kiwiinoz wrote: For me, I eat a diet that is healthy and nutritious but that is more to do with my wanting to feel that I can do something for myself to give me some more control over cancer. Obviously I have no control over it at all and the diet and exercise I do just give me a placebo effect of feeling like I have done something positive towards my cancer, and at the very worst they have helped keep me healthy and reduced my risk for other co-morbities
I've been told I use the diet/exercise as a "security blanket" against my cancer. Who can blame us for wanting a little bit of security, right?
Lee- Thank you for your post about the toothpaste..I have heard that from quite a few people, but haven't been able to bring myself to not use toothpaste. I appreciate the input. I've also heard it about so many other things as well; pop, gum, deodorant,water, bottled water, etc. Luckily, it's been well over a year since I last had pop, but I still gotta have that piece of gum now and then.
Like a few of you mentioned, I had also lost a good bit of weight, so my goal during chemo was to not lose any weight. After my surgery last summer, I had lost about 25lbs and had to gain that all back pretty quick in order to even start chemo..so you can imagine there were definitely some unhealthy eating habits there! lol Once I began treatment, I tried to be more cautious of what I was eating..but I was definitely one those that gained weight during treatment- I swear I ate everything in sight.
I finished treatment in Feb., and so far have had 6 months of clear scans. I do try to eat as healthy as possible. Luckily, I have always been a fan of fruits and veggies and fortunately for me the jpouch hasn't affected that too much. I have always leaned more towards chicken/fish (although, as someone pointed out- even that is frowned upon because of all the hormones, chemicals, antibiotics, etc.) instead of red meat. We only eat red meat maybe once or twice every week or two. I take daily vitamins and supplements such as curcumin in hopes of preventing any hiccups with my FAP and I run 2-3 miles almost everyday. I have seen it stated many places that stress is a huge factor in fighting this disease/staying healthy, so many many thanks to you all for the help here. I will def try to chill out about it!