Motivation

Dark Chocolate as a food group! LOL LOVE IT!

Oh Deanna, I want a copy of that chart, we may have to go in commando fatigues and steal it!  haha!!  That's GREAT!!

Deanna, what does the Iodoral do what is it exactly?  Please explain to me the ignorant one...LOL!  I may want to look into that.

Yesterday, walked at lunch, we were supposed to get a high of 85 and it was so pretty out so I thought I'd walk the hilly trails behind the office.  It got rather hot!  I was really sweating all over, which ain't pretty in your work clothes.  Then these 2 cute ladies from a building over passed me coming down the hill as I was going up and they always change into cute little exercise outfits, smarties!!  haha  I'm just jealous!!  But I walked over 2 miles and managed the hills, but I was huffin and puffin and sweatin...but did notice I sure aggravated the hip area, darn it!!  

DH had come home, DD came over with her doggies for dinner and then we walked them to the dog park.  I was sooo happy!!  Lots of smiles and laughs from this girl!!

It's Friday!! YAY!  Here's a funny one:

"An old friend will help you move. A good friend will help you move a dead body."
  ~Jim Hayes 

Deanna, that's interesting, they've tested my thyroid a couple of times and got normal results.  But my body temp reads low too...so you've noticed a difference, that is intriguing to me.  Did you talk to your doc about it or did you start taking the iodoral on your own.  Is it something that you shouldn't take too much of, like the Vit. D debate??

I better check out that thread, thanks!  And I was wondering about the grains and legumes also after I posted. 

Kari-I could not accept the iodine theory for the longest time, but the more I read, the more it hit home with me. Check out the iodine thread as deanna said and read about the studies to the link between low iodine and breast cancer at breastcancerchoices.org. There are doctors who have proven that this is the best preventative for bc. After a few months of iodine therapy, my breast and a half have noticebly changed-softened, no pains, the scars are disappearing, and I think it is breaking up the aftereffects of the rads. I cannot tell you how much different I feel. BCA is doing a study and proving that women who take iodine have no recurrances. I think, when their study is complete, tamox and all those other drugs will be tossed in the trash for this safer protocol.

It is cold and dreary today, but I am celebrating the fact that my city lost the Olympic bid! I hope this marks the beginning of weeding out the corruption that has tainted what I believe is the most beautiful city in the world. I sure hope things start to CHANGE now!

Vivre, thanks for the info, I am going to do some research and discuss this with my onc.  I thought of you this week regarding the Olympics and I didn't think you'd want it there!  Glad you got your wish! Here's to change for your city!!

Joy, hope you have a easy going work weekend! and enjoy going home next week, even if you freeze your tushy off!! heehee

Helena, nice and hot for you today! Glad to see you popped back here!!  Turning off my heater under my desk now...gosh all the girls here have heaters under their desks, its ridiculous!!  Yummy...nuts!!  love those too!

I posted this on the B.O.T. thread:

ok, so my DH picked me up for lunch and while at lunch, we ran into a couple we used to live by a couple years ago, Pam and Mike. Pam comes up to our table and says "did you hear about what happened to me? I had a melanoma mole taken off my back in 2003 and thought nothing of it. Well...a few times in my car I would get dizzy or a headache and I went to the doc. It was my eye doc that ordered some tests...I had a brain tumor from the melanoma!! Had gamma knife surgery, then developed a staph infection and they had to do another craniotomy on me and Radiation. I got the runaround at first, went to USC and to other docs but ended up at UCSF and they did the surgery. I've found a great onc locally and she is working with my nutritionist. They told me I was going to die. I've totally changed my diet, try to do the macrobiotic diet, today is the first day in 2 wks I am eating bread...Have your Vitamin D level checked! and they monitor my copper....I'm feeling great now and doing great"

So then my DH tells her about my BC and she was like wide eyed..."what?" anyhoo, you get the drift....

'C' is everywhere!!!!!!!!!!! But she is doing great and she does look good. I emailed her asking her what her nutritionist and onc have told her as far as beating recurrence. She said "I think my nutritionist works with breast cancer too".

We had to talk quick as I was on my lunch hour and her DH was sitting there waiting for her to start eating lunch!

Hi Ladies -

I haven't posted for a quite a long time on this thread as I've had no motivation; thus no exercising has been happening aside from my squats and pushups. I need to get back to running - but I can't for some reason - just don't want to go.

All of the talk of Montreal and the cold...brrr. I lived in upstate NY for five years (Plattsburgh) not too far south from the Quebec border (about 20 minutes). I remember winters when the temp wouldn't get above 0 degrees F. I did love it there even with the cold. Beautiful country and people.

Joy - I am sorry to hear about your basal cell spots! My internal medicine doc recommended I see a dermatologist and I kept putting off making the appt. Then in the shower one day, I realized these two darkish spots with crusty (sorry gross) tops had been on my shin for a year. My appt. is Tuesday and I am almost positive these spots are not good.

Again, reading through all of your posts have given me some motivation and I am going to TRY and take DD (love that) for a walk tomorrow morning in the park if it's not raining and cold.

Have a wonderful weekend ladies!

Raye

Hi Raye, Keep us posted on your appt. next Tuesday!!  Hope you find some motivation too!!  

