Conquering MS and Creating a Journey Worth Living For, One Step at a Time

Congratulations to Nancy Gilligan as this month’s client of the month!

Multiple Sclerosis is no match for this woman.  She has not let this be a label for her, but instead has risen up to excel through the power of resistance training, effective strengthening, and getting the right nutrition to overcome effects of MS, aging and chronic disease.  

Nancy has dropped significant weight loss -the right way by shedding body fat– and significant inches. Even more important is the positive mindset she’s developed by embracing the journey & trusting the process.  Nancy has dropped over 30 lbs and 22 inches the right way by stimulating her muscle to burn fat increase her metabolism.

Nancy puts her creativity and love of theater to work, as she is the Melrose-Mindoro HS Drama Director (on top of her full time job). She is an avid reader, and always has a book in the hand or one in the ear.
Not letting Multiple Sclerosis set her back, Nancy has significantly reduced her back pain through effective strengthening of her core, and has noticed a significant reduction in chronic pain/arthritic pain, giving her the confidence to tackle daily activities.

Even picking up 45lb bags of dog food has become a breeze-dare we say-enjoyable enough, where she can even take the stairs with it in hand with ease. With her newfound energy, she travels more and is leading the pack, without having to have the need to rest and the feeling of letting someone down.

Nancy and the team of personal trainers at Northstar have conquered a number of pains along the way, and we’ve recognized that not only has her determination grown, but so has her ability to deal with everyday stresses and take them head on.

And the best part?  She's not done, and is building resiliency and overcoming even more mental and physical hurdles along her journey.  Because the best know that life is a journey, not a destination.

Congratulations Nancy!