Merry Christmas

I asked for one thing and lucky me, it was delivered early.  A good report from the doctor.  No longer do I go to a check up and expect them to tell me everything is fine.  When you have an oncologist, you expect them to say everything isn't fine.  The day I found out that I had it, I was so sure that I didn't have it.  It was a shocker.  Consequently, now I go to the doctor expecting the bad news -- but thankfully I got the clear scan report, sunny skies, all is well.  A routine check up was actually routine.  Awesome.

If only asking Santa to pack up enough good healthy is bag was actually a method that really worked.  How great would that be?  As resolutions are being made for 2009, I'd only ask for you to consider some of the following:

• Be good to your body.  Give it premium fuel.  If premium is good enough for our cars, let's make sure it is good enough for our bodies.  Drink plenty of water, eat your vegetables, and say adios to processed foods.

• Listen to your body.  Back to the car analogy - when your body makes a noise, listen to it.  Don't ignore it because you are too busy.  Don't just turn up the radio so that you don't hear the funny rattle it is making.  Get is checked often.

• Be proactive.  No one cares more about you than YOU.  It is your job to look after your body.  Give it the best care you possibly can.

We aren't perfect.  We are only human.  Sure, you'll occasionally have that stuff that is on the "no" list.  But do the best you can as often as you can and I hope that you reap the rewards in the form of good health.

In 2009 I am going to really focus on health and fitness in a way that I never have before.  That is my goal and my resolution. 

Tonight as I sit here by the fire and imagine all of the things I am thankful for...my health is top of my mind.  I appreciate every doctor and nurse that saved my life.  My friends and family that help me get through every day.

In a world that is upside down - there could be a lot to complain about, but I am really trying to focus on what is great in my life.  And none of it will be found under a Christmas tree.  I have it all 24-7-365.  I hope you see that in your life too.  Merry Christmas!

Comments

[Erica]

You said it sister!

After having a rough 2008 and a lot of feeling helpless, I have pledged 2009 will turn around under my control. I am running for new reasons and to new things.

Bigger and better in 2009. Keep up the good, hard work. Thank you for being an inspiration.

e

[Your sista!]

Do we have to go one whole month without an entry! I love reading your entries....c'mon man...it's the holidays(btw-he is still saying it!) Time to catch up on the blog.
Love you!
Jaime