Topic: Starting Today 10/10/09 to Lose Weight-Anyone Join?
- Posted on: Oct 10, 2009 08:35 am
Posts: 450
Hello, All!
Well, with most of my treatment behind me, I decided the next step on my journey is to try to lose the 70 pounds that is on my beautiful body and get into shape. This is not only to keep the cancer away (hopefully, but of course, not guaranteed) but to make an exciting new life, now that I know I have life for awhile anyway.
My plan--eat about 1500 calories (equiv of weight watchers 25 points) of healthier foods, with 1-2 free days a month for holidays, BDs, etc. Drinking more water & less juice. And exercising for 30+ min at least 5 days a week.
Does anyone want to lose weight or maintain their weight with me? We can maybe check in with each other once a week for accountibility, whether we lose weight or not. Anyone else joining can do whatever they want to lose/maintain healthy eating.
OK--here goes!
I have 70 pounds to lose...starting my healthy journey now at 8:33 am on 10/10/2009. I'll check back soon!
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR-
| Posts 1 - 30 (467 total) | |
|---|---|
|
fmakj Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 221 |
Oct 10, 2009 09:42 am
fmakj wrote:
Hi Cake - I'll join you! I too would like to lose at least 70 lbs. Just this past Monday, I have been able to start walking again - I finished Rads Sept 10 and am just comfortably able to wear an underwire bra again! I will also check in regularly! Wishing you strength and willpower on this journey!! LOL Mary Louise ML
Diagnosis: 6/1/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
|
Warrior517 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 325 |
Oct 10, 2009 10:23 am
Warrior517 wrote:
I am here, too!! We can bounce ideas off each other. I finished chemo and rads last year. I finished Herceptin this past March. I had my exchange of perm implants in June that failed, so now I am 5 weeks out of DIEP procedure. I have Stage 2 in December. That will be my fifth surgery this year alone so needless to say, exercise has not been my forte. I am nearly 25 lbs heavier from diagnosis, but could afford to lose another 15 on top of that! You sound like you have a good plan.......Thanks for posting! Diagnosis: 1/11/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 2/6 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+ |
|
activern Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 332 |
Oct 10, 2009 10:32 am
activern wrote:
I am game - long shot since I am still on that chemo and steroids....... I am now 234, 5ft 8 and my goal is 70 lbs [a little far-fetched] but worth the try. Since diagnosis I have cut back on say - approx 1000 cals daily but decreased activity a bunch - almost 75% so nothing was lost - plus possible gain with the chemo. Plan: 20 grams of protein drink before bedtime - circa 7p - with no carbs after 4pm. I also plan to start walking again to return to jogging [if I could], but definitely aim to walk 2-3 times weekly for approx 1-3 miles for a start. I will check back in 5 days. Vilma Gordon
Diagnosis: 6/24/2009, IBC, Stage IV, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
Mandy1313 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 628 |
Oct 10, 2009 10:44 am
Mandy1313 wrote:
Count me in. I gained 30 pounds during chemo and am struggling to get it off... I am on a low fat, low dairy and eggs, no meat diet which a doctor put me on. It seems to be helping but the weight loss is gonna take forever. Mandy Diagnosis: 7/2008, IDC, 1cm, Grade 1, 1/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
Lindissima Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 118 |
Oct 10, 2009 11:03 am
Lindissima wrote:
Good morning all! I'd like to join you.. I've found support, structure and accountability help a lot in this struggle with weight. I've got 50 pounds to lose and it's coming off slowly due to Arimidex--at least that's my excuse. I exercised faithfully all during treatments but have been less consistent since I went back to work. It's so easy to let everything else take priority and let the exercise and eating plan slip. This has got to stop and I'm starting NOW with your help. Hiking trails here I come! Thanks for getting the ball rolling, Cake, and good luck to all. Diagnosis: 1/5/2009, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 450 |
Oct 10, 2009 11:32 am
cakeisgreat wrote:
