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Finding the motivation to workout can sometimes be a struggle. But what if you had a chronic illness that effected your day-to-day life? How hard would it be to find the motivation then?
Sarah Hauge is a 22 year old from North Carolina and is battling chronic illness everyday. However, her spirits are always high and she is constantly thriving for successful. By simply taking a look at her social media you can see her strong positivity and dedication; a true inspiration to many. We spoke to Sarah about her journey and found out just how amazing she really is…
joints has helped so much! I also have GERD, and IBS which definitely affects my digestion, but working out helps!! It definitely causes a lot of pain and bloating. Lastly, I have Chronic Migraines and Vertigo; mostly triggered by my hormones and the bad weather. When I have bad migraines I can’t really get much done, so that’s definitely tough.”
Sarah tell us a little bit about your chronic illness and how it effects your day-to-day life.
How has fitness helped you deal with your illnesses?
“I have Autoimmune Pancreatitis Type 2 and was diagnosed on my 18th birthday. In the beginning I really struggled. I refused to do anything the doctors told me to do and continued to end up in the hospital having attacks. Four years later I’ve learned to manage it a lot better and as of today have not had a hospital visit for 11 months!! I also cannot drink any alcohol which is honestly tough in social situations because I hate explaining my disease to random people since it’s so complicated. I also have Fibromyalgia which effects my joints as well as Ehlers Danlos which causes my joints to be weak. Strengthening my
“Fitness has helped me with the anxiety that stems from being ill by giving me much needed endorphins. It also gives me something to be in control of when so much of my health feels out of my control.” When would you say you started your fitness journey? “I was a swimmer from the time I was 6 years old to 16 years old and it was basically my life. I stopped fitness all together when I injured my shoulder and got surgery; basically I was way too
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