Running amidst the beauty of the Kansas countryside helps improve my lung function and mood and has even kindled a passion inside me for the environment.
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After fighting an awful infection, I had written off my dreams as 'impossible.' But after encouragement from my family and plenty of training, I made it my mission to not let CF stand in my way.
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.
A virtual program for current and recent college students who want to continue building new leadership, advocacy, and fundraising skills to make a difference on their campuses and beyond.
Individuals with cystic fibrosis and other chronic diseases often have a “hidden” loss of muscle mass, despite normal body weight and BMI. Increasing your protein intake and exercising regularly are easy ways to preserve muscle mass.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has renewed its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of adults living with cystic fibrosis by supporting free access to the online exercise, education, and well-being platform, Beam.
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.
For many, attending college is one of life's important milestones, and a big step towards building the future you want. Having cystic fibrosis doesn't mean you can't pursue your academic goals and dreams, but a new environment can present new obstacles and challenges.
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.
From a young age, I was determined that cystic fibrosis would never stop me from pursuing my dreams in the medical field. It wasn’t until I hit a road bump in pharmacy school that I realized my CF could actually give me a unique advantage.