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Joan M · 12-30-2010, 09:46 AM

Mary Jo,

I see you're formulating a New Year's resolution!

I also continuously watch my weight. In general, I try to drink a large glass of water before I eat, and at dinner I also eat first a huge salad which fills me up. Also, I'm a firm believer in eating some fat, since that helps me feel less hungary. And try to watch my portion size.

In the morning try a smoothie. I use no-fat organic yogart, 1% organic milk, a banana, ice cubes (even in the winter), and whatever other fruit I have in the house, like a pear, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, etc (or whatever is in season). I also sometimes add a little orange juice or a tablespoon of peanut butter, depending what fruit I've used.

And while I don't exercise (because I'm lazy), I walk really a lot, which helps to burn calories. Once your toe feels better, try walking around he neighborhood every day for about 30 minutes. I walk somewhat fast, but I don't overdo it.

Joan

12-30-2010, 09:46 AM	#14
Joan M Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,851	Re: Could use a little encouragement ..... Mary Jo, I see you're formulating a New Year's resolution! I also continuously watch my weight. In general, I try to drink a large glass of water before I eat, and at dinner I also eat first a huge salad which fills me up. Also, I'm a firm believer in eating some fat, since that helps me feel less hungary. And try to watch my portion size. In the morning try a smoothie. I use no-fat organic yogart, 1% organic milk, a banana, ice cubes (even in the winter), and whatever other fruit I have in the house, like a pear, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, etc (or whatever is in season). I also sometimes add a little orange juice or a tablespoon of peanut butter, depending what fruit I've used. And while I don't exercise (because I'm lazy), I walk really a lot, which helps to burn calories. Once your toe feels better, try walking around he neighborhood every day for about 30 minutes. I walk somewhat fast, but I don't overdo it. Joan __________________ Diagnosed stage 2b in July 2003 (2.3 cm, HER2+, ER-/PR-, 7+ nodes). Treated with mastectomy (with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction), AC + T/Herceptin (off label). Cancer advanced to lung in Jan. 2007 (1 cm nodule). Started Herceptin every 3 weeks. Lung wedge resection April 2007. Cancer recurred in lung April 2008. RFA of lung in August 2008. 2nd annual brain MRI in Oct. 2008 discovered 2.6 cm cystic tumor in left frontal lobe. Craniotomy Oct. 2008 (ER-/PR-/HER2-) followed by targeted radiation (IMRT). Coughing up blood Feb. 2009. Thoractomy July 2009 to cut out fungal ball of common soil fungus (aspergillus) that grew in the RFA cavity (most likely inhaled while gardening). No cancer, only fungus. Removal of tiny melanoma from upper left arm, plus sentinel lymph node biopsy in Feb. 2016. Guardant Health liquid biopsy in Feb. 2016 showed mutations in 4 subtypes of TP53. Repeat of Guardant Health biopsy in Jana. 2021 showed 3 TP53 mutations, BRCA1 mutation and CHEK2 mutation. Invitae genetic testing showed negative for all of these. Living with MBC since 2007. Stopped Herceptin Hylecta (injection) treatment in March 2020. Recent 2023 annual CT of chest, abdomen and pelvis and annual brain MRI showed NED. Praying for NED forever!!