Exercise and well being during chemo and radiation

I've fallen off the exercise wagon since the weekend. I haven't been sleeping well and I've been waking up cranky and lacking the motivation for a morning walk. Too hot when I get home from work- so many excuses!

I'm still being very careful with my diet and logging my calories on the fitbit at least. I hope by admitting to you all that I've been slacking i will find the self-discipline to get some miles logged this week. I really want to lower my BMI into that recommended zone!

I too feel like I've fallen off the exercise wagon. Will be 2 weeks post rads this Friday and still have so much fatigue, it almost feels like it's getting worse. Or maybe it's the Arimidex, which I've been on two weeks. Maybe I'm just making excuses! It's been so hard to get motivated, but I know if I get moving it will help.

This am...32 min T @ 2.8-3.3 = 1.51 mi

Will try hard to walk this pm too. Sigh I just feel so tired...

PB

PB- brava for getting a good workout in. Considering how you are feeling, that was huge!

Rest is important too. I know you will reap the benefits of what you have done this morning.

walked about a mile. First half right up that hill I couldn't face on Sunday! Getting hot now. Think I'll have some water.....

This was the view from the top.

ksusan, great suggestion on the dance! My husband and I do that, taking turns picking songs, until we are worn out sometimes. Yeah, we are silly that way. But it is great stress relief and we laugh and laugh. And practice our geek moves, no dance contest winners here!

24.6 miles, 1550 feet climbing, 1,020 calories burned. Sorry my rides seem monotonous exercise, but I can't seem to change the mileage on the bike loop we do lol. But I did have five medals today which means on five segments I had my first, second or third fastest time ever. A few were first places. Feeling strong, just in time for Herceptin on Friday to knock me back down. I definitely feel some effects from it when I ride, lasts about a week. But hey, I will take the medals and keep on!

Katy, beautiful pic!

lmfao. Well, wear a robe or something haha! Get creative. One woman on our March chemo forum was so tiny she could wrap herself in a large scarf, made her look totally exotic!

T- that same someone is having surgery this week too, I think. Sad she had to leave but I guess it makes it harder for some. To talk about it. Anyway, thoughts and mojo going out to B tonight.

Thanks for the encouragement Ksusan and Katy.

Walked another 1.5 mi this evening, for total of 3 miles today. Crawling back up the exercise band wagon...need to hold on tighter this time.

Know I'll fall off the wagon again, and thankful you ladies are always here to encourage me to get back in again 😊

PB

Dedication to my exercise and well being sisters

Nice playlist KSusan. Here's a dedication from me to all of you. Keep up the great work!

Sending out good vibes to B as well!

yay for 8k steps!

A hike sounds nice.

Have a great day, E!

Lynn- So good to see you!

What you are feeling is not abnormal. I was told it would be six weeks PFC BEFORE I STARTED to feel better. As everyone here knows, I had some false starts and frustrations along the way. Thinking I was getting stronger then falling.

I think all of us feel or have felt the way you are now. Do not despair! Listen to your body. But know that even a tiny walk to the mailbox, or to the corner and back, is something. And every little something will build onto the something before and help you feel better.

There is no shame in feeling tired 5 weeks PFC. There also seems to be a bit of an emotional slump that hits when treatment is finished. Don't beat yourself up. Hang with us here and we will cheer every step you make. And when you can't, you can't. No guilt, no shame.

5 mile walk today; 15 minute per mile pace. I would have like to have added a mile of running but my feet have been burning and sore lately with neuropathy, so I thought I would not push it.