Fri, May-03-24, 04:28
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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Today I have my oncologist appointment, 17 1/2 years after diagnosis of breast cancer. Already had a clean MRI so we often just chat about diet and exercise. His wife eats "Paleo", he is a whip thin runner, so he wants to know what I do now to maintain a steady 22 BMI. I’ll share:
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A good self-assessment as to whether we are building up our defense is always a good idea:
-Muscle mass produces beneficial and anti-inflammatory chemicals to help fight off free radicals and inflammation, are we working hard to build/maintain it?
-Muscle mass releases these chemicals during adequate workouts. Are we doing them?
-Fat mass produces an overabundance of hormones and inflammatory chemicals that work against our immune system and metabolism. Are we minimizing it?
-Beneficial chemicals in colorful veggies, berries, and bitter vegetables like polyphenols and sulfurophane stimulate our immune system and detoxification pathways. Are we including these in our diet?
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A healthy BMI is now my "big why". |