Lauren Bombardier Weeks

Lauren Bombardier Weeks
Adult with CF
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Lauren is 30 years old and is from Massachusetts, where she enjoys running, golfing, and skiing with her husband, Kyle. She works full time in human resources for a biotech focused on finding treatments for cancer and is the author of the blog, “I Have CF, So What!?” and of the book, “Growing Up Sick,” which details how her parents gave her the strength to live her life despite CF. Read her blog  and follow her on Instagram.

Blog Posts

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As a person with cystic fibrosis, I struggled all my life to gain weight, despite eating a high-calorie, high-fat diet. Once I started Trikafta® and my weight increased to normal levels, I had to learn a new, healthier way to eat.

Nov. 20, 2020| 7 min read
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Thinking of a food elimination diet? I tried one and learned some lessons along the way.

March 1, 2018| 6 min read
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Growing up with cystic fibrosis, my parents always encouraged me to take responsibility and be open and honest about my disease. That's why my number one piece of advice for parents of kids with CF is to entrust your child with small bits of responsibility at an early age so that they can take care of themselves down the road.

June 28, 2017| 5 min read
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There were three important things that my parents did for me while I was growing up that helped me become an independent and positive person.

March 1, 2016| 5 min read
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Check out my six tips for keeping a good work-life balance while also maintaining your health. 

Sept. 17, 2015| 5 min read