80/20 Rule

How many of you blame chemo for your weight gain? No matter how hard you try to eat healthy, you still have uncontrollable cravings. Well I have answers.

I went for a visit to my primary care doctor and she educated me on why I am experiencing food cravings like The ALWAYS HUNGRY, NEVER FULL AND DAMN SWEETS.

#1 cause is steroids that increases your appetite.

Honesty, I thought losing weight would be the outcome, but NO, gaining another human-being was mine which was fine by me. Most people loose weight because they cannot keep any food down or loose their appetite. In my case it was the opposite. Every time you receive chemotherapy, you get a lovely dosage of "INCREDIABLE HULK juice" in your IV.

#2 Cause would be your "pancreas" located in the upper abdomen behind the stomach.

It produces insulin and goes into the bloodstream in order to regulate the body's glucose or sugar level. When chemo medications are pumped into the body, it can affect the pancreas and in return cause lack of  insulin being produce which can cause diabetes and the food cravings. After hearing all of this information from the doctor, I realized that I was not CRAZY!

So, I blame 80% on the drugs and 20% on me. I was a fitness junkie before so when I was diagnose that pretty much gave me the green light to eat whatever, whenever and receiving the drugs was no help. I figured since I am going through cancer at least I can enjoy all the foods that I love!

Now that I am approaching the end of my journey, it is time to whip back into shape. 2017 will be my year to focus on my health and fitness and stay Cancer Free!
xoxo
Superbritt