"Ells Bells" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:Hi MFWers,
I used to post here a little, and my last post was probably about a
year ago. At the time, I was planning to tackle some weight loss and
work harder on the weights as well. Well, what happened was... I got
cancer. I've spent the year getting treatment for it. I handled it
all pretty well and did manage to exercise fairly often, if in a
spotty fashion and not near what I'd normally think adequate. But I'm
up five pounds. Modern day chemo does not cause weight loss, I'll
have you all know. They have great anti-nausea meds. Weight gain is
common. Sheesh.Anyway, now I really have to lose weight and get back to regular
workouts. Fat is a risk factor for recurrence, and so is not
exercising. So says my doc. I'm not here asking for advice, just
checking in because I hate you all to think I was merely flaky and
shouted out my goal and then slunk away, unprepared to meet it. I'm
really hoping I kick some ass this time. I want to ride bikes and run
races and climb mountains and squat a whole bunch. I want to be too
busy being fit to stop and get cancer.Okay, thanks all around, as usual, for your smarts and guidance on how
to be strong and fit. One of these days I will be.Ellen Y.
I remember you, Ellen. I truly am pleased to hear of your recovery. Good
luck for the future.
Stephen