Awesome, fmakj! We have the same to lose, so that'll be cool! Warrior517--You ARE a warrior with 5 surgeries! You go girl, I'm so proud of you! Another reason I am doing this, is that I am scheduling a double mx w/diep construction which will prob due in June 2010 (already did the lump/rad but wanted to research the mx before I did...now I'm going to do) since rads skin has to heal. I dont want to be 70 lbs overweight! Maybe 20 if they need my fat, but not 70! I want to be a BABE by then, ha ha! Awesome Activern! Sounds like you have a great plan. And you've got things still going on, so whatever small changes, even if it's a goal of NOT gaining weight on chemo would be great, right? One change I am making this time around is that I am REFUSING to get weird about losing weight...life is too precious to waste on anything unproductive like I used to (beat myself up, etc.). Of course...I might need help with that part, but that's why I'm here, right? Mandy--Welcome and sounds great what you're doing. I'm sorry it's so slow. :-) Lindisimma--you go girl! Glad it's coming off (instead of coming on, LOL!) You're ahead of me with exercise and losing. I was exercising until I got stitches in my foot (TOTAL OUCH!) and am just getting over that. I'm going to do the Wii in a bit for 1/2 hour and do more strength exercises instead of pounding on my foot. I'm glad you're stopping the slip and starting up again! Thank you guys for joining with me. I SUCK at losing weight, but this is the first place I have found that I feel like such a "group" with all of us going through bc in some way or another. It'll be nice to share "Weight War Stories" as a change in pace from "bc war stories," ha ha, right?! PS--I made a HUGE breakfast for my hubby (who needed some love this am) and 4 kids...bacon, eggs, biscuits. I had...2 eggs, a nice sized apple and a glass of water with a cup of coffee. ONE victory down, YEAH! Watch out world...The Babes are comin out! ~Cake (is always great!)
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
|
bermudagem Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 332 |
Oct 13, 2009 03:31 pm
bermudagem wrote:
Well I am in....I have to lose about 40lbs....I am all for getting together and making this work. I have never been over weight before. So this is so hard to do, I guess it is hard no matter what the circumstances, But I am joining the ban wagon......I am going to catch up and read every thing, Thanks for starting this...... Shelly What lies behind us and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Diagnosis: 10/30/2007, DCIS, 6cm+, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR- |
|
cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 450 |
Oct 13, 2009 03:45 pm
cakeisgreat wrote:
Cool, bermudagem! We'll all figure this out together. Even if it's slow, right? How's everyone doing? I have to say, I overate some, and exercised some. Kids home from school for 3-day weekend, and hubby decided to splurge on a sweet day, so not as good as I hoped. but I jumped back on the bandwagon! Will weigh in on Sunday ~Cake (is always great!) 5 cm DCIS w/several microinvasions, hence the Stage 1
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
|
Karenp62 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 117 |
Oct 13, 2009 03:55 pm
Karenp62 wrote:
Count me in too. I'd like to lose 50 lbs. but I'd settle for 20. I started on my Wii fit again on Saturday. I need someone to motivate me...and hide the chocolate. LOL!!. I'll check in with you ladies soon. Karen Diagnosis: 6/1/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
JO-5 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,507 |
Oct 13, 2009 04:03 pm, edited Oct 13, 2009 04:05 PM
by JO-5
JO-5 wrote:
Well Shoot! I've tried everything else --- I might as well try this! (Never dieted with any one or went to WW - nothing like that.) About 7 years ago I did Adkins and lost a lot of weight - and my cholesterol actually went down --- but just can't do that again. I get sick if I don't eat some carbs. Okay - according to the charts I should lose 30 pounds. I would be very happy to lose 10 - 12. (I like small goals - much easier to meet) I used to be 5' 8 and 1/2" --- but due to Arthritis and old age shrinking -- I am now 5' 7"! I weigh (OH MY GOODNESS - I NEVER TELL THIS .........) 176 pounds. I'm not much for exercise - but plan to start walking. Right now I'm recouping from a bad fall and injured knee! (That's not just an excuse -- it's real! ) I will count calories and will start with allowing myself 1500... This being Tuesday -- will we check in once a week -- like Tuesdays? Today I have probably had about 500 calories --- but having spag. w/ meat sauce and salad for supper. A serving of spag. is only about a 1/2 cup and I know I will eat more than that. Okay - I'm in! JO PS -- Karen, I tried the Wii at our daughters and almost killed myself! Ha Guess I'll just walk! JO - Lumpectomy w/ clear margins- 36rads w/boosts - cellulitis 3x - mild arm LE - Breast LE w/rad. fibrosis - IF EVERYTHING MADE SENSE AND WE UNDERSTOOD ALL THE REASONS - FROM WHAT PLACE WOULD COME THE TRUST?
