Exercise!

I've always tried to exercise but like many people have allowed other things to get in the way of my best intentions (work, family, interruptions like illness or holidays even!) This had happened around the time that we think my cancer started. We had moved, my husband went overseas, I had a daughter about to graduate High School, we were building a new house and trying to sell our farm in a depressed real estate mark, etc! I allowed my health to slip down the list of priorities. Luckily I had woken up to myself and had already got myself back on track just before diagnosis. I am so glad that I was fairly fit going into treatment and really think it helped me to cope with the mastectomy, chemo and radiation. Now on tamoxifen I believe the exercise helps to counteract any side effects. I use the chance of recurrence to keep me motivated and find it helps to try new ways of exercising too. It challenges me, keeps me from getting in a rut. Your posts about exercise help too, Robyn. I am so glad that you keep posting about the benefits and what you are doing. If there is anyone out there struggling with treatment or recovery and wondering how to help themselves, I really think exercise is the most beneficial thing you could do. Find what works for you, start today! Let us know what you do so we can all help each other to a healthier, happier life. :)Deanne xxx