Trying hard to lose the pounds!!!!!!!!!

Reading about those attending WW continues to inspire me. I went to my meeting this morning and lost .6 lbs. Not much, but steady as she goes. Total lost since end of May, 24.2 lbs. I'm sure the Arimidex is keeping me from losing my belly fat as fast as I normally would, but I definitely look thinner from my sideview! I'm also doing the 10,000 steps and trying to get it up to 12,000 per days.

I'm on message boards for breast cancer, hard of hearing and Weight Watchers. It is phenomenal the advice, knowledge and hints I've received from people all over the country. You have to sometimes separate the wheat from chaff, but by and large, it's like having a gigantic encyclopedia at your finger tips.

Keep plugging away on losing weight everyone!

Judy
dx April 2002
Tamoxifen 11/02-7/04
Arimidex 7/04-present

Hi all!
I'm new at getting in shape forum I hope you understand me. First of all I'm 21 yo and bc in stage II. Since my mastectomy 2 months ago I have gained 17.6 pounds , ok I have never been overweighed in fact I was considered too skiny (weighed 99 pounds) the point is that I feel really bad with my baldness and my body mutilated (is how I feel about the mastectomy) to deal now with the fact that I cant wear the clothes that I used to , actually I just have 2 jeans that fit me, I talked to the doctor but he said I'm still thin and he did not recomend any diet but If I gained 17.2 in 2 months by febr when my chemos finish the pound gained will be 35.

I eat healthy (much more than when I was bc free) but nothing seems to work my jeans fit me every day tighter if things wont change I wont have clothes to wear.

Thanks for read this

I agree with Rose. Chemo isn't the time to be trying to lose weight. If you try to lose weight now, you might short yourself protein or some other nutrient you need to heal. Additionally, chemo for breast cancer often causes women to gain weight.

And, being 21, you'll lose the weight easier than some of us. Take care of yourself, eat healthy, and buy some new clothes that make you feel good. Worry about your weight when you're not fighting to get well.

--Theresa

Nice to see so many of "the girls" on this thread.

I had my husband lug my treadmill back in and have been using it. I have finally worked myself up to a half mile each day. I know that sounds puny, and I am certainly in no shape for the Komen run, but I have taken off 13 pounds in about 2.5 months or so.

I am also eating more fruits and vegetables -- raw or slightly cooked.

All this exercise does hurt, especially with the neuropathy in my feet. Even that has gotten better after my "tready journey to nowhere."

Good luck to all. I have a goal of being at 200 by April 1st. If I can crack that, then I go for more.

Patti, keep at it. Lois, good to hear from you. I know what you mean about meds. I am on one that kills off the appetite -- thank God!!

XOXO M2

Hi Eileen, Patti, Janet, Lois, Cowgirl and all WW Divas!!!
Sorry I haven't been on this thread for a long time but since the birth of my two grandbabies in June and October, I've been in Milwaukee and Chicago area alot. Anyway, Eileen, you are not the only one struggling since the holidays . . . me too, me too!!! I'm in Milwaukee at the moment but going home on Saturday and then on Monday I am making a beeline to WW again. I really need the structure and the accountability badly. I gained back during the holidays and now have the same 10-12 pounds that do not want to go away. I need to get back on an exercise schedule again because after my knee replacement I was mostly doing therapy for that and sort of had to let the regular stuff go - but I'm back to the gym on Monday as well!! So, Eileen - again, you are not alone and I too would love some tips and words of wisdom from Janet - if she feels up to it. Hope all of you other ladies are doing well and it would be great fun to hear from you all to encourage each other.
God bless,
Pat

Hi Kari:
We're glad to have you aboard. Weight Watchers really is the best eating plan I think there is - it's been around for a long time and really does "wear well." Good luck and as I said to Patti, we'll do this together . . . because we can do it!!

Patti:
Since I'm just starting over again (for the millioneth time ), I'm doing the points to begin with. Then I think once I feel comfortable again, I'll go back to the Core because I did that before and it worked for me and I really liked it. However, since I feel I need a little more control to begin with, I'll do the points. My daughter is doing WW as well (after her baby) and she likes the points because it allows her to have a Lean Cuisine or something similar if in a hurry. On Core, all frozens etc., would have to be taken as points and that would add up pretty fast. Just a thought. Let me know what plan you decide to do, Patti.
God bless,
Pat

I've gained weight too since chemo I thought I was the only one! But all the books I've read stress how much better women do through treatment if they exercise so I MAKE myself walk everyday...that's all I can do at the moment because I am still healing after reconstruction but I have to tell you I do feel better. It's true exercise gives you more energy and most of us need that right now (plus I'm finally sleeping better)!

My weigh in is tomorrow but at home since I'm on line. We went out last night for a Valentine dinner too (will be too crowded Tues!) - was kind of annoying having to pass on the bread and count out my onion petals but the scale today was the same so that's ok.

I lost five last week but think I'll only get two or three when I step up tomorrow - am still loving the program, anything that can make me count out onion petals and drink water can't be all bad!!! LOL

Good luck to everyone! I don't workout on Sunday - is my day off - but will be back to the Y tomorrow!

Take care,
Kari

Dear KariLynn, Hi. Just wanted to let you know that as soon as my leg starts getting better and I get through everything the next few weeks I will be joining you. I lost alot of weight prior to be diagnosed with breast cancer and still have some to lose. Good luck and congratulations on your weight loss so far. Sincerely, Holly

Patti,
When I was on chemo, I couldn't stand the water from my Brita filter, and resorted to drinking the plain tap water. After chemo, I can get back to the Brita water and prefer it. Maybe it has to do with the metallic taste that chemo imparts.

Denise