What lifestyle changes have you made since your BC dx?

I take Vit D. omega 3. tumeric pill, Biotin, and a tamoxifen tablet daily. I try to eat more lentils, trying to eat more fish. Exercise isnt happening as much as I want, but i just started my spinning classes last week.

ohhhhhhhhh drink more water!!! forgot to add that and yes STRESS is definately a gonna!!!

thatgirl- whats ur defination of megadoses- i take 2000iu a day

wow~~~ how many pills is that

Mmmm.... ok.

I can't walk 5 miles a day anymore.

I can't bellydance anymore.

I can't do aerobic anymore.

I can't cardio anymore.

I can't dance, period, anymore.

My gardening work is about 30 minutes a day instead of 2-3 hours.

My sculpting is down to 1-2 pieces a month from 4-5 pieces a month.

My painting is down to 1 piece every other month from 5-10 pieces a month.

I didn't go fishing since beginning of summer 2009.

I didn't go hiking since summer 2009.

I'm taking Aromasin.

I'm taking Percocet.

I have huge insomnia problems.

I eat way more meat than I used to (dr's said I dont' have enough protein to recover after the surgeries and chemo)

There are a few more. Not fun.

I take a whole bunch of supplements, only drink about one glass of wine every few MONTHS, am at the gym 6 days/week working HARD, eat little refined sugar/flour and lots of fresh vegetables. Also am much more intentional and stratetic on how I spend my time/energy/money. I try to make every day count and not let my time be wasted with things/people that aren't truly of value to me.

why are some of you avoiding dairy products, why is it so bad for cancer?

More walking for exercise; less red meat;more fish; switched to organic milk(my 9 yo swears it taste different!); lots of water~love my Camelbak water bottle; less stressing about the little things; spending more time with my family; new vitamin regimine~vit D, C, fish oil in addition to my normal multi-vit, and my Celexa; cut out my one Sprite/day and don't miss it; started one cup of green tea/day and now actually enjoy it;finally at 40 realized the fragility of life, the importance of appreciating each day and take nothing for granted.

A lot of good info here!!!

Thanks

Dear Thatgirl,

Cows are as responsive to what they eat as we are.  Milk can vary in nutrients depending on what the cow eats/time of year.  I was always amazed growing up at the difference in milk production when we turned our cows out to grass each spring.  This was as opposed to eating hay and corn silage all winter.  We fed them grain winter and summer, but more grain in the winter.

The point never left me, certainly regarding what I put into my own mouth.

Going back to milk production.  It would increase by about 20% overall.  The milk would also have a higher butterfat content.  We didn't test for other nutrients, so I can't say.

As to what cows eat, you often don't have a choice as they would starve in the winter in northern climates without hay.

Overall, I notice a difference between organic and regular milk, but here one of the local dairies has equally good regular milk, so have not been paying the difference in price. 

Where I do pay the price is EGGS.  Recently, I have been stopping by the farm, taking eggs from the fridge, and leaving money in the jar.  Just amazing and delish.

Hello Ladies,

Did any one else get PM about supplements for treating CA?

I never had this happen before and it does not seem to be names of posts  I recognize.

Any help 'bout this appreciated.  I am not sure always how folks get in here.

It is not something scary, will check it out, just wondering.

Thanks for any info.

To all of you Enjoy your Resurrection/Easter Day!!

Linda C.

I just keep on LIVING LIFE to the fullest...I don't sweat the small and just live each day as it is my last. I take Vitamin D and other wellness pills from the health food store I exercise 4-5 times a week and try to way more selective in the food I eat. To be honest I am not sure this is all helping but hey I am giving it a shot. Hanging on to HOPE.