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SW: 363lbs | CW: 238lbs | GW: 199
Just no more 2's!
"My breaking point was my wedding last year in October, we were engaged for 6 months and in the time it took to get a wedding together and changing jobs, being a fit bride just fell to the wayside." |
So when I saw the picture of our first dance, I almost cried. A time when I should have been celebrating our new life together I was stuck on how huge I felt and looked. I decided with all the new starts in my life it was time to tackle this weight thing for once and for all.
That was truly a shocking day for me, I had started my journey to become healthier to start our family and all in one day those dreams were dashed. After months of testing, biopsies, surgeries, and finally ending in a full hysterectomy in April and 6 rounds of chemo, I fought through.
Something people often forget to tell you about chemotherapy is the steroids. People often associate chemo with nausea and automatic weight loss. I wish that were true:) but normally the drug regimen is at least two different steroids to keep your weight steady and in a lot of cases it packs on the pounds.
Funny thing, I went in for my yearly check up in February 2013 and was diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer.
That was truly a shocking day for me, I had started my journey to become healthier to start our family and all in one day those dreams were dashed. After months of testing, biopsies, surgeries, and finally ending in a full hysterectomy in April and 6 rounds of chemo, I fought through.
Something people often forget to tell you about chemotherapy is the steroids. People often associate chemo with nausea and automatic weight loss. I wish that were true:) but normally the drug regimen is at least two different steroids to keep your weight steady and in a lot of cases it packs on the pounds.
"However, I was determined to maintain a healthy and positive lifestyle to fight the cancer."
I walked as much as I could, did light weight lifting until I was cleared for heavier weights, and danced every chance I got.
I had way too many things and people to live for. My doctor still jokes with me to this day. I got up the first day of my hysterectomy and was walking the halls, IV pole and hospital gown - LOL. But there was a sign in my room that said walk four times a day, to keep the doctor away and I was ready to go home!
Cancer was not going to take me out of the game.
I had way too many things and people to live for. My doctor still jokes with me to this day. I got up the first day of my hysterectomy and was walking the halls, IV pole and hospital gown - LOL. But there was a sign in my room that said walk four times a day, to keep the doctor away and I was ready to go home!
I've been on this journey for almost a year and through this process I have realized I am stronger than I ever thought I could be. I'm much more active, more outgoing, and live in sweats - but now for workouts not lounging.
One thing that I love is juicing. It is a wonderful thing and has numerous benefits - but it can be hard on the pocket, and people will look at you crazy when you say you are going a set amount of time on liquids only - but stay focused!
"I encourage everyone to get healthy while they can, there is no starting point you have to "weight" for, don't wait until you have a preventable disease or health scare to start making changes."
One of the things that played well in my recovery from both surgery and through chemo is that my body was already under repair and had the foundation to fight back.
"I want to be able to say in 5 years that I am a survivor and have had not recurrences."
Alycone has such a powerful story! I'm glad she's doing well and keeping up with her fitness journey. <3
ReplyDeleteYES, she is doing amazingly well so proud of her!
DeleteHer link to the website isn't working. However, she is like.....THE BOMB! That first picture shows so much hard work and dedication. Her story is amazing and I loved reading every word. She's giving me so much inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie! It's updated now - she sent me a new one. So happy you're inspired - GOAL ACCOMPLISHED! :)
DeleteWhat an inspiration! God Bless
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the blog!! And you right healthy is the way to go. My husband juices for me!! I need to learn to use that machine myself!! God bless you!
ReplyDeleteFound her on Instagram, read her story, and I just had to join her on her fitness journey! Signed up for her Dirty30 bootcamp and I am already down 9lbs!!! Thank you so much for inspiring and motivating me to be healthier!! Cancer runs high in my family and I want to be the one who finally breaks the cycle. I am so glad that you have fought through and won the battle against cancer!!! Thank you so much Cici for inspiring me!!!
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