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Ant Andrews-Lockett

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Stoma Advocate 🖤
@eakinostomy_uk Ambassador 💜 and host of beyond the pouch podcast 🎙️🎒
Sharing my journey with IBD and a Stoma #stoma #ibd

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Tracking your fitness goals 🙏
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When I first had my surgery, I wasn't pleased with how I looked in the mirror.🪞
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Not because of my new bag, but because I used to be much more athletic and fit💪
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This summer, I set a goal of getting back to my pre surgery looks.
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It's taken a while, and I've been disciplined with my exercise and eating regime.🏋‍♂️🥘 thank you for the nutritional advice and diet plan @halliwell_fit
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But I am starting to see results! 🙏
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This is when looking back is really helpful 🙌
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#ibd #crohns #colitis #stoma #fitness #bodypositive #healthylifestyle #guthealth taken in London, United Kingdom by @ibdlife

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This is my everyday👌
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I change my bag every day now because I am working out a lot at the moment, and after 2 workouts, I will need to change my bag, or I will get a bag leak. 💩
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Like anyone, I have good days and bad days. It's not all fun and games with a bag. You can become very conscious of how you look and how you feel.
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But I'm grateful that this surgery has given me my life back, and I can share my experiences with you.
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Please ignore my gym gear in the corner 😂😂
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#baglife #crohns #coltiis #ibd #stoma #bodypositive #gym #muscle #strong taken in London, United Kingdom by @ibdlife

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Stoma life is great but...
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It's still challenging at times. You still have days where you 💩💩 all over yourself, have to run to the toilet and bag change or worse, run home as you didn't bring a spare bag out with you 😂.
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I hope one day there are alternatives to life changing surgery.
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My stoma has given me my life back and I'm so grateful for it, it's helped me connect with so many wonderful people, work with so many amazing organisations and be a voice for our community.
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But, this is still a huge journey. It's forever for me and it's something I have to learn from everyday.
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I want to share the good, the bad and the ugly. Sometimes this can be ugly, it can be difficult, but it is always better to be alive and healthy 🫶
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#ibd #crohns #colitis #stoma #ostomy #bodypositivity #skincare #healthylifestyle taken in London, United Kingdom by @ibdlife

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My new personality @davidlloydstneots 😅 cannot wait to be in this gym!

Wonder how long it takes to get the bag out and post gym selfies...

#bodypositivity #chronicillness #gymmotivation #gymlife #disability taken in St Neots by @ibdlife

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World Ostomy awareness day is almost here, and I feel so fortunate to be able to share my story with all of you 🙏

Thanks for being part of this journey and hopefully all of you who raise awareness and shout up, are showing so many people that having a stoma, ostomy or urostomy is something that can change your life for the better 💜

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#stoma #bodypositivity #chronicillness #healthylifestyle #worldostomyday taken in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire by @ibdlife

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September 💜
#wedding #couple #coffee #roundup taken in London, United Kingdom by @ibdlife

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How do you explain a stoma to your children? What happens when you’re unwell but still have to be a parent? And how do you navigate pregnancy and parenting while living with a stoma? 💜

In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, Beck (@thebaglifeofbeck) joins us for an honest conversation about parenting with a stoma, navigating illness around your children, pregnancy, and finding ways to make conversations about stomas feel normal.

🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your chosen podcast app - just type in ‘Beyond the Pouch’ by @ibdlife

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How do you explain a stoma to your children? And what’s it like navigating pregnancy and parenthood with a stoma? 💜

In episode six of Beyond the Pouch, we’re joined by Beck (@thebaglifeofbeck) who opens up about her experiences of pregnancy, parenting and life with a stoma.

Stay tuned - it goes live Thursday 💜 by @ibdlife

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Sometimes you have to be the person you wish you’d seen 💜

🎧 Watch the full episode with @clairecorrigan.coaching on YouTube or Spotify by searching ‘Beyond the Pouch‘ or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️ by @ibdlife

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BTS of what’s to come on Beyond the Pouch 💜 by @ibdlife

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How do you apply your barrier rings? AD

Let me know in the comments 🙌

Oh and if you haven't already, get some of this amazing barrier rings by visiting @eakinostomy Instagram page, website or clicking the link in my bio ❤️

#bodypositivity #ibd #stoma #chronicillness #disability taken in London, United Kingdom by @ibdlife

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When you live with Crohn’s or Colitis, just getting through the day can sometimes feel like a marathon. Dealing with flares, urgency and fatigue (amongst other symptoms) can make each day feel like a relay race of symptoms.

But hope and resilience can be found in the most unexpected places. @the.runs.club, a running club for people living with Crohn’s, Colitis and/or stomas, share how running has helped bring encouragement, achievement and confidence into their lives, one step at a time.

If you’re curious, our RUN60 challenge can be as accessible as you need it to be. Whether you run, jog, walk or wheel, every mile counts this September.

Find out more and sign up today by heading to our link in bio, then under 'All the buzz this month', choose 'RUN60'.

#Crohns #Colitis #Running #RunningChallenge #CharityRun by @ibdlife

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