Loriana Hernandez-Aldama is very grateful to be alive! As an award winning journalist Loriana anchored the news and specifically did health/medical reporting at the local level. Her assignments centered on the transformational power of health, fitness, and nutrition. It wasn't until her own cancer diagnosis that she "uncovered the biggest story of her career."
Loriana tells the story of the news of the cancer, starting chemo, and having the doctor tell her to "Armor Up" because the more healthy and in shape she was, the more aggressively they could treat her cancer.
Lori founded a non-profit, "ArmorUp for Life", with the message of PRE-habilitation "meeting the medicine halfway and showing up for the fight."
Loriana's message is about making your well-being a priority when faced with a cancer diagnosis. She says that "showing up fit for the fight" is a key to the best outcomes. Loriana talks about essential wellness habits to help you "Armor Up" for the fight- getting restorative sleep, reducing stress and drama, taking vacations, working on your mind, and get up and move your body.
Loriana is an advocate for the cancer patient. She creates a supportive "pit crew" for each individual so they can focus on the fight and getting better.
Loriana reminds us to prioritize what is important, to savor life, and to find balance in our lives.
"How do show up when life punches you in the face?"
"If you don't STOP, life will STOP for you!"
-Loriana Hernandez-Aldama