MS Fighter

Eat like a warrior. Think like on. Move like one.

Let’s be real—most nutrition advice out there is either wrapped in pseudoscience, selling a miracle cure, or so complicated it’s useless. But if you’re living with MS, fighting fatigue, training hard, any trying to show up for your job, your family, and your own sanity, you don’t need fluff. You need fuel. I’ve spent the last 10+ years learning how to feed my body for battle—not perfection. I don’t chase trends. I don’t obsess over macros. I don’t starve myself of worship clean eating. I eat to lift. I eat to recover. I eat to stay in the fight. If you’ve got MS, your body’s fighting a war every day—even on the calm ones. And if you don’t feed that machine like it’s going to war, you’ll burn out, fast. This post isn’t about what’s ideal. It’s about what works…at least for me. It’s not a diet plan. It’s a survival strategy. And for me? It’s the difference between training five days a week—and crashing for five. 

What Fuels MS Fighter. Strong Food. Strong Body. Clear Mind.

When you live with MS, every bit counts—not in some obsessive calorie-tracking way, but because what you eat either powers you through the day…or drags you down like an anchor. I used to eat like most guys in their 20s—high on caffeine, low on nutrients, protein bars over real food, and whatever was fast and easy. But with MS, that kind of fuel doesn’t cut it. I’d crash mid-afternoon, feel foggy during workouts, and some days my fatigue hit like a knockout punch. That’s when I realized—my food had to work for me, not against me. Now, I treat food like I treat training—it’s part of the strategy. It’s about fueling the machine, not just feeding cravings. How does it look?

1. High-quality protein with every meal. Your muscles, immune system, and brain all run on it. I keep it simple: eggs, chicken, beef, salmon, Greek yogurt, protein shakes. Nothing fancy. Just consistent.
2. Anti-inflammatory fats. Healthy fats help reduce inflammation—which for someone with MS isn’t optional, it’s essential. Olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish are my go-to. No fear of fat here—if it’s real, it fuels.
3. Real carbs, not crap. I’m not low-carb, I’m low-bullshit. Oats, rice, potatoes, fruits—things that give energy without the sugar rollercoaster. I time them around workouts for max output and recovery.
4. Hydration like it’s a job. Fatigue and brain fog get 10x worse when you’re dehydrated. I personally hit 3-4 liters of water a day. Add electrolytes on training days or when MS symptoms flare.
5. Keep it simple, repeatable, and real. I don’t chase perfection or weird superfoods. I build meals I actually enjoy and can repeat. It’s not about trends—it’s about results. And when something works, I double down on it.

I’m not a nutritionist. I’m a fighter who had to figure out what fuels performance and survival in the middle of a chronic illness. That’s it. This isn’t theory—it’s tested every damn day. The right fuel makes everything else possible. Training. Recovery. Clarity. Energy. Even mood. You wouldn’t put garbage in a high-performance engine—so why would you treat your body any different?

Energy First. Eating to Fight Fatigue.

Running on empty isn’t an option.

One of the most brutal parts of living with MS isn’t the pain or the numbness—it’s the should-crushing fatigue. Mot just being tired. I’m talking about the kind of exhaustion that makes it feel like your body’s been unplugged from the wall. The truth? You can’t out train it. You can’t out caffeinate it. But you can out fuel it. What I eat plays a huge role in how much energy I have to train, work, be present with my family, and simply get through the day without falling apart. And the strategy is simple—keep blood sugar stable, fight inflammation, and nourish my nervous system. Here’s how I eat to keep MS fatigue in check:

Front-load my day

I used to skip breakfast. Big mistake. Now I eat a solid, protein-rich breakfast within an hour after my morning workout. It gives my system the fuel it needs before fatigue sets in. Eggs, oats, avocado toast, Greek yogurt, and a protein shake—it’s not gourmet, it’s effective.

Keep my blood sugar steady

Spikes and crashes are the enemy. I avoid high-sugar meals and processed junk that messes with my energy. Instead, I balance protein, fats, and complex carbs every time I eat. It’s about stable energy, not short-term highs.

