Let's Post our Daily Exercise

OPPS, This is an exercise thread! Walked and rode stationary bike today, along with errands. It is difficult to get everything in during this busy time of year....Does baking cookies count as exercise?

Baking cookies only count as exercise if you lift one after the other from cookie sheet to mouth, repeat!

DecisionFreak, the AI's are there for a reason and most don't have a problem with SE's or can't really place the blame as some things just come as we age, especially if we are not active (which is why you are exercising, correct?). Granted there is no way to know for sure so each has to make their own decision.

2-hour line dance class then 30 minute workout in the pool.

Thanks for the compliment, Decision. What everyone else has said is true, most people do NOT have horrible SEs on AIs, it's just natural that ladies who have difficulties with them are the ones talking about them. I, unfortunately, have a number of local acquaintances who have had BC. This is just anecdotal, but NONE of us had terrible SEs from AIs (annoyance ones, yes). I came to taking AIs through an unusual route as I was initial misdiagnosed as triple negative (long story), so when I found out I was estrogen positive and therefore COULD take an AI, I was thrilled. What I would say is, once you've done your research and made a commitment to it, then shut down the computer (as far as the AIs go) and just take it like you'd take any other medication, vitamin, whatever, and go out and live your life. Don't go looking for side effects, if you are going to have them, they will find you.

That being said, what minor SEs I had went away when I was done, and I am 100% back to my 'normal' (so normal, in fact, that for the first time in a decade I bought two TURTLE NECK sweaters!!!!! Shocking!!!). I really think exercise is THE one big thing that helped me, both physically and mentally, get through the whole thing.

Well, I baked my Christmas cookies this afternoon, and since I hadn't quite put myself into a sugar coma (eating dough, broken cookies, burnt cookies, licking the frosting bowl etc), I braved the roads and made it to my exercise classes....no hot yoga for me, obviously from my choice of places to live, I'd rather be cold.

DF before I started on the AIs I had read all the blogs and I was petrified, I put if off and I was terrified the first day I put one in my mouth, and you know what happened .... Nothing. Along the way I had aches and pains but came to find out it was was mostly arthritic changes in my body and like Ruth I believe that the exercise has helped tremendously, when I did have problems it was with my hands but I work with my hands so I founds soaking my hands in warm water helped me and I also recommend the turmeric I add it to most of my dishes when I'm cooking.

Forgot to tell you how cold it is here, yesterday morning it was 39 and this morning 43, I so admire you ladies who go out and exercise in the cold, I just pulled the blankets up around my ears and snuggled in. No gym tonight, came home and got into my recliner which is fatalistic I fell off to sleep for 2 hours so I'm taking today as my rest day.

Not been posting here for a bit yet have been keeping active each day. Mary, have not taken you up yet on the weekly weight challenge and it's nagging on my thoughts, so I think that is going to change. HeidiHill, sending you a holiday wave across the channel and Kindergarten, enjoyed reading of your travels. Cheryl, learning #71 and much harder or as LM's says, more challenging than #70. Ruth, nice photo of WWW and Badger, your new home is a busy project. DecisionFreak, I am one of the bc minority that had crippling AL side effects and with oncs blessings, forgo hormone treatment. The 1.5% offered was not worth the negative quality of life that I was experiencing, so I do other things, such as, keep a low BMI (20), exercise well over the recommended 150 minutes a week to help keep recurrence at bay and don't smoke or drink and try to reduce any environmental impact factors if I can. I'm sure you will work out what is best for you. FYI, some of you may find this new-news release interesting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35111449

Baked last night, vegan Russian tea cookies, made up in small wrapped parcels, for the ladies at Pink Ribbon Pilates this morning as we are having a little Christmas do. One member is a vegan, so went with it for all.

I concur wholeheartedly with everyone on how much exercise helps. Do to a degenerated lower disk, I was not in good shape when I had my BMx. As soon as I could, I got on a treadmill. I still fight nerve pain, but the days in which I can exercise at least 45 mins, I sleep better and have fewer SEs from my meds.

Question about turmeric. . .when I first heard about it, I looked it up and read that it mimics PR. Since I'm highly ER/PR+ I haven't tried it?????

Very tired from no sleep last night (got home too late to go to gum) and on the way to work. At least I ride a nice commuter bus and don't have to drive in WetLanta traffic.

