Tucson

Member Since March 2005

My Story
In April 2004 I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. In the months that followed I had 5 surgeries, 5 rounds of chemo, and 5 weeks of radiation. In those months I gained close to 40 pounds. I knew when it was all done that I had to change my life so I started eating better and joined Curves. In the next couple months I worked out and dropped 20 pounds. My life was busy with 2 teenagers, work, and lots of traveling with sports, I didn't always get to work out regularly. In June 2007 I had 11 hours of reconstructive surgery. In the months that followed I was hospitalized for a blood clot in my lungs and I also was diagnosed with a growth around one of my ovaries. I was sent to a gynecologist/oncologist for fear it may be cancer. After a complete hysterectomy I was found not to have cancer. After all the cancer and surgeries I knew I had to do better when it came to my health. Sometimes it is important to put me first. Back to curves and I now included my SMART workout. In the last year I have started to build my workout and challenge myself. I have lost over 40 pounds of weight, close to 40 inches and lots of body fat. Now I love to work out and it has really changed my life. I feel wonderful and have been cancer free for 5 years. My self confidence has soared and after being divorced for 10 years I have started dating. I am back into my smaller clothes and love shopping again. I feel healthy! Thanks to Curves and being SMART!

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