Need motivation...58 year old lung cancer survivor

susanvevans1
susanvevans1 Posts: 2
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Boy do I need motivation. Everytime I try to exercise I get so out of breath that I just want to quit and go get a big bowl of ice cream to make me feel better. Being 65 pounds overweight on my tiny 5'2" frame has caused me to tear my meniscus in both knees so that is also very painful. It's a vicious circle.

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  • amayzme
    amayzme Posts: 9
    Wow...i could have written your post! Although i never had cancer ...I'm glad to know you are a survivor! I quit smoking this past January. 19yrs of smoking. a lot of the extra weight has
    made its appearance these last few months. i need/want to lose about 75 pounds. i can not breathe. my knees hurt. i sit or lay around when Im not working. i can't seem to make myself move. maybe we can help each other. i need a friend with similar. struggles..that i can relate to. so...want to be my friend and see how it goes?
  • Dainty59
    Dainty59 Posts: 39 Member
    :smile: :flowerforyou: My husband is a cancer survivor so I under stand you can add me
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Beating cancer is a huge accomplishment. You are a survivor, you can do anything!
    I am 61 years old.I did zero exercise until I had lost 100+ pounds. My knees hurt just walking up the stairs. I began walking in October of 2012 at first just for about 20 minutes. I did a 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. My knees have improved more than I can say. I now exercise every day for 1-1/2 hours. Walking, elliptical machine and light weights mostly, but sit ups, planks, jumping jacks too. I got a fitbit in early February. I absouletly love it. It is the best motivator for me that I could ever imagine. In fact, today was my first 25,000+ step day.
    Check with your doc's and ask what exercise would be appropriate for you as a lung cancer survivor. Do you have diminished lung capacity that may hinder exercise?
  • KaraAlste
    KaraAlste Posts: 168 Member
    Hang in there! It will get better and easier. :wink:
  • passmetheducksauce
    passmetheducksauce Posts: 211 Member
    good for you! always glad to hear cancer survivors. PM for any questions regarding respiratory and exercise prescription as i'm a qualified healthcare professional to give you advice.
  • susanvevans1
    susanvevans1 Posts: 2
    Thanks so much for the support. I have recently joined 24 hour fitness as it has a pool. I take the classes on tuesday and thursday. It's a start and it is making me stronger every day. I have even started walking around the block with my son for about 20 minuites every evening. (Bonding time) Your support has really made me want to try harder.

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