Exercise and Eating
Does anyone have any good ideas for motivating me into a good eating and exercise plan. My head is all for it but the rest of me is not as motivated 🤪. I’m working full time and using Lite n Easy but I’m still eating the treats ( emotional eating) and not really exercising. I’m 57 and I’m too young to give up.....I’m ready for any suggestions xx
Soy products and aramatose inhibitors
I was wondering if there is any research about issues with soy products with aramatose inhibitors? I know the cancer council recommend moderation for women on tamoxifen but are there issues with femera? I have a soy cappacino most days as seemed to have developed an issue with milk since chemo. Few places sell almond milk options but most have soy. Any info greatly appreciated. Kath
Supermarket Deliveries
Hey @BCNA, I've got a friend having AC who lives alone. Coles have cancelled her online deliveries saying they're reserving them for the vulnerable and at risk members of the community. But her immune system is very compromised. She's exactly a person who should not be exposed to the risk of Covid19. How does she get through to Coles or Woolies that she should be on the list? Your help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! K xox @Giovanna_BCNA @Riki_BCNA @Rosie_BCNA @Kirsten_BCNAImmunity Boosters
@Flaneuse @viking1 @arpie I thought this topic deserved its own thread! A discussion on another thread has got me thinking about my immune system as well as the characters above. I've been concentrating on my gut as research is increasingly showing that gut health rules the health of so many other areas of the body, including the brain. And boy does my brain need help after the last few years! I might add some immunity boosters into the mix to bolster my post-chemo system as we start winter. Probably all the drugs I had with the BMX & recon haven't helped either. I eat really healthily, but what would you warrior womyn suggest?! What has worked for you?
Take the pledge to eat more veg
Image Source: www.dailypollirallo.com It is recommended that we eat five serves of vegetables a day, however it can be difficult to do this and most Australians eat only about half the recommended amount. Eating vegetables has enormous health benefits; research shows that people who eat more vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are more likely to have reduced risk of many chronic diseases. Vegetables provide us with a wide variety of minerals and vitamins that are important for the maintenance of many bodily functions, disease fighting antioxidants and gut friendly fibre. Next week is National Nutrition Week (16 October - 22 October) and Nutrition Australia is running the Try for 5 challenge. So why not challenge yourself to try for 5 serves of vegetables everyday for the week. Join the challenge and earn points for every serve you enjoy. You will be supported by daily emails containing delicious recipes, clever ideas and inspiring new ways to add veg to your day. It's a fun and motivating way to boost your nutrition and kick start healthier habits! To register or for more information visit http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/national-nutrition-week/try-5-challenge. For more information on why vegetables are food heroes and useful tips, tricks and recipes ideas visit: Eat for health - www.eatforhealth.gov.au Go for 2 and 5 - www.gofor2and5.com.au Better Health Channel - www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au Dietitians Association Australia - www.daa.asn.au Nutrition Australia - www.nutritionaustralia.org To order or download a copy of BCNA's Healthy eating and breast cancer booklet visit https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/resources/order-bcna-information-booklets/ or call 1800 500 258. Please share with us your tips and tricks on how you include more vegetables in your diet.
To laugh or cry.........that is the question...HAHA!
So at 3 weeks post Mastectomy/Diep Flap reconstruction I had about 3 funny episodes with my eyes, I was quite sure it was migraine related, but had these massive blind spots that lasted about 30 mins. Off to the Optometrist I go, Retinas are fine but in 7 months the sight in my right eye has deteriorated rapidly, she said hmmm off to the GP for bloods and test for Diabetes!!!! OK, so went to GP did bloods and got results today...my sugar levels are fine as I knew they would be.... BUT he then says the liver enzyme is sightly elevated but can be caused from medication as I dont really drink anymore. AND....my cholesterol is HIGH!!! WELL I burst into hysterical laughter!!!!! so much that he was laughing too and didnt even know why!!!! Is this MADNESS???? Woop Woop hahaha So just another thing cropped up post treatment hahaha!! Im not even worried about it, as Im eating really well and have started exercising again, Im a size 10!!! so not carrying excessive weight but now have to add Krill Oil to my multitude of pills everyday. I have never laughed so hard in my life....after 6yrs of this roller coaster BC twice...that's my latest?? really??? who cares!!!! hahaha So on that note Im off to exercise hahahaha Melinda
