Realizations from Cancer

So, I didn't really think I'd try to get involved the the "community" here but I figured that since I'm taking my health and fitness as seriously as I ever have in my life, might as well see what happens.

My real fitness journey started about 9 months ago when I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. As I'm sure you can imagine, it made me see life in a different way, from a different perspective, from the perspective of a dying man. It made me realize what was truly important in this life.

If there's one thing I realized after my diagnosis, it's that when we're "healthy" and everything is going fine, we have all these worldly concerns about this and that, I need this house and that car and this brand of clothes so people know that I'm somebody. But when you find out you're truly sick, that your life is being threatened, ALL you can think about is having your health back. The things of the world grow strangely dim when you come to the realization that life might come to an abrupt ending.

Well, I'm pleased and very blessed to say that I am now cancer free. It took surgery to remove one of my testicles, but I have my health now. And I am more focused and dedicated and committed to my health than I have ever been in my life.

I congratulate all of you who are on your own fitness journeys and are taking your health seriously. Trust me, I can promise you, your health is TRULY all you have. Once it's gone, you have nothing. So stay motivated. Stay consistent. Keep your vision in your mind of who you want to be and why you're doing what you're doing and why it's worth it to work so hard. Don't give up. Keep pushing. It gets easier and becomes a habit when you truly commit yourself to your health and betterment.

I'm a 28 year old marine corps veteran who served in both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Nothing was more scary in my life then finding out my health might be out the window. Take it seriously now and make the changes and commitments that guarantee your continued progress and success. It's worth it. It won't always be easy. But it's worth it.

God bless you all and I wish you all the best on your fitness journeys. Keep in touch if you want someone who will motivate you to stay committed and succeed. We all have greatness inside of us. The time is now.

David Hall