Goal weight: 195 lbs.
Today’s weight: 210 lbs.
Saturday is the day I normally run 5 miles or so with my oldest two sons. But since I’m single parenting, our long run will have to wait until tomorrow. Trust me, I’m not complaining. My legs are shot and I welcome a day to let them recover.
I had the honor of being the lunch speaker for the 10th Anniversary Hope Conference in Jackson this afternoon. It’s a conference for cancer survivors — it was very cool to be able to tell my story to some of the bravest people around. As I stood on the stage, I wanted to hear THEIR stories way more than I wanted to tell mine. I told them how I overcame my anxiety after being diagnosed with cancer by using a method that I call H.O.P.E.. — Humor, Opportunity to serve, Physical well-being and Education. I thought about how important the last couple of months have been on me getting the P back in H.O.P.E.
I’m a 10-year Malignant Melanoma survivor. And I’m damn lucky to be alive. Every day I wake up is a gift and by being in good shape, I’m able to better appreciate the present. It’s easier to stand on a stage and preach fitness when I’m in shape. Less hypocrisy that way.
I’ll run tomorrow. And then Monday and the it’s back to the gym to work out. I have to have H.O.P.E. And Physical Well-Being is a big part of it.
So true.