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Stacey Griffith Battled and Beat Cancer and is Back Riding Again

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Stacey Griffith Battled and Beat Cancer and is Back Riding Again

Stacey Griffith’s life as a SoulCycle instructor was one of passion and excitement. She loved sharing her love of cycling with her riders and would often dedicate countless hours to creating the perfect playlists to get her students moving and energized. That was until life took a devastating turn when Stacey was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.

Facing the Harsh Reality of Cancer

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Griffith received the life-changing news in June 2023. Feeling paralyzed, physically and mentally, she found it hard to comprehend what the future held for her. She never thought she’d be the person battling life-threatening illness, and her determination to teach riders at the prestigious Barn location only added to the challenge.

Cancer Wages War Against Stacey

Despite being in the menopause phase, Griffith attempted to mask her struggles from her community by teaching regularly. She explained how she tried to balance her teaching responsibilities at the Hamptons location during July 2023, but ultimately decided to step back for three months to prioritize her health and recovery after surgery, chemo, radiation, and immunotherapy treatments.

Dealing with Unforeseen Fatigue

Although declared in remission by December 2023, Stacey’s body proved to be her next challenge. Loss of mobility combined with high doses of steroids led to unintended weight gain – weighing 40 pounds over her athletic form. Frustrated with every attempt at weight loss, Stacey embarked on alternative solutions, including injection treatments and later deciding to return to her roots, this time as a student, seeking advice and mentorship.

The Fight Never Ends for Stacey

With guidance from fellow SoulCycle instructors, Stacey made a bold commitment – to take control of her journey by intermittently fasting, monitoring her water intake, consuming a balanced diet with no sugar, fried, or processed foods, just as she had as an instructor.

Griffith Gains Strength through Faith and Exercise

Since April 2024, Stacey has faithfully devoted herself to consistent daily SoulCycle training, gradually trimming her excess pounds off the scale as she rediscovered her passion. Her ardent work ethic inspired her to relapse into familiar routines that bolstered her willpower to ride again and share the good news with her rider community.

Resilience Revitalized the Passion

Over the following year, Stacey’s determination saw significant progress; she shed 25 pounds, far surpassing any target. Embracing new realities, she opted for group strength training during her recovery to preserve muscle strength. Her return as an instructor officially took place during July 2024, with 16 classes set for a grueling schedule; Stacey triumphantly shares her story:

"You can feel good too if you do the same… This is our story… our journey through cancer. Nobody’s more resilient than breast cancer survivors."

Conclusion

Through struggle and heartache, Stacey Griffith stood strong in her courage, never sacrificing her work ethos. Resilience won this battle, illuminating an avenue for others walking the arduous path toward recovery, providing assurance that once again, SoulCycle’s triumphant melody rides on strong.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When did you receive the news of your stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis?
A: Stacey Griffith was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in June 2023.

Q: Why did you keep teaching even during your treatment and recovery period?
A: Stacey wanted to remain the familiar, steadfast instructor and faceless figure behind the SoulCycle saddle, ensuring she didn’t add the burden of anxiety to the shoulders of those who’d come to count on her.

Q: Was it the idea to lose muscle mass in mind when attempting to lose the unwanted 40 pounds, Stacey gained through treatment and recovery?
A: Yes, having lost the substantial muscular mass after undergoing intensive therapies, Stacey knew every percentage of weight regained would be at high risk of having to halt their treatment regime.

Q: Will cancer ever let you truly appreciate the essence of your past training?
A: A resolute resounding reply from Stacey: "Life is more vivid now."

Q: After what you endured, do you view breast cancer, in part or in totality, an ultimate test, a push back to that which seems eternal?
A: "I got up, dusting myself off," reflecting on personal battles throughout chemo; "What people don’t realize, like, you take your vitamins for your hair not to fall off."

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