Well, here's to another year down...and many troubles behind us. I'm looking forward to good things health-wise in 2013...how about you?
For example, due to my AML Leukemia, I have been dealing with pain in my knee for about 1 1/2 years. After being told by many doctors "You'll have to wait until you're 50 before we do anything surgically," I finally found an Orthopedic surgeon who is willing to replace my knee. Why did this happen? Because Leukemia is a blood cancer, there was little blood supply to my knee...and now, no blood supply to the inner part of my humorous (thigh bone). Hence, the bone is now dead....cartilage is fading fast...and to top it all off, there is a fracture at the join and top of my tibia. SWELL! Every step I take is will severe pain. So here comes me, limping along with my cane...to the "oh my! what happened?" questions and the "Oh my...not a knee replacement!" in response. People are somewhat confused when I say "Oh YES! It's about time." I'm ready....beyond ready in fact.
So I've set some goals for myself this year. In 90 day increments. On January 2, 2013 I forced myself out to my local YMCA to set a course for strengthening my leg muscles for surgery. The YMCA is the place that got me back on my feet after being severely lethargic a year ago due to cancer. The Livestrong program literally brought me back to life! I lost 30 pounds last year, in an effort to get back into some sort of attractiveness and also to alleviate some of the weight off my bad knee. Visalus to the rescue there! Their protein shakes (otherwise known as Body by Vi) added to my energy level, decreased my "chemo brain" significantly and kick-started my weightloss and wellness program.
A great tool came across my email the other day. It's ETR Transformation Contest...and it's not about the money. This is where I began my 90-Day journey...also coincides with the new ViSalus 90-Day Challenge. Check it out: http://transformationcontest.com/Profile.aspx. This site allows you to set some transformations for yourself in the areas of Health, Wealth & Wise. Set up your challenges, and then track your progress each day. Expert advice and feedback from others is inspirational and will help you stay on track and reach that transformation you desire for yourself.
I've also order a few books for myself (from Amazon.com of course). The first is "Q & A" - a 5 year journal type book that asks you short questions each day such as "What is your mission?" or "What are you reading right now?" Answer the question every day for a year...then start all over again next year. Great tool to help you see where you have been and in what direction you want to go.
I also ordered "It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be" - it is a handbook of how to succeed in the world - a pocket 'bible' for the talented and timid to make the unthinkable thinkable and the impossible possible. It is a quirky compilation of quotes, facts, pictures, wit and wisdom, packed into easy-to-digest, bite-sized spreads. Quick readying...even if you just have 10-15 minutes a day. This would be part of the "Wise" part of the Transformation (Q & A, too).
So before we get too far into 2013, I encourage you to set some goals/transforations/resolutions for yourself. Then break them down into smaller, more maneagable chunks. Get out a good, inspirational, motivational book and read a page or two a day. Keep that positive mental attitude and plunge forward day by day into a year of healing...mentally and physically...financially, too....Might as well.
As they say, "There's no day like the present" so....get started!
BTW...for more information on the Livestrong program and ViSalus at www.cancerkaleidoscope.com.
