Cancer? Knee Replacement? No problem

Need motivation? Must read!


Hello all,
I'm writing this for the people who need motivation or support. When I was 17 I was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer which eventually spread to my lungs. As a result of the bone cancer I had to have surgery to have a prosthesis put in my right leg. As a result my ACL MCL we're both removed. I'm unable to run, jump, or do any exercise where I have to bend at the knees. As a result of all the chemotherapy my heart function, kidney function, and liver function were all abnormal. At age 27 and at 270 pounds I decided I wanted to make a change in my life. I decided to join a local gym and start my journey to 115 pounds weight loss. When I started the gym I was intimidated by everyone around me. I also have social anxiety which didn't help matters. I however wasn't going to let anything stop me from getting to my goals. The first month was a struggle because I was not active at all and had a lot of health issues. As time went on I researched the proper way to eat and exercise. After the first month I could feel my body starting to adjust and things started to become easier. The first month I only did cardio and starting the second month I started to add strength training. The first couple months the weight was falling off and then started to taper off. I wouldn't let myself get discouraged and I just kept plugging away. After four months I had lost 70 pounds. And after eight months I had reached my goal of 115 pounds. I went from flab to abs with no trainers, a total knee replacement, a lot of health issues, and a lot of will power. Everyone in my family is obese. So I feel like if I can lose all that weight with so much working against me than anyone who is reading this can do the same thing. It won't be easy and there will be some trial and error but if you keep trying and never give up you will reach your goal. When people ask me for advice the best thing I can tell them is never lose focus of your goals and keep working towards them no matter what. During my weight loss journey I researched a lot about nutrition and that was 90% of my end result the other 10% being the gym. You don't listen to what anyone else says all that matters is what you believe and if you feel you can reach your goal you will. If you have any questions feel free to inbox me and I will help you anyway that I can and good luck in your journey.