Diagnosis: 4/4/2004, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 450 |
Oct 13, 2009 04:39 pm
cakeisgreat wrote:
Welcome Karen and Jo! I'm doing Wii fit also (1/2 hour goal every day) so we can keep up with that. And Jo...I weigh more than 176 so no fears here ;) You can check in on Tuesday or whatever day you want. I started Saturday so I'll prob weight myself Sat or Sun. ~Cake (is always great!) 5 cm DCIS w/several microinvasions, hence the Stage 1
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
|
momand2kids… Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 255 |
Oct 13, 2009 08:47 pm
momand2kids wrote:
well, sign me right up-- I am actually in a study on exercise and nutrition for the next couple of years through my oncologist--- so this is timely. The goal of this study is to lose 20 lbs in the next 6 months. I have been in weight watchers for most of my life to just maintain my weight..... but I did lose and gain 20lbs during treatment-- so I have some work to do..... I will check back in at the end of the week.... carole Diagnosis: 10/29/2008, ILC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 2, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
patoo Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,312 |
Oct 13, 2009 10:15 pm
patoo wrote:
Well, howdy there - I'm in. Something has got to work sooner or later so it may as well be this! (plus my twin, JO, is here). I could stand to lose 50 but will be quite happy with 30. Let the fun begin! Each time you read a post from me know that a prayer is going up for you.
Diagnosis: 10/24/2008, ILC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
JO-5 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,507 |
Oct 14, 2009 10:06 am
JO-5 wrote:
I'm open to suggestions! I have eaten very little for a week - because of some stomach problems (either a virus or the cherry juice I was drinking) so I got on the scales this morning expecting a miracle! Nope! same weight as a week ago! I really think the answer is I need to move more...... walking is about all I can do and that's limited until my knee heals! (Probably find another excuse by then! ) Bon Appetit! JO JO - Lumpectomy w/ clear margins- 36rads w/boosts - cellulitis 3x - mild arm LE - Breast LE w/rad. fibrosis - IF EVERYTHING MADE SENSE AND WE UNDERSTOOD ALL THE REASONS - FROM WHAT PLACE WOULD COME THE TRUST?
Diagnosis: 4/4/2004, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
activern Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 332 |
Oct 14, 2009 03:59 pm
activern wrote:
Well I have deliberately cut back on my cals like I promised but have not increased my activity. Unable to leave the house and start my walk. This morning I am 5lbs plus..... Makes me more depressed. I will try harder since I HATE how I look. Vilma Gordon
Diagnosis: 6/24/2009, IBC, Stage IV, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
JO-5 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,507 |
Oct 14, 2009 04:28 pm
JO-5 wrote:
Vilma, Discouraging isn't it? Sometimes I feel like just eating everything in sight and fergetaboutit! But we both will hang in there. Someone said it was ok to lose 2 lbs a week. Shoot! I would be happy to lose 2 lbs. a month! Tomorrow is another day and we will keep on trying! JO JO - Lumpectomy w/ clear margins- 36rads w/boosts - cellulitis 3x - mild arm LE - Breast LE w/rad. fibrosis - IF EVERYTHING MADE SENSE AND WE UNDERSTOOD ALL THE REASONS - FROM WHAT PLACE WOULD COME THE TRUST?
