Exercising and taking care of yourself is hard. But being unhealthy? That’s actually hard. One year ago, I was staring down a cancerous kidney being removed. That reality hits differently than any tough workout ever could. Every rep, every meal, every choice I make now is about strength, resilience, and giving my body the best chance to thrive. It’s not just about muscle — it’s about health, longevity, and showing up for myself every single day. Hard work in the gym is temporary. Hard work on your health pays off for a lifetime. 🌿 joyinthejourney midlifehealth cancersucks cancerthriver cancerwarrior beautyinpain cancersurvivorship cancersurvivor grit trauma thrivenotsurvive unbreakable godisgood chooseyourhard cancersucks renalcancersurvivor renalcellcarcinomasurvivor renalcellcarcinomaawareness kidneycancer kidneycancersurvivor kidneycancerawareness kidneycancersucks kidneycancerwarriors renalcellcarcinoma nevergiveup lifeisbeautiful faith health wellness gymmotivation girlswholift