Gut Health & IBS Nutrition Coaching
Bloated after almost everything you eat? Tired of guessing which foods are "safe"? Another restrictive diet isn’t going to work twice. What you need is a personalized plan from a gut health coach who can help you understand your symptoms and support your digestive health.
Signs It’s Time to Work With a Gut Health Coach
🙋 You feel bloated no matter what you eat, even when you're "eating healthy."
🙋 You've cut out entire food groups just trying to feel normal again.
🙋 You've been told "it's just IBS" without ever getting a real plan or a way to manage your symptoms.
🙋 You're doing low FODMAP nutrition on your own and feel stuck, confused, or like you're never allowed to eat out again.
🙋 Your gut issues are making it harder to lose weight, or you've gained weight from years of stress-eating around flare-ups.
🙋 You suspect SIBO but don't know what to do about it nutritionally, even after treatment.
You're not broken, and this isn't just something you have to live with.
Why Gut Health and Weight Loss Go Hand in Hand
When people come to me focused on weight loss, they're often surprised by how many of their challenges trace back to gut health; something nobody had ever addressed with them before. Chronic bloating and low-grade inflammation don't just feel awful; they can actively work against your body's ability to lose weight, stay consistent, and feel energized. Excuses? No. They are signals your body may need a different approach.
Ongoing gut symptoms do not occur as pain or bloating only. They often drive stress-eating, food fear, or under-eating that backfire over time. When your body is spending energy managing discomfort, cravings spike, motivation drops, and it becomes nearly impossible to build the steady habits that actually move the needle.
A gut that isn't absorbing nutrients efficiently can affect your energy, your mood, and your relationship with food.
How I Support Your Gut Health
Working with a gut health coach means getting support that's specific to your situation, not a generic list of foods to avoid. Here's what that looks like in practice:
Building a personalized low FODMAP nutrition plan, including the reintroduction phase most people never get guidance on.
Navigating an IBS diagnosis without feeling like you can never eat out, travel, or enjoy meals with family again.
Nutrition support after a SIBO diagnosis or during and after SIBO treatment.
Identifying your personal trigger foods without unnecessary elimination or fear-based eating.
Building sustainable habits around meal timing, fiber, hydration, and stress management that actually support your gut.
Combining a gut-friendly IBS diet approach with your weight loss goals, not treating them as separate problems.
Why You Don't Have to Figure This Out By Yourself
If Googling low FODMAP nutrition tips has led to more questions than answers, you're not alone. Many people find the elimination phase manageable but aren't sure how to approach reintroduction, making it difficult to identify which foods actually trigger their symptoms.
A gut health coach helps you identify your triggers and provides real support during flare-ups, when you're traveling, or when life simply gets in the way.
If you're new to the basics, check out my FODMAP guide to get grounded in the fundamentals. This coaching program is what comes next, where you take that knowledge and build it into a plan that actually works for your body and your life.
Is This Program Right for You?
This may be a good fit if you:
✅ Have been diagnosed with IBS, SIBO, or another digestive condition and want a real nutrition plan, not just a list of "safe" foods
✅ Are doing low FODMAP but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how or when to reintroduce foods
✅ Want to address gut symptoms and weight goals together, rather than bouncing between two separate approaches
✅ Are ready to work collaboratively with a coach rather than follow a rigid, inflexible plan
This likely isn't the right fit if you:
⚠️ Are you looking for a diagnosis? That conversation belongs between you and your doctor or GI specialist
⚠️ Want a one-size-fits-all meal plan with zero flexibility
⚠️ Aren't ready to track symptoms or stay in communication with a coach along the way
What Makes This Program Different
Flexible & Convenient
Coaching fits around your schedule, your lifestyle, and the reality of living with a condition that doesn't follow a predictable routine. Support is available when you actually need it, not just during a scheduled check-in.
Expertise You Can Trust
My approach to gut health draws on evidence-informed nutrition principles combined with real-world coaching experience. You'll never be given advice that ignores your individual health history or pushes you toward extremes.
Customized Coaching
Whether you're working through an IBS diet plan, navigating a SIBO diet protocol, or figuring out which foods are actually causing your symptoms, your plan is built around you: your triggers, your preferences, your goals.
Sustainability First
The goal is never to keep you on the most restricted version of low FODMAP nutrition forever. The goal is to get you to a place where eating feels manageable, enjoyable, and genuinely nourishing for the long term.
Real Results From Real Clients
16 Pounds Lost
“I used to flip between ‘I want to look good and lose weight’ and ‘You only live once, just eat what you want!’ Sarah helped me find the balance between those two extremes, and I ultimately was able to hit my health goals while still enjoying the less-nutritious food I love occasionally”
Ready to Feel Normal Again, In Your Gut and In Your Life?
You've spent enough time Googling symptoms, avoiding your favorite foods, and hoping things will eventually sort themselves out on their own. A personalized gut health plan built around your body, your triggers, and your real life is within reach, and you don't have to navigate it alone.
When you're ready, I am here to help you take the next step with clarity, compassion, and a plan that actually makes sense for you.
Gut Health & IBS Coaching FAQs
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I'm Sarah Pelc Graca, a board-certified health & wellness coach (NBC-HWC), and I believe improving your gut health should feel practical, not overwhelming. Together, along with the recommendations of your doctor or trusted medical team, we'll create a nutrition plan that fits your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals, while focusing on habits you can actually maintain.
If you're working with a doctor or gastroenterologist, my coaching is designed to complement your medical care, giving you the support and accountability that's often missing between appointments.
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An IBS diet is a broad term for any way of eating designed to reduce digestive symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome. The low FODMAP diet is a specific, research-backed elimination and reintroduction protocol that targets a group of fermentable carbohydrates known to trigger symptoms in many people with IBS. Low FODMAP is often one of the most effective tools within an IBS nutrition plan, but it's meant to be a structured, time-limited process, and not a permanent restriction.
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Not really. While a formal SIBO diagnosis from your doctor or gastroenterologist is helpful for understanding what's happening in your gut, you don't need one to begin working on your nutrition.
Many clients come in with unresolved symptoms and find real relief through a personalized approach, even before they have a clear diagnosis. If SIBO is suspected, my coaching program will complement, not replace, whatever medical investigation or treatment your healthcare team recommends. I always recommend discussing all GI symptoms with your doctor.
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Low-FODMAP nutrition is not a weight-loss diet; it's a symptom-management tool. That said, when your gut is functioning better, your energy improves, cravings become more manageable, and it becomes much easier to build the consistent habits that do support healthy weight management.
For clients working toward both goals, I integrate both elements into one cohesive nutrition plan.
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The elimination phase of a standard low FODMAP protocol typically lasts two to six weeks. After that, reintroduction begins, and this is the phase that most people skip when they try to do it alone. Reintroduction is where you actually identify your personal triggers, which means you can eventually return to eating a much wider variety of foods with confidence. The goal is always to eat as freely as your gut comfortably allows, not to stay in elimination indefinitely.
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Yes. Many clients navigating gut symptoms are also using GLP-1 medications, and the two areas of support work well together when approached thoughtfully. Gut symptoms can sometimes be a side effect of GLP-1 use, and having a nutrition plan that accounts for both your digestive needs and your medication is especially valuable. You can find more information on my dedicated GLP-1 nutrition coaching page.