Losing weight.
A little background of my weight. In my 20's I was 58 to 59kg which upon looking a past photos taken of me was a bit on the thin side so obviously that's not a good base weight.
Just before the BC ...
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Hi Brenda5,
A healthy weight differs for different people. If you’re tall, you can be healthy at a heavier weight than if you’re short. One way of knowing if you’re a healthy weight is to weigh yourself and work out your body mass index (BMI). You can work out your BMI using the BMI calculator on the Department of Health’s website.
It is also important to realise that weight does fluctuate depending on hormone levels and different medical treatments. Weight gain is common after breast cancer diagnosis. Many women gain weight because of their energy intake is greater than the energy they expend. This can occur for a variety of reasons, including the onset of menopause; as a side effect of some breast cancer treatments; reduced activity levels because of fatigue, feeling unwell, lack of motivation; and changes in eating habits.
It is also important to note that your weight varies throughout the day. Not only does your weight change every day, it also changes at different times through a single day. This is because of body fluid fluctuations. To use the scale effectively, you should weigh yourself once a week, at the same time, on the same day of the week, wearing similar clothing. Weight can also about more than a number and you know your body best, if your clothes aren't fitting the same, or your fitness levels have changed these too can be good indicators.
I hope this has been of some help, if you would like more information please let me know.
All the best,
Fiona (Team BCNA)