Sometimes enough is just enough and today was my day. The only one happy about my weight is my GP who was thrilled that I had lost seven pounds during chemo. "That's great!" she told me. "Most women gain 20 - 30 lbs." I may have lost seven pounds but I had to go up a dress size because of the "chemo bloat". Yes, how fair is that? Makes you want to scream at the world.
One of the most horrifying things was watching my stomach extend after six hours of infusions, and now that infusions have been over for four months, the bloated belly, swollen arms and puffy face are all still with me. Today I've decided I just can't stand it any more!
What to do? What to do? I never stopped exercising throughout chemo and I've always been a healthy eater. I can be better I am sure. Today I started my "better" -- a cup of corn chex with blueberries for breakfast and water to take my pills. Morning snack was a packet of breakfast nuts and dried berries. Lunch was a cup of grilled vegetables and an Adkins brownie. Afternoon snack was 1/2 cup of baby carrots.
Exercised for 25 minutes on the elliptical; supposedly used up 300 calories; then ate 4 strawberries with 1 teaspoon of marshmallow dip (my bad for the day). Dinner was 2 buffalo chicken tenderloins, 1 tablespoon of potato salad, 1 tablespoon baked beans, raw celery and carrots. Yes, yes, I know about the carbs in the potatoes and beans but I'm weaning myself.
Day one is done!
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