MS fatigue feels like a dark cloud that is forever following us around.

It's like no matter how much sleep we get, we're constantly running on "low battery mode."

So we're naturally always on the hunt for anything that will reduce the fatigue.

What…

• Supplement can we take?
• Food can we eat?
• Exercise should we do… or not do?

What will take away this fatigue… and the feeling of defeat that comes with it?

We know that food makes a difference, but what if I told you that it's not just about WHAT you eat, but it's just as important to focus on HOW you're eating.

Today I'm breaking down one of the most overlooked strategies to boost energy so you can feel more productive throughout your day, and still have some energy to enjoy life!

The Wahls Protocol recommends that we eat nine cups of vegetables in a day. It's a big ask, but it comes with a big promise - it has the potential to reverse your symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis - the incurable disease that's attacking your brain.

So you don't really need to weigh out the pros and cons to know that it makes logical sense to follow this diet.

But what about the practical aspect of it?

How exactly do you get nine cups into your diet each day?

Here's a look at what I'm eating in a day as a Nutrition Coach certified in the Wahls Protocol.

How does the gut-brain connection affect MS?

We hear a lot about gut health but how specifically is your gut affecting MS?

How does the food that you eat impact your brain and your ability to manage the progression of MS and its many symptoms?

Having a real understanding of this makes your food choices a lot easier.

And the more consistent you are with the right foods, the better - and sooner - you'll get results, and that's really what we're after.

We want to feel better.

We want:

• Less inflammation

• More energy

• More mental clarity and

• A more resilient immune system.

So, let's break this down.

Would you consider your diet to be an anti-inflammatory diet? Chances are you're eating better than the standard American diet, but you're not quite sure if it hits the mark for an anti-inflammatory or therapeutic diet.

But when you're living with a chronic illness like MS, we want to leverage food as an opportunity to reduce symptoms and increase our chances of stabilizing this disease.

So, let's do a quick check in on how your diet is doing in terms of helping you to reduce inflammation in your body.

Are you overwhelmed by MS Protocols?

The rules.

The limitations.

The elimination of ALL your favorite foods.

They have promising results, but HOW can you fit them into your daily routine?

Of course you want to feel better - break free from the fatigue, brain fog and all the other symptoms - but does it have to be behind this mountain of rules?

Is there a way to make this easier and still get the results? Do you HAVE to follow EVERY rule? Let's find out in today's episode of My MS Podcast!

Have you ever felt like you're standing in your own way and you can't figure out how to get out of the way? It's like you're your own worst enemy.

If this feels like the story of your life, I want to have a heart to hear with you. I can definitely relate. I've been there, and in many ways I'm still there, but we don't have to stay here.

Today I'm sharing what I've learned to finally get out of your own way so that you can start moving through life - even life with MS - with more ease. So, let's dive in.

When it comes to exercise and MS, how do you know when to push and when to rest? It's confusing because sometimes that little extra push got you out the door for the walk that helped you to feel better. But the next day, it was too much and took days to recover.

You want to manage MS to prevent it from progressing, but when it's so unpredictable, it makes it hard to create a consistent plan. Let's talk about how to navigate around this.

I miss the person I used to be before MS. I miss the energy I had to enjoy life and say "yes" to every opportunity and every event. I used to be the one in charge and in control, now I struggle to keep up. I don't want to get left behind.

Do these sound like the thoughts running across your mind everyday? If so, it's time for a mindset makeover.

Your brain validates the thoughts that you think every single day. So if your thoughts are stuck in fear, doubt and relentless worries, it's time to change that. Let's start creating a life filled with more than just coping – let's start creating a life where we're thriving with MS. These are the practical strategies to help you get there.

Is there something that you know that you "should" be doing to improve your health, but you can't quite make it happen?

If you're listening to this podcast, you may think this way about the Wahls Protocol. It's a scientifically proven diet to improve quality of life with multiple sclerosis - the very thing we're desperate to achieve, yet we can't quite seem to stay on it. It feels too restrictive, the meals seem boring and bland, and nothing about it seems appealing… expect the results.

So is there an easier way to get those results?

As a nutrition coach specializing in MS and autoimmune disease, these are my top 5 steps to being consistent on the Wahls Protocol.

Nutrition can be complicated. Managing MS is definitely complicated. So trying to understand a diet that is both effective and realistic can feel impossible.

It makes you want to throw your hands up, but you can't because you want to keep MS stable. You just need some simple steps to help get you started.

That's exactly what I'm offering today. I want to help set you up for success this year, so as a Nutrition Coach specializing in MS I'm sharing my top 3 nutrition tips for managing multiple sclerosis.