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  • tenaj
    tenaj Member Posts: 1,052
    edited November 2015

    Hi Tammy, great job and I love the picture, beautiful smile & beautiful woman!!

    Have a great day ladies!!

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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Well done Tammy great tattoo☺  Rest day today back into for the week.  Ate reasonably well this weekend...oh ok I was a little bit naughty.

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  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2015

    Cinque, a little bit naughty is fine....especially during treatment! After each radiation treatment I always gave myself a little treat.....sort of like the lollipop for the kid who visited the doctor!


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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    So Monday I did a circuit class in the morning😊pt with my trainer in the arvo☺Tuesday rest day and today my six km walk to work.  The chemo fatigue is definately cumulative and although its hard to commit to exercise I always feel better for it.  Bed time off to the gym in the morning.  

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  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten Member Posts: 4,869
    edited November 2015

    Tammy , you are beautiful!! Love the dragon tattoo!!

    Cinque!! You are a warrior❤️❤️

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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Hello girls Ive completed a week of daily exercise and good eating and surprise, surprise I feel fantastic.  Im not posting this so everyone can tell me how great I am.  Its to encourage others who are about to start chemo to keep moving and eat well.  I have put on a small amount of weight and my arms are still toned and ladies my butt is firm and sexy and I dont feel so helpless. Never ever give up....you are worth fighting for.



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  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten Member Posts: 4,869
    edited November 2015

    good for Suersis!! A two mile is awesome!!

    You are so right, Cinque!!

    I will be walking an outlet mall in Michigan City, IN shortly!! Visiting Family and Friends!!

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  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2015

    Kathy, you go girl!

    Suersis, no gain is good a loss even better😉 Keep up the grea work!

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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Hi Suersis happy to hear your back on track.  Weight creeps on so easily.  Good nnutrition and regular exercise is key.  You're so right we dont need another health issue.Big pat to your social dog he sounds pawsome.

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  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2015

    Suersis, yes, exercise and keeping a healthy weight has a lot of benefits.

    About 7 years ago my blood pressure was creeping up and the Dr started to suggest Meds but I lost weight and got it under control so that's a big incentive for me to keep up the good work

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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Kindergarten We were fortunate enough to be in the States a couple of years ago and the outlets were amazing.  So glad they motivate you to walk☺☺happy shopping.

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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Done heaps of walking in between chemo sessions I really feel like its helped with my moods, my bowel movements and keeping my weight in check.  Next chemo Thursday hope I able to keep up my exercise happy to be one round closer to the end.

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  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten Member Posts: 4,869
    edited November 2015

    Hi, Cinque, you are so right, walking sure helps with our moods!! I have a cold, but still getting my walk in every day!!

    I did not buy any thing at the mall!! As I get older, I find I have enough stuff, now!! 😃


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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Hello girls hows the exercise and nutrition going?  Just managed a little nanna walk Saturday turns out Docetaxel chemo sucks.  Its wiped out my taste buds so it was easy to avoid naughty food seeing I cant taste it.  Loaded up on protein though need to build muscle.  Mum started Xmas baking...tis the season.  Happy week to all remember to keep moving and feed your body with healthy food.

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  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten Member Posts: 4,869
    edited November 2015

    Hi, Cinque, since I have all my Doctor's appointments this month, my eating and and exercise have been pretty good!!! Sorry, to hear that you are having some negative side effects from the Chemo!!! You are so positive about everything!! You always find the good!!! Indeed, lots of protein!!!Enjoy your Mum's baking!!!

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  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2015

    Hello everyone! Kathy, glad your doing well. Cinque, hope things are improving.

    Personally, I've not been doing well....my niece died unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago, she had been unwell for a couple of years and was found at home by a neighbour....then a friend has had a recurrence of her BC, triple negative.

    I just want big (((hugs)))



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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Tammy Im so sorry to hear about your niece thats terrible.  Im sad for you friend too we go through this horrible treatment and it comes with no guarantees.  Hugs to you.

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  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2015

    Cinque, thank you.....

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  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten Member Posts: 4,869
    edited November 2015

    Dearest Tammy!! I am so sorry to hear about your dear niece. And sorry for your dear friend's recurrence of BC! You are in my prayers. I wish I could give you a hug in person!

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  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2015

    Kathy, I know you would if you could!

    (((hugs))) all round......

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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Isnt human touch, hugs, the most powerful force.  While I was having chemo the other day a lovely elderly volunteer was giving me raki i probably spelt that wrong.  She basically lays her hands on you and transfers energy I know sounds like mumbo jumbo...anyway she broke down in tears she apologized she wasn't meant to talk about it but she lost her beloved daughter Sally to cancer in April.  We both stopped cryed and hugged we were strangers 20 minutes before.  I was so glad we met we both needed a hug sometimes there are just no words.  Strength and courage my ladies.

