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With her toned body, flawless skin and luscious locks it’s easy to think this Australian Instagram model’s life is close to being perfect.
But Alyce Crawford (27) shocked her more than 21 000 followers when she shared a photo on Instagram illustrating her hard battle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and revealed how the condition impacted on her daily life.
The 27-year-old, who’s been living with IBS for the past three years, shared two photos showing how bloated her tummy gets even when she follows a balanced lifestyle.
“Last night I wanted to enjoy some delicious guacamole (which I haven't eaten in months), however avocado, garlic, and onion all affect my IBS and my stomach bloated immediately,” Alyce wrote.
The model said she once phoned six restaurants in advance to find which had food that wouldn’t upset her tummy.
“Although every restaurant we contacted tried to accommodate me, none of them could. Situations like this takes the joy out of doing something simple,” she said.
Even though IBS has left Alyce feeling overwhelmed at times, she praised her boyfriend and other friends for being supportive of her situation.
“Luckily for me, my friends and boyfriend are the best and they completely understand my situation and love me anyway,” she said.
This isn’t the first time the Australian has opened up about her condition. Last year the Instagrammer shared a side-by-side pic of her stomach before and after the bloating.
“For the past three years I’ve suffered from IBS. The symptom I suffer with specifically is severe bloating.
“It began literally overnight while I was living in America. I woke up one morning, my stomach was extremely bloated and I was experiencing sharp stabbing pains,” she wrote.
The model encouraged people with the condition to remain positive and resilient.
“One, you can feel upset or sorry for yourself and let that negativity ruin your day/night/month; or two, you can pick yourself up, find a way to turn the situation around as best you can and keep going!”
Sources: thesun.co.uk, metro.co.uk, dailystar.co.uk
