Quit smoking, had a baby, survived breast cancer all within

jmclowser
jmclowser Posts: 14 Member
edited September 27 in Introduce Yourself
In 2/2006 I quit smoking, 9/2008 I had a baby, 6/2009 I was told I had breast cancer. I have survived all of that, but I can't seem to lose 60 pounds. Has anyone else out there been down this road? Weight loss is not rocket science. I have the tools I need, but I don't seem to b able to regain control of myself. Are there other cancer surviors here?

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  • Kmn927
    Kmn927 Posts: 16
    I am also a Cancer survivor and I also have a hard time losing the last 30 lbs. I quit smoking in 2001 after my diagnosis.
  • JenniferO1982
    JenniferO1982 Posts: 21 Member
    Hi there,

    I have never had cancer. I have lost 80 pounds to date. I quit smoking after losing the first 60 of that 80, and then just kept right on going. Since I used to turn to food and cigarettes a lot for ways of dealing with anxiety, I now find that I more anxious in general; however, I am working really hard to get through this.

    The fact that you beat cancer, quit smoking, and had a baby makes you, in my eyes, incredibly strong. You can lose the 60 pounds too—just apply the same determination:)

    Good luck.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    I quit smoking, quit drinking, survived a twin pregnancy ..... and i can't kick these last 10-15lbs
    weight loss is HARD! But, it's worth it :)
  • QueenofCups
    QueenofCups Posts: 365 Member
    I have not survived cancer myself, but my stepmom had leukemia and my 15 yr old cousin just beat Hodgkin's Lymphoma and both have had a hard time losing the weight they gained from chemo and radiation. I have heard that treatment of cancer can make losing weight difficult. My stepmom has been doing the HCG diet and found some success with that.

    Great job on all your success and I am sure you'll beat this weight battle as well!
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    Welcome aboard. I have never smoked or had cancer, but I do have 2 babies (2 years and 10 months). You can lose the 60 lbs, trust me. I never thought I could lose weight either, and I am down almost 40 lbs (in 7 months). You can do this with a little motivation and determination. Feel free to add me for extra support.
  • kaylaCdewire1311
    kaylaCdewire1311 Posts: 110
    Well... Never been a smoker, never had breast cancer... but I HAVE HAD A BABY!! I can't get rid of these 25 pounds!!! I've been on this website for about 3 weeks, and have only lost 1 pound! I've been watching what I'm eating and started working out.. buttttttt.. it's just not happening!!
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