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spoonieironman

• Spoonie & Patient Advocate
• Chronic Illness BA 🤒💪
• Triathlete 🏊🚵🏃🏅
• Dogs 🐶
• Financial Adviser 📈
👇 New Website - The Spoonie Ironman

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Starting to think about snow and the fact it’s been a couple of years since I’ve gone skiing. Hopefully this year I’ll get back on “two sticks and slide on ice/snow” as my mother says.

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Cuddling up with her baby sloth to stay warm.

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I know you aren't paying attention to this post for me, but more for my dog Aspen. ⠀
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With that being said, it's day 3 of IBD Awareness Week. It's hard not to reflect back around this time of year on how Crohn's disease has impacted my life. It's also hard to believe how it's turned around. Don't ever quit. Do what you can. You never know where it might take you.

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#IBDAwarenessWeek Day 2. Crohn's disease has impacted my life in a variety of ways. It's taught me so much and gave me strength. It's also showed me how tough life can be and how low it can get. #IBDvisible

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IBD is an invisible chronic illness in most cases to the eye. Today starts Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis awareness week. For 7 days from Dec 1st - 7th the IBD community will be making #IBDvisible. Join us to help raise IBD awareness.

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The advice we get as Spoonies is priceless! What’s some of the advice or tips you’ve gotten over the years?
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In all seriousness, I know others are just trying to help and don’t take the time to educate themselves. When this happens, I try to just focus on the fact they care enough to want to help.

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When Aspen naps, she naps hard! #playhardplayhardlifebalance

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I try to take in all the little things life can give us. Like an unexpected aerial view of my hometown on a flight home. I quickly grabbed my phone and snapped this picture.
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After a long and stressful day, it took my mind off the challenges I faced traveling.
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Stamford, CT looks pretty good from above at dusk.

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NEW BLOG POST: A Traveling Spoonie - Anxiety Never Goes Away. Link in bio!⠀
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This past week I traveled for a panel I spoke on for IBD and since my health has not been well, it brought back all of the nerves that come when traveling with a chronic illness.

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While this trip to Chicago was extremely busy and I didn’t get a chance to explore as much as I wanted to, it’s was still nice to be in this city.
With that being said, this trip posed a few health challenges which made it a little harder with the anxiety that came with it. Blog post to come soon.

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On a scale of 1-100, how tired is Aspen? 💯

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Roll Call! Tag someone you know who is making progress!

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Two weeks ago I was in Burlington, VT. If you haven't been to this tiny waterfront city, I highly recommend you go. The best way I can describe Burlington is a combination of Boulder, CO and Lake Tahoe. Bonus, the food is incredible too.

One thing that does make me sad when I'm in Burlington though, is the fact I wanted to go to school here. I would have loved living in northern Vermont. Skiing, climbing, having fun, enjoying the scenery, and oh studying too.
But my college years were some of my worst with chronic illness. And I wasn't able to be far from my doctor's, far from my hospitals, far from home for that matter.
Still, I try to look on the bright side and I'm happy I can enjoy this great city now, without having to worry about my chronic illnesses at all.

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When my triathlon season ends, I always fall into bad habits. I feel like this is normal after being so disciplined for almost 9 months every year. After a lot of pizza, Buffalo wings, and generally eating poorly, it's time to start a healthy routine again.

I know that eating poorly if temporary for me and I'm always find my way back to a clean life. But we all need a break from time to time, and to indulge a bit. That time is over though.

Best part, in just a few short days of eating healthy I will start feeling stronger again. Can't wait.

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New Blog Post: Why The Spoonie Ironman? Link in my bio!⠀
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If you've been following my new blog this year, you might have noticed I recently changed the name to The Spoonie Ironman. Since I've been asked a few times, I figured I'd share a quick post about the new name.

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Last week I was in #LakeGeorgeNY, where I was lucky enough to find #fall. This is my favorite season, but sadly it always feels like the shortest one. Whenever I find myself in an area as beautiful as this, I can't help but look back on my life and reflect a little bit. While there have been plenty of lows in my life with doctors, hospital stays, surgeons, and more, it's important to take a breath and remember that life can still be amazing. ⠀
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If you haven't been to #LakeGeorge in the fall, plan a trip. You won't be disappointed.

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Someone got a fresh cut and is looking sharp!

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An amazing day in Lake George, NY. Can't complain about good friends, good food, dogs, and fall in the mountains.

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Work and ski movie kind of night!

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A little overcast and the waves were a little much for Aspen at first, but then she got in and we couldn't keep her out. She really does love the water. #daddysgirl #dogsswimming

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