AuthorSuzy Günlüğü, 19 Eyl 24

Hello Fellow Australian :) 

Best of luck Suzy. The medications make it hard, so be patient. My son is with me tonight, so I ate too much, but I don't care. 

Best of luck Suzy. The medications make it hard, so be patient. My son is with me tonight, so I ate too much, but I don't care. 

Yay another Aussie 👋🏽 

Good luck Suzy.. We in the same country... Cheers up🤗🤗 

Hi Suzy. Something that has helped me has been going for regular walks. When I was first diagnosed with heart failure about two years ago I could barely walk 100m. My weight ballooned (I was also on a lot of meds). Steady walking now a few times a week. Now up to a few kms at a time. Even the odd bushwalk. Just take it slow and be kind to yourself.  

@Rochman8 - great idea except the meds, side-effects from radiotherapy, and arthritis in my feet, mean I have enough trouble just walking to my letter-box and back...lol 

It was the same for me. Swollen, painful feet and lower legs filled with fluid. Some days I couldnt walk up the steps at the back of my house to the road. However other days I could. First I started with just 100m. Took me about 10 mins with lots of rests. Then next time a bit further. Took me a few months but on good days i can now do about an hour. I have lost 7kgs so far. Still lots left to go. Good luck.  

Rochman8 I'm not sure I'm writing this where I should but I just wanted to say thank you for your comments. I found them most helpful. Like AuthorSuzy, my life is very sedentary. Some days I am unable to get out of bed others I can do light things around the house. I get embarrassed that I can't walk any distance. I have often thought I should start with a 5~10 minute walk and see if I can build up to a bit longer and further. Someone like yourself saying it can be done gives me hope. I am just starting my weight loss journey/routine after several starts and stops. I'm glad I have found this community. And, yes I'm another Aussie. KerryKnits 

Thanks @Rochman8. Radiotherapy sure knocks you about...lol. @kate34567 Thankfully I live alone so I can 'move' at my own pace. I'm not going to push myself, just taking each day as it comes. 

I certainly empathise with the cruel effects of cancer treatments AuthorSuzy. I am a 21 year survivor of NHL. It’s a rough journey. Been following Bill Nott from Alaska on YT. He started at 700 pounds, had problems with lymphoedema and uses a vibration plate with good success. Lost over 250 pounds in a year. Inspirational story. Good luck with your journey. 

Welcome Suzy! You are on the right path and taking that first step is the biggest one. I sit all day behind a desk too but my job isn’t as fascinating as yours. Have you had anything published? I love to read maybe I’ve read some of your stuff. Anyway all the best on your treatment and weight loss journey. Here if you need any support x 

Hi @Lize74. Thanks for the support. Yes, I'm published, I have a publisher. So far I have had 29 novels published and I have contracts signed for another 6 written, which will be out sometime next year.  

Wow Suzy! I'm envious. I fancy myself as a bit of a writer, but to have some many novels published blows me away. 

Thanks @Robbiejoh, I still get so excited when I sign a contract or a book is released. This is my second publisher and I love them, they are the best...lol 

Hey Suzy, have you heard of Tullia d'Aragona? 

Yep, Robbiejoh, she was a great poet and writer, raised the profile of women artists. 

Hi Suzy, I am not Australian, I am from the Pacific but living here in Canberra for study. I just wanna say, you got this and you will achieve your goal! It will take time but you will get there!😊 

@Nei Kare - thank you, appreciate all the support. 

Hi Suzy - I’m Australian and retired after COVID saw my tour business slump. I’ve got a LOT of weight to lose and have just this morning decided to start a group for women following the late Dr Michael Mosley’s Fast800 Keto plan. You are more than welcome to join if you think it might help. My own GP has reviewed the research behind it and deemed it sound. Either way, all the best!