Eat before I’m starving

When I wait too long between meals, I crash. So I eat every 3-4 hours—small, balanced meals or snacks to keep the fire burning without overloading my system. Think hard-boiled eggs, rice cakes with nut butter, fruits and almonds, or at least a clean protein bar.

Strategic use of carbs

I don’t fear carbs—I respect them. Around workouts or during days when I’, feeling drained, I’ll bump up my carb intake with rice, sweet potatoes, fruit, or oats. On rest days or whem I’m inflamed, I dial it back.

Nutrients that actually matter

I keep an eye on the stuff that affects energy directly, i.e., Magnesium (helps with sleep and muscle recovery), B-complex vitamins (critical for nervous system function), Vitamin D (MS-related fatigue often correlates with low levels), and Omega-3s (brain fuel and inflammation control). I get these mostly from food, but I supplement when needed. No magic pills, just consistent habits.

I don’t eat “clean” to impress anyone, I eat to function. Because the moment I slack on nutrition, I feel it—fast. Fatigue gets worse, brain fog rolls in, my training suffers, and I lose my edge. But when I fuel right, it’s like I’ve given myself an extra gear. And when you’ve got MS? That extra gear? It’s everything.

Eating for Longevity, Not Just Performance.

Strength means nothing if you can’t sustain it. 

In your 30s, especially with MS, the game shifts. It’s no longer just about chasing numbers in the gym. It’s about staying in the fight long-term. I want to be strong now, but I also want to be standing tall—and still training—10, 20, 30 years from today. That’s why I eat not just to fuel lifts, but to protect the machine.

Anti-inflammatory isn’t just a buzzword. MS is an inflammatory condition at its core. Thus my food choices either help me hold the line—or pour gasoline on the fire. I keep it simple: fatty fish, extra virgin olive oil, leafy greens and berries, spices like turmeric ang ginger. Do I eat perfectly? Hell no. But 80% of the time, my plate is a weapon against inflammation—not a trigger for it.

Keep in mind that gut health equals to brain health. I pay close attention to how food makes me feel—especially my gut. When my digestion’s off, my fatigue gets worse, my thinking slows down, and MS symptoms creep in. Thus I support gut health with fermented foods, plenty of fiber from vegetables, and staying hydrated. Your gut and your brain are connected. For someone with a neurological disease, that connection is even more critical.

Blood work doesn’t lie, thus, I get my labs done regularly. That’s how I caught a few nutrient deficiencies early on—things like Vitamin D, iron, and B12. Now I stay proactive. I eat with blood markers in mind, not just macros. That’s not overthinking, that’s longevity strategy.

I don’t count every calorie, and I don’t follow any trendy diet. I eat with intent, i.e., fuel the body, fight the fatigue, minimize inflammation, and stay strong for the long haul. I don’t chase perfection, I chase consistency. That’s how you eat like a fighter for life—not just for a six-week program. Nutrition, when done right, isn’t about looking good or hitting PRs—it’s about staying in control of your body for as long as possible. And in this fight against MS, every edge matters. Food is one of the most powerful edges we’ve got.

In the end, this isn’t a diet blog. It’s a blog about resilience and that means treating every rep, every rest day, and every meal like a piece of the larger war plan. I don’t eat to look good on Instagram, I eat to wake up with energy, to train like a savage, to chase my kid around without collapsing, and to stay in the damn fight with MS. Food is my fuel, my medicine, my armor. Some days I nail it, others, I don’t. But I never let one bad meal turn into a bad mindset. You don’t need to be perfect. You need to be relentless. So if you’re fighting fatigue, brain fog, or inflammation—start where you are. Clean up your plate. Get strategic. Cut the crap. And eat like someone who wants to win. Because MS isn’t taking a day off. Neither should your nutrition.

“Discipline is eating the same damn thing even when no one’s watching—because you know it makes you dangerous” —me, after meal prepping chicken for the 200^th time.

Now it’s your turn…Drop a comment and tell me—what’s helped (or hurt) your energy the most when it comes to food? Got a go-to meal or supplement? Share it below. Let’s learn from each other. 

Stay sharp. Stay savage. Stay in the fight.