I know I have not been the healthiest individual in the past. I've been overweight most of my life. I never liked exercise but I love cooking and eating. One way I am thriving after treatment is to eat healthier and exercise. The American Cancer Society has a lot of information about how to Be Healthy After Treatment.
I am definitely eating healthier than before my diagnosis. I eat a lot more fruits and vegetables. I have greatly reduced the amount of processed foods I consume. I know I need to stop drinking diet sodas but that will come later. I know if I change too much too soon I will not stick with a healthier diet.
I have also started exercising regularly. I received a Fitbit Charge HR as a gift at Christmas. It has been helpful to increase my daily steps. I also received a 3-month free membership to a local fitness facility after completing a 6-week workshop for breast cancer patients. I was able to pay a little extra to add my daughter to the fitness club membership. My daughter and I had a fitness assessment and will work with a trainer to set up a fitness program to meet both of our needs. My first fitness goal is to be able to walk a 5K. At this point I only have the endurance to walk about 1.5 miles but this will change, I'm sure.
I hope that my sharing my ups and down during my thriving journey will help anyone else who wishes to make changes in their life.
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