With all that we have going on in our lives, it's easy to lose focus and get distracted. It can be our children, our jobs, or a big sink of dirty dishes. David Lyons has given us the tools to perform workouts specific to our disease, but as with anything, we can lose focus and intention [...]
I live with MS, and I hate it. If you live with a chronic illness, you understand the struggle of just getting through the tough days. In recent years, I’ve found myself canceling plans and sometimes even ones I was really looking forward to, like my own birthday dinner. It's frustrating, disheartening, and honestly, sometimes [...]
Support groups, especially when you’re first diagnosed, can be overwhelming and even frightening if the people around you aren’t in a place where they can offer hope or positivity. When you’re first diagnosed with this unpredictable illness, you want to connect with people who understand, but you also need some kind of light at the [...]
This year, my motto is simple: I will thrive in 2025. I have stepped into early retirement, and for the first time, I don’t have to juggle a million things at once. No more rushing. No more multitasking. Just living—intentionally, joyfully, and with purpose. But that doesn’t mean the journey has been without its challenges. [...]
I couldn't sleep the other night thinking about a new portable power chair. I was like a kid at Christmas anticipating all the fun things I would do with my new toy and the newfound freedom it would offer. But it wasn’t always that way. I remember the first cane they handed me at a [...]
Living with MS is not easy. This disease causes more depression than Cancer. Your body is hurting itself. It doesn't make sense. MS can rob you of your mobility, dexterity and strength. Everyday tasks take longer, and become more difficult to do. I recently dropped a bread tie on my kitchen floor. When I went [...]
Adjusting to MS is very much like a grieving process. We are often grieving the life we used to have; being able to run or dance, being able to wear high heeled shoes, being able to get up and go across the room or the parking lot or store without a mobility aid. Dr. Katherine [...]
I retired two years ago, after a 43 year career in Medical Technology. As a Technologist I worked in a hospital laboratory where my colleagues and I performed medical laboratory testing. These tests were performed on various pieces of instrumentation. In order to be sure that these instruments were performing optimally we did something called [...]
Do you remember how much fun it was to colour as a child? You don't need to be a child to enjoy colouring. Colouring has actually increased in popularity for adults because there are so many benefits. I find it a workout for my dexterity, fine motor skills and concentration. Colouring can help improve mindfulness. [...]
The phrase “Do what you love and love what you do” is generally associated with finding a job that you want to have, that makes you satisfied and happy. It’s a great sentiment! Articles with this title often mention, “If you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” But [...]
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Resolve to live a lifestyle of fitness and health. Choose to fight your chronic condition with guidance from certified professionals and a motivating community.
MS Fitness Challenge provides guidance and support to people with MS worldwide. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. 100% of all donations go to the cost of the MS Fitness Challenge program. Learn More
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