HELENA - Look at you, you gorgeous one!!  And your DD is soooo cute and fluffy!  and the view!  Ok, dig my list out of your crate and put in BIG CAPS  - OZ & Helena!!!!! 

Yes, dark chocolate a food group!!  Dove chocolate here I come!!!

I worked out today and it felt great- in spite of the low wbc. 

Well, I am a midwesterner who lived in California for many years and now that I am BACk in the good ol northern-midwestern state of Michigan, I still miss running in California weather.  THE best, I gotta say.  Summers in Michigan  are so humid, I have a much harder time.  So, DEANNA, a challenge????? hm.......okay.  When's the race?   LOL. 

have a nice Friday!!!! 

My goodness Muma-You take more vacations than Obama! LOL  Too bad you can't use Airforce 1 and travel in style. I am still gloating that he lost the Olympics and my great city will be saved from the financial ruin and corruption that would have been rampant. Yesterday, was like Christmas. I am still smiling! Maybe I will even take a vacation too. You could at least be our travel advisor.

This month marks 2 years since my dx. I cannot believe how fast the time flew. I never thought I would ever be at the place I am at now. I can honestly say that having cancer forced me to look at my life and make the changes that have made me happier and healthier than I ever was before bc. The other day I was carrying in a 40 pound bag of salt for the water softener. As I was trying to lug it in, I had an aha moment. I realized that this was exactly how much weight I have lost! I cannot believe I carried all of that around with me all the time. No wonder my step is lighter now. So I hope that motivates you all who are still working on your recovery. Life can be great after cancer. It is all about what road you choose to take. Keep walking and you will get there!

You gals with dogs are so lucky to have someone who makes you go out.  When I was on chemo, I would go out for an evening walk with my then 17 year old dog Mandy.  By the end of chemo I had slowed down quite a bit and so had she....so her pace was perfect for me.  I am trying to figure out whether to get another dog since she passed, but I have to wait a bit longer. 

Mum you take care, speedy recovery. Spring same to you although, you do seem to be bouncing back very nicely. Joy, you watch those spots!

As for the chocolate, can't say  i really like dark chocolate cause i really don't! Guess I will have to try.

Went to my 25th high school reunion last night. Was very nervous and thought I would only stay an hour or so. Hubby called at 1230 to see if I was okay, wow the time flew  by. Some people have changed some haven't. Some are very caught up in the I am really someone game and others just live and enjoy life. I enjoyed the latter better. Caught up with an old pal, could have cried it was so great to see him again, he's a bit heavier (who isn't) but looks the same and is the same sweet down to earth person he used to be. Great visit with all though.

Well you all enjoy your good weather, weather man states we will get snow tonight, actually feels like it too! Hopefully he is wrong.

Have a great one! 

Brenda--good 'self talk" ! Glad you are feeling better...

I made it to the gym yesterday and a tough yoga class this morning. Some of the poses were hard to hold although I found if I counted out--like ok, hold it 3 more counts--then I could. But felt so good afterwards. We also walked (don't know how far it is) to the park last night for a huge music festival--saw Lyle Lovett who was amazing. Had this big band with him--really fun although haven't been in a crowd that size in a while--yikes! it was free so you got a little bit of everyone there--great people watching!

Kari-make sure to research the iodine stuff. I know some people swear by it, and glad to hear it works for them--probably would work for me as I've always had cold hands and feet! But I would hate to screw up my thyroid...and my tests came back with it in normal range also. Deanna--glad you have had luck with it. The thyroid is also connected to metabolism, right? If so, I will take cold hands over slowing down my metabolism (and having to eat less!)--ha! Would be wonderful though if there was a BC connection...

Helena--beautiful pic! Hope it rains soon--poor koalas!  

Hello All -

Mum - I hope you are feeling better and that your recovery will go well.

Spring - you put me to shame - I still haven't gone back to walking but i'm still Wii Fitting daily!!!

Kari - I hope you enjoy that book - I haven't read it but Maeve Binchy is a good read at the best of times.

Penny - Hope you are improving all the time.

Allie - Good on you for heading off to the gym:-). Yoga can be really satisfying!! I keep using the cold and wet weather as an excuse not to go out walking and that's during a stretch of good weather!!  It was about 53 degrees here today and raining. But I don't do very well in the heat either.!!

Deanna - How do you survive in heat like that???  I did holiday in CA in April 2000 and found it very hot but we had a super holiday.  I like your dr's food pyramid - but I was never good with shapes so I just might ‘accidently' turned my pyramid upside down!!

Joy - So sorry to hear about the spots - I hope the shaving wasn't too uncomfortable.

Vivre - Wohoo 2 years down the road, hoorah!!

Brenda - I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well - I will do some extra Wii Fit for you tomorrow after all you kept my exercise going for me while I wasn't able for it a few weeks ago.  I'm sure you'll be 100 % very soon you are right it will and does get better!!!

Meg , Raye, Helena, Jess, pk - Hello hope you are having a good weekend - I hope I haven't forgotten anyone!!!

And I thought I'd leave you with something that someone at my support group showed me

YOU GO GIRL!! WE'RE ALL WALKING WITH YOU !

Meg is right, one can't compare themselves to the others. The idea is to get up and do something . 

Anyway it did snow here last night. There is snow on the roof and car but melted on the roads. It won't last but the change in air pressures has given me a migraine, going to go rest and take my meds. Have a great week everyone.