Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Monday, August 29, 2016
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Three years ago today my amazing friend Janet @janetrufinsparlor chopped my hair off so I could prepare for losing my hair due to #chemo. They told me it would begin to fall out 14-16 days after my first treatment and this was say 14 - just before my second treatment. . It looked pretty and at the time I was unsettled about losing my hair. It's scary. For anyone that goes through chemo until maybe when it starts happening. . Within the next week I would drive around with the windows open and my hair would be blowing in the wind ----- literally flying off my head. lol!!! It was kinda funny - kinda strange - and then you just want to get it over with. . The pretty hairdo lasted for less than two weeks. I cried seeing in clumps on my pillow (wear a sleep hat to catch it) and when it come out in clumps when I washed my hair. The thing is.... You eventually come to terms with it. If you're going through it now or have recently been diagnosed you will one day say "it's just hair". . I know for me I was more afraid to lose it because once I could sport the bald look (which I never did because I loved my wigs thankyouverymuch) it would be REAL and other people would know. That's where my real fear manifested itself. . After it happens you just focus on the prize - eventually it would be over and God willing it would all grow back. Three years later I'm considering cutting my hair like this again - but after it taking so long to grow back I'm not sure. It's just one of those girl things. . And you know what? #. I appreciate this decision more now than I ever would have before. I never forget where I was not that all my pinksisters (and cancer bothers and sisters) are still fighting and surviving. . My point is this - smile because you're beautiful and you'll still be beautiful once your hair goes flying in the wind too. ✨🎀✨. #survive2throve #victim2vixen
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Friday, August 26, 2016
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Fearless to me is FEAR -->LESS. . Last night one of our beautiful pink sisters earned her angel wings. It's really difficult to not take the news hard. She was one of the first survivors I had met here on IG. . It's one of those things that can prick fear in your heart. We knew she was near the end but it didn't make it any easier to receive the news. A little part of your heart dies and at the same time Fear begins to prick holes in your comfort zone. Little bit tumble down because you dear it will happen to your other pinksisters or even to yourself. It's ungrounded. The thoughts have no foundation - your mind could build a wall of possibilities that leave you scared and broken. . #faithOverFear every. Single. Time. Fear holds you back. Faith propels you forward. It takes just enough courage to be brave enough to trust in the faith that you'll be ok; I'll be ok that everything is going where it is supposed to be. . Bad news can throw you off and the lack of sleep can intensify the fear. A friend died, another's young son is not doing well - an old friend reaches out to say my friend was just diagnosed ... You go through it with them emotionally. I do anyway. It's how I am. It's apart of who I am. . Tonight I will finally get sleep and I will triumph over this out of fear that is like a ball of fire in my stomach. Im praying for my friends and their families and sending good juju. I wish I could do more but I know I can't do anything if my mind remains settled in fear. . #FuckCancer #Courage #BeBrave #FearlessVixen #victim2vixen #BeFearless #Rip #qotd
Dinner Tonight!! Blackened Chicken from SKINNYTASTE. I saw this post on FB and it looks so YUM!!! It's way too good not to share. . BLACKENED CHICKEN FIESTA SALAD 8 Smart Points 516 calories Total Time: 25 minutes Spice rubbed chicken breasts served with a flavorful chickpea salad with fresh corn, tomatoes, avocado and lime juice – a quick and easy weeknight dish! INGREDIENTS: For the Fiesta Salad: 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive 1 tsp cumin pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup fresh cooked corn (from 1 large ear) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup minced red onion, finely diced 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 4 oz diced avocado (1 small haas) For the chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts olive oil spray 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground thyme 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine the garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, crushed red pepper, and salt. Add the chickpeas, tomato, onion and cilantro; mix well. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot. Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, and garlic powder. Spray the chicken breasts with cooking spray on both sides, then coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture. Place the chicken in the hot skillet, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Transfer to the oven and bake until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear and a thermometer reads 165F inserted in the center, about 8 to 10 minutes. Slice chicken. When ready to eat, gently mix avocado into the salad, top with chicken and serve right away.
