Category: Educate yourself in the world of MS

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So I got this tonight! I’m over the moon! 16 weeks after our first weigh in! Feeling rather proud right now!

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Ever so slightly addicted to Pilates

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It’s true, it has to be said, my name is Vix Edwards & I’m a Pilates addict!

I say it out loud but this is nothing I want to fix!

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It certainly is!

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I look forward to every class, I’m happy to be there.
It challenges me, I challenge myself.
It annoys me, I get frustrated.
I quietly release my tension, I take a breath, I relax & then I’m calm!
This is how Pilates helps me!

When you have found your passion do not let it go! Stick at it, practice more often & reap the bennifits!

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Kate, my Pilates instructor is on a well deserved holiday now for 2 weeks so today we had Hannah.
I get on with Hannah really well & love her energy. Her Pilates is different to Kates class but different is good!

My ‘hundred’ was much stronger today, the practicing at home is paying off!

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Thank you for today’s class Hannah! I hope u have a wonderful break, you deserve it babe!

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Goals are set

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I Seriously am feeling so proud of myself!
At home I’ve been practicing different exercises that we do during Pilates, in particular the stretches shown above & today I nailed it!

I managed to hold the stretch on the right (‘Tree’) for nearly 45 seconds & I felt as though I was really strong! The stretch on the left I find difficult to stay strong because I have to switch my focus as I go from ‘tree’ to this one. I managed to hold it for 30 seconds today with a bit of a wobble! Okay, I doubt I looked as elegant as the pictures above but I look better than the very first time I was shown how to do them!

Not only that but I was doing these stretches on a ‘power plate’ this morning and for me, that is impressive!

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I guess to some it doesn’t seem much doing these stretches but, for me & many MS’rs (people with multiple sclerosis) balance is a major issue. When I started attending the Pilates classes in February I had hardly any balance & very little co-ordination, this is one of my main reasons I started going to Pilates. Since then my core muscles needed for balance have been getting stronger.  

I’m loving seeing the changes in me physically & mentally! 

 

My body is getting stronger, slimmer and healthier everyday

My Pilates instructor is away now for 2 weeks, when she comes back I’d love for her to see an improvement in my stamina!

Practice, practice, practice until perfect! This is my promise I make to myself!

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Struggle

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I don’t want sadness,
I don’t want pity,
I just want you to know that right now I am struggling.
I am in an awful amount of pain & my body won’t do what I want it to.

So for now, this is me, this is my MS.
Give me time, I will bounce back!

I am stronger than my MS! 👍

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Bring on the drugs!

Good film night, excellent day, gym this morning was fab!

Like I said, working out with friends is so much better… Sista Rosemary, Adam Temple, Toni Evans & was great to see you there too Sharon! Brilliant to meet ur hubbie Ian Jackson, our photographer for the #ColorRunBrum #BAM4MSUK I’m sure we’ll convince him!
I’ll drop some sponsor forms round possibly Tuesday now as I’m at University hospital tomorrow!

Now if it’s ok with everyone i bid u all a good night! The 5:30 alarm awaits for Tysabri o’clock!

BRING ON MY DRUGS! I’VE NOT BEEN THIS READY FOR THEM BEFORE! I MAY CRAWL INTO THE HOSPITAL TOMORROW! FORGET THE DRIP, I’LL SWIG IT STRAIGHT FROM THE BOTTLE 😜💉

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I need my drug fix!

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Oh I’m so ready for this! I don’t mean to wish the weekend away but roll on Monday so I can have my monthly drug fix!
NHS I salute you!

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