The doc has told you those 3 dreaded words. You know the ones, "you've got cancer." After the initial shock of the news and asking the question, "why me?" and some anger. It was time to get real about it and get to work. Here are some things I immediately implemented.
1. Cut out Sugar. All of it. Yes, I know, it’s hard. Really hard. Especially when you like sweets. But it will be so worth it. Your body will thank you. Not to mention, nothing like breaking a sugar habit. This goes for fruits too. Fruits won’t be forever. We just need to get your body back in to alignment.
2. Eat your Greens. Eat bright green, leafy veggies. Time to load up on kale, etc. I ate a lot of salads. I’ve got a great Green Drink recipe for you. Check it out below.
3. Get your fitness on. It’s critical that you are taking care of your body and get some fitness in now more than ever, before and after any surgical procedures.
This diagnosis doesn’t define you. There are so many people who have come out on the other side of this. Just remember, you are a fighter...a warrior and you’ve SO got this. This is just a part of your story...not your last chapter.
The Green Drink
- kale 🥬 clean a couple leaves. You can use the whole leaf including the stalk or just the leaves.
- Broccoli 🥦 or broccolini. Just a couple florets because broccoli has an intense flavor.
- Carrot (1)
- Celery (1)
- 1/2 lemon (including rind) or you can use a whole lemon
- Ice
- Water
I use a VitaMix (you can use a juicer) and just throw it all in. You may have to add more water so that it’s not too thick. A word of warning, it will taste like grass. I can get two glasses out of this - I drink one in the morning and cover the second glass and put it in the fridge to drink before dinner. I’ve graduated to adding a TBSP of local honey and a couple drops of cinnamon bark vitality essential oil to help with the grassiness. 😁
Remember you're not alone in this journey. I've walked in your shoes. These are just a few things to get you started. There was SO much more I did and still do.
From one cancer warrior to another - you've got this!
Love,
Karie
