Amazon. Related Posts:No Related Posts

Since I announced the LWWGP Group Program earlier this week, I’ve been inundated with emails. Some of you expressed your desire to participate but you have other commitments or family vacations planned during that time. Others are  worried that the program will be full by the time you’re able to register. Still others are on a tight budget right…
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It’s Q&A Friday and this week we’re talking about drinking alcohol with GP, the effects of eating too few calories, and managing gastroparesis without medication. Related Posts:FAQ Friday: Diagnosing GastroparesisFAQ Friday: Self Care & GastroparesisFAQ Friday: Gastroparesis & Weight GainFAQ Friday: Gastroparesis & ConstipationFAQ Friday: The 10 Principles of Eating for Gastroparesis

Today marks four years since I married my amazing husband, so I thought I’d take a minute to talk about how I planned a GP-friendly wedding and honeymoon. I met my hubby about a year and a half before I was diagnosed with gastroparesis. By the time we got married in 2007, I’d had gastroparesis…
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