(Before Cancer - BC)(After Cancer - AC)
Let's get straight to the point. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in 2009 (BC), I was very heavy. I'm talking 200+ pounds heavy and the most I've ever weighed. It didn't feel good.
Now, two years later, and AC (after cancer), I weigh 37 pounds less. Many people asked me "how did you do it?". Here are some simple tips that I employed on my journey to become fit and healthy:
1) Became a vegetarian. I used to eat lots of meat and I love food. But once I turned to a plant based diet, I started to lose weight. It's been one year now and I consider myself a vegetable guru.
2) Nutritionist. One word. I saw a professional who really analyzed everything I put into my mouth for 3 days. I was shocked at the amount of sugar I was consuming. So, she set me straight and told me to knock it off! I also read a lot of books, like "The Kind Diet" by Alicia Silverstone.
3) Exercise. I walk and do yoga. I don't do yoga well, but it's enough to enjoy it. On days when I don't go to a class, I use DVDs at home and choose a workout that suits my energy level for the day.
4) Super Saturday. I "pig out" once a week and typically on Saturday and I enjoy some naughty foods like copious amounts of chocolate, cheese, or bread.
5) My Fitness Pal. I have an application on my iPhone which tracks my weight, activity and most importantly, what I eat and my progress. I don't really like having to do this, but it helps me stay in check.
Yes, I've lost 37 pounds (with 11 more to go!), and I hate the Fitness Pal and sometimes I dislike watching what I eat. But it beats the alternative, which was a unhealthy lifestyle and possible death for me.
Now, AC, I guess you could say that I'm my own best "fitness pal".
MissB
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