Monday, August 22, 2016
A dose of Bella and some much needed caffeine & I'm ready to go. I had an amazing trip to see my bestie and her girls. Pictures are coming but after my flight being canceled and rescheduled from last night to early this morning I'm playing catch up. I hope you all had amazing weekends and kick ass today!!
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Friday, August 19, 2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Partners in Crime since 1979 💖 . I'm on a plane to see this beauty, my bestie tomorrow for the weekend. This pic was taken after my 4th chemo treatment in 2013. . Though we grew up together she went away to college and never returned to NY. Tina had one special request while she was here and that was to watch the sunset at Jones Beach. It's my favorite picture of us. It represents the true bond of friendship - my sister - and I cannot wait to hug her and her four girls when I get there tomorrow!!!!! . #Bff #doubleTrouble #partnerincrime #friends #friendship #SoulSistaSymphony #BFFL
Meal of the Day: . Fresh Chilean Sea Bass Teriyaki Marinade. The quinoa, greens, tomatoes and corn were prepped & ready on Sunday waiting to be eaten!! I drizzled balsamic vinegar over the salad then sprinkled some sea salt and pepper on top. . Cook Chilean Sea Bass at 400° in the oven about 12 minutes. Fish should be flaky when you toxin it with a fork. Enjoy!! . If I can do this so can you. . #EatClean #TrainMean #FitOver40 #BreastCancerSurvivor #WorkingOnMyTransformation #Healthy #RestDay #Yoga #eatGood #FeelGood #RisingStrong #HammerTime #beastUp
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
A blow out today to last me for the next few days. I'm SUPER EXCITED to be flying down to DC to go visit my BFF since I'm 9 years old. She drove up not once but twice three years ago. The first time she stayed with me in the hospital when I had my bilateral mastectomy and the second while going through chemo. I'm looking forward to GIRL TIME - just her and me - for a little bit as well as hanging with all four of her beautiful girls. This trip is long overdue !!!!!!
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
Success at anything will always come down to this: #Focus & Effort - and we control both. #TheRock #DwayneJohnson #qotd First full day of complete nutrition and kickass workouts. #GoalDriven. This is for my health. This is for my confidence. This is for Bella. #badassery . This is. #Janimal pose. Love my girl @onecrazyfitbadass cuz she is one crazy badass who freakin ROCKS. GO FOLLOW HER!!
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Me & B yesterday at the famous and delicious Lobster Roll in Montauk. Their Mahi Mahi taco were to die for! Totally worth sweltering in the heat , too. We had such an incredible day with the family including both sets of grandparents. For the record that has never happened !!! We are looking forward to doing this again. #LifeIsShort #TravelWell #Family #Montauk #LongIsland #StayCation
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Reality check at the doctors yesterday. My weight is back up to where I was when I was 8 months pregnant!!! Things have changed much since finishing chemo, becoming anemic, and aging past 45. I also retired from teaching classes which means I'm leads active. . I'm not stuck in a number because the scale varies but I have to face it; I haven't taken personal responsibility for my nutrition and health. If I gain 10 more lbs (and I've gained 20 in the last two years) (and lair and gained) I will be considered obese for my height. ###. This is what I do for w living! It's what I've always done - help people lose weight and be healthy. I know better. But it hasn't ever been this challenging. . I didn't become a survivor to throw it all away. I'm zeroed in on my nutrition and I'm about to push play on #countryHeat because it's now NON NEGOTIABLE - I'm taking back my health and if that means I have to scale back every food group one by one to see what's affecting me most I will. I will find balance and stay healthy. . It's not about skinny. It's about being STRONG & HEALTHY. so here we go!!!!!!
Requisite bathroom selfie at Sloan yesterday. It's just something I did every time I was there three years ago so why give up on tradition? It feels good to look back and realize that it's been three years since my life was turned upside down. I always had #FaithOverFear and I always believed in being positive. To this day I still get up dress up and show up when I go to appointments. ☺️. . Be awesome. Be amazing. 💖
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
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