Finished Chemo I want to lose the 10kgs I put on any suggestions

Hi Anita,

Congrats on finishing your chemo!  Don't worry about your weight gain (easy to say) but you will lose it in time.  Try the 5:2 diet it is fabulous!!  I designate 2 days a week where I calorie restrict to 500 calories a day.  It is difficult for the first 2 weeks, but after that it becomes a breeze.  Keep yourself busy on those calorie restriction days and it will go quickly.  The book suggests doing 2 non-consecutive days and skipping breakfast (you can have tea or coffee).  It is easier to divide 500 calories into 2 meals.  Then on the other 5 days eat normally (obviously still watching portions).  I still treat myself on the other days and it makes no difference to the weight loss.  You actually feel quite empowered being able to stick to this diet on those 2 days per week.  It is a gradual weight loss of around 1/2 kilo per week (maybe a little more on some weeks) but it stays off!  Then once you have reached your goal you continue on this diet, but it becomes a 6:1 - this keeps you in check at the weight you wish to remain at.

Good luck with your weight loss.

 Let's hope your biggest battle is over!

Susie