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Why I keep skating: Skate for the cure.7/14/2013 There was a brief moment when I thought that I should stop playing roller derby so that I could focus on other things in life. That was short lived. Roller derby is so much a part of my life, my identity, that the idea of staying away from it became quickly absurd. My diet, sleep patterns, fluid intake, work schedule, social calendar - basically every part of my life, revolves around my participation in roller derby. For the 2 weeks that I stepped away from it (somehow thinking that I "should" or "have to") I was kind of miserable. My diet was off track, I wasn't drinking enough water (which is a big deal in AZ in July), I was grumpy from not exercising regularly, and I kinda had a small meltdown. It was like I crashed my life few a few days, only to have to reboot it. It was clear that I actually *need* roller derby to function normally. Not even kidding. All the things I regularly do to support my athletic endeavors are the same things that need to be done to fight cancer. Eliminating sugar, eating healthy super foods, working out, relieving stress, drinking tons of water, vizualization, goal setting, journaling - all help the cells of my body to do their job. That said, its doesn't make sense for me to stop skating. Is roller derby a cure for cancer? Maybe not directly, but for me, its definitely key to giving my body everything it needs to fight like hell. This is why I keep skating. Roller derby gives me the dangling carrot I need to maintain a regimented, focused, disciplined, athletic lifestyle, which in turn make me healthier. Breast Cancer? Pshhhhh.... Ain't nobody got time for that. * Photo Credit: Masonite Burn
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Toastie
7/16/2013 02:16:38 am
Sooo glad you are over that "I'm-stepping-away" phase. SERIOUSLY. That one practice skating against you was one practice too many. You gave me my stripes, you sure as hell better keep yours!
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Maria
7/17/2013 04:15:57 pm
You bet your ass I will keep these stripes on! And I will keep earning the privilege to wear them by being the unruly prisoner who don't take ish from nobody!
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