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Posted 2/1/2022 10:08 PM (GMT -5)
how do you deal with no energy and loss of muscle. I have a real hard time exercising.
Posted 2/2/2022 1:02 AM (GMT -5)
have you tried an anti-depressant? you gotta get moving man or it just gets worse!

i had a hard time too especially when the treatment was kicking my butt but there's a couple of slogans that helped me:

" suit up and show up"

"fake it till you make it"

some days i couldn't do much but i'd go to the gym and go through the motions. just getting to the gym (or where ever) is 90% of the battle

good luck!
Posted 2/2/2022 3:27 AM (GMT -5)
I exercise in the morning after finishing my coffee. The caffeine motivates me to do a lot in the morning.
Posted 2/2/2022 9:47 AM (GMT -5)
Personal trainer at local hospital network.
Posted 2/2/2022 12:39 PM (GMT -5)
In March of 2020 I started 4 months of Taxotere chemo and 22 months of Eligard, and lost a lot of strength and muscle tone and energy. In March 0f 2021 I had major lumbar back surgery and was very restricted in movement and work for a 6 month period. Since fall I have been seeing a cross-fit personal trainer twice a week, stretching in a warm water pool, trying for a hot yoga class once a week, and once weekly massage therapy. I have noticed a gain in strength working with the trainer. It is still too easy to put off doing my daily home exercises, need that second person pushing me to exercise, also if I drive somewhere and pay to exercise I put in more effort. Keep pushing to exercise, it helps physically and mentally. Dave
Posted 2/3/2022 10:16 AM (GMT -5)
Use your motivation to live to propel you forward. Do a little more today than yesterday. Set realistic goals. Eat foods that are easy to digest, and burn clean. Avoid fats. Exercise is self fulfilling.
Posted 2/27/2022 10:07 PM (GMT -5)

SteveO, My Compadre ---

Think long-term ... a few walks a week ... not a marathon ... some neighbors walks for starters.

Make a plan --- establish a routine.

Spring is almost here --- there's parks to explore --- lake trails --- or a gym pass, if that suits you better.

There's a great trail right outside my door --- and I keep the sticks and branches picked up on the trail, year 'round. Even that adds extra motivation for me --- being a volunteer TRAILKEEPER!

Walk the dog --- meet a friend for a walk.

Best advice I ever received on this topic?

One of my doctors said to me, "The day you don't FEEL like walking, is the day you need to walk the very MOST!"

My DAD --- a leukemia, prostate cancer, and corona survivor --- walks every morning. I think he's going to motivate everyone back in my hometown to START WALKING!

If HE can do it, I can do it!

Love my daily walks --- once you build a routine, it gets easier! Lots to see outside in nature!

I don't skip weekends, either --- those are reserved for walks at area lakes & state & county parks!

# Daily, Attainable Goals!

Tomorrow is another new day ---

CYCLONE # Iowa State University
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