After Chemotherapy

AndreasEvans
AndreasEvans Posts: 35 Member
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Hello there,

Clearly I'm new to this site but as I am worried I will pile on the weight following the chemotherapy I'm about to undergo I thought I'd ask for some help?

I think it's motivation I need? The motivation to get back to regular exercise, the motivation not to snack comfort food and, of course, the motivation not to feel sorry for myself; although this last is less of a worry as I've been here before (2nd time with cancer!).

Last time things did not go well, in terms of weight & fitness levels...one went up...the other down!

So if there's anyone out there willing to give me a push, please add me as I fear I will need all the help I can get.

Kind regards,


Andreas

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  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,254 MFP Moderator
    Hi Andreas - You've got this. Focus on getting healed. Fitness can come later. I have a friend who recently underwent Chemo and radiation... It's a tough road to watch someone go down... I can't imagine having to travel it myself. :flowerforyou:
  • AndreasEvans
    AndreasEvans Posts: 35 Member
    Thanks for the support. I will take your advice and cross one bridge at a time.
  • klinckb
    klinckb Posts: 6 Member
    I went through a second bout with cancer myself 3years ago.I am just starting to address my weight/fitness levels now. I applaud you for taking control of your health. I pray all goes wel for you.
  • ShansGotGoals
    ShansGotGoals Posts: 928 Member
    You've been thru this before so you know how your body responded and good for you for wanted it to be different this time around. I have a friend also going thru chemo and continues to hit the gym regularly, says it keeps the blues away and being around like minded people keeps him going. Never give up! You can do it. It motivates me to see the hard work being put in. Feel free to add me for extra support or 'motivation'. Even though it sounds like you already have a great attitude about it, we can never have enough . Best of luck to you! You got this!
  • AndreasEvans
    AndreasEvans Posts: 35 Member
    klinckb wrote: »
    I applaud you for taking control of your health. I pray all goes wel for you.

    Thank you for your kind thoughts & wishes. It's all going swimmingly at the moment...after Wednesday who knows?
  • AndreasEvans
    AndreasEvans Posts: 35 Member
    shangates92 wrote: »
    ...sounds like you already have a great attitude about it, we can never have enough

    Totally agree so thanks for 1) the offer of additional support and 2) the insights of your gym friend...very helpful.

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