Physical wellness during this journey

I used to be such a gym rat and I lost a substantial amount a weight before. I am so used to strength training and high intensity cardio, which some were fun such as Zumba, advanced step aerobics, and kickboxing. Cardio machines are just not my thing, it will not hold my attention longer than 10 minutes. Let's fast forward to now, my body has gone through a lot of trauma and changes. Exercising isn't as easy as it was for me. I am used to missing the gym for a week or two and just jump right back in there, in reality...I can't do that now. I can't do some of the things that I used to do. I have to be conscious of my bone density, although myeloma is a blood cancer, remember that it affect the bones as well. I know now I have a few bone lesions and I do what I can to be careful because I don't want any broken bones. I have never had one and really don't want one. These days I am always tired/fatigued. It is important to exercise during and after cancer treatment.

So, how do we do that now with all these changes. First check with your doctor of course. If you have a history of weight training and have bone issues now due to cancer, it will be in your best interest to decrease the amount of weight that you are used to lifting. Avoid a lot of jumping and running. These are all things that I am used to so it is frustrating not to be able to do them. I get bored very quickly, so for me it is important to keep things fresh and new. I now that I can't just jump back in and do the things I used to do but I often want to do that. However, my mind and then sometimes my body will remind me that is not such a good idea.

Here are some tips from this website https://integrativeoncology-essentials.com/2013/07/how-to-begin-an-exercise-routine-for-cancer-patients-and-survivors-part-i/. I admit for me it will be hard for me to follow some of those especially "start of slow", something I have a problem doing. I am a very all or nothing person when it comes to exercise, if I can't do what I want to do I don't want to do it. However, I do know that it is very important to stay active.