This is going to be a thread for people interested in plant-based diets* or becoming vegan*. Whether it's just a meal or an entire lifestyle, whether you're already there or are just curious and considering how to increase plants in your diets, you're welcome here. If you have a nutritional requirement that you would like…
Hi, I am 4 months post last chemo. I am doing the Herceptin every three weeks. I have 7 more to do. I was trying to stay fit throughout the Taxol treatments. I have gained about 25 lbs since this whole thing started. I eat a lot of protein. Am making my own vegie juice. I have been going onto the elliptical for at least 45…
My surgeons have told me that after breast reconstruction (BR) with silicone implants, I won't be able to do upper body weights anymore because any upper body weight training -even if I only do arms- would use the pectoralis which would distort and reposition the implant making it look ugly and increasing the risk of…
This thread is for those of us who have goals to focus on our diet and nutrition to get to our healthier selves. Whether to lose weight, combat or avoid side effects from treatment, just feel better overall, or any other reasons, it always helps to do this together, share our learnings and experiences and keep one another…
One of the most common questions asked is about how those of us who had any nodes removed can exercise safely now that we have lymphedema or are at increased risk for LE. Stepup-Speakout.org, an amazing website about all things lymphedema has added two new exciting exercise resources. Here are the links.…
After 8 months, my doctor took me off tamoxifen 2 weeks ago. I've gained 15 pounds on this poison. I exercise for at least an hour each day (4-5 mile walk/runs and weight machines). I eat healthy and always have. I've never had a weight problem. I actually was anorexic in high school and college but was able to learn how…
Hi All, I have been running on the treadmill and also outside in addition to using the elliptical. Since beginning Femara I have noticed that my knees are becoming stiff so I am thinking about getting a rowing machine. Lower impact and may even help tone arms. Does anyone have any suggestions on which type to buy or which…
I don't know where to post this, so decided to try here. I need some input about probiotics. I have read everything I can and all articles are about the same. It seems that the research is not definite so I would like to hear your experiences. My questions are. Do you take it every day? How much? Did you, or do you get a…