Living with Multiple Sclerosis - Body Image

I try my best to eat healthy and exercise - I feel the best about myself when I do that.

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[sigoak71]

Just got diagnosed with primary progressive MS. I have gotten bigger and it is not depression. This is due to the fact that I can't go jogging anymore. Right now I would like to thank you and if you have any more tips on being able exercise it would appreciated. You seem to be as beautiful on the outside as you are inside. Again thank you for taking the time to post the videos.

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much for writing, and thank you for that compliment! You are so sweet! The SAME thing happened to me! I couldn't jog anymore and I gained weight. Then I got depressed so I didn't eat well. I recommend finding an activity that is condusive to your capabilities. For instance, I'm able to go on the elliptical and I eat healthy and that keeps me at a good weight. But I listen to my body, so if I'm tired I take a day or two off. I wish you the very best!

[evealexsis]

I think your video is soooo true!! Thanks for posting!!

[laurenvparrott]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[NikiBoBicki]

So true Lauren. MS is only a small part of your health. You can be EXTREMELY healthy and have a condition such as MS. chuchara02 should probably roll back the condescending tone. Some people with conditions such as MS take it as a reason to get in the best shape of their life, and a lot of us can run circles around the average North American. You ARE healthy Lauren. You are just a healthy tough lady who happens to have MS. There is a lot more to health than ONE condition.

[laurenvparrott]

I mean that I eat healthy food, I drink lots of water and I exercise every day. I don't drink or smoke. MS is a neurological disorder, but you can still be healthy.

[chuchara02]

But sweetie, you are NOT healthy unfortunately. What do you mean when you say you are "healthy"..??

[laurenvparrott]

You are so sweet!! I'm starting to accept me for me as well.  I'll never be a size 2 and that's ok! As long as I'm healthy and I exercise, that's the best I can do!

[2BinCali]

Thank you!!!! You are so amazing . And I do mean it when I say you are an amazing person.

And I so agree on body image. I am more on the short side so every pound shows.

It took me many years to finally accept me for me. So I am short and not a size two. As long as I am healthy and my doctor says my weight is "normal". I am fine!!!!!!!!!!