health
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Lessons from Failing. Why I’m Grateful for Every Loss.
I’ve failed more times than I can count. In the gym. In the ring. At work. As a father, a partner, a man. And yeah—I’ve failed with MS, too. I’ve pushed too hard. I’ve ignored the signs. I’ve broken down, physically and mentally. I’ve hit rock bottom—more than once. But those failures made mo. They… Continue reading
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Long-Term Training with MS. How I build Strength, Stay Resilient, and Keep Moving No Matter What.
When you’re living with MS, forget about the 30-challenge, 12-week transformations, or chasing one-time personal records. This shit is a lifetime fight. And the truth is—most people aren’t built for that. They chase quick wins. We, however, build lasting resilience. See, MS doesn’t care about your numbers in the gym, how many burpees you can do,… Continue reading
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How I structure My Training Cycles with MS. Phases, Progression & Plateaus.
I’ve always been drawn to toughness. The sweat, the grind, the bruised knuckles, and that raw, animal instinct you tap into under a loaded barbell or in the ring. Nack in the day, I believed in one rule—go harder, lift heavier, outwork everybody. No excuses, no days off. Pains was a badge of honor. Then… Continue reading
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Why Rest Days Matter. Listening to Your Body Without Losing Your Edge.
We live in a world obsessed with grind culture. “No days off”, “sleep when you’re dead” and “hustle harder” get plastered all over social media like they’re gospel. But here’s the thing— that kind of mindset will destroy you if you’re fighting a battle like MS. People love to talk about how hard they train,… Continue reading
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How I Stay Mentally Strong on the Hardest Days. The Fight is in Your Mind.
Multiple sclerosis isn‘t just a disease of the body—it’s a war against the mind. It can feel like an invisible opponent that wears you down from the inside out. The fatigue, the pain, the unpredictable symptoms—it’s like stepping into the ring blindfolded, never knowing where the next punch is coming from. The hardest battles aren’t… Continue reading
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How Boxing Taught Me Mental Toughness with MS. The Sweet Science.
Boxing has its way of stripping you down to your core. The moment you step into the ring, there’s nowhere to hide—it’s just you, your opponent, and the battle ahead. For me, it started as a way to stay fit and challenge myself, but it quickly became so much more. After I was diagnosed with… Continue reading
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Stress and MS. The Perfect Storm.
Stress is something we all deal with, but for those of us living with multiple sclerosis, it can feel like the perfect storm brewing inside our bodies. Stress doesn’t just make us feel overwhelmed or mentally drained, it can take a physical toll in ways that are hard to explain to others. For me, stress… Continue reading
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The Chill Factor. How Cold Therapy Helps Me Manage MS Symptoms.
Cold exposure is not for everyone! Talk to your doctor if cold exposure is suitable for you! Imagine stepping into a freezing cold water. The shock hits instantly, your breath catches, your muscles tense, and your body’s instinct is to fight it. But then, something remarkable happens…you learn to breathe through it, your body adapts,… Continue reading
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My Recovery Strategies for MS. How I Recharge, Fight Fatigue, and Come Back Stronger.
When people (majority of them) talk about working out, they focus on the workouts, the sets, the reps, the sweat. But here’s the things, the progress doesn’t happen in the gym, it happens in recovery. For someone living with multiple sclerosis, recovery isn’t just an afterthought, it’s the cornerstone of success. MS brings its own… Continue reading
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My Personal Best Strength-Building Exercises for MS. Why Strength Training is Essential for MS.
If you have multiple sclerosis, you’ve probably been told to “take it easy” or ”be careful when working out”. Maybe a doctor warned you about overexertion. Maybe a well-meaning friend or family member worry that working out, in particular lifting weights, will make your symptoms worse. The truth is that strength training is one of the… Continue reading
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