Exercise and Eating

Hi everyone thanks so much I will give it a go

As a suggestion for exercise options when you're feeling fatigue. Do something where you sit or lie down. Don't use treadmills or cross trainers. Stick with recumbent bikes or rowing machines or pilates type exercises on a reformer, swiss ball or floor mat. I was reading about a completely different medical condition that has exhaustion and fatigue as side effects. The recommendation was no more than 3 x 20 min sessions per week to start and do swimming or other exercises in a sitting or lying position. You'll still get health benefits but less stress on your body. You work up to upright exercises over time eg 6 months or more.

Hey Maayaa, I think the medical professionals around you would know the best plans for you and what's available in your area.  For the moment I'd say be kind to yourself and do the best you can, you're already dealing with so much.  Don't put too much pressure on yourself.

Hello @Maayaa I am sorry to hear that you are struggling to eat.  You may like to access a dietitian while you are at the hospital as they can provide individual advice and make some recommendations.  Hoping this improves for you.

Hi everyone does anyone know what is the best diets and exercise  plans for me. am a 31years old with metastasis breast cancer in my bone marrow and liver, I have got two beautiful kids 6.7year old and a 22months old gorgeous baby girl. Am currently at the hospital and finding it hard to eat or drink anything. Anything I eat comes right back out. Am on the  eviQ treatment as nothing else is working. I will really need some help to get stronger for my kids and family. Any advice on eating, drinking and exercising will be great .

Hi! Just wondering if you have any bike paths near by. I find being out on the bike is my happy space, particularly on a beautiful day and you can always find a cafe.  It was even more valuable to me when I was going through treatment (actually used to ride to radiotherapy and to herceptin treatments which definitely suprised the staff though they came round to giving  me a lot of encouragement).  

Thanks heaps @Anne65 :smiley:

@Dory65 Just wondering if you have contacted Cancer Council to see if they are still running the Healthy Living After Cancer program. I have done some googling for you to see what is offered in NSW as I am from SA. It appears that NSW did offer this program but not sure if it is still running. I did find another free program that is offered in your state & I have attached the link below. It is a program called "ENRICHing Survivorship". It is a face to face program whereas the one I did was done over the phone but it sounds very similar & very good.
Good luck with it all. I know I am the odd one out as I love exercise & I know it is hard to get "the bug" but once you start doing just a little, you will start to feel better mentally & physically. You can do it!! love & hugs xx

https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/enrich/

To find out more, contact us on 1300 360 541 or email [email protected] 

The ENRICH program was developed by Cancer Council NSW in collaboration with the University of Newcastle.

hi @Dory65 know how you feel...I’ve just started Letrozole 5 days ago and fell in a bit of a slump 
mentally when I started. As @kezmusc there’s always something to manage or think about or worry about, it just gets too much. The grind goes on and on and it definitely isn’t how I pictured my life. 
My gorgeous best friend who is a nurse made me feel so much better, she reassured me that this is normal to hit a slump considering all I’m going through.
Sometimes it’s just hard to juggle all the balls with a smile. 
Rant over gurlz.  :#

Thanks guys,
It helps to vent. My poor son has been advised by all and sundry to keep positive and keep me positive...The kid (23 and still living at home) just doesn't get it that sometimes I just need someone to say Yeah! It's F*%^$#@! :neutral:

I did go to the gym. It did help a bit. Sensible grocery shopping trip next, with my 95 year old dad. Who, incidentally, used to smoke. He continues to drink alcohol daily and eats whatever he likes. He also keeps very active both physically and mentally - and he has me.

Mum - I'm the same age she was when diagnosed with BC.  54. I've had the same active treatment and the same endocrine therapy. She had two BC setbacks then mets, passing away aged 71. Miss her every day.