So, I don't know about anyone else, but I've put on a lot of weight since diagnosis. And actually, when I look back then I was definitely slowing down before diagnosis and weight was slowly increasing, but nowhere near as fast as it has done since treatment began.
My weight gain hasn't been caused by steroids as is often the case with cancer, but instead it is a combination of bone mets reducing mobility, thyroxine making me hyperactive, and PCOS doing it's thing. So right now, I am just a sliver over 21 stone and 5'10". Two and a half weeks ago I was closer to 22 stone, which is where I decided enough was enough and something needed to change. That was also when I discovered that my womb cancer was oestrogen receptor positive, which meant that the excess fat was producing oestrogen and making the womb cancer worse and harder to suppress. That, was the main drive for the weight loss because there was no way I was going to let my cancer get worse if I could help it.
I also figured that there are probably other people out there in similar situations, where their 'new normal' has meant that they have put on a few pounds they don't want. And, as this website is all about support, then why didn't we band together and help each other lose weight?! An online and free weight watchers/Slimmers world/whoever else, where we share tips and tricks, products that we find that are healthy alternatives, and help track weightloss and cheer each other on.
So if you feel like trying to lose some weight with others, then please do jump on in. All shapes and sizes welcome!
Lass
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Heya,
There should be one on your phone already? If you've got a Samsung, it's called Samsung Health. If you're on an iphone, there should just be a health app, a little heart icon? If you've got something else..... well, no clue. lol
Depending on the app you've got, then yes the app will track your steps. But you need to carry your phone with you every time you move to get an accurate count. So I bought myself a step counter thing. There are LOADS out there if you wanted one, to fit every budget.
Well done you for sharing your weight, and that's awesome that you've lost 4 lbs already!! That's a fab start!
My target is what my BMI lists it should be to be 'healthy'. However I have a feeling that if I actually got down to 12 stone I would look skeletal!! I'm very broad shouldered, and big built - so the amount of fat I have doesn't look as bad as it might - supposedly. But yeh, if I got down to 12 stone I think it wouldn't look healthy. So while that might be the medical professions preferred weight for me, I'll be happy if I can get down into a size 14/16 clothes again - whatever weight that might have me at. 
Ahhhh I see Ann. That's good to know for other people too, though I'm sure they'll all be told and given the same advice as you were. 
Lass
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I have no medical training, everything I post is an opinion or educated guess. It is not medical advice.
Hey Julie!
Welcome to our little club!!
I'll add you to our tracker, and feel free to join in on any of the chat we have going. Like, what is it you like to eat, how are you trying to lose the weight, etc etc.
Nice to have you!
Lass
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I have no medical training, everything I post is an opinion or educated guess. It is not medical advice.