Diagnosis: 4/4/2004, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
Morgan513 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 509 |
Oct 14, 2009 04:50 pm
Morgan513 wrote:
Can I join too? I need to lose a few pounds and lately, it's just getting really hard and the pounds are creeping back up. Lorrie Diagnosis: 4/9/2008, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
|
cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 450 |
Oct 14, 2009 07:58 pm
cakeisgreat wrote:
Hi, All! So, since I started this...I havent been eating too well. Trying...but by the end of the day, I eat toooooooooo much. Starting over again. Or not really stopping but committing to do better tomorrow. Just confessing. ~Cake (is always great!) 5 cm DCIS w/several microinvasions, hence the Stage 1
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
|
Mandy1313 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 628 |
Oct 14, 2009 08:14 pm
Mandy1313 wrote:
I have decided to try to lose 1 to 2 pounds a month---in a year that would be at least 12 pounds. In August I started a diet that was suggested not for weight loss but for health by an integrative doctor. It is basically a vegan diet with fish permitted and everything whole grain. I was told no meat (since I hadn't eaten meat for 20 years that is not a problem), no dairy, few eggs. I thought I would die without dairy but it actually has not been that hard... I still have a little milk in my coffee and do not have a fit if I am in a restaurant and taste butter on the fish. But I have cut it out of most of the food that I eat at home. In the first two months I lost 71/2 pounds but I noticed that the weight is not pouring off any more...it is slower. So I decided it was more realistic to figure I'd lose 1 to 2 pounds a month. I weigh myself to be sure that I am not gaining weight and I don't obsess. I had gained a chemo pot (30 pounds of weight in my belly that I put on during chemo) and I would like to lose it for health and appearance sakes. I am hoping to be able to up my exercise a bit but after chemo I had lost alot of energy so I have begun by walking when I can....I run my errands by walking rather than by driving (I live in the downtown area of a city). So yesterday I walked 3 1/2 slow miles but at least I walked.....today, it was about 2 1/2 miles. Diagnosis: 7/2008, IDC, 1cm, Grade 1, 1/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
JO-5 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,507 |
Oct 14, 2009 09:15 pm
JO-5 wrote:
Mandy, I don't think I could go vegan - but I am eating better and smarter. I am basically cutting my portions and not eating anything after the evening meal.... (supper where I come from) If I can get moving more surely I will lose some. It is so hard when every step hurts! BTW -- 1 - 2 pounds a month sounds good! JO JO - Lumpectomy w/ clear margins- 36rads w/boosts - cellulitis 3x - mild arm LE - Breast LE w/rad. fibrosis - IF EVERYTHING MADE SENSE AND WE UNDERSTOOD ALL THE REASONS - FROM WHAT PLACE WOULD COME THE TRUST?
Diagnosis: 4/4/2004, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
fmakj Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 221 |
Oct 14, 2009 09:17 pm
fmakj wrote:
Ok - although I try to stay on track, I always seem to be hungry and reach for inappropriate things! So, I have decided to make sure that I drink lots of water.... right now I feel bloated, but I just drank down a bottle of water. Maybe when I know that I shouldn't be snacking or just want to have "a taste", I can just down a bottle of water and I might be able to cut out the extra food! Just a thought?!?!?!? Once I get that on track, I will have to make some time everyday for exercise as it is sooooo easy to find excuses on that one too!! LOL ML
Diagnosis: 6/1/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
|
echosalvaje… Joined: May 2009 Posts: 160 |
Oct 14, 2009 09:24 pm
echosalvaje wrote:
YEP, sign me up! I've put on weight with chemo and will be starting Tamox at the beginning of November when I finish rads. People on the Tamox thread all complain about weight gain so maybe I can nip this in the bud. Still having muscle weakness and neuropathy combined with foot pain from chemo, but started back to yoga two weeks ago and look forward to walking soon. In the past when I have needed to lose weight, the one pound a week process has worked well for me with the mantra, "NO WHITE FOOD!" and at least 30 minutes of raised heart rate daily. It's time to get honest with ourselves girls. After all this work to survive, this should be easy, eh? It is true some days are difficult, but can you recall any day in the past that you failed to survive?
