In 2004, after the birth of my son Chase, I was diagnosed with a stage 3 breast cancer on my right side. I received 4 rounds of aggressive chemo therapy that left me weak and sick. In addition to that, I received a mastectomy and 5 surgical procedures.
After my last round of chemo, I found another lump on the same side which turned out to be cancer again. My doctors informed me that I would need to have chemo again. I refused and opted to eat a clean diet and exercise. I was confused and did not know where to begin. I started reading fitness magazines and saw Cathe’s shows on Fit TV. I was amazed at how toned and fit these women were and not to mention the high level of energy that they embraced. I wanted to have that too, and started doing Cathe’s workout dvds, at first they were very hard and I got tired easy. Here I was this frail, bald, 120lb. woman only able to lift 2 lb. weights. With every rep, squat and push-up, I got strong er and stronger, that weak woman disappeared and a new Carol was re-born. I gave 110% and never gave up, I reversed my own cancer with nutrition, a positive attitude and exercise! I cleaned up my diet and became a partial vegetarian.
Chemical, preservative laden foods do not enter my body. Cancer in a way saved my life, I was on a downward spiral digging my grave with my teeth. I am so thankful that I am here to spend the rest of my life with my two awesome boys and husband. I want people to know that they can change their life for the better.
I have been doing Cathe’s workouts for over 5 years now and know that they have helped me fight and beat my cancer. Today, I am a fit, 130lb, healthy woman with a lot of zest for life! Thank you Cathe, and your team of awesome women! You have given me the courage and strength to keep pushing myself and to give it my all.
