Need motivation after Double Mastectomy

Nkeller2015
Nkeller2015 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Last year I found out that I am BRCA1+ (breast & ovarian cancer gene) at 23 years old. I'm one month out of a preventative double mastectomy and unable to be very active right now. I have a goal of losing 80lbs and need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. When I was in high school I lost 80 pounds and throughout the years, have gained it all back. Wondering if anyone who has had a double mastectomy had results w/ working out and eating healthy even tho activity with pecs and upper body is extremely limited now. Or any other advice or tips from anyone! Thank you!!

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  • ashesnposies333
    ashesnposies333 Posts: 59 Member
    The beauty of weight loss is that exercise isn't actually necessary, but it does help with health. And soon enough you'll be able to work your pectorals again once you get your doctor's OK.
    Science says diet is 80% of success for weight loss and health, so I'd say focus mainly on that and do all the core and leg work you can until youre able to begin introducing training to your pectorals.
  • ashesnposies333
    ashesnposies333 Posts: 59 Member
    You can do anything you set your mind to.
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    @AnnPT77 -- Thought I'd point you toward this post. You always have helpful things to say.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,488 Member
    @AnnPT77 you deserve an insightful, inspiring, awesome, and like for that post. <3
    It was so full of love, care, and sound advice it brought a tear to my eye.

    @Nkeller2015, you won't go wrong keeping in touch with Ann.

    Cheers, h.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,938 Member
    Aw, @middlehaitch - so kind, thank you. And @TmacMMM - thanks for the whistle-in.
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    Aw, @middlehaitch - so kind, thank you. And @TmacMMM - thanks for the whistle-in.

    You bet. It was the most helpful thing I could think of. :)
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,938 Member
    @AnnPT77 Wow! I don't even know what to say but thank you so so so much for taking the time to share your story and advice. I will be referring back to that post many times for encouragement :) You are one strong, beautiful and determined lady!! Thank you again. I am so ready to start this journey and take control in every aspect of my health!!

    You're too kind!

    You can do this - one step at a time, and you'll amaze yourself with your progress. :)
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