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Just Because I Can’t Work Doesn’t Mean I Am Lazy

By Jenny Livingston August 08, 2019

In an ableist society, sometimes you just have to ignore comments that make you feel worthless for not working. If I had the chance, here is what I would tell people who judge those with an invisible illness.

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  1. Keeping Active When You Are Not Feeling Your Best

    By Meagan Tenyer June 18, 2019

    When I am sick, I find creative ways to exercise, even if it’s just walking a short lap around the house to keep my strength up. I also make sure that I eat well and have a game plan for getting good food if I get sent to a hospital.

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  2. Getting in Shape: How CF Led Me to My Dream Job

    By James Richardson March 28, 2019

    Growing up with cystic fibrosis made me feel different and like I had a lot to overcome. The road that led me to my own personal training business showed me that CF has shaped me in good ways.

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  3. Celebrating My 30th Birthday With a 24-Hour Fitness Challenge

    By Josh Llewellyn-Jones July 13, 2017

    When I turned 29 last year, I told my family that I was going to attempt a 24-hour fitness challenge to mark my 30th birthday -- an age I wasn’t supposed to reach. Despite having cystic fibrosis, I am determined to inspire hope and highlight the importance of fitness when it comes to CF.

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  4. How Yoga Helped Me Manage My CF

    By Aimee Lecointre June 21, 2017

    Although it took me a while to gravitate toward yoga, I have found that it really helps me manage my mental and physical health. In honor of International Yoga Day on June 21, I share the benefits of practicing yoga and demonstrate my favorite upper body stretches.

  5. Eight Ways to Stick With Your Workout Plan

    By Emily Grumbine December 1, 2016

    Exercise has been an important part of my life all my life. Here are some tips I have developed along the way.

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  6. Walking Across America for CF

    By Craig D. Reid, Ph.D. September 14, 2016

    In 1986, I decided to walk across America to raise awareness of CF. Positivity, my martial arts training and the people I met kept me going.

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