Weight gain

Hi Kazzamataz

You are up against multiple pressures, not much energy left or  time  I should think. I've just finished radiotherapy and take Letrozole. I am planning to start more physical activity when I can. 

You really can't do much bar walking regularly maybe, 30 mins alt days to start with. You don't say if you have any time or support. Walking to or from work? You are the only one who can decide.My step daughter went to Slimmers World who can help to motivate. It's a bit of both exercise and diet.  

Best wishes for you. Xx

Thanks 

At the moment whilst having the radiotherapy I’m working from home, my work have been very supportive so I know I’m really lucky there. I have joined an on line Slimming club as I don’t have time to go in person but even though I’m sticking to a healthy diet the weight is refusing to leave me at the moment it’s very frustrating.

It sounds like you have a lot to deal with at the moment so don’t be too hard on yourself. Just try to eat healthy with lots of veggies.

Take care x

Thank you ️ 

I think your cancer care nurse can also give you advise regarding diet it might be worth contacting them.  Like you I am over weight and hate being fat, not yet started my meds as have concerns regarding brittle bones, when I already have bone issues and when bad mobility issues, which then does not help with walking and exercising.  Like you really can't afford to put on anymore weight.  It's hard to know what to do for the best, people say don't worry, which is hard as it's how it makes you feel in yourself and I know putting on weight when it's not down to you over eating etc. if very upsetting, frustrating and hard to deal with.  

Hold in there, with everything you are going through it will be hard, you are trying and expect you are doing amazing, although you don't feel like you are, most people beat themselves up and don't see the little amazing things that they are achieving.  You have joined a slimming club, speak to your cancer care nurse to see what they can advise. 

Being a full time carer as well as having to go through your own health issues and working, that alone is a very hard.  To be doing all this, you are amazing.  I was a full-time care for my mum, like you worked as well, sadly she is no longer with me, not sure how I would have managed being a carer and dealing with cancer.  

There is no really advise I can offer regarding losing weight, only to speak to the professionals, be patient, it is early days and when your body settles down from the treatment, this weight might start to come off.

Good luck and take care x