PINKtober

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I was tested for BRCA prior to getting pregnant with my son as a precaution because of my family history (Mother and Aunt both had breast cancer). It came back negative which makes you feel a little better, but boom 7 years later here I am.. They can't detect a genetic link and no reason behind it at all and no explanation to the lengthy family history.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

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Who doesn't love a good fall healthy recipe? These pumpkin spice cupcakes are sure to win over the whole family.
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Healthy M&M Blizard

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Who doesn't love a thick vanilla M&M blizzard from Dairy Queen? I always love it at first but after I feel so full and bloated. Here is a healthier version with 1/2 half the calories and fat and about 6 bags of lettuce that you don't even taste.
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Surviving

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Survivor: the remainder of a group of people or things; a person who copes well with difficulties in their life. This word, the reason I hate going to a doctor I haven’t seen since I was diagnosed,  the reason I don’t want to explain to people what I’m healing from. The guilt I have for even using the word. Take for example tonight I decided to wear this shirt to bed, it’s been in my closet since the day of the breast cancer walk because I don’t believe I’m worthy of it.
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How a cancer diagnosis hasn't stopped my health and fitness journey

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I don't think we can ever prepare ourselves for a cancer diagnosis or any other devastating bad news, but I have to credit my investment into personal development and self-love in helping navigate through this time in my life.  You see, 3 years ago I was struggling with my self-esteem, the lack of success on getting pregnant and the blame game on why my life wasn't were I wanted it to be. I had to take a hard look in the mirror and realize that I was sabotaging my own life. Since that day that I decided to take control of my life and make the necessary changes required to move forward and I haven't looked back. 
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