Turning my curveball into a home run!...

It's been 19 weeks since my surgery and 5 weeks since I finished radiation.  I am much, much better.   My hair is growing...I need to actually comb it now!  I'm getting stronger every day and gradually getting my energy back.  I still have to rest each day but, I'm pretty sure it's from all my hard work at the gym AND taking care of house and kids during a busy summer!  I still have a couple surgeries towards the end of the year.  I am hoping that I will only have to be "down" for a few days.  I am determined to get strong and stay that way.

Many people have asked me how I am and what I'm doing to get better.  If you follow me on Facebook you've probably noticed my numerous postings of food and different recipes I'm trying.  Plus, my check-ins at the gym!  I'm mostly posting these things as journal entries for my own record.  But, I know many of you are interested in my progress and in the recipes too.

This cancer journey has been interesting to say the least!  You go through a lot of introspection through diagnosis, treatments, and recovery.  During one of these moments I watched a little documentary called "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead".  It's about a man named Joe Cross who went on a quest to find his own health again.  He goes on a 60-day juice fast.  I was so inspired after watching his story that I decided to "reboot" (as he calls it) myself.  I started out to do a three day juice fast.  I felt so good that I decided to continue and do 15 days.    www.jointhereboot.com

After the fourth day of just juicing I was able to go off all of my pain medications!  That is saying a lot! It feels so good to not be on any 'drugs'.  I no longer have the nerve pain I was having in my back (from the surgery) and my fibromyalgia pain is a lot better too.  I feel I have definitely 'rebooted' my diet and health!  I still juice every day and I love it!  It makes a great breakfast.

Some of my favorite juices are:
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon
Spinach, carrot, beat, apple, cucumber, ginger, lime
Tomato, spinach, carrot, cucumber, celery, parsley, red onion, lemon

I'm still getting used to kale.  I love kale chips, but juicing is going to take some time.  My tastebuds are changing!

My reboot has helped me to finally conquer my sugar addiction.  In fact, all I 'crave' is super nutritious whole foods.  More on my diet and recipes later.

Here's to a new me and to always looking forward