My health and fitness journey began two years ago when I was hit with the cancer sledge hammer. Since that unforgettable day, I have been kept very busy with chemotherapy, radiation, and seven surgeries. During this time, I lost myself. I turned to food for comfort, I was no longer active, and I quit taking care of myself. My attention was kept busy trying to figure out if I was going to live or die, not on how I should fix my hair for the day.

Now I find myself cancer free (yay!), frumpy, and extremely out of shape. I'm in the process of changing my focus from getting skinny, to getting healthy. My dream is to set the best example I can for my son. My biggest fear (besides dying) is that my son will be embarrassed of me.

I have a long list of goals but I am choosing to focus on them in small chunks. I'm in the process of cleaning up my eating. I'm trying to avoid fast food, soda, and processed food in general. I'm also getting into a habit of doing cardio six days a week. My cardio consists mostly of running and I have joined a running club to help keep me focused.

I'm grateful to have amazing friends like Tex and Asian Jamaican to go down this road with me.

DJ Meli Mel