Two years ago, at age 44, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, not an uncommon diagnosis nowadays unfortunately. It is hard to believe it has been that long. I remember my oncologist warning me it was going to be a long 2 year battle and thinking, "Two years...that's such a long time!" Then realizing I should be thanking my lucky stars my odds were favorable.
I have chronicled many of my stories from the "cancer" phase of my life which will be showing up on Retro Wednesdays. Rather than "hump" day, I have chosen to designate Wednesday as the day to share with my readers past humorous encounters with cancer and other demons and angels.
But today, I have to acknowledge that being diagnosed with cancer changed my outlook on life. I'd like to say it helped mellow me out, but my kids might differ with that assessmment. It has made me keenly aware of taking care of myself. I think I have perhaps watched too many Dr. Oz episodes, done too many cleansing diets, tried too many diet supplements, and taken too many exercise classes that don't seem fit for humans...TRX being my last endeavor. Yikes! But what I discovered is no secret to the medical community or to the general public. I eat less and exercise more and I lose weight. Eliminating sugar from my diet was my oncologist's suggestion to avoid future cancer. Bonus? Also, helped me lose weight.
So, I have now embarked on hopefully rejuvinating this poor beaten up body of mine. I have lost 3o pounds in the last 12 weeks with about 30 more to go. And then it is time to finish reconstructing the boobs. For now...I celebrate 2 years as a cancer survivor.
I have chronicled many of my stories from the "cancer" phase of my life which will be showing up on Retro Wednesdays. Rather than "hump" day, I have chosen to designate Wednesday as the day to share with my readers past humorous encounters with cancer and other demons and angels.
But today, I have to acknowledge that being diagnosed with cancer changed my outlook on life. I'd like to say it helped mellow me out, but my kids might differ with that assessmment. It has made me keenly aware of taking care of myself. I think I have perhaps watched too many Dr. Oz episodes, done too many cleansing diets, tried too many diet supplements, and taken too many exercise classes that don't seem fit for humans...TRX being my last endeavor. Yikes! But what I discovered is no secret to the medical community or to the general public. I eat less and exercise more and I lose weight. Eliminating sugar from my diet was my oncologist's suggestion to avoid future cancer. Bonus? Also, helped me lose weight.
So, I have now embarked on hopefully rejuvinating this poor beaten up body of mine. I have lost 3o pounds in the last 12 weeks with about 30 more to go. And then it is time to finish reconstructing the boobs. For now...I celebrate 2 years as a cancer survivor.
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