Take a Walk!!

It's been a week since my chemo and what a difference a week makes! I am feeling so much better. Still a bit whoozi and had to be driven to the oncologist today. But, all in all, I really feel good!

I had a great visit with Dr. Hudhud today. I actually was only scheduled for bloodwork today but he still came in to check on me. What a kind soul. We are so lucky to have people in the world like him.

He always greets me with a big hug and you all know I am such a hugger!!! Today we talked about diet and exercise. I asked him what diet he follows. He said he thinks everything in moderation. He tries to eat more vegetables and fruit, but is not a vegetarian. He'll also choose lowcarb and lowfat. Always have some good protein and he personally does not eat pork. Now... that is a strange story. Evidently pigs, like us humans, only have one stomach. I know this is gross but other animals have several stomachs so their food gets digestion better. I hear Bill Nye in the background whooping it up!!

Dr. H feels the key is not the diet book or diet gimmick... the key is portion size. And to always stop eating 3 or 4 bites before you are full.

I think the most important thing I learned today is that studies show if you exercise regularly you can DECREASE your chance of getting cancer sometimes by 40%. Obesity literally "feeds" right into cancer cells. Soooooooo all you couch potatoes (including me!), get off the couch and take a walk. I know I am motivated, I certainly DO NOT want to go through this again. I know there are no guarantees but let's all work toward increasing our chances!

Another little tidbit... did you know that 1 in 8 of us will develop breast cancer?!?! For us "oc" sista's (otherwise know as ovarian cancer) . . . 1 in 20.

Take a Walk!!!
I <3 U All and miss you more!!!
Jude

ps... 3 down, 3 to go