I Regret Not Moving During Cancer Treatment

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My biggest cancer treatment regret was stopping physical activity. I was diligent about mental health through journaling but abandoned exercise which had always helped me through difficult periods.

• Participating in a 9-month cancer exercise research study with structured fitness classes and group discussions
• Learning that our bodies adapt differently to exercise after cancer and require modified training approaches
• Discovering Dr. Kerry Cornia's profound statement: "If you've had cancer, you should be exercising like your life depends on it, because it does"
• Realizing that challenging physical activity—not just gentle movement—is crucial before, during, and after cancer treatment
• No healthcare professional discussed exercise throughout my entire cancer treatment journey
• Exercise might be as important as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and therapy
• Three recommendations for post-treatment exercise: consult your oncologist, establish a daily movement routine, and sign up for physical challenges
• Using accountability through classes, workout buddies, or scheduled events like 5Ks to maintain consistency
• Focus on increasing not just lifespan but also health span through regular physical activity

If you want to be part of a virtual workout group for accountability, head to hikelikeawoman.com and click the tab that says "join our training group" where we'll keep each other motivated.

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