Scottie

Doing great, DecisionFreak! Cheryl, that's exactly what happened to me! I got too deep into mammogram pose, my arm and fingers were paralyzed. Fortunately, I'm mostly back to normal. LilacBlue, waving from across the Alps. Ruth, I still can't wear turtlenecks, only thin summer scarves will do.

On the subject of exercise, it helps stave off colds and flu, and it does help reduce pain from AIs according to this randomized study. I read a study years ago on the virus fighting potential of exercise and I have to say it has worked for me. I'm sick much less often and never as bad as it used to get. It seems though you still have to be careful at the gym because you might still be susceptible right after exercise until the immune system kicks in. I also believe it can help with cancer fighting because any inflammation reduction is beneficial.

Last night I was learning this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv5ivC4GJd0 Also learned how to dance milonga style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN0o_ZgdCL0 It's a real workout!! Will do weight training tonight.

DecisionFreak, I continue to be impressed and now you inspire me! A gym is absolutely not necessary especially when you are motivated.

3-mile Walk away the pounds with Leslie Sansone class this morning followee by Tai-Chi class my sister wanted to try. Guess I prefer more active movement. I can see the value but just not for me. Getting ready to sneak out on sister and visiting friend for a bike ride.

Hello All & welcome, bluedog.

Today I started my extended sub duties (for a friend having surgery). Luckily I am pretty good shape because the road department was still cleaning snow when I got to school & I had to climb a HILL of snow in the middle of the street between the parking lot and the school (with a bag in each hand)....or walk down a whole block (which I was too lazy to do). I had to make some foot grips with my boot and then take a running leap to vault my way over the top and down the other side!!! I earned my pay once I got inside too because my friend teaches slow learner/behavior problem kids. I was on the move every moment......luckily there will be Christmas vacation in the middle of my Tour of Duty! My Book Club meets tonight so I will try to squeeze in a little abs right now.

Enjoying all the tales of exercise, and congrats DecisionFreak for coming down one pants size!!! I would also suspect that you have been building denser muscle which is always more attractive than what my father used to refer to as "jiggle". Last night was a miserable evening to walk, but I did it. Felt elated afterwards, think from braving the wind and rain. Certainly had a glow going on.

Have to wrap things for our nonprofit Christmas party and proofread a report prior to heading out. Then I start the second one. Too much time on my backside sitting recently, but my bank account is smiling.

Tomorrow I head for the mountains with my skis. Hoping for fresh powder. Haven't seen that in a couple of years, and the best skiing. Ten miles of x-country should do wonders for revving up the system.

Sunday is a Seattle day as going to an early evening show. Will be writing the second report and steaming Christmas puddings in between everything. Hoping also that I get out skiing a few more times over Christmas-New Years. Will do wonders to offset the sitting! - Claire

Scottiemom, I saw your question about Tumeric so I did some research. I always do research on any supplement or vitamin I take. I am 89% estrogen positive (or was 4 months ago) so I am very careful with everything, even do research on make up and lotions, etc. by the way, I use Juice Beauty products. I like everything but their liquid make up, but they are coming out with a new one in January. They have a website. 100 % organic.

Anyway, back to Tumeric. It is perfectly safe and does not mimic estrogen. One study said Tumeric is highly recommended for BC. The biological active components of the spice, Tumeric include Curcumin which has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and other benefits. It has been shown to have anti-Cancer functions against several types of BC, including ER+ and PR+.

The only Al which has been questioned is Tamoxifen. Maybe not enough research? Don't know why, Arimidex is fine. So, not sure whst you take.

I also read about Tumeric on the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center website that it was beneficial for BC, as well as reducing inflamation from arthritis.

FYI, I take Organic Tumeric Curcumin from NativOrganics (from Amizon), 350 mg. a day. I had a lot of rib inflamation due to excessive coughing during chemo. That has gone away.

Hope this helps. I guess we all have to be careful about what we put on and in our bodies and make the best decisions for us.

Who really know! That it why I mentioned that there are no specifics on Tamoxifin.

Herded cats......er, I mean substituted again today. It's cold out and I didn't feel like the treadmill, so dug out a Denise Austin indoor walking DVD, which was actually pretty good. Now I am off to a wrestling match, where I will burn off some calories just from writhing around and saying "Ouch, ouch, ouch" while I watch.

Wow! Busy girl!

TwoHobbies: Hope you start feeling better soon. Good news on your dexa scan.

Patoo: I can't wait for updates on your house. I feel like we will be building it with you.

DF: Hang in there.

Walked/ran this afternoon. 50 degrees and windy.