    This chemo wad shit but its behind me now.  I am proud to say through proper nutrition and eexercise I have not put any weight.  Just about to do stretching session.

    Kindergarten best of luck with your Doctors appointments.  Will keep you in my prayers as I will you Tammy I cant hug you but I can prayer.

    Did any of you girls have sex through chemo if I put some effort in Im sure I could burn some calories I just have no desire....damn cancer used to be one of my favourite things.

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  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2015

    Cinque, thank you....what a beautiful story....and yay to you for taking care of yourself!

    I'm sure the desire will come back 😉 I didn't have chemo but towards the end of radiation my priority was completely internally focused and I think I shut my soul mate out. I started running the day after I finished treatment and finally got back to something approaching normal!

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  • HomeMom
    HomeMom Member Posts: 1,198
    edited November 2015

    HI Everyone, My Name is Denise

    I'm wandering the halls here looking for a good board to join that I can be accountable I guess. I've gained like over 20lbs since I started treatment 18 months ago. I'm on Arimidex so I'm not sure if that is part of the problem, but I also have a job where I could sit at a desk all day if I don't have someone to show homes to. I plan on resigning from this position in the next 30-40 days so I can focus on my health more. It's been a great ride, but this job is not exactly one you leave at the office.

    I joined a training center almost a year ago and have never gone because I can't get motivated to go early in the morning. I get off work at 6:00 and with our schedule, it isn't going to work out going after that time (takes 30 min to get home). So when I resign from the job, I can go to the yoga classes and the water aerobics they offer at the center.

    I've always been a size 4 and typically weigh around 125lbs ideally. I'm busting out of the 6's, actually some don't even fit anymore that I wore just last winter. UGH

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  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten Member Posts: 4,869
    edited November 2015

    Hi, Denise!! Welcome to this wonderful thread!! Everyone here is very encouraging and supportive!! You have had a lot on your plate, so take it one day at a time!! The training center sounds great, the yoga and swimming will help with weight loss, and just make you feel good!! Thanks for joining us!!

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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Hi Denise

    Welcome.  I haven't started hormone medication yet but I will early next year Im worried about weight gain but I have to take medication and hope for best.  Im pleased to hear you have a plan to get your weight back to what makes you happy.  I find morning is the best time for me after that initial getting out of bed which sucks I always am so glad I did. Working, running a house and coping with treatment is a lot for us to deal withby the end of the day I have no energy left.  So if I get my exercise done first thing I know it's done.  Find something you like yoga, walking, circuit class...whatever and make a commitment to yourself to stick it out for six weeks.  By the end of that period you will have formed a new habit.  I love boxing and thats usually got some hot trainer sparring against you..talk about getting your heart rate up☺  Cant wait to see your posts and what exercise you and end up doing.  Good luck.

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  • HomeMom
    HomeMom Member Posts: 1,198
    edited November 2015

    Thanks guys for the welcome! I'm excited to get started on my way back to the healthy me!

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  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2015

    Hi Denise, Sounds like you're motivated and have a plan and that's half the battle! Like Cinque, I like to exercise first thing so that no matter how crazy the day gets, and sometimes they do, I've at least achieved something I set out to do 😀

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  • tenaj
    tenaj Member Posts: 1,052
    edited November 2015

    Dear Tammy, ((((HUGS)))), I am so sorry for the loss of your niece and diagnosis of your friend. Life can be so difficult at times. Sending you lots of love and hugs.

    Hello ladies and hello to our new ones that have stopped by. Sorry I have been MIA for a bit. Sorry to report no news on the weight loss, staying about the same. I guess not too bad since my birthday, husband's birthday and Halloween have passed. I need to get through Thanksgiving now. I made a big pot of chicken soup and a pot of cabbage/vegetable soup yesterday. I will be eating well up until Thursday. My PMR is still kicking my ass, not great success on increased exercise but I am walking, Still on the same amount of prednisone for now..l'm hanging tough! I ramped up my water and green tea intake.

    Have a wonderful week ladies and best wishes that you enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends! xoxo

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  • Cinque
    Cinque Member Posts: 240
    edited November 2015

    Hi Tenaj I think staying the same is pretty good.  With your soups water and tea you should see some movement in those damn scales and if not at least you know its good for your insidez to eat this way.

    Ive had 10 days of not so well after last chemo and got my taste sort of back late yesterday.  I ate like there was no tomorrow and at 8 last night drove through and grabbed a burger and chips.  I felt like a naughty teenager but god it was so good.

    Back onto exercise today I think its abs day in the gym.

    #goodeating#funtimes#keepmoving

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  • HomeMom
    HomeMom Member Posts: 1,198
    edited November 2015

    I think once I quit my job I can start working out in the mornings. I could do it at 7am not a problem. My routine now is to get up, drink a cup of coffee, get on the computer and work (check emails etc). Then get ready for work!

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