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solesbee
solesbee Member Posts: 9
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Anyone have any advice or where I could get information on nutrition and diets? I will be done with chemo soon and want to start a whole new way of eating?

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  • Susan956
    Susan956 Member Posts: 510
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    I used Jenny Craig. I had gained about 10 pounds in the year before I was diagnoised when I worked out of hotel rooms for a couple of months. Then I gained about another 8 pounds during Chemo. I asked my Doctor about Jenny Craig and whether she would support it. She did. She let me start it at the very end of my Chemo. I started in late October. Since then I have lost 18 pounds and feel infinitely better about myself. And of course getting my energy back after Chemo really helped to. I am currently in Radiation and still getting Herceptin every week.

    By the way all Jenny Craig does is let you understand the size of portions. You get to eat real food. The way I do it is that they deliver it to my doorstep. It is kind of expensive. But since it is prepacked... it really helped when I was still so tired. Just go to the freezer and pick out what you are going to eat.

    The good thing about it is that you don't stop eating any kind of food. You can have Pizza, Desserts, etc. Just have to watch the portion. This is the first diet that I went on that I felt good about. And I believe that I will keep the weight off.

    Oh well hate to sound like a saleman for Jenny Craig.... but it has made a difference for me. I also started going back to the gym as soon as I could ... about 2 months after I finished Chemo. Couldn't do much at first... But now I can do about 1/2 of what I used to be able to do...

    Take Care... God Bless.
  • Sarah06
    Sarah06 Member Posts: 30
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    I have heard that you should eat less preservatives, and sugar. Try to eat very healthy--vegetables and fruits. But easier said than done. There may be some basic diets on line or maybe your regular MD has some in his/her office.
  • littlelindalu
    littlelindalu Member Posts: 25
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    Your library will have a number of great books on healthy diets/nutrition. In addition to a healthy diet, exercise at least 3 times a week (more is better) will not only trim your body but will increase your circulation/boost your metabolism so you can enjoy a few more treats, but will boost your spirit and make you feel generally better. If you have not been active, taking a walk in a park is a great way to start.
  • ClaudiaAnn
    ClaudiaAnn Member Posts: 51
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    Ask your dr. if the hospital where you had surgery does nutritional counselling. Since my dx and treatments I'm showing up borderline diabetic and my dr. referrred me for counselling on nutrition. I learned some very good tips for substituting and controlling cravings. I'm hoping the diet and information will help me loose some weight lower my blood sugar and improve my cholesterol. My big problem is lack of exercise so I'm trying to work on that too. Best wishes on your changes.
  • ninavincenza
    ninavincenza Member Posts: 5
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    I have visited a Naturalpath. She came highly recommended from a friend, she is also a med. doc. as well. She did a blood and urine test and found what I was deffecient in and put me on a vitamin regimen. The internet has helped me learn about alot of different antioxidants. Eating vegetables, fruits and fish are great. Try going organic as much as possible. We have way to many preservatives and pesticides in our normal diet. Our bodies are drained after treatment, we need to buld them back up and try not to pollute them any more. Hope that helps. Nina

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