Exercise and well being during chemo and radiation

I picked fruit for 1.5 h today w/ a food rescue group I volunteer with. Walked the dog, did tasks - over 10k steps. Took the fitbit off - too sweaty. I'll need to pop in 2 more walks before I put the pup to bed so I feel like I'm rocking it today. Although my TE thought the fruit picking was a stupid idea. Hitting the lake tomorrow w/ the dog so more walks there. Yay!

I had begun walking each week 2-3 times a week. Now I find myself in 5th week if he I struggling to stay strong & healthy fighting il uff a cold and sore throat, little energy. Any suggestions are welcome.

I am eating less due to loss of appetite. I have Lost about 5 lbs and would like to lose 30 total. My main concern is staying healthy and strong as I undergo the chemo treatments. I am overweight. I am continually weighing myself and tracking my food. I'm hoping to morrow will be better so I can do my 3 mile walk again.

Eagle, that sounds like a lovley bike ride!

Ksusan, the vacation sounds amazing! How's the vertigo? Dobre dan!

Eileen, you are a machine! So impressed!

Csalazar, nice job keeping active. Your body is working so hard during chemo, you will probably lose weight without trying. I lost about 20 lbs. It's so important to fuel yourself during this time, be sure you talk to your MO befor you diet!

Crashed through the forest for 5,5 hrs today like a wounded moose. Good times!

Edited to say: Sorry if I missed giving a shout out to anyone! I'm on my phone and its hard to scroll back..

Hi all! I have been reading, just not posting much since I have been laying low after surgery. But, am feeling good and getting energy back, although I see how a daily nap could become a habit! My big news.....at least for me......I got a Fitbit Zip! It was so easy to set up and less involved than the wrist one. I logged 6553 steps today! I took a long walk to see if it worked!

But, for you that have one....question....So, one mile is 5,280 feet. But, Fitbit measures steps, which I imagine are at a 2 foot stride. So, 5,280 steps would only be 1/2 mile. Is that right? Fitbit says 2.82 miles, but I know my walk was 3 miles because I drove it. Anyone who can explain?

Katy, You get one and you and I can be Fitbit buddies and tract daily! I need motivation! Zip was $59.95 at Target.

Walking 6 miles every day. Fastest since starting chemo: 1h 16m 30s. Slowest about 3 hours, stopping for cake and coffee. Today, slow (very tired) but felt better at end than at beginning. Sunny. Hang in there ladies!

I didn't know about the zip - I don't really dig wearing the bracelet.

Isn't that the truth? Who has the magic answer? I swear, some weeks I burn 6,000-8,000 calories in exercise. And weight loss? I'm lucky if I can lose .5 pounds a week, but one week of not watching, bam, it's right back.

Lynn- I have an app on my phone, so I don't think I'm going to get a Fitbit. But I'm with you in spirit.

Just have to climb my way out of here first:

Ok - lake stairs: 85 flights. 5.7 miles of dog walking. I wish my cat wasn't terrified of dogs. Dogs are better for my daily steps, cats are better for my daily sitting.

85 flights! Your shins are gonna feel it!

18 mile ride tonight, cut short by darkness. Then we shared a piece of hummingbird cake at Urban Plates. It was worth it

Yay for lovely forest walks and wooden bridges Katy! Great job on all the stairs Eileen! You're my bike riding inspiration as always, Theresa. Great job on all the walking Csalazar, MsBrompton, and Lynn. Lbf (Jen?) do you get paid to crash through the forest or is it just for fun? Anyway, 5-1/2 hours sounds like quite an adventure! Awesome job on all the work-outs ksusan. You're an inspiration to me!

I had a long day yesterday and was too tired to post last night. I had 2 radiation treatments, met w/ MO, got Tamoxifan prescription filled incl. meeting with pharmacist to go over SEs, and got my port flushed. I also went to the pub with a group of ladies I met here at the lodge . I did squeeze in a nice one hour bike ride (maybe 14 or 15km... there were some hills) and a little bit of walking as I walked to the hospital for all my appointments and we did walk to the pub. They're each only 2 to 4 blocks away. I had 120oz of fluids (not including the beer), 110g protein, and 7 servings fruits/veggies.

Don't be disappointed in yourself, Pboi! Just think how much you have been through. Even thinking about exercise reserves that space in your brain, in my opinion. So you are doing great!

Well, yesterday I was straight up on my hands and knees digging a square hole in the mud all day. Not very aerobic, but man are my glutes and arms sore! So I guess I'll kind of count it. It was my anniversary, too, and DH made an awesome dinner of seared tuna. He's a great cook! He also got me 5 dozen red roses, to celebrate our marriage and putting cancer in its grave. I am so grateful for him!

Eaglemom, I do hike for work. I'm an archeologist and do a lot of survey.