Setting yourself up for Success!

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Some realizations after my first cycle of chemo and now going into my third round and second cycle on Friday of this week... if you don’t take notes, mental notes even when going through chemo and your fight with Cancer you will fail... EPICALLY. I had no clue what the heck my body was going to feel like, what I wanted to eat, what I didn’t want to eat, my hair thinning and how I could maintain the mane, etc.  Let me be real, I had no idea I was going to feel like a bus hit me and reversed over my body a few times for six days straight after my cocktail.  It is all a learning curve. I feel this thought process can pertain to everyday life, not just the “chemo cancer” life. For example... starting a new diet, a new job, working out and or training for a specific sport, having a baby, adopting a dog or a cat, the list goes on. You need to have the right tools, education and training to start, maintain and successfully live and perform for the future.  

So here is how I set myself up for success on a daily basis.. I make sure I HYDRATE! Super important! Water, juices, protein shakes, and pedialyte for the win! Try to eat as clean or healthy as possible but at the same time allow myself to eat my “chemo cravings” .. pizza, White Castle, french fries, tacos hahaha! All in moderation my friends. Strength and conditioning because you know I’m “finessing my fitness” right now.. Sleep, sleep and more sleep! Setting little goals throughout the day that will make me feel good (laundry, organizing, taking Teddy for long walks, taking the garbage out) putting on tinted moisturizer and mascara... that’s a feat in itself (eye roll).

Remember we aren’t just living for today... we want to live for today and for the future!  If anyone needs any tips on anything I mentioned above, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m a wealth of knowledge! Free knowledge! Everyone loves FREE!!!  I may be slow in responding but if my family and friends can help me... I would like to help you. My calendar is wideeeeeeee open and I have “some” time. 

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