Diagnosis: 3/9/2009, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 7/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
aprilgirl1 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 636 |
Oct 14, 2009 09:28 pm
aprilgirl1 wrote:
Hi - can I join this thread???? I would love to lose 30 pounds, but will be happy if it is just 15 or twenty. I am just finishing rads - and pretty burned so don't think I can walk too fast, but will start power walking soon. I think I will follow the Bob Greene "Best Life" book - my friend lost 40 pounds over quite a few months on that plan. Looking forward to losing weight with you and improving all of our health! Diagnosis: 11/7/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
PATTY50 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 73 |
Oct 15, 2009 08:52 am, edited Oct 15, 2009 08:57 AM
by PATTY50
PATTY50 wrote:
Hi - sign me up too! I gained about 15 pounds with tamoxifen. I just had a stacked diep on left breast a couple of weeks ago and want to be at my ideal weight before stage 2 of my surgery in December so that my docter can do the best job possible with symmetry between the two breasts. I have tried to cut down a lot but find that I nearly have to starve myself in order to lose any weight. I think this is because of the tamoxifen. Is anyone else having this problem???? My plan is to eat low carb, lots of egg white omeletes, and to actually count calories. Also need to start walking again. Height 5'3' current weight 140. Patty Diagnosis: 5/17/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 2/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
|
JO-5 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,507 |
Oct 15, 2009 09:08 am
JO-5 wrote:
The only way I can lose weight is to get a notebook and write down the calorie content of everything I put in my mouth, plan out my meals for the day and divide it up -- allowing a little for a snack...... when I reach my goal for the day - I quit. Otherwise I eat way more than I think I am. It gets to be such a nuisance but the only thing that works for me. The only good thing is that I've almost memorized the calorie book and don't have to look everything up! I must get my notebook out! Good luck today ladies! Cakeisgreat, You are going to have to change your user name! It makes me hungry! JO JO - Lumpectomy w/ clear margins- 36rads w/boosts - cellulitis 3x - mild arm LE - Breast LE w/rad. fibrosis - IF EVERYTHING MADE SENSE AND WE UNDERSTOOD ALL THE REASONS - FROM WHAT PLACE WOULD COME THE TRUST?
Diagnosis: 4/4/2004, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
|
Marjorie707… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 31 |
Oct 15, 2009 12:21 pm, edited Oct 15, 2009 12:21 PM
by Marjorie707
Marjorie707 wrote:
This Post was deleted by Marjorie707.
|
|
Marjorie707… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 31 |
Oct 15, 2009 12:23 pm
Marjorie707 wrote:
Cake I will join you too! I did start exercising again this week and eating more carefully, at least most of the time. Dropped one pound. Just a note to tamoxifen users: my onc told me that one side effect could be blood clots in the legs if the patient is too sedentary. THAT was the kick in the butt that really got me motivated! Diagnosis: 2/20/2009, IDC, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 1/14 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+ |
|
cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 450 |
Oct 15, 2009 04:11 pm
cakeisgreat wrote:
Welcome Aprilgirl, Marjorie & Patty! All are welcome! Hopefully we'll all be "babes" in a year, LOL! JO--LOL, now you see my obsession with food! I cant help myself, ha ha ha ha! ...off to eat some cake...OH, I mean celery :) ~Cake (is always great!) 5 cm DCIS w/several microinvasions, hence the Stage 1
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
|
stef58 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 188 |
Oct 15, 2009 05:37 pm
stef58 wrote:
Can I join also. I need to get this weight off. Only 11 days till the end of chemo and after that I think tamoxifin. I need to get aleast 30lbs. Lost during chemo. But was losing before hand anyway, just need some friends who I can report to. This looks like a good group. I am trying to walk. Is the Wii fitness fun, been thinking about it. Need an excuse to get one as I have no kids at home. Just going out to walk., Join me everyone. Dianne |
|
stef58 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 188 |
Oct 15, 2009 05:39 pm
stef58 wrote:
Can I join also. I need to get this weight off. Only 11 days till the end of chemo and after that I think tamoxifin. I need to get aleast 30lbs. Lost during chemo. But was losing before hand anyway, just need some friends who I can report to. This looks like a good group. I am trying to walk. Is the Wii fitness fun, been thinking about it. Need an excuse to get one as I have no kids at home. Just going out to walk., Join me everyone. Dianne |
