Well, I have dropped a couple of pounds in the last week or two. I don't have an exact number, but it's about 3 pounds I think. Stress is a great weight loss tool - just wait until I start chemo. Between that and all the blood they've been taking, it adds up quick.
I have noticed an improvement in my food choices though. Much less eating out at lunch, better with snacking, and I have not had any soda or coffee since my surgery. I am pretty happy about that, considering how much coffee I drank previously (normally a 20oz cup in the AM, then maybe two 12oz cups throughout the day). I have been drinking a lot more green tea - it's nice and soothing, and has a LOT less caffeine than even black tea.
Anyway, I am psyching myself up for chemo, and it's been difficult to think about dieting. I need to get mobile and get my heart rate up... chemo is supposedly much easier if you can stay active. I just put together Rachel's wagon (thanks Adam and Kristen!) and the weather is starting to get nicer, so neighborhood walks should be commencing this afternoon. I will take pictures.
I've been doing some reading about the challenges of eating while on chemo. I think we all agree that it isn't the time to be worried about dieting but it does appear that the diet itself will be important.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like if nausea is an issue then it is important to make every bite count. Alex, I see a lot of trail mix in your future!
Do you have a good blender? Do you like smoothies? I read a few accounts of people that became smoothie gurus as protein shakes such as Ensure or Boost became dull.
Too bad medicinal marijuana hasn't come it Mass yet, what loss of appetite?
Interestingly, some doctors are starting to study the use of miraculin (the active ingredient in miracle berries) for people with chemo to restore flavors and increase caloric intake. I think we should